Anxiety Therapy in New York: Learning to Find Calm and Navigate Anxiety

At Waves of Wellness MHC, I understand that anxiety can feel like an overwhelming wave, crashing over you unexpectedly, leaving you feeling out of control. Whether you're struggling with constant worry, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms of anxiety, I’m here to help you navigate through the waves and feel balanced again.

Anxiety is a natural response to feeling overwhelmed and stressed, but when it becomes persistent and debilitating, it can affect your daily life and well-being.

Common Types of Anxiety:

  • You experience excessive worry and anxiety in several areas of your life such as relationships, school, work, and day-to-day activities.

  • You experience intense anxiety around social interactions and situations, and may avoid triggers.

  • Sometimes unprompted, you experience moments of intense anxiety, which are often unaccompanied by feeling unable to breathe, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat.

At Waves of Wellness MHC, I provide anxiety therapy in NYC for women in their 20’s and 30’s - Helping them navigate high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing tendencies, burnout, and relationship stress.

If anxiety has been a persistent wave in your life, it's time to find balance and peace. At Waves of Wellness MHC, I’m here to guide you through the process with compassionate, holistic support.

Anxiety therapy can be a good fit for you, if:

→ You overthink all of your social interactions and relationships.

→ You constantly feel unable to say no to others, even if it’s at the expense of yourself.

→ You find yourself obsessing about every little thing and going down the worry rabbit hole, all the time.

→ You experience self-doubt, always second-guessing your decisions.

→ You Feel panicked and on-edge when you are not in control.

→ You are preoccupied with the fear of failure, constantly worrying what others will think of you.

→ You avoid specific tasks, situations, or people.

→ You deeply fear being rejected by others if you do not conduct yourself or appear a certain way.

→ You avoid confrontation with others, due to the fear of losing them.

→ You constantly are waiting for the next bad thing to happen.

→ You feel unable to control the persistent worry.

→ You experience a variety of physical symptoms such as:

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Constant fatigue

  • muscle tension in the jaw, shoulders, or neck

  • frequent headaches or migraines

  • digestive issues

  • difficulty breathing

Benefits of Anxiety Therapy in NYC with

Waves of Wellness MHC:

Learn how to quiet your anxious mind, stop overthinking, and manage anxious symptoms and triggers, in a safe and supportive space.

A Calm State of Mind:

Be Able to Identify Your Triggers:

Be able to identify the underlying roots and causes of your anxiety, to help you challenge irrational thoughts and fears.

Regain Control of Your Emotions & Thoughts:

Develop the necessary coping skills to manage your emotions through mindfulness-based strategies.

Improve Your physical Symptoms:

Alleviate distressing physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension, through our holistic approach.

Why Choose Waves of Wellness MHC?

  • Start Counseling That's Tailored To Your Needs

    If you’re struggling with anxiety, I understand that not every therapy modality will alleviate your symptoms. I will tailor your anxiety treatment to what is right for you, not solely based on one approach.

  • Receive Counseling Anywhere in New York

    At Waves of Wellness MHC, I offer in-person therapy services in Staten Island, NY or offer virtual therapy services for clients anywhere in New York.

  • Get Treatment Tailored for Women By Women

    I design our treatment for high-functioning, sensitive, and ambitious women who struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, because I get how stressful life can really be. With the right support and with someone who understands, it’s possible to feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your own life.

  • Find a Therapist Who is a Good Fit for You

    I believe in embracing the messiness of being human. See if I’m a good fit for you and your needs.

  • Receive High-Quality Counseling with Private Pay

    Avoid the hassles, stress, and limitations that insurance can bring you. With private pay, I am able to offer high quality counseling and prioritize your mental health needs.

Meet Your Anxiety Therapist in NYC

Samantha Southard, LMHC

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and someone who’s been in therapy, I understand the importance of working with a therapist who is authentic, relatable, and gets where you’re coming from.

My goal is for you to feel validated, supported, and understood, where you can express yourself freely and without fear of judgment. If you feel we’d be a good fit, we can work together to identify what anxious thoughts are work diving into and which ones we just need to surf.

FAQS About Anxiety Therapy in NYC

  • If constant worry, self-doubt, perfectionism, and over-thinking are interfering with your daily life, relationships, and functioning, then therapy can provide you with the tools that you need to alleviate your anxiety.

  • I utilize a holistic approach with my clients, to treat the whole person. You can expect to have therapy that includes therapeutic modalities such as Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy.

  • Therapy is provided on a weekly basis, to address your needs. Additional sessions can be requested if necessary.

  • Through a secure link, provided by the client portal, we are able to meet via video sessions. You are required to be in the state of New York at the time of your session, and to be in a private, quiet location.

  • To eliminate any limitations that can occur from insurance and provide quality care, I offer private-pay sessions. A sliding scale can be discussed during your initial consultation.

    If eligible, you can be provided with a monthly itemized statement (also known as a Super Bill), that can be submitted to your insurance for a partial reimbursement. You will need out-of-network benefits on your specific plan, to be eligible.

For all other questions about anxiety therapy, please submit a contact form and schedule your free consultation to discuss your needs and see if it’s a good fit!

Feeling Like You’re Drowning In Anxiety?

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