Anxiety Therapy in New York| Cabezas Therapy
Are you constantly worried, even about small things? Do you find yourself unable to relax, experiencing racing thoughts, or avoiding situations that make you anxious?
You're not alone. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. experience anxiety disorders, and many New Yorkers struggle with the unique pressures of city life. The good news is that anxiety is highly treatable with the right therapeutic support.
At Cabezas Therapy in New York, we specialize in helping adults and young professionals manage overwhelming anxiety through evidence-based approaches. Whether you're dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized worry, or stress that's affecting your sleep and relationships, we're here to help you reclaim calm and confidence.
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What Anxiety Therapy Can Help With
Anxiety therapy is effective for people experiencing:
Panic attacks or sudden overwhelming fear – Your heart races, you can't catch your breath, and you feel like something terrible is about to happen, even when you're physically safe.
Constant worry that won't turn off – Your mind spins with "what ifs" about work, relationships, health, or the future, making it hard to relax or enjoy the present moment.
Avoiding situations because of anxiety – You skip social events, avoid driving certain places, or turn down opportunities because the anxiety feels too overwhelming to face.
Physical symptoms that won't go away – You deal with tension headaches, stomachaches, muscle tightness, trouble sleeping, or feeling exhausted even when you haven't done much, all because your body is stuck in stress mode.
Intrusive or racing thoughts – Unwanted thoughts pop into your head repeatedly, or your mind moves so fast you can't focus, making even simple tasks feel impossible.
Perfectionism or need to control everything – You feel like you have to get everything exactly right or something bad will happen, leading to burnout, procrastination, or never feeling good enough no matter what you accomplish.
Many clients come to us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and trapped by their anxiety, and leave sessions with practical tools, calmer nervous systems, and the confidence that they can handle life's challenges without constant fear.
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How Anxiety Therapy Works
Anxiety therapy helps you feel calmer and more in control through practical tools and supportive conversations that change how your brain responds to worry and stress.
In our sessions together, we'll:
Understand your anxiety patterns – We'll talk about when your anxiety shows up, what triggers it, and how it affects your body and thoughts. This helps us see the full picture of what you're dealing with. You might notice that certain situations, thoughts, or even times of day make your anxiety worse. Once we understand your patterns, we can start interrupting them.
Learn tools to calm your nervous system – I'll teach you breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and other skills you can use right away when anxiety hits. These aren't complicated—they're simple practices that actually work to bring your body out of panic mode. We'll practice them together in session so you feel confident using them on your own.
Challenge anxious thoughts – Anxiety loves to tell lies like "something terrible will happen" or "I can't handle this." We'll learn to recognize these thoughts and test them against reality. Over time, you'll get better at catching worry spirals before they take over, and you'll develop more balanced, helpful ways of thinking.
Face fears gradually and safely – Avoiding things that make you anxious actually makes anxiety stronger. Together, we'll create a plan to slowly face situations you've been avoiding—at your own pace, step by step. Each small success builds your confidence and shows your brain that you're safer than anxiety claims.
The approach is collaborative and flexible, always moving at your pace. You're in control of what we explore and how quickly we work. Some weeks we might focus on immediate coping skills, other weeks on deeper patterns—whatever you need most.
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What Makes Our Approach Different
At Cabezas Therapy, we bring:
We have experience serving LGBTQ+ communities – We understand that anxiety often comes with extra layers when you're navigating identity, discrimination, or feeling like you don't fit society's molds. Whether your anxiety is about coming out, dealing with microaggressions, or just trying to exist authentically in a stressful world, we get it—and we create space for all of it.
Advanced training in multiple evidence-based approaches – Our therapists practice CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and somatic techniques that work with your body's stress response. This means we're not locked into one method—we'll find what actually works for your specific type of anxiety, whether it's panic attacks, constant worry, social anxiety, or something else.
Understanding of how identity impacts anxiety – We offer multilingual services (English/Portuguese/Spanish) and recognize that anxiety doesn't exist in a vacuum. If you're BIPOC, queer, polyamorous, an immigrant, or navigating multiple identities, your anxiety might be tangled up with experiences of othering, cultural expectations, or survival stress. We create a space where your whole self is welcomed and your anxiety is understood in context.
Down-to-earth, authentic style – Therapy doesn't have to feel clinical or cold. Anxiety already makes you feel isolated and misunderstood—we believe in real conversations that help you feel less alone. We’re not here to make you feel broken or dramatic for struggling with worry. Your anxiety makes sense given what you've been through.
Our philosophy is simple: you're the expert on your own life. We're here to provide tools, insight, and support as you navigate toward the calm and confidence you deserve. Anxiety might feel overwhelming right now, but together we'll help your nervous system learn that you're actually safer than it thinks you are.