Your mind doesn't seem to have an "off" switch.
You replay conversations long after they're over. You imagine every possible outcome before making a decision. You second-guess yourself, strive to get everything just right, and worry that one mistake will undo everything you've worked so hard to build.
From the outside, you may look like you have it all together. You're responsible, dependable, and capable. But inside, you're exhausted from carrying the constant mental load of overthinking, anticipating problems, and trying to stay one step ahead.
Anxiety isn't just worry. It can show up as perfectionism, procrastination, difficulty making decisions, trouble relaxing, physical tension, irritability, racing thoughts, or the feeling that you're always "on." For some people, anxiety has been present for so long that it feels like part of their personality.
If you also have ADHD, anxiety may have become your coping strategy. You rely on last-minute pressure to get things done. You overprepare because you're afraid of forgetting something important. You push yourself relentlessly because you're worried everything will fall apart if you slow down. While these strategies may have helped you succeed, they often come at the cost of your well-being.
In therapy, we'll work together to understand what keeps your anxiety going and develop new ways of responding to it. Using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, we'll build practical skills to manage anxious thoughts, reduce avoidance, and help you respond to life's challenges with greater confidence and flexibility.
The goal isn't to eliminate anxiety altogether—it's to keep anxiety from running your life. Together, we'll help you spend less time caught in worry and more time focusing on what truly matters to you.