Anxiety therapy

High-functioning anxiety is an informal term, not a diagnosis, for anxiety that coexists with outward success. A woman may meet every deadline and hold everything together while privately overthinking, struggling to sleep, and feeling unable to relax. Because it looks like competence from the outside, it is often overlooked. Therapy can address it without requiring anything to fall apart first.

It can be. Growing up where approval felt conditional, where a parent’s mood was unpredictable, or where staying alert felt necessary can teach the nervous system to remain on guard. Not all anxiety has this origin, and therapy does not assume it does. When early experiences are relevant, there is room to explore them alongside practical support for daily life.

Both. Early sessions include practical ways to help your body settle, such as grounding and regulation practices you can use between sessions. Alongside those tools, you and Miriam explore the patterns and experiences beneath the worry. Skills and understanding support each other; neither is left out.

Yes. Virtual sessions are available for clients located in Florida or New York during the session, and in-office appointments are available in Hollywood, Florida. Many women find it easier to settle in a familiar space. You can also combine formats over time as your schedule and needs change.

Panic symptoms are a common part of anxiety, and they can be addressed in therapy. Early work focuses on understanding what is happening in your body and practicing ways to move through a wave of panic with more steadiness. If you have medical concerns about physical symptoms, Miriam may also encourage you to check in with your physician.