THERAPY FOR ANXIETY
Therapy for anxiety for adults in Scarsdale, Park Slope and online across New York.
Anxiety is a normal part of life. But when worry starts running the show, keeping you up at night, crowding your workday or making you avoid things you used to enjoy, it can feel exhausting and lonely.
Our therapists help adults understand what’s driving their anxiety and learn practical, evidence-based ways to quiet it, so you can feel more like yourself again.
Worried about your teen? See our teen therapy page.
Your mind won’t slow down, even when everything is fine.
Maybe it’s racing thoughts at 2 a.m., a tight chest before meetings, or replaying a conversation for days.
You’ve tried to reason your way out of it, stay busy or push through, and it keeps coming back. That isn’t a personal failing. Anxiety is very treatable, and you don’t have to manage it alone.
People Come to Us When…
They can’t turn off worry, even when things are going well
Panic attacks or a racing heart come out of nowhere
Social situations or presentations feel overwhelming
Perfectionism or fear of mistakes is wearing them down
Health worries or “what ifs” take up hours of the day
Intrusive or obsessive thoughts won’t let go
They’re avoiding people, places or plans because of anxiety
How Therapy For Anxiety Helps
We start by understanding your anxiety: when it shows up, what it’s protecting you from, and what keeps it going. Then we build a plan that fits you.
Depending on your needs, we draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for obsessive thoughts and compulsions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based skills.
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with tools you can use between sessions.
After Therapy, Clients Often…
Worry less, and recover faster when worry shows up
Have fewer panic attacks, and less fear of having one
Sleep better and feel calmer in their bodies
Say yes to things they used to avoid
Feel more confident at work and in relationships
The goal is skills you can keep using long after therapy ends.
Our Therapists who Work with Anxiety
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Do you treat panic attacks and OCD? Yes. We treat generalized anxiety, panic, social and health anxiety, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, using well-researched approaches like CBT and ERP.
Do I need a diagnosis to start? No. Many people come in simply because worry is getting in the way. We’ll talk through what you’re experiencing at the first session.
Do you prescribe medication? Our therapists don’t prescribe. If medication might help, we can coordinate with your doctor or a psychiatrist.
Do you see teens for anxiety? Yes, ages 12–19. See our teen therapy page.
In person or online? Both. We see people in person in Scarsdale and Park Slope, and online anywhere in New York State.
Do you take insurance? We’re private pay, out-of-network, and we provide the paperwork you need to seek reimbursement from your insurance.
How do I get started? Book a free 15-minute phone consultation and we’ll match you with the right therapist.