Anxiety Therapy · Elm Grove, WI
Your brain won't stop. You can't relax.
That's not a character flaw.
You've Googled "why do I overthink everything" at 2am. You've tried deep breathing and positive thinking and all the things you're supposed to do. And you're still stuck. Therapy can change that.
M.S., LPC | ART Certified | 15+ Years Experience | In-Person + Telehealth
Sound familiar?
What anxiety actually feels like
The Spiral
One small thought snowballs into worst-case scenarios. You can't stop it once it starts. By the time you realize what's happening, you're already deep in it.
The Physical Stuff
Tight chest. Stomach in knots. Jaw clenching you don't notice until it hurts. Trouble sleeping even though you're exhausted. Your body is keeping score.
The Performance
Everyone thinks you have it together. You're the reliable one, the organized one, the one who never drops the ball. Nobody sees what it costs you to keep that up.
The Avoidance
Skipping things you used to enjoy. Rehearsing conversations before you have them. Saying no to plans because the thought of going feels like too much.
It shows up differently for everyone
Anxiety isn't one thing
Generalized Anxiety
A constant hum of worry about everything, from work deadlines to whether you locked the door. It doesn't take a day off.
Panic Attacks
Sudden waves of terror that come out of nowhere. Racing heart, trouble breathing, a feeling like something is seriously wrong. They pass, but the fear of the next one doesn't.
Social Anxiety
Replaying conversations for hours. Dreading small talk. Worrying that people are judging you, even when part of you knows they probably aren't.
Chronic Worry
You know it doesn't help. You've told yourself a hundred times to stop worrying. But your brain treats everything like a problem that needs solving right now.
Working with Cory
What therapy for anxiety actually looks like
No lying on a couch. No awkward silences. Just real conversations and real tools that help.
01
We figure out what's driving it
Anxiety usually has roots. We'll map out your patterns, triggers, and the beliefs underneath the worry so we know exactly what to work on.
02
We interrupt the cycle
Using CBT and ART, we challenge the thought patterns keeping you stuck and give your nervous system a chance to reset. ART is especially effective for anxiety tied to past experiences.
03
You build a life that feels different
Therapy isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about building real confidence, saying yes to things you've been avoiding, and trusting yourself again.