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Therapy for Anxiety

Who I️ help:

If you're looking for therapy for anxiety in Irvine, you may feel like you're constantly carrying more than you can comfortably manage. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, young adults, and couples who appear calm and successful on the outside, yet privately struggle with racing thoughts, chronic worry, perfectionism, burnout, or the feeling that they can never truly relax.

Feeling Overwhelmed by the Good Things

Many clients I️ work with in Orange County tend to feel overwhelmed with many of the good things in their lives. There is a lot to enjoy and be grateful for, but they feel overwhelmed managing everything. They feel overwhelmed with all the responsibilities they have and the limited time to get everything done. This can cause a lot of anxiety.

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Parent-Child Bonding

Managing Life's Demands

Managing a full life is a lot and requires a lot of planning and effort consistently over time. And the truth is, the pace of life isn’t changing- we need to learn how to manage our time and internal mental health better so we can manage all that’s happening around us. I️ help clients take back control of their life and their emotions, so they can enjoy what they are building and what they’ve also worked so hard for.

How I Help Clients with Anxiety

My approach is simple- I️ give you tangible tools to actually manage the symptoms you’re experiencing- not in theory, but practically. I️ provide solutions that actually work regarding time management, scheduling, nervous system regulation, how to calm your racing thoughts, how to sort out your priorities when you’re overwhelmed, how to get in control of your life and emotions again by teaching you cutting edge modern techniques to feel like yourself. I️ also track your progress using an app so you can see the results on paper. You’re not left wondering if our work together is actually helping you.

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Who I️ Work Best With

Therapy for anxiety may be a great fit if you:

- Are a high achiever who struggles to slow your mind down.

- Feel overwhelmed by balancing work, relationships, and personal responsibilities.

- Experience perfectionism or constant self-pressure.

Have difficulty relaxing, even during downtime.

- Feel burned out despite doing everything "right."

- Want practical strategies rather than just someone to listen.

- Appreciate structure, goals, and measurable progress in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

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Mary Lou Kerins, LMFT #131373 and LPC #0701013532 COPYRIGHT © 2023 Mary Lou Ercoli, A Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation.All rights reserved.

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