Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Stop living life on autopilot.
On the outside, you hold it together. On the inside, you feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Anxiety and depression do not have to control your life. Healing is possible.
It’s like you don’t really enjoy anything anymore.
Nothing feels easy right now: not your relationships, your work, your physical health, or even the simplest day-to-day tasks.
You used to do things that brought you joy—golf, gardening, boating, dinners with friends. But lately? You just…don’t. Even the simplest things feel heavy, and the hobbies that once lit you up now sit untouched.
Every decision feels like a battle. You overthink the smallest choices, like what to eat, whether to answer a text, and even if you should make weekend plans. And more often than not, you end up canceling or withdrawing, because the thought of showing up feels exhausting.
On top of that, you’re already your own harshest critic. Some days, you tell yourself you “should” be handling things better. You look around and it seems like everyone else is juggling careers, families, friendships—and making it look effortless. Meanwhile, you’re left wondering: “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just pull it together?”
How therapy for depression & anxiety works
Helping you make (and maintain) changes that lead to more peace and joy in day-to-day life.
Depression and anxiety don’t look the same for everyone. For some, it shows up as burnout, second-guessing, and saying “yes” when you’re already stretched too thin. For others, it feels paralyzing, like you’re moving through quicksand, making it hard to focus, work, or even get out of bed.
But here’s the truth: none of this means you’re weak. None of this is a personal failure. These are real symptoms of what your nervous system has been carrying, and they can change.
Therapy with me goes deeper than just learning a few coping skills. You don’t need another band-aid; you need real answers about why you’re feeling this way and relief that lasts. Together, we’ll make sense of your symptoms, uncover the beliefs you didn’t even realize were running the show, and quiet the “all or nothing” thinking that leaves you stuck in cycles of self-blame.
Depression and anxiety often don’t stay in one box—they spill over into relationships, work, and daily life. That’s why our work is holistic. We’ll look at how these patterns show up in your career and connections, and we’ll build practical ways to set boundaries, improve communication, and move from insecurity to confidence.
This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you feel safe in your own skin again, reclaim your energy, and finally believe: I don’t have to live this way forever.
You’ll learn how to trust yourself and truly experience life again.
I’ll help you…
Understand how depression and anxiety work.
So many people carry guilt or embarrassment about their mental health. You might wonder why you can’t just “snap out of it” or why things that seem easy for others feel so heavy for you. But the truth is, your symptoms aren’t a character flaw. They’re the result of very real mechanisms in your nervous system that have been working overtime to protect you.
My role is to help you untangle your self-worth from your struggles. Through education, support, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how your brain processes stress, why it gets stuck in cycles of anxiety or depression, and how we can shift those patterns. Once you see the bigger picture, you can stop blaming yourself and start seeing yourself with compassion.
Explore the root causes of your depression or anxiety.
Anxiety and depression don’t just appear out of nowhere. They’re signals—your mind and body’s way of letting you know something needs attention. Together, we’ll look at both the past and the present to understand what’s shaped the way you feel today.
Sometimes the roots go back to childhood experiences or early messages about who you had to be. Other times, they’re tied to more recent stressors: perfectionism at work, the weight of responsibilities, difficult relationships, trauma, or loss. Often, it’s a combination of both.
By exploring these patterns, you’ll begin to see that your struggles aren’t proof that something is “wrong” with you. They’re a natural response to what you’ve been through….and they can change.
Learn new skills that translate into day-to-day life.
Talking about anxiety or depression is important, but the real difference comes when therapy changes how your life feels outside of my office.
You’ll learn practical skills you can use in everyday situations: calming your body when anxiety spikes, stopping the spiral of overthinking before it takes over, and finding ways to rest without guilt.
We’ll also work on tools that improve how you relate to others—setting boundaries without constant second-guessing, communicating your needs more clearly, and handling conflict without shutting down or blowing up.
This isn’t about theory or “just coping.” It’s about giving you strategies that actually make life feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable day to day.
What if you could actually feel like “you” again?
There is hope beyond what you’re feeling right now. Change is possible and it’s closer than you think. Imagine waking up with more energy, laughing without forcing it, or actually looking forward to the things you’ve been avoiding. Imagine feeling present with your family, engaged at work, and comfortable in your own skin again.
You don’t have to keep living under the weight of anxiety or depression. Therapy can help you reclaim the parts of yourself that feel lost and discover new strength you didn’t know you had.
You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s take this step together.
You don’t have to be defined by your struggles.
Frequently asked questions
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Anxiety can manifest in various ways, but some key indicators to look out for include:
Overthinking
Body aches, headaches, or neck pain
Fatigue
Overwhelm when trying to make plans
Feeling nervous in social settings
Increased and prolonged irritability
Ongoing fear about your relationships
Conflict avoidance
Issues with sleep or concentration
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Although everyone experiences depression in a unique way, some signs that are commonly associated with it are:
Loss of interest or enjoyment in activities that once brought joy
No or low motivation to get out of bed
Feelings of living on “autopilot”
Negative self-talk
Feeling like a burden or disappointment
Trouble with memory retention
Fatigue
Body aches, headaches, or neck pain
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While anxiety and depression may share symptoms like difficulty concentrating or sleep disturbances, their underlying causes and predominant emotional experiences differ. Anxiety typically manifests as a response to future-oriented concerns, whereas depression tends to focus on past or present experiences and can cause a sense of despair or hopelessness.
Sometimes anxiety and depression can coexist. If putting a name to your challenge is important to you, I’m happy to explore that in our work together. However, you don’t need to meet a formal “diagnosis” to benefit from support.
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For those who haven’t found relief from anxiety or depression with traditional talk therapy, there are alternative techniques and methods that have been found to be effective. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) has shown promising results in treating anxiety and depression, particularly those linked to traumatic experiences.
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You’re going to get the most out of therapy if you’re working with someone you feel truly comfortable with. Click this link to schedule a free consultation with me. We’ll use this time to decide if I’m the right therapist for you (and if I’m not, I’ll happily refer you to some of the talented therapists in my network).