Anxiety Therapy in Broomfield and Online Across Colorado
For women who do it all and still feel like it’s not enough
From the outside, you look like you have it all together.
You meet the deadlines. You answer the texts. You remember everyone's birthday. But inside, your mind never stops running. And no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough.
If this sounds like you, anxiety therapy can help. Not by teaching you to try harder. You've already done plenty of that. Therapy helps you get to the root of why your mind and body feel stuck on high alert, so you can finally rest.
When Your Mind Won't Turn Off
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic attacks. For many women, it looks like being the one everyone counts on. It looks like a full calendar, a clean kitchen, and a chest that feels tight all day.
Maybe you see a text from your boss and your stomach drops before you open it. You rewrite a simple email four times so no one gets the wrong idea. You say yes when you mean no, then feel guilty for feeling resentful.
You might catch yourself thinking:
"Why can't I just relax like everyone else?"
"If I stop, everything will fall apart."
"What if they're upset with me?"
Your body feels it too. Tight shoulders. A clenched jaw. You're tired all the time, but the moment you lie down, your brain decides it's the perfect time to review every mistake you've made since middle school.
Maybe you've tried breathing apps, journaling, or less coffee. Some of it helps for a day or two. Then the old patterns come back, and you start to wonder if something is wrong with you.
Nothing is wrong with you. And you don't have to stay stuck in these patterns forever.
You're Not Broken. You're Protecting Yourself.
If you feel like the only one who can't get it together, you're in good company. Over 40 million adults in the United States have an anxiety disorder, and women are twice as likely as men to be affected.
Anxiety usually starts as protection. Maybe you grew up having to stay one step ahead of someone's mood. Maybe you learned that being helpful, quiet, or perfect kept you safe or earned you love.
Your nervous system learned to scan for danger. Now it keeps scanning, even when you're safe at your own kitchen table.
I think of anxiety as a part of you that's trying to help. It worries so you won't get caught off guard. It pushes you so no one can call you lazy. It's exhausting, but it isn't the enemy.
For neurodivergent women, there's often another layer. If you have ADHD or are autistic (diagnosed or not), you may have spent years masking and blaming yourself when it wore you out. It makes sense that you're tired.
What Anxiety Takes From You Over Time
Anxiety rarely stays in one corner of your life. You might turn down plans because you're too drained. You may snap at your partner or kids, then lie awake feeling guilty. At work, you over-prepare for everything but still feel like you're about to be found out.
The hardest cost is often the quietest one. You stop trusting yourself. Every choice needs a second (and third) opinion. You lose touch with what you want, because you're so busy managing what everyone else needs.
None of this means you've failed. It means you've been carrying too much for too long.
What Life Can Feel Like on the Other Side
Imagine reading a text from your boss without your heart racing.
Imagine saying no to a request and not replaying it all night.
Imagine sitting on the couch on a Sunday afternoon and actually resting. No guilt. No mental to-do list.
Healing doesn't mean you'll never worry again. It means worry stops running the show. Many of my clients describe it as feeling more like themselves. They set boundaries without a long apology. They trust that they are enough, even on the days they don't get everything done.
How Anxiety Therapy Helps You Feel Calmer and More Like Yourself
My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I won't just sit back and nod, and I won't hand you a worksheet and send you on your way. We'll figure this out together, at a pace that feels right for you.
First, we'll get to know your anxiety and build simple tools to calm your nervous system when your thoughts start to spin. Once you feel more grounded, we'll start the deeper work. That's where lasting change happens.
IFS Therapy for Anxiety
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you get to know the different parts of you, like the anxious part, the critical part, and the part that wants to hide under a blanket. Instead of fighting these parts, we get curious about what they're protecting. When anxious parts feel understood, they often start to relax. IFS therapy for anxiety is especially helpful if your inner critic has been in charge for years.
EMDR for Anxiety
Sometimes anxiety is tied to past experiences your body hasn't finished processing. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process those memories so they lose their emotional charge. You'll still remember what happened, but it won't hit you the same way. EMDR for anxiety can also help you prepare for situations you dread, like a hard conversation or a big presentation.
I often blend IFS into my EMDR work. This lets us move gently, with care for any parts of you that feel nervous about going deeper. Nothing is forced.
Why Women Choose to Work With Me
Hi, I’m Anna. I've spent six years helping clients work through anxiety, trauma, and depression. I trained in EMDR with Dr. Philip Manfield in 2021, and I have extra training in working with dissociation. I've used IFS in my work for four years and bring an IFS-informed lens to almost everything I do.
I also know how sneaky high-functioning anxiety can be. It hides behind success and helpfulness, so the people around you may never guess how hard things feel. You don't have to prove to me that you're struggling.
My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I see clients in person in Broomfield, CO, and online anywhere in Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy
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Anxiety is part of being human. It helps you meet deadlines and notice when something feels off. But when it starts running the show, it may be time to get support.
You might benefit from therapy if:
Worry takes up more of your day than you want it to
You avoid people, places, or tasks because of how anxious they make you feel
Your body feels on edge a lot (tight chest, racing heart, trouble sleeping)
You feel tired, irritable, or “not enough” no matter how hard you try
The tools that used to help just don’t work anymore
You don’t need to hit a breaking point first. If anxiety is getting in the way of your work, your relationships, or your ability to enjoy your life, that’s reason enough.
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That's completely okay. Lots of my clients are new to therapy. You don't need the right words or a clear plan. In our first session, I'll ask what brings you in and what you'd like to feel different. Part of my job is helping you sort through what's going on, and we'll go at your pace.
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Yes. Social anxiety is very treatable. It’s not shyness or a personality flaw. It’s your nervous system trying to protect you from judgment or rejection. Therapy approaches like EMDR and IFS help you get to the root of that fear, so social situations start to feel less threatening and more manageable.
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For many people, yes. I offer both EMDR and IFS online for clients anywhere in Colorado. Online therapy means no traffic, no waiting room, and less time away from work or family. Some clients find it easier to open up from their own couch.
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That's what the free 20-minute consultation is for. We'll talk about what's going on, what you're hoping for, and how I work. There's no pressure to commit. If I'm not the right fit, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who is.
Take the First Step Toward Feeling Like Yourself Again
Reaching out to a therapist can feel like one more thing on your to-do list. But you don't have to keep carrying all of this on your own.
If you're ready to quiet the constant worry and stop feeling like you're never enough, I'd be honored to help. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation today to see if anxiety therapy with me feels like the right fit.
You've spent a long time taking care of everyone else. You're allowed to let someone help you, too.