ATL Anxiety Therapy
Understand & Shift the Patterns Behind the way You Think, Feel, & Relate
“Why do I keep doing this?” “Why do I keep ending up in the same cycles?” “Why can’t I seem to respond differently even when I know better?” 😭
Does that sound like you?
You may notice patterns of anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting AND standing strong on your boundaries. Maybe you tend to overanalyze every interaction, worry about what someone meant by their text or tone, or care way too much about whether or not someone is upset with you.
And when you’re overwhelmed, perhaps you blow up, shut down, pull away, or say things you probably shouldn’t say, and then look off into the distance thinking “did I do that?” - urkel voice
Well guess what? That just means your nervous system has entered the chat and you are probably operating on autopilot, falling back on patterns that once helped you feel safe, connected, in control, or protected.
Good news? You’re not doomed to keep doing this.
When you understand what’s happening underneath the patterns. you can start creating a different response instead of automatically reacting from the same old playbook.
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You don’t have to figure out your how to shift your patterns alone.
Did you know?
A HUGE amount of what we think, feel, and do happens outside of our conscious awareness (they say about 95-97%).
So when you tell yourself, “okay, I’m going to stop overthinking. I’, going to set boundaries. I’m not going to give in this time. I’m going to respond differently…”
… and then somehow find yourself doing the exact same thing again?
Well, there’s a reason why.
Your conscious mind cannot outwill your subconscious. It can know what you want to do while your deeper automatic, subconscious patterns are still running the show.
And often, anxiety is the alarm system that lets you know something underneath needs your attention.
Maybe your brain starts scanning for signs that someone is upset with you. Maybe you can’t stop replaying a conversation. Maybe uncertainty feels unbearable. Maybe you become overwhelmed and shut down or react in a way that is not in alignment with who you want to be.
Therapy focuses on understanding these patterns with clarity and compassion, while building more secure, balanced ways of relating to yourself and others.
Attachment TheoryAttachment theory gives us a way to understand the patterns underneath the patterns- how you learned to navigate closeness, rejection, conflict, safety, and connection, and why those lessons can continue influencing the way you think, feel, and relate today.
Attachment patterns can show up in your romantic relationships, friendships, family, workplace, career endeavors, and even the relationship you have with yourself.
So while we don’t want the anxiety behind all of this to drive the show anymore, we do want to understand what it’s trying to tell us and deal with the core of that.
Services Offered
Therapy Services
Individual virtual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, attachment-related patterns, people-pleasing, boundary difficulties, and relationship concerns, including overthinking and emotional overwhelm. Sessions are tailored to support emotional insight, symptom relief, and the development of healthier, more secure ways of relating to self and others.
Focus areas may include:
Understanding attachment patterns and relational dynamics
Reducing anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm
Strengthening boundaries, communication, and self-esteem
Improving emotional regulation and coping skills
Reducing people-pleasing and increasing self-trust
What to Expect
Virtual sessions
Insurance accepted: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna
Collaborative, supportive approach
Focus on understanding patterns, emotional regulation, and secure relating
Coaching Services
Attachment-based coaching is available through individual sessions or a 12-week structured program focused on personal growth, relationship patterns, and behavior change.
Coaching may be a good fit for individuals who want more structured, action-oriented support around:
Navigating dating and relationship patterns in real time
Identifying and shifting attachment-based behaviors
Improving communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation
Working through anxiety-driven patterns and overthinking
Building confidence, clarity, and self-trust in relationships and daily life
Coaching is future-focused, skills-based, and centered on applying insight into practical, real-world change. It does not include diagnosis or clinical treatment of mental health conditions.
What to Expect
Virtual sessions
Self-pay services
Supportive, collaborative approach
Focus on both insight and practical application of change