When Your Mind Simply Won't Stop Preparing for Problems That Haven't Happened
Anxiety is like having the smoke alarms all on at the same time and always blaring loudly. Your brainwants to protect you, but it’s often misreading the information and keeping you on edge when thethreat isn’t even really there.
You’re constantly on edge, overthinking every text, and feeling like the other shoe is always about to drop. We don’t want to get rid of the smoke alarms, but we do want to help them function correctly again.
In anxiety therapy, you will learn how to read the signals and determine which ones are actually worth paying attention to, allowing yourself to take a much-needed exhale. We also support you in seeing the value in your anxiety (when it is functioning properly) and use it to your advantage.
Anxiety Can Show Up in Many Different Ways
You may benefit from anxiety therapy if you often experience:
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Constant worry or overthinking
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Difficulty relaxing or "switching off"
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Racing thoughts
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Feeling on edge or restless
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Fear of making mistakes
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Difficulty sleeping
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Trouble concentrating
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Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, or stomach discomfort
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Sometimes anxiety is loud and obvious. Other times, it quietly influences your decisions, relationships, and daily routines without you even realizing it. If anxiety feels like it's taking up too much space in your life, we’re here to support you.
Why Should You Start Anxiety Therapy?
When anxiety becomes chronic, it can feel like you're constantly bracing for impact. Even during moments that should feel enjoyable, your mind may be busy scanning for problems, preparing for worst-case scenarios, or replaying situations over and over again.
Living in a state of "constant alarm" is exhausting. You don’t have to live at the mercy of your nervous system. Therapy helps you regain control so you can actually enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build.
Therapy helps you step out of survival mode and regain confidence in your ability to handle uncertainty, challenges, and everyday stress.
You don't have to spend every day feeling controlled by your nervous system.
Our Evidence-Based Approach to Anxiety Treatment
We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at the thoughts driving the anxiety. We don't just talk about the worry; we dismantle it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety.
This therapy modality focuses on understanding the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Anxiety often thrives on automatic assumptions, catastrophic thinking, and patterns of avoidance that unintentionally keep fear alive.
Together, we'll identify the thought patterns fueling your anxiety, examine whether they are accurate or helpful, and develop healthier ways of responding.
You'll learn practical skills that help you feel more confident when facing uncertainty rather than feeling controlled by it.
What Can You Expect from Anxiety Counseling?
Thanks to anxiety therapy with us, you’ll move from "I can’t handle this" to "I have the tools for this." You’ll gain better sleep, clearer focus, and the ability to be present without the "background noise" of panic.
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During therapy, you can expect to:
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Gain insight into your anxiety triggers
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Learn evidence-based coping strategies
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Build confidence in difficult situations
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Develop healthier thought patterns
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Improve emotional regulation
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Reduce avoidance behaviours
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Many of our clients begin noticing small but meaningful changes within the first few sessions as they start understanding anxiety differently and applying new skills in their daily lives.
Anxiety Therapy Benefits
Anxiety counseling will help you:
Feel calmer and more in control
Reduce excessive worry and overthinking
Sleep better and feel more rested
Improve concentration and focus
Build healthier coping strategies
Enjoy everyday life without constant fear
Meet Lauren Taylor, an Experienced Anxiety Therapist Working with Clients in California and Oklahoma
Lauren E. Taylor, LMFT
Practice Founder and Clinical Supervisor
EMDR and DBT certified
Licensed in CA, OK and NV
My work as a therapist has been shaped by more than a decade of supporting people through trauma, relationship challenges, and intense emotional experiences.
I began my career in crisis and community mental health settings, working with teens and adults navigating severe mental illness, mood disorders, and high-risk situations. Those early years taught me how to stay present, calm, and effective in moments when clients felt overwhelmed or hopeless.
I help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact to shape their daily lives. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies for change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create healthier ways of responding to life's challenges. My goal is to help you move beyond simply managing symptoms and toward a more balanced, confident, and fulfilling life.
See What Our Clients Say:
“What stands out most is how personalized the work feels. That has helped me make more progress than I expected. I felt genuinely listened to from the very beginning.”
Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety Therapy in California and Oklahoma
Session fees
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Pre-licensed $125
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Licensed $150
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Clinical Leadership $175
Virtual therapy sessions
Available across California and Oklahoma
Session length
Individual therapy sessions take 50 minutes
Anxiety Therapy in California and Oklahoma
Ready to Start Anxiety Counseling? Book a Free Initial Consultation!
You don't have to keep living in a state of constant alarm. If anxiety is affecting your sleep, relationships, work, confidence, or ability to enjoy life, we’re here to support you!
I invite you to book a free initial consultation today. This short call gives you the opportunity to share what you're going through, ask questions, and see if you can benefit from anxiety therapy.
There is no obligation to start therapy with me after this call.
I look forward to talking to you!
Lauren Taylor