Therapy for Anxiety in NYC
Quiet the mental noise and learn to trust yourself again
If your mind feels like it never turns off—constantly overthinking, replaying conversations, catastrophizing outcomes, or second-guessing your choices—you’re not alone. Anxiety can show up as rumination, overwhelm, perfectionism, or like you’re frozen, even when you’re trying your hardest to move forward.
We work with clients throughout New York City to help reduce anxiety, understand the patterns beneath it, and build healthier ways of responding to stress, with virtual therapy across New York State and in person session in Midtown Manhattan.
Do these patterns sound familiar?
You’re constantly imagining worst-case scenarios, unable to relax or focus
Your inner dialogue dominated by worry and stress
You feel trapped in a cycle of anxious thoughts and physical tension
You’re constantly on edge, even when nothing’s “wrong”
You’re tired of living in survival mode
How can anxiety shape the way I see myself and the world?
Anxiety can magnify mistakes or perceived flaws, fuel a critical inner voice, and leave you feeling like you’re falling short.
Over time, these patterns can quietly affect your quality of life. Sometimes in ways you might not even notice.
Untangling anxiety on your own can feel exhausting or overwhelming.
Therapy offers a supportive space to explore where these worries come from, understand how they impact your thoughts and body, and develop tools to navigate life with more calm, confidence, and ease.
What are the signs anxiety is quietly shaping how I show up day to day?
You might notice:
Your mind never seems to stop racing
Difficulty relaxing or feeling like you shouldn’t take a break
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Muscle aches, headaches, or general physical tension
Digestive issues
Racing heart, sweating, or other stress responses
Difficulty focusing, procrastinating, or avoiding tasks
Snapping or feeling irritable with loved ones
Persistent worry or constant “what if” thinking about the future
Overthinking every decision or possible outcome
Feeling like you always need to do or be more
Trouble staying present and fully in the moment
How can therapy help me manage my anxiety?
Understand where your anxiety comes from and how early experiences influence automatic worry patterns
Learn strategies to calm your nervous system and manage anxious thoughts before they escalate
Gain tools to interrupt cycles of overthinking, rumination, and worry
Feel more grounded, understood, and confident in managing anxiety
Reshape how your brain responds to stress, forming new neural pathways and healthier thought patterns
Practice tolerating uncertainty and regulating emotions so anxiety has less control over your daily life
Respond to stress with greater balance, clarity, and resilience
Meet Our Team!
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Julie Newman
LMHC-D | Founder & Therapist
Specializes in anxiety, relationships, depression, and breakups/divorce using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and attachment-based therapy -
Amanda Fogel
MHC-LP | Associate Therapist
Specializes in relationships, anxiety, OCD, and career stress using CBT, EFT, ERP, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy
Change is Possible
Change is Possible
The reality is you can’t control the anxious thoughts that pop into your mind. But you can learn how to respond to them instead of react.
With the right tools, you can begin to manage your anxiety, ease its impact on your mind and body, and feel calmer, more focused, and in control.
Frequently Asked Questions about
Therapy for Anxiety:
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I work with clients experiencing generalized anxiety, relationship anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and anxiety related to life transitions, self-esteem, and perfectionism.
Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns and learn strategies to help you feel calmer and more grounded. -
Therapy helps you understand the root causes of your anxiety, not just manage the symptoms.
We’ll work on calming your nervous system, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, and addressing deeper attachment or relational wounds that keep your anxious thoughts looping on repeat. -
My approach integrates evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic awareness with a relational, psychodynamic lens.
That means we’ll focus on both what’s happening in the moment and where those patterns come from. -
It depends on your goals and what’s bringing you in.
Some clients notice changes in the first few weeks, while others find deeper shifts happen gradually over months.
I’ll meet you where you are and support you at your own pace. -
Anxiety therapy focuses specifically on identifying triggers, managing your body’s stress response, and retraining your nervous system to feel safe.
It also explores the root causes of anxiety, often connected to attachment, stress, or perfectionism. -
Absolutely!
Many clients come to therapy after trying self-help tools or coping skills that only go so far.
Therapy offers a deeper, more individualized approach that helps you understand why your anxiety shows up and how to respond differently. -
If you feel constantly on edge, overthink interactions, have trouble relaxing, or feel like your mind never stops, therapy can help.
You don’t have to (and honestly, shouldn’t) wait until things fall apart to reach out. -
Yes!
I offer online therapy for clients located in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
You can meet from the comfort of your home while still receiving the same personalized support.
I also offer in person therapy in my modern and conveniently located Midtown Manhattan office. -
You can start by booking your complimentary intro call.
We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what you’re hoping for in therapy, and how I can help you begin to feel more grounded and in control of your anxiety.
Ready for anxiety therapy in NYC?
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to talk about what you're dealing with and explore whether working with our team is the right next step.
We support clients navigating anxiety throughout New York City with in person therapy in Midtown Manhattan and virtual therapy across New York State.
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