Anxiety Therapy

Online Therapy For California Residents

Has Anxiety Become A Problem In Your Life?

Does it feel like something could go wrong at any moment, even when things seem okay?
Are you struggling with negative thoughts that leave you panicked and stressed out all the time?
Have you experienced persistent emotional and physical exhaustion due to a constant cycle of worrying?

You’re probably always on the go and struggle to relax. Or maybe you have reached a burnout phase where you can’t function like you wish to while feeling the consequences of your anxiety symptoms on your career and relationships.

You might be considering anxiety therapy to help you restore a sense of balance in your life, relieve the weight of your fears, and find the ability to live your life as you wish to.

The Signs And Causes Of Anxiety Are Wide-Ranging

Anxiety can be overwhelming for your body and your mind. You may ruminate on the same things over and over again or have intrusive thoughts that just pop in without warning.

Anxiety often causes physical symptoms, like tension headaches, muscle aches, heart palpitations, excessive sweating, and digestive troubles, and over time can even lead to chronic conditions.

Maybe you have experienced anxiety for as long as you can remember, or maybe something happened recently that has triggered anxiety for you, like going through a traumatic event or experiencing grief or loss. Perhaps your current lifestyle has taken up so much of your time that you’ve ignored self-care or rest, so your body is fighting to hold on to the breakneck pace you’ve normalized.

Regardless of the source of your anxiety, our therapists at Cauley & Associates provide supportive and compassionate therapy to help you understand yourself better and cope with your symptoms to provide relief.

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The World Around Us Affects Our Mental Health

In Southern California, the start of 2025 has been greatly traumatizing, including the wildfires and the overall political landscape. Since 2020, it’s been nearly impossible to navigate through the pandemic without experiencing stress and pressure on some level, whether from transitioning to remote work, financial fears and changes, or from businesses lost, dreams becoming dormant, or industries being shut down.

We are all likely still in fight or flight mode on some level, displaying responses to our collective trauma. The anxiety we’re all experiencing is not only normal but natural and a healthy response from our minds and bodies to the events that continue to take place around the country. We’re all trying hard to find moments of peace.

Receiving Help To Manage Anxiety Is More Common Today

Mental health counseling, particularly for anxiety, is on the rise in the US, with a significant increase in adults seeking treatment. A recent study showed that about 30 percent of American adults have seen a counselor for issues like anxiety, and in 2021, 42 million people received mental health treatment or counseling. (1)

It’s hard to navigate anxiety on our own. Nowadays, we all tend to stay chronically on our phones, and despite trying to disconnect, it can be hard between emails, GPS, and remote work right at our fingertips. We’ve forgotten how to check in with ourselves as much as we keep up with everyone on social media.

What would it feel like to ask yourself what you need the way you would for someone else? A therapist can provide an outside perspective on your anxiety to support and lift you up, helping you see that you are not alone and that the psychotherapy process works.

If you tend to feel like a failure for needing help, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It takes courage to become aware of what you are going through and ask for help.

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Anxiety Therapy Can Provide Relief, Balance, And Hope

At Cauley & Associates, we hold a space to uncover the root cause of your anxiety symptoms and create a plan to find relief. When you first reach out to start therapy, we will begin with getting to know you better and how long you’ve identified anxiety as being problematic in your life.

You might know what you want out of therapy, or you may not know what your goals are. Your first session may begin with the feeling “I just don’t want to feel like this anymore” and that’s a perfect place to start. You bring your story and experience to our practice, and we’ll bring the clinical perspective and direction to help you.

Not everyone needs the same treatment to resolve their anxiety, and this dynamic is similar to how people approach other things in their lives, like going to the gym. Some people like to go to the gym and attend a class led by an instructor for a very structured, directive, and focused experience. Some people want to just show up and see what happens. The same applies to anxiety therapy and your therapist is open and able to adjust your sessions to what you need.

We Have An Individualized Approach To Address Anxiety

While all of the therapists in our practice use different modalities, we all utilize methods that typically help with anxiety.

Mindfulness practices and skills for grounding and calming your nervous system are highly effective for those struggling with both mild and severe anxiety and can be considered an effective panic attack treatment. This involves learning breathing techniques, strategies for clearing your mind, and living in the moment instead of ruminating about the future.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common approach for anxiety disorder treatment because it allows you to see how your thoughts influence your feelings, which also influence your behavior. CBT allows you to challenge habitual and unhelpful thinking patterns and focus on healthier, more supportive thoughts.

Psychodynamic therapy is a type of talk therapy that explores the unconscious mind and its impact on current behavior and emotional well-being. Certain narrative aspects of this type of therapy are especially helpful for diving into the subconscious mind. Sometimes, folks just need a place to talk it out, be heard and validated, and have their concerns thoroughly unpacked.

Remember That Healing Is Possible

We want you to understand that you won’t always feel like this and you are not alone. In therapy, you can learn to control what you can and release the rest. We are human-first therapists, meaning so much of our approach is through the therapeutic relationship, and you will get to know us as people, not just stoic clinicians.

We understand the drive we all have in ourselves to do it all and have it all. We can help you learn how to live your truth while respecting your mental health, creating a healthier, happier, and ultimately more joyful you.

You Might Still Have Questions Or Concerns About Anxiety Therapy…

Who has the time for therapy?

Life may already feel so overwhelming for you, but you are worthy of time to care for yourself. This is why we have multiple therapists on our team who work different hours and have a variety of different scheduling options to fit a timeframe that works best for you.

No matter what, you simply cannot pour from an empty cup. Your number one priority can switch to filling your own cup and taking care of yourself. After that, everything else will feel lighter and more manageable.

Therapy is way too expensive.

I understand that therapy can feel like a big financial commitment, but when you’re struggling with anxiety, it’s an investment in your peace of mind and daily well-being. Anxiety can be overwhelming, affecting your relationships, work, and even your physical health. Therapy provides you with tools to manage your thoughts, regain control, and build lasting coping skills, helping you feel more at ease in your own life. The relief and stability it brings can be truly life-changing, making it a worthwhile investment in your future.

I want to start therapy, but I don't even know where to start or what to say.

It’s normal to feel unsure or worried about finding the right words and opening up to a therapist. We don’t expect you to have everything figured out before you walk in the door—that’s what we’re here for. Our job is to create a safe, supportive space and guide the conversation in a way that feels natural and comfortable for you.

We’re trained to ask the right questions, notice patterns, and help you explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. There is no pressure to say the right thing and showing up is all you need to do to start.