Easing the Overwhelm: Reconnect with Yourself Beyond Anxiety

Psychotherapy + Holistic Support for Anxiety & High-Functioning Anxiety in Person in El Dorado Hills and Online Throughout California.

It’s late again, and you’re staring at the ceiling, your mind refusing to shut off. Your body is exhausted, but your brain? Wide awake. Replaying every little moment—an unanswered text, a weird look someone gave you, that thing you said that might have come out wrong. It’s like a never-ending highlight reel of everything that could have gone wrong today.

Morning comes, and instead of feeling refreshed, you wake up drained. That unanswered text? It’s turned into a full-blown storyline in your head: They’re mad at me. I must have done something wrong. Maybe I’m just too much. The self-doubt creeps in. The overthinking spirals. And before you even start your day, you feel like you’ve already failed.

You push through, hyper-aware of everything around you—people’s moods, tones, expressions. You try to say the right things, do the right things, be the right person. But no matter how hard you try, that anxious voice follows you: You should have done better. You should have done more. You should have less.

Your body responds before you can even make sense of it—tight chest, rapid heartbeat, tense shoulders, sweaty palms. Anxiety isn’t just in your head. It’s in your body, your relationships, your decisions. It makes you second-guess yourself, hold back, play small. It convinces you that you’re not enough..

Anxiety Sucks.

You may feel overwhelmed right now, but anxiety does not have to control your life. Support is here when you are ready.

Here’s the thing…

Anxiety isn’t always the obvious racing heart and shortness of breath. Sometimes, it’s hidden in ways you wouldn’t even recognize as anxiety:

  • Feeling wired but exhausted at the same time. Like your body is running on fumes, but your brain won’t let you rest.

  • Irritability that seems to come out of nowhere. Snapping at loved ones, feeling like everything is just too much, but underneath, it’s anxiety taking over.

  • Chronic procrastination. Not because you’re lazy, but because the fear of getting it wrong makes it impossible to start.

  • Random body aches, digestive issues, or migraines. Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it shows up in your body in ways most people don’t realize.

  • Perfectionism. Setting extremely high standards for yourself. Not just wanting to do well, but feeling like if you don’t get it exactly right, it means something about your worth.

  • Overachieving as a coping mechanism. Filling every moment with tasks, accomplishments, and productivity to avoid slowing down.

  • Over-explaining and over-apologizing. Constantly justifying yourself, worrying you’ve upset someone, or feeling like you’re "too much."

  • People-pleasing. Saying yes when you want to say no, avoiding conflict, or putting others’ needs ahead of your own.

  • Being overly reliable. Taking on too much responsibility, always showing up for others but struggling to ask for help yourself.

  • Struggling to enjoy rest. Because if you’re not being productive, anxiety makes you feel like you’re failing at life.

  • Always anticipating the worst. Playing out every possible negative scenario in your head, just in case.

High-functioning anxiety doesn’t mean your struggles aren’t real. Just because you seem “fine” on the outside doesn’t mean you’re not carrying the weight of anxiety every single day.

And sometimes, anxiety happens because you care.

You care deeply—about people, about how you show up in the world, about doing things right. You don’t want to hurt others. You want to be accepted, understood, loved. You want to feel safe.

But somewhere along the way, that caring turned into overthinking, self-doubt, and fear. Instead of guiding you, anxiety started controlling you. And it doesn’t have to be that way.

Let’s Talk about How We Can Help.

Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it’s in your nervous system, your relationships, your choices, and even your body.

We understand this not just as therapists, but as people who know intimately what it’s like to live with anxiety. We’ve felt the weight of it, the way it convinces you that you’ll always be stuck in this cycle of worry, self-doubt, and overthinking. And we also know—deeply, personally—that healing is possible.

That’s why at The Path Wellness Center, we take a mind-body approach to anxiety treatment. Because managing anxiety isn’t just about changing thoughts—it’s about learning to feel safe in your body, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels steady, grounded, and real.

We integrate powerful therapies like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Brainspotting, and EMDR—approaches that go beyond just talking about anxiety. These methods help you understand why anxiety shows up, process what’s keeping it stuck, and shift out of survival mode so you can start living with more ease, confidence, and self-trust.

Here’s How We Help You Move Through Anxiety, Not Just Manage It:

Nervous System Regulation – Anxiety isn’t just overthinking—it’s your nervous system stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode. Using Polyvagal-informed therapy, we teach you how to shift out of survival mode and into a state of safety and calm, so your body doesn’t stay on high alert 24/7.

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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt & Inner Criticism – Anxiety can feel like a constant battle inside your head—one part of you overthinking everything, another part feeling exhausted and wanting to give up. We help you connect with these different parts of yourself, understand their roles, and shift out of self-judgment into self-compassion.

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Letting Go of Perfectionism & People-Pleasing – Anxiety often shows up as perfectionism, over-responsibility, or feeling like you have to earn your worth. In therapy, we work on unlearning these survival strategies, so you can start setting boundaries, embracing rest, and showing up as your authentic self—without fear.

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Mind-Body Connection & Grounding Practices – Because anxiety is stored in the body, learning how to regulate your nervous system is key. We teach grounding techniques that help you shift from overthinking to being present—so you’re not constantly stuck in what ifs or worst-case scenarios.

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Finding Your Own Version of Calm & Confidence – Our goal isn’t to make you “less anxious”—it’s to help you trust yourself again. You’ll learn how to work with your anxiety, not against it, so you can navigate life with more ease, confidence, and a deep sense of safety within yourself.

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Rewiring Triggers + Emotional Healing – Anxiety isn’t just about what’s happening now—it’s often rooted in past experiences and stored in the body. Through Brainspotting and EMDR, we help you process old fears, stuck emotions, and subconscious beliefs that keep fueling your anxiety, so you can stop reacting to life like it's an emergency.

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You’re in the right place.

You don’t dave to keep carrying this alone.

Anxiety can feel like a constant battle—your mind racing, your body tense, always questioning if you’re doing enough. We understand how exhausting it is to live this way.

But you don’t have to do it alone. There’s a way to move through anxiety that doesn’t involve just pushing through or pretending you’re fine. A way to feel grounded, safe, and connected to yourself again.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to walk that path with you.

FAQs

Other questions? We’ve got answers.

  • If anxiety is interfering with your daily life—whether through constant overthinking, exhaustion, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or physical symptoms—than therapy is a good choice. Therapy provides a safe space to explore what’s underneath the anxiety and learn new ways to navigate it.

  • We take a mind-body approach to anxiety treatment, integrating therapies such as:

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that carry anxiety.

    • Polyvagal Theory to regulate your nervous system and bring your body out of survival mode.

    • Brainspotting & EMDR to process and release stored emotional patterns that keep anxiety stuck.

    • Mindfulness and somatic techniques to help you reconnect with your body and feel more present in your life.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and are scheduled weekly or biweekly, depending on your needs. Some clients come more frequently at the beginning to build momentum, while others space sessions out over time. We’ll work together to find the right rhythm for you.

  • Our standard session rate is $175-200 per 50-minute session, depending on the clinician. We are an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill insurance directly but can provide superbills for possible reimbursement. We encourage you to check with your insurance provider to see if they offer out-of-network benefits.

  • The length of therapy varies for each person. Some clients find relief in just a few sessions, while others engage in longer-term work to address deeper patterns. Our goal is to help you gain the tools you need to feel more in control and connected to yourself, whether that takes a short-term or ongoing approach.

  • Yes! We offer secure online therapy for clients throughout California as well as in-person sessions in El Dorado Hills. Virtual sessions allow you to get support from the comfort of your home while still receiving the same depth of care.

  • Not all therapy approaches work for everyone, and that’s okay. Many of our clients come to us after trying traditional talk therapy and not seeing the results they hoped for. Because we use a mind-body approach, incorporating nervous system regulation, trauma-informed therapies, and deeper emotional work, clients often find that therapy finally starts making a real difference in their anxiety.

  • Getting started is simple. Begin by scheduling your free consultation call with one of our specialized therapists. During this call, you'll discuss your needs and learn about our approach. If you decide to proceed, we’ll schedule your initial assessment and begin creating your personalized treatment plan. Click the link below to sign up.

Start by scheduling a free 20-minute phone consultation—a chance for us to connect, explore what you’re experiencing, and discuss how we can support you.

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