Does worry feel like your constant companion? Maybe you wake up with a knot in your stomach, overthink every conversation, or avoid situations that used to feel manageable. You’re not alone in this, and more importantly, you don’t have to stay stuck in this pattern. Anxiety affects millions of people across California and beyond, but here’s what matters: effective treatment exists, and it’s available right here in Roseville.

At Light Within Counseling, we understand that reaching out for help takes courage. Our team of therapists brings both advanced training and a genuinely relatable approach to anxiety treatment. We’re here to help you understand what’s happening, develop practical skills, and ultimately feel more like yourself again.

Key Takeaways

  • Personalized anxiety treatment addresses your unique experiences, whether you’re an adult, teen, or child dealing with worry, OCD, panic, or trauma-related anxiety
  • Evidence-based approaches like CBT, ERP, EMDR, and Brainspotting target the root causes of anxiety rather than just managing symptoms
  • Our group practice serves Roseville, Granite Bay, Loomis, Rocklin, and Lincoln with in-person sessions, plus telehealth throughout California for adults
  • Anxiety impacts work, relationships, and daily functioning, but professional support can help you reclaim your life
  • The right therapeutic relationship combines expertise with compassion, creating a space where real healing happens

What Anxiety Treatment Actually Involves

Understanding Your Experience

When you start anxiety treatment with us, we don’t pull out a generic playbook. Instead, we take time to understand your story. What does anxiety feel like in your body? What situations trigger those uncomfortable feelings? How long have you been dealing with this? These aren’t just questions we check off a list; they’re the foundation for building a treatment approach that actually fits your life.

Our therapists look at the whole picture. We consider how anxiety shows up for you specifically, what might be feeding it, and what you’ve already tried. Maybe you’ve downloaded meditation apps or read self-help books, and they’ve helped a little, but not enough. That’s completely normal. Anxiety that sticks around usually needs more targeted support.

Building Real Skills That Last

Here’s what makes professional anxiety treatment different from trying to white-knuckle your way through: you learn evidence-based techniques that retrain your nervous system. We’re talking about practical tools you can use when anxiety spikes at 2 AM, before a big presentation, or when intrusive thoughts won’t leave you alone.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize anxiety patterns before they spiral
  • Challenge thoughts that fuel worry
  • Stay present instead of catastrophizing about the future
  • Gradually face fears in a controlled, supportive way
  • Regulate your nervous system when it goes into overdrive

The goal isn’t to eliminate all anxiety forever. Some anxiety is actually helpful; it keeps us safe and motivated. What we’re after is helping you respond to anxiety differently, so it doesn’t run the show anymore.

Why Roseville Residents Seek Help

People throughout Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis, and Lincoln come to us when anxiety starts interfering with what matters most. Maybe you’re a professional in Granite Bay whose work performance is suffering because of constant worry. Perhaps you’re a parent in Rocklin watching your teen struggle socially due to anxiety. Or you might be someone in Roseville who’s been managing for years but finally realized you deserve to feel better.

Anxiety disorders are incredibly common. According to recent statistics, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD affect tens of millions of Americans. In our Sacramento County communities, we see this reality every day. The prevalence is high, but so is the success rate when people get the right support.

Our Personalized Approach to Treatment

Individual Therapy for Adults

As adults, we’re often expected to just handle everything. Work deadlines, family responsibilities, financial pressures, relationship challenges. When anxiety enters the picture, it can feel like trying to juggle while standing on a moving platform. Our therapists get it because, frankly, most of us are in our 30s ourselves, navigating similar life stages.

In individual therapy, we create space for you to talk about what’s really going on. Not the sanitized version you might share at work or with acquaintances, but the honest truth about how hard things have become. From there, we work together to:

  • Identify specific triggers and patterns
  • Understand how past experiences might be influencing current anxiety
  • Develop coping strategies tailored to your lifestyle
  • Address any trauma that’s contributing to anxious feelings
  • Build confidence in your ability to handle difficult emotions

We use approaches proven to work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting. But we also bring our genuine selves to the room. Therapy doesn’t have to feel stuffy or intimidating. Think of us more as skilled guides who happen to really care about helping you feel better.

Supporting Teens Through Anxious Times

Adolescence brings its own brand of anxiety. Social dynamics, academic pressure, identity questions, body changes, and an always-on digital world create the perfect storm for anxious feelings. For teens in Roseville-area schools, from Granite Bay High to Rocklin High to Whitney High, these pressures are real and intense.

Our therapists who work with teenagers understand that this age group needs something different. Teens can often sense when adults are being fake or talking down to them. We don’t do that. We treat teenagers as the capable people they are while providing the guidance and tools they need.

Teen therapy with us might include:

  • Learning to manage test anxiety and academic stress
  • Working through social anxiety and peer relationship challenges
  • Processing difficult experiences that have led to anxious feelings
  • Developing healthy ways to cope instead of avoidance
  • Building self-compassion and realistic thinking patterns

We also recognize that involving parents appropriately is important. We’ll work with you as a family when it makes sense, helping everyone understand what’s happening and how to support each other.

Specialized Care for Children

Kids experience anxiety too, but they often can’t articulate it the way adults can. A child might not say, “I’m experiencing anticipatory anxiety about school.” Instead, they might complain of stomachaches every morning, become clingy, or act out behaviorally.

This is where our training in Play Therapy becomes essential. Through games, art, storytelling, and creative activities, children can express feelings they don’t have words for yet. We work with children as young as 6, and our associates particularly love helping this age group.

For younger kids dealing with anxiety, treatment focuses on:

  • Creating a safe space where they can process big feelings
  • Using play to work through fears and worries
  • Teaching age-appropriate coping skills
  • Helping parents understand what their child needs
  • Building emotional regulation skills through activities they enjoy

Parents in Lincoln, Loomis, and throughout Placer County bring their children to us because they want compassionate professionals who genuinely enjoy working with kids. We combine expertise with warmth, making therapy feel less scary for children.

Evidence-Based Therapies We Use

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most researched and effective approaches for anxiety. The core idea is straightforward: our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. When we change one, the others shift too.

Here’s how it works in practice. Let’s say you’re dealing with social anxiety. You might have the thought, “If I speak up in this meeting, I’ll say something stupid and everyone will judge me.” That thought creates anxious feelings. Those feelings lead to the behavior of staying silent. Staying silent might provide temporary relief, but it reinforces the idea that speaking up is dangerous.

In CBT, we help you:

  • Notice those automatic negative thoughts
  • Examine the evidence for and against them
  • Develop more balanced, realistic thoughts
  • Test out new behaviors (like speaking up) in a gradual way
  • Build confidence through experience

Many clients from Roseville to Rocklin have found CBT incredibly practical. It gives you a framework you can apply immediately, not just in therapy but throughout your daily life.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

For individuals dealing with OCD or specific phobias, ERP is often the gold standard treatment. We know it might sound uncomfortable at first: intentionally facing the things that make you anxious? But here’s the key—we do this gradually, collaboratively, and in a way that helps your brain learn something new.

With OCD, anxiety often drives compulsive behaviors. Maybe you check the door locks repeatedly, wash your hands until they’re raw, or need things arranged just so. These compulsions provide temporary relief but ultimately keep the anxiety alive. ERP helps break that cycle.

The process involves:

  • Creating a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking situations
  • Gradually exposing yourself to triggers in a controlled way
  • Resisting the urge to perform compulsions
  • Staying with the discomfort until it naturally decreases
  • Learning that you can tolerate uncertainty and anxiety

Our therapists who specialize in ERP bring patience and encouragement to this work. We celebrate every small victory because we know how challenging this therapy can be and how effective it is when done right.

EMDR and Brainspotting for Trauma-Related Anxiety

Sometimes anxiety has roots in traumatic experiences. Maybe something happened years ago that your conscious mind has moved past, but your nervous system hasn’t gotten the memo. This is where EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting come in.

Both approaches help your brain reprocess difficult memories and experiences. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, often through guided eye movements, to help integrate traumatic memories in a new way. Brainspotting uses your visual field to access and process trauma held in the nervous system.

These therapies are particularly helpful when:

  • Past experiences are fueling current anxiety
  • Traditional talk therapy hasn’t fully resolved anxious feelings
  • You struggle with trauma responses like hypervigilance or panic
  • Anxiety is connected to specific past events

Our training in these modalities allows us to address not just surface-level symptoms but the deeper roots of anxiety. Many clients find relief they didn’t expect after processing trauma they thought they’d already dealt with.

Addressing Specific Anxiety Presentations

Comprehensive OCD Support

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can feel incredibly isolating. The intrusive thoughts are disturbing, and the compulsions are exhausting. Many people with OCD struggle for years before seeking help because they’re afraid of being judged or because they don’t realize how treatable OCD actually is.

We want you to know: OCD is highly treatable with the right approach. We specialize in working with this condition, primarily using ERP while also incorporating other evidence-based methods. Whether your OCD focuses on contamination fears, checking behaviors, intrusive thoughts, or other themes, we can help.

Treatment involves:

  • Understanding your specific OCD pattern
  • Building a personalized exposure hierarchy
  • Working through exposures at a pace that challenges but doesn’t overwhelm
  • Learning to accept uncertainty and tolerate distress
  • Gradually reducing the power compulsions have over your life

Recovery from OCD doesn’t mean you’ll never have an intrusive thought again. It means those thoughts won’t control your behavior, and you’ll have the skills to respond differently.

Managing Social Anxiety

Social anxiety goes beyond typical shyness. It’s an intense fear of judgment, embarrassment, or humiliation in social situations. For people in our Roseville community, this might mean avoiding networking events that could benefit your career, skipping your child’s school functions, or declining invitations from friends until those friendships fade.

Social anxiety keeps you from living fully, and that’s exactly what we aim to address. Through a combination of CBT, gradual exposure, and sometimes EMDR if past social experiences were traumatic, we help you:

  • Challenge beliefs about how others perceive you
  • Develop realistic expectations for social interactions
  • Practice social skills in a safe environment
  • Gradually face feared situations with support
  • Build genuine confidence through experience

Many of our clients report that social anxiety treatment has been life-changing. Suddenly, opportunities they would have automatically declined become possibilities.

Support for Panic Disorder

Panic attacks are terrifying. Your heart races, you can’t catch your breath, you feel dizzy or disconnected, and you genuinely wonder if something is medically wrong. Even after learning that panic attacks aren’t dangerous, the fear of having another one can become its own form of anxiety.

We help people throughout Granite Bay, Loomis, and Rocklin understand what’s happening during panic attacks and why. More importantly, we teach you how to:

  • Recognize early warning signs before panic fully sets in
  • Use breathing and grounding techniques to prevent escalation
  • Challenge catastrophic thoughts about panic symptoms
  • Reduce avoidance behaviors that keep panic disorder going
  • Feel more confident in your body’s responses

The goal is to take away panic’s power. When you know you can handle a panic attack if one happens, the fear that triggers them often diminishes significantly.

How Anxiety Affects Your Daily Life

Impact on Work and Career

Anxiety doesn’t clock out when you leave the office. In fact, work is often where anxiety shows up most persistently. Deadlines trigger worry spirals. Presentations feel impossible. Email anxiety keeps you checking constantly or avoiding your inbox altogether. Perfectionism driven by anxiety means projects take twice as long as they should.

For professionals in the Roseville area, from Sacramento’s tech corridor to local businesses in Rocklin and Granite Bay, anxiety can genuinely impact career progression. You might:

  • Struggle to concentrate on complex tasks
  • Procrastinate due to fear of failure
  • Avoid speaking up in meetings despite having valuable contributions
  • Experience physical symptoms like headaches or muscle tension
  • Feel exhausted from constant worry about job security or performance

This isn’t about lacking skills or commitment. Anxiety hijacks your ability to show up as your capable self. Treatment helps you perform at your actual ability level instead of being held back by worry.

Strain on Relationships

Anxiety affects the people around you, even when you try to hide it. Your partner might feel shut out when you withdraw. Your kids might sense your tension and become anxious themselves. Friends might stop inviting you out because you’ve declined so many times.

It’s not your fault, but it is impacting your connections. Common relationship patterns we see with anxiety include:

  • Becoming irritable or snapping at loved ones
  • Withdrawing emotionally as a way to cope
  • Seeking constant reassurance from partners or friends
  • Avoiding intimacy due to vulnerability fears
  • Feeling guilty about how anxiety affects your family

Open communication helps, but sometimes anxiety makes that communication itself feel impossible. Therapy can improve both your anxiety and your relationships. Many clients find that as their anxiety decreases, their connections naturally strengthen.

Social Withdrawal

When social situations consistently trigger anxiety, avoidance starts to feel like the safest option. Cancel plans. Decline invitations. Stay home where you feel in control. The problem is that isolation often makes anxiety worse, not better.

Social withdrawal can look like:

  • Turning down invitations from friends repeatedly
  • Avoiding community events in Roseville or surrounding areas
  • Shopping online instead of going to stores
  • Limiting interactions to text rather than phone or in-person
  • Feeling increasingly lonely despite the initial relief of staying home

We help clients gradually re-engage with social life in ways that feel manageable. You don’t have to go from total isolation to hosting large gatherings. Small steps count, and we’ll support you through each one.

Healing from Trauma and Co-Occurring Challenges

When Trauma Fuels Anxiety

Not everyone with anxiety has experienced trauma, but for those who have, the connection can be significant. Trauma teaches your nervous system that the world is dangerous. Even when you’re objectively safe now, your body might still react as if threats are everywhere. This often manifests as anxiety.

Past experiences that can contribute to current anxiety include:

  • Childhood experiences that felt overwhelming or unsafe
  • Accidents or medical trauma
  • Loss or grief that wasn’t fully processed
  • Relationship trauma or betrayal
  • Witnessing something frightening

We use specialized approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting specifically for trauma processing. The goal isn’t to erase memories but to change how your nervous system responds to them. When trauma is processed effectively, anxiety often decreases naturally because your system no longer perceives constant threat.

Addressing Multiple Concerns

Anxiety rarely travels alone. Many people we see are also dealing with depression, grief, relationship challenges, or past trauma. Trying to treat anxiety in isolation when other factors are contributing would be like treating a fever without addressing the infection causing it.

Our approach considers your whole mental health picture. If you’re struggling with both anxiety and depression, we address both. If relationship stress is fueling your anxiety, we incorporate that into treatment. This integrated care means:

  • Treatment plans that consider all factors affecting your well-being
  • Flexibility to adjust focus as your needs change
  • Recognition that healing isn’t linear; some weeks are harder than others
  • Support for the full range of what you’re experiencing

This is one reason many people choose our group practice in Roseville. You’re not just getting anxiety treatment; you’re getting comprehensive mental health support from therapists who see you as a whole person.

Building Long-Term Well-Being

We’re not interested in just reducing your symptoms temporarily. Anyone can white-knuckle through a few weeks. What we’re after is sustainable change that lets you build a life you genuinely enjoy, where anxiety doesn’t dictate your choices.

Long-term well-being involves:

  • Developing a solid foundation of coping skills
  • Understanding your triggers and patterns
  • Learning to respond to stress in healthier ways
  • Building resilience for when life inevitably gets challenging
  • Creating a lifestyle that supports mental health

Think of therapy as an investment in every future version of yourself. The skills you learn now will serve you not just for managing current anxiety but for handling whatever life brings years down the road.

Finding Your Therapist at Light Within Counseling

What Makes Our Approach Different

Plenty of therapists can recite credentials and treatment approaches. What we offer goes deeper. Our team is mostly in our 30s, bringing both advanced training and lived experience that helps us connect with clients authentically. We’re not sitting across from you with a clipboard and detached professionalism. We’re real people who genuinely care about helping you feel better.

We’ve invested heavily in training for anxiety and trauma treatment specifically. This isn’t general therapy where anxiety is just one of many things we dabble in. This is our specialty, and we’re passionate about it because we’ve seen how life-changing effective treatment can be.

When you work with our group practice, you benefit from:

  • Therapists with specialized training in evidence-based anxiety treatments
  • A collaborative team approach where therapists support each other in providing you excellent care
  • A warm, approachable environment where therapy doesn’t feel intimidating
  • Flexibility in matching you with a therapist whose style fits your needs
  • Genuine investment in your healing journey

The Qualities That Matter

Technical skills matter, absolutely. But so does the therapeutic relationship. Research consistently shows that the connection between therapist and client is one of the strongest predictors of treatment success. Here’s what to look for:

Expertise in anxiety treatment: This seems obvious, but not all therapists have specific training in the approaches that work best for anxiety. We do. Our therapists are trained in CBT, ERP, EMDR, Brainspotting, and other modalities specifically proven for anxiety treatment.

Genuine empathy: We listen without judgment. We understand that reaching out for help takes courage, and we honor that. You won’t find us minimizing your experiences or suggesting you just “think positive.”

Clear communication: Therapy jargon can be confusing. We explain what we’re doing and why in plain language. You should always understand the approach we’re taking and feel empowered to ask questions.

Cultural sensitivity: We serve diverse communities across Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis, and Lincoln. We respect different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Collaborative spirit: This is your therapy. While we bring expertise, you bring knowledge of yourself and your life. The best outcomes happen when we work together.

Our Process for Getting Started

We’ve made starting therapy as straightforward as possible because we know that when anxiety is high, complicated processes feel overwhelming.

Here’s what happens:

Initial contact: You can schedule directly with a therapist through our online system, or reach out via phone, email, text, or our contact form. Our coordinator will help match you with a therapist who’s a good fit for your specific needs and schedule.

Paperwork: Before your first session, you’ll complete intake forms online at your convenience. This includes informed consent and background information that helps us understand your situation before we meet.

Your first session: This intake appointment is about building connection and understanding your story. We’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, what you’ve tried before, and what you’re hoping to achieve. You can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental space focused entirely on you.

Moving forward: After your intake, you’ll schedule regular appointments with your therapist. We work with you to find a schedule that fits your life, and you’ll continue building on the foundation established in that first session.

Flexible Options for Roseville-Area Residents

In-Person Sessions

Our Roseville office serves as a convenient location for clients throughout Placer County. Whether you’re coming from downtown Roseville, driving over from Granite Bay, heading in from Loomis, Rocklin, or Lincoln, we’re accessible and easy to find.

In-person therapy offers benefits some clients prefer:

  • Face-to-face connection that can feel more personal
  • A dedicated space away from home or work distractions
  • Body language and non-verbal communication that enriches the therapeutic process
  • A clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life

Our office is designed to feel comfortable and welcoming, not sterile or clinical. We want you to feel at ease from the moment you walk in.

Telehealth Throughout California

For adults, we offer secure telehealth sessions anywhere in California. This means if you live in Roseville but travel frequently for work, you can maintain consistency in your therapy. Or if you’re in Sacramento, the Bay Area, or Southern California and prefer our approach, distance isn’t a barrier.

Telehealth advantages include:

  • No commute time; log in from wherever you’re comfortable
  • Easier scheduling around work or family obligations
  • Access to our specialized anxiety treatment regardless of location
  • Privacy of participating from your own space

We use secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms. All you need is a private space, reliable internet, and a device with a camera and microphone.

Making Therapy Work with Your Schedule

We recognize that finding time for therapy can feel challenging. Between work commitments, family responsibilities, and everything else on your plate, adding another appointment might seem impossible. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling throughout the week.

We work to provide:

  • Morning appointments before work
  • Midday sessions during lunch breaks
  • Afternoon and early evening times after work or school
  • Some weekend availability depending on therapist schedules

Our online scheduling system makes it easy to see availability and book appointments that work for you. And if your schedule changes, we’ll work with you to adjust.

Supporting Children and Teens with Specialized Care

Helping Teens Navigate Anxiety

The teenage years come with enough challenges without adding overwhelming anxiety to the mix. Academic pressure, social dynamics, identity development, and planning for the future create stress that some teens manage well and others struggle with significantly.

For teens in Roseville-area schools dealing with anxiety, we offer support that respects their autonomy while providing guidance. Therapy helps teenagers:

  • Understand what’s happening in their bodies and minds during anxiety
  • Develop healthy coping mechanisms instead of avoidance or harmful behaviors
  • Process difficult experiences contributing to anxious feelings
  • Build confidence and self-compassion
  • Navigate social challenges with more ease
  • Manage academic stress more effectively

We treat teenagers as capable individuals, not children who need to be talked down to. This respect builds trust, which is essential for effective therapy.

Play Therapy for Younger Children

Young children process the world differently than adults. They haven’t developed the verbal skills to articulate complex emotions, which is why play becomes their language. Through play therapy, children can work through fears, anxieties, and difficult experiences in developmentally appropriate ways.

Our therapists trained in play therapy use:

  • Toys and games that allow emotional expression
  • Art and creative activities
  • Storytelling and imaginative play
  • Sand tray therapy
  • Age-appropriate coping skills teaching

Parents often see changes in their child’s behavior, emotional regulation, and confidence as play therapy progresses. It’s powerful work that honors how children naturally process their experiences.

Supporting Families

When a child or teen struggles with anxiety, the whole family feels it. Parents worry about doing or saying the wrong thing. Siblings might feel overlooked or confused. Family dynamics can become strained.

We offer support that includes the family system when appropriate. This might involve:

  • Parent consultation sessions to discuss strategies
  • Family therapy to improve communication
  • Education about anxiety so everyone understands what’s happening
  • Co-parenting support when parents aren’t together
  • Sibling support when one child’s anxiety impacts others

Strong family connections support healing. When everyone in the family feels heard and equipped with tools, the child or teen with anxiety has a more supportive environment for recovery.

Understanding Grief-Related Anxiety

Loss changes us. Whether you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, job loss, or another major life change, grief can trigger significant anxiety. Your sense of safety in the world feels shaken. The future feels uncertain. Your body stays on high alert.

This connection between grief and anxiety makes sense when you think about it. Grief involves processing something tremendously difficult while facing a changed reality. Of course that can create anxious feelings. You might experience:

  • Worry about losing other important people or things
  • Panic symptoms when reminded of your loss
  • Hypervigilance as your brain tries to prevent future loss
  • Sleep disturbances and racing thoughts
  • Physical manifestations of anxiety like chest tightness or nausea

We provide compassionate support for grief that addresses both the sadness of loss and the anxiety it creates. Through approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, and CBT, we help you:

  • Process the loss itself
  • Manage anxiety symptoms that have emerged
  • Build resilience and find ways to move forward
  • Discover meaning and hope again
  • Honor what you’ve lost while creating space for healing

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and neither does the anxiety that can accompany it. We provide the support you need for as long as you need it.

Moving Toward a Life with Less Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t have to be your constant companion. It doesn’t have to dictate what you do, where you go, or how you feel about yourself. With the right support and evidence-based treatment, significant change is possible.

At Light Within Counseling, we’ve helped countless individuals throughout Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis, and Lincoln find relief from anxiety. We’ve watched teens regain their confidence, adults rediscover joy in their daily lives, and children learn to manage big feelings in healthy ways.

Your journey toward healing starts with a single step: reaching out. We know that might feel scary when anxiety is telling you all the ways it could go wrong. But consider this: what would your life look like with less anxiety? What would you do, where would you go, how would you feel if worry wasn’t constantly in the driver’s seat?

That life is possible. We’d be honored to help you get there.

For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or contact us directly. We offer both online scheduling and the option to speak with our coordinator who can answer questions and help match you with the right therapist for your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What actually happens in anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy involves meeting regularly with a trained therapist who helps you understand your anxiety patterns and develop effective ways to manage them. You’ll learn evidence-based techniques tailored to your specific situation, process experiences that might be feeding your anxiety, and gradually build confidence in handling difficult emotions. It’s collaborative work focused on practical skills and lasting change.

How do I know if I need professional help for anxiety?

If anxiety is interfering with your daily life—affecting work performance, relationships, sleep, or overall well-being—professional support can help. Warning signs include avoiding situations due to anxiety, experiencing physical symptoms like panic attacks, struggling to control worry, or feeling like anxiety is making life smaller and less enjoyable.

What types of therapy do you use for anxiety?

We use evidence-based approaches proven effective for anxiety, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), EMDR, and Brainspotting. The specific approach depends on your unique needs and what type of anxiety you’re experiencing. We’ll discuss options during your intake and create a personalized treatment plan.

Can you help with specific anxiety disorders like OCD or panic disorder?

Absolutely. Our therapists have specialized training in treating various anxiety presentations, including OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. We tailor treatment to your specific diagnosis and symptoms using approaches specifically designed for that type of anxiety.

Do you work with children and teenagers?

Yes, we work with individuals ages 6 and up. Our associates particularly enjoy working with children and preteens, using approaches like play therapy that honor how young people process emotions. For teens, we provide age-appropriate treatment that respects their growing independence while offering guidance and support.

How long does anxiety treatment take?

Treatment length varies based on individual needs, anxiety severity, and treatment goals. Some people experience significant relief within a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support. We’ll discuss realistic expectations during your intake and adjust as needed. The goal is always lasting change, not just temporary relief.

What if I’m dealing with more than just anxiety?

Many people experience anxiety alongside other concerns like depression, trauma, grief, or relationship challenges. We take an integrated approach that addresses all factors affecting your well-being. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we look at the whole picture to provide comprehensive support.

Do you offer both in-person and online therapy?

Yes. We provide in-person sessions at our Roseville location, conveniently accessible from Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis, and Lincoln. For adults, we also offer secure telehealth sessions anywhere in California, making therapy accessible regardless of location or schedule constraints.

How do I get started?

You can schedule directly with a therapist through our online scheduling system, or contact us by phone, email, text, or our website contact form. Our coordinator will help match you with a therapist who’s a good fit for your needs. Before your first appointment, you’ll complete intake paperwork online at your convenience.

What if I don’t know which therapist to choose?

We understand that choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. Our coordinator can discuss your specific needs and preferences, then recommend therapists who would be a good match. You can also review therapist profiles on our website to learn about their specialties and approaches. Finding the right fit is important to us.