Anxiety Therapy
That means you can rest assured that if you experience anxiety you are not alone. Anxiety exists on a spectrum and can range from very brief moments of worry to more intense forms such as panic attacks, pervasive social anxiety, and phobias.
While occasional anxiety is a normal (even healthy) part of life, anxiety that does not go away or gets worse over time is something to address. These symptoms can interfere with your everyday life - sleep, eating, relationships, work, and performance.
There are many manifestations of anxiety, but below are several of the most common anxiety disorders we treat at Self Space.
GAD typically involves a sense of anxiety and dread that does not go away for months or even years. Symptoms of GAD include:
Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge
Easily fatigued
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains
Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleepItem description
People with panic disorders have frequent panic attacks, which are sudden experiences of intense fear even when there is no clear danger or trigger. Panic attacks typically reach a peak within 10 minutes, but can leave a lasting fear of them occurring again. Symptoms of a panic attack can include:
Heart racing or pounding, chest pain
Sweating and trembling
Shortness of breath or a feeling you can’t catch your breath
Nausea or feeling dizzy
Feeling of doom and being out of control
Social Anxiety Disorder is a fear that one is being judged, watched and rejected by others. This fear of embarrassment and humiliation can become so intense that those suffering often begin to avoid social interactions (including friends, work, and school). People often experience:
Blushing, sweating
Anxiety before and after social events
Stomachaches
Rigid posture or speaking with an overly soft voice
Intense feelings of self-consciousness
Phobias tend to look like intense fear, and aversion, of specific situations, objects, or experiences. A few examples are water, spiders, storms, needles, airplanes, or even experiences of your own body, like vomiting or contracting an illness. These fears are out of proportion to the situation. People with a phobia may:
Have an irrational or excessive worry about experiencing the feared object or situation
Proactively avoid that object or situation
Exposure to the the feared object or situation almost always provokes an intense anxiety response
Understanding the fear is excessive or unreasonable
Anxiety is also a signal to listen to and respect, even as it is uncomfortable. Whether you're seeking support for mild anxiety or struggling with a more severe form,
our team is here to provide a compassionate, understanding, and collaborative environment to help you live a more peaceful and enjoyable life.
Susan works with caregivers and individuals struggling in the process of life transitions. She invites clients to look inward with curiosity and compassion, and works collaboratively with clients as they bring their actions and choices into alignment with their personal values.
Mohamed works with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, loss of religion/culture, loss of a relationship, yearning for meaning and purpose, and feelings of being stuck or unfulfilled. As a meaning-based therapist, he will emphasize your agency and empowerment, helping you utilize your strengths to align your life with your values.
Lauren views her clients as resilient, unique individuals who can simultaneously honor and shift their life experiences. Lauren works with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, postpartum challenges, career and life transitions, and a desire for change in their life.
Brian supports individual adults who find themselves wondering who they are outside of their productivity or performance. He specializes in treating career exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and the intersecting pressures of parenting and living multiculturally. Through a collaborative lens, Brian helps clients slow down, clarify what actually matters to them, and take steps toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Therapy here is a relational, judgment-free space where all of it can surface: the anxiety, the grief, the pressure you put on yourself, the moments you're not proud of. Together we'll work on new ways of approaching life and relationships, building the kind of self-understanding that doesn't just reduce distress now but bears fruit for years to come: more ease within yourself, more closeness in your relationships, and clearer movement toward what you actually want.
My approach is grounded in authentic curiosity, transparency, and mindfulness. I'm heavily influenced by somatic, relational, and meaning-centered therapies - which means we pay attention not just to what you're thinking, but to what you're carrying in your body, your relationships, and your sense of purpose. I believe therapy provides a window into the soul and the human experiences we carry.
I work with adults navigating stress, change, identity questions, and the feeling that something in their life is not quite lining up. I have a particular interest in working with people in fast-paced, high-stress environments, as well as parents raising neurodivergent kids with more complex emotional needs.
I believe strongly in each person's power to expand their self-knowledge, break through stagnation, and access new experiences of themselves and others - writing their stories in new ways while staying fully authentic to who they are. I genuinely enjoy the unique journey I take with each client in finding their own internal strengths and sense of resonance in life.
Therapy with me is deeply relational. I show up as a real person: curious, warm, and willing to go to the hard places with you. The approach draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and narrative therapy. The focus is never only on what feels broken - your innate resilience and what's already working matter too.
Elise is a counseling intern currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University. As a Korean immigrant who has lived between cultures, Elise brings warmth and cultural sensitivity to her work with clients navigating burnout, life transitions, grief, and identity questions.
Louis works with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stuckness, or just feel like something is missing. He is particularly interested in exploring questions of belonging, meaning, and authenticity.
Mark helps couples and individuals communicate effectively and become better connected to themselves and their romantic partner(s). He has a passion for working with multiracial couples and men of color. He has a particular interest in challenges associated with identity and worldview, life transitions, and self-esteem/confidence.
Brian works with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and addiction. He has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, working with people from diverse walks of life. His approach is guided by patience, curiosity, and compassion.
Kathy works with individuals and couples to navigate life transitions, cope with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and explore issues around faith and spirituality. She specializes in working with people living with chronic health conditions and parents coping with a child’s diagnosis of a developmental difference. Kathy loves helping clients increase self awareness and make meaning in their life.
Sam works with individuals—especially LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and abuse survivors—dealing with trauma, loss, shame, self-esteem issues, and identity struggles. His focus often lies in helping clients understand and accept themselves, while fostering deeper connections with others.
Ahreum believes therapy is a collaborative process where you can work to uncover the strengths and resources you already possess. She works with individuals and couples who are navigating life's transitions and challenges, whether managing anxiety, coping with depression, or seeking to improve relationships.
Hannah works with children, teens and families navigating a variety of adverse experiences including relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, depression, and anxiety. She loves helping her clients become more grounded, connected, and empowered.
Stephanie believes deeply in the importance of healthy relationships and is passionate about guiding couples and individuals through relationship challenges. She offers compassionate support to help clients strengthen their connections with themselves and others while fostering deeper self-awareness. Drawing from an attachment-based approach, she brings a gentle, empathetic, and curious mindset to her practice.
Gabe helps individuals and couples better understand themselves and their relationships in order to cultivate a more intentional life. He enjoys working with a diverse range of clients, but mostly adults navigating depression, anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and life transitions.
Sadie supports adults and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, aging, chronic pain, and women’s issues. She helps people orient towards their body’s innate wisdom and find more connection, bridging the gap between the body and the mind.
Aaron Kapin is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and is passionate about using his training to help people lower their anxiety levels, improve their boundaries, and increase their enjoyment of life. Somatic Experiencing helps people step into their strength through a series of gentle, incremental nervous system exercises.
Nicole works with children, teens, adults, and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, trauma, and women's issues. She enjoys helping individuals understand themselves better and navigate life with more compassion and empowerment.
Tychelle works with individuals and couples who are looking to explore who they are and how they can make sense of the world around them more clearly. Folks who may be experiencing anxiety and depression, or even trying to figure out if that is what they should call it. In my work with couples I look to support and facilitate health communication and individual and collective understanding.
Amisha works with individuals, couples, families and adolescents to address life's challenges. She specializes in relational issues, self-esteem, and has a passion for working with women of color. She also works with those struggling with anxiety, depression and issues arising from divorce and other relational challenges.
Kayla works with individuals living with past and present trauma, who often experience the most profound impact of this trauma in anxiety, depression, grief, and isolation. She works particularly well with people in helping professions or in caretaking roles in their relationships.
Kelly sees her clients as experts on their own lives and helps them explore their identities. She works with people experiencing anxiety, trauma, women’s issues, blocked creativity, life transitions including divorce, fertility issues, spirituality, and grief/loss.
Therapy is a space for self-exploration, healing, and growth, and Becca works collaboratively to help you uncover new perspectives and move toward the life you want. Becca specializes in working with individuals looking to address attachment wounds, to enhance communication with loved ones, and address anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms, tailoring therapy to your unique needs.
Josh is a therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relational challenges, grief, and the lasting impacts of harmful religious experiences. Josh has a deep passion for supporting men and LGBTQIA+ clients, helping them move through obstacles with compassion and curiosity. He’s here to walk alongside you as you find your way back to yourself.
Emily has experience serving kids, teens, and adults through grief and loss, trauma, and major life transitions, including menopause, empty-nesting, and career changes. She particularly enjoys supporting people who might identify as “late bloomers” and are exploring the deeper life questions about purpose, meaning, and choice.
Erin specializes in working with people who feel stuck in negative beliefs about themselves, live with high levels of shame, or have experienced abuse. Erin believes that whatever suffering you experience is valid, and there is no expiration date to start the healing process.