Anxiety therapy for adults who feel stuck on alert
You may be carrying worry that keeps running in the background, even on ordinary days. I work with adults who want a steady place to sort through what’s driving it and how it’s showing up in daily life.
What people bring me
Anxiety can make it hard to settle, focus, or get through the day without replaying conversations and worst-case outcomes. Some people feel it in their body first, like tight shoulders, a racing mind, or a sense that something is about to go wrong. Others notice it in work, sleep, relationships, or how hard it is to make even small decisions. It can also show up when life has changed and your old ways of coping don't fit anymore. In our work, I pay attention to what sets it off, what keeps it going, and what helps you feel more grounded in real life.
- I keep bracing for something to go wrong.
- My mind won't shut off, even when I'm tired.
- I overthink every little thing I say.
- I can't relax, even when nothing is happening.
You don't have to justify why your body won't stand down.
How I work with it
I use ACT, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive care to look at anxiety without flattening your experience. That means we talk about what your mind is telling you, what your body is doing, and what you've had to carry in the first place. I pay attention to the pressure of work, family, culture, and identity, since anxiety doesn't happen in a vacuum. For couples, I look at how worry gets shared, avoided, or stirred up between you.
- ACT
- With ACT, we notice the thoughts that keep pulling you around and look at how they shape your choices. The work is practical and grounded in what you want life to feel like, not just what you want to stop feeling.
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Trauma-informed care keeps us from treating anxiety like it appeared out of nowhere. I stay attentive to what feels activating, what helps you settle, and what needs to be handled with care.
- Culturally Responsive Care
- Culturally responsive care means I consider the context you live in, including family, race, gender, sexuality, and the messages you've taken in. That matters when anxiety is tied to pressure, belonging, or being watched.
What the first sessions look like
The first sessions are about getting a clear picture of what you're dealing with and what anxiety looks like for you. We'll talk about the situations, thoughts, and body sensations that show up most often, and what you want to understand better.
Questions people ask
Can therapy help when I'm anxious all the time?
We can look at what your anxiety is doing in your day-to-day life and what keeps it in place. The work is about understanding the pattern, not forcing yourself to talk past it.
What happens in anxiety therapy?
We start with what anxiety looks like for you, not a checklist. From there, we talk through the situations, thoughts, and reactions that come up most often.
Do you work with anxiety in LGBTQ+ adults?
Yes. I work with LGBTQ+ adults who want therapy that doesn't make them explain their identity before we can talk about what hurts.
I'm anxious because of work and family pressure. Does that count?
It does. A lot of anxiety is tied to the demands, roles, and expectations people are carrying every day.
About Celestial Shift Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating complex identity questions, or carrying the weight of past trauma? Maybe you're facing life changes that shake your sense of self or struggling with internalized shame that keeps you from living as yourself.
Nicole ObihLCSW
Talk it through with Nicole
Tell us what has been going on and we will take it from there.