Anxiety & Panic Treatment in NYC

Anxiety can leave you feeling tense, overwhelmed, and on edge—even in ordinary situations. While worry is a natural response to stress, persistent anxiety often signals that something inside feels unsafe, pressured, or unsupported. In my Manhattan practice, we look beyond symptom relief to understand the emotional roots of anxiety and strengthen your sense of inner stability.

The Spectrum of Anxiety

Anxiety takes many forms, each offering clues about internal distress. In therapy, we work to understand how these experiences show up in your life:

• Generalized Anxiety (GAD): Ongoing, hard-to-control worry that interferes with daily life.
• Social Anxiety: Fear of judgment that can lead to self-consciousness and avoidance.
• Panic Disorder: Sudden surges of fear and physical symptoms that create cycles of anticipation and avoidance.
• OCD & Phobias: Repetitive thoughts or specific fears that restrict freedom and peace of mind.

Understanding the Inner Dynamics of Anxiety

Anxiety often has meaning. It can reflect inner conflict, emotional overload, or past experiences that have not been fully processed. When the self feels unsettled or unsupported, the mind and body stay on alert. Therapy offers a steady, empathic space to explore these patterns so you can shift from constant vigilance to greater ease and confidence.

Breaking the Cycle

My approach draws from Self Psychology and focuses on strengthening your ability to self-soothe and stay emotionally grounded. Together we look at patterns that maintain anxiety:

• The Thought–Body Loop: How anxious thoughts and physical tension reinforce each other.
• Hyper-Vigilance: The habit of scanning for danger when you rarely feel safe enough to relax.
• Emotional Regulation: Learning to calm internal distress before it becomes overwhelming.
• Restoring Agency: Developing choice in how you respond to anxious thoughts and feelings.

A Reflection on Inner Quiet

"Anxiety is not simply an enemy to defeat, but a signal that something within needs care, attention, and understanding."

Building Lasting Resilience

We combine practical tools with insight-oriented work. The goal is not just coping, but greater self-cohesion—a steadier inner foundation. As this foundation strengthens, panic and chronic worry often soften. Life’s pressures remain, but your capacity to meet them grows, allowing for more calm, clarity, and confidence.