Support for women navigating worry, overthinking, and self-doubt.
Therapy for Anxiety in Franklin, TN
It’s exhausting: overthinking every interaction, worrying what others might think, and carrying the weight of everyone’s emotions.
…But you’re not sure how to stop.
You push through your days with a constant undercurrent of tension, never fully relaxed and always on alert. You try to do everything right, yet it feels like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s still not enough.
The pressure to hold it all together and avoid letting anyone down leaves you stuck in a cycle that feels inescapable. On the outside, people think of you as strong and dependable. But inside, you feel drained and unsure of who you are apart from everyone else’s expectations.
Sound familiar?
Rereading a text you sent and wondering if you sounded “weird” or said too much.
Saying yes to a favor you don’t have time for because you’re afraid of disappointing someone.
Feeling guilty for wanting to cancel plans, even when you’re completely drained.
Going above and beyond for people, then wondering why no one seems to show up for you in the same way.
Stepping in to smooth over family tension, even when it has nothing to do with you.
Lying awake at night making mental lists of everything you “should” be doing.
You’re so much more than how others feel about you.
Let’s work toward quieting the noise & learning to trust your own voice.
How we’ll work together
Supporting you in exploring the roots of your worries and what’s driving them.
We’ll begin our work together by slowing things down and taking note of what’s going on in your life right now, including how and when the worries show up, how they impact your thoughts and emotions, and the ways they shape your relationships. From there, we’ll begin to name the patterns that show up most often and explore where they may have started.
As we make sense of your story, you may begin to see anxiety and people-pleasing not as signs that something is wrong with you, but as strategies you once used to cope and get through hard times. With this perspective, we’ll explore tools and strategies that may help you respond differently when anxiety shows up. The goal of our work is to support you in building self-trust, honoring your own needs and voice, and creating space for more calm in your life.
What we’ll work on
Imagine a life where you…
01 Begin to trust your own decisions without second-guessing every move.
Instead of replaying conversations or spiraling over “what-ifs,” you may find yourself second-guessing less and feeling more settled in your decisions.
02 work toward setting boundaries without guilt or fear.
Saying “no” can begin to feel more like honoring your needs than letting someone down.
03 Notice moments of greater calm in your thoughts.
Over time, the constant buzz of ‘shoulds’ can feel a little quieter, giving you more room to focus on what’s important.
04 begin to worry less about what others think
Rather than twisting yourself into knots to keep the peace, you may start noticing moments where you can show up more authentically.
05 Work toward a voice in your mind that is kinder.
Instead of harsh self-criticism, you begin to meet yourself with the same care and compassion you’d offer a close friend.
Therapy to support you in loosening the grip of anxiety.
Questions?
FAQs
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People-pleasing often looks like saying yes when you want to say no, avoiding conflict at all costs, or feeling guilty for having your own needs. You may find yourself overfunctioning for others or worrying constantly about their emotions and opinions. If you’re always giving but rarely receiving, you might be stuck in this cycle. Therapy can help support you in exploring learning how to set boundaries without guilt and in building condidence around putting your needs on the table.
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Overthinking often comes from a mix of anxiety and a fear of getting things wrong. You might replay conversations in your head, second-guess decisions, or worry endlessly about how someone else sees you. It can feel like your mind never quiets down. Together, we can explore where this pattern may have started and consider tools that may support you in calming your thoughts and strengthening trust in your own choices.
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Yes. While these patterns may feel like they’ve been with you forever, they don’t have to be permanent. With insight into where they began and tools for how to respond differently, you may find yourself feeling more confident and more in control.