September 28, 2026
Understanding Anxiety: A Gentle Introduction
What is anxiety, really?
Anxiety is a natural response to uncertainty or perceived threat. In small doses it keeps us alert; when it lingers, it can start to feel overwhelming.
In therapy, we look at where that response comes from and how to work with it rather than against it.
A relational approach
Rather than treating anxiety as a problem to eliminate, a relational approach explores what it is trying to communicate, and how past relationships shape present responses.