How do you work with clients with anxiety?

Anxiety has a way of making even ordinary situations feel complicated. You might spend hours replaying a conversation, struggle to make decisions without considering every possible outcome, or feel responsible for making sure nothing goes wrong. I want to understand not only what makes you anxious, but also what you're worried might happen and how you've learned to respond to those worries. In our work, we'll explore the thoughts, emotions, and physical responses that accompany your anxiety. I'll help you examine the assumptions you're making, recognize when familiar patterns show up, and develop ways to respond that don't require you to anticipate or control every outcome. Sometimes this involves practicing new ways of approaching uncertainty or situations you've been avoiding. Other times, it means understanding why certain situations feel so threatening in the first place. Progress doesn't mean eliminating anxiety. It might mean making a decision without spending the rest of the day questioning it, tolerating someone's disappointment without immediately trying to fix it, or recognizing that feeling anxious doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong.

I'm Dr. Petya Randelova, a licensed psychologist offering virtual individual therapy for adults. I work with people navigating trauma, perfectionism, self-criticism, and difficult relationship patterns. Many of my clients are used to managing everything around them while struggling to recognize or prioritize their own needs. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. In our sessions, we'll explore how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate to others. We'll also focus on practical ways to manage difficult emotions, build self-trust, and make changes that feel meaningful in your everyday life. Therapy moves at a pace that respects your needs, goals, and readiness.

My approach to anxiety is person-centered, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. I’ll provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore what anxiety feels like for you, how it affects your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life, and what may be contributing to it. Together, we may identify patterns, triggers, and coping strategies that can help you feel more grounded and in control. I’ll listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and support you in developing greater self-awareness and confidence without pressuring you to move faster than feels comfortable. Progress does not necessarily mean never feeling anxious. It may look like understanding your anxiety more clearly, responding to it with greater compassion, feeling less overwhelmed, making choices that reflect your values, and returning more easily to the activities and relationships that matter to you. We’ll define progress together based on your goals and what meaningful change looks like in your life.

As a LMSW, I am passionate about creating a supportive and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and talking openly about the challenges you’re facing. I have experience helping individuals navigate substance use, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and other mental health concerns. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we can identify your goals, build practical coping skills, and develop strategies that support meaningful change. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered as you work toward greater emotional well-being and a healthier, more fulfilling life.

My approach to anxiety is rooted in evidence-based, action-oriented therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I view anxiety not as a broken mechanism to be forcefully shut down, but as an overprotective alarm system that needs to be retrained. Instead of wasting energy trying to eliminate anxious thoughts completely, our focus is on changing your relationship to anxiety so it no longer dictates your life choices.

I'm passionate about helping adults navigate life's most challenging moments—whether that's managing anxiety and depression, working through relationship strain, recovering from burnout, or adapting to major transitions. I've spent years in executive leadership, which deepened my understanding of how stress, identity, and systemic pressures shape our wellbeing. That experience informs my clinical work today. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relational approaches, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help you identify practical tools while honoring what matters most to you. I work with men's issues, stress, and the unique struggles many adults face in their professional and personal lives. I offer telehealth sessions and am currently accepting new clients. If you're ready to explore what's possible, I'm here to support you.

My approach to anxiety is compassionate, individualized, and goal-oriented. I take time to understand how anxiety affects your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and daily life, then work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. Treatment may include education, coping strategies, therapeutic techniques, and medication management when appropriate. Progress may look like feeling less overwhelmed, managing worry more effectively, improving emotional regulation, sleeping better, or feeling more confident in situations that once felt difficult. My goal is to help you develop practical tools and greater confidence so anxiety feels more manageable and does not prevent you from living the life you want.

I am a board certified psychiatric mental nurse practitioner with over 11 years of experience in healthcare. I treat a wide array of mental health conditions. I specialize in depression, bipolar disorder, stress related issues, trauma, anxiety and life transitions. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my approach to care is compassionate, collaborative and goal oriented. My therapeutic style is rooted in empathy, active listening, and judgement free.

My approach to anxiety is integrative and focused on understanding the lifestyle and medical factors that may influence your mental health, including sleep, nutrition, physical activity, caffeine intake, and overall health. Together, we will identify your goals, develop practical coping strategies, and explore treatment options that support your individual needs. Progress may look like improved emotional balance, better stress management, increased confidence, healthier daily habits, and feeling more in control of your life.

I am a veteran, proud father of two, emergency nurse, and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing mental health services with a focus on postpartum mothers, healthcare workers, & veterans. I take an integrative approach, focusing on all of the lifestyle factors that play a role in one's mental health — diet, movement, sleep, caffeine intake, and associated medical problems. I prefer an outcome-focused approach. I believe we are all capable of achieving remarkable things; I choose to focus on the goals of my patients— who they want to become— rather than dwelling on problems. If you’re a new mother facing postpartum depression or anxiety, a veteran adjusting to life after service, a healthcare provider feeling burnt out, or anyone simply needing support, please reach out. We can work together to understand what you’re going through and get you the help you deserve.

My approach to anxiety begins with understanding the whole person rather than focusing only on symptoms. I work collaboratively with clients to explore the factors contributing to anxiety, including life experiences, stress, emotional patterns, and overall well-being. Together, we develop an individualized treatment plan that may include supportive strategies, lifestyle considerations, and medication management when appropriate. Progress can look different for everyone. For some, it may mean feeling less overwhelmed or experiencing fewer physical symptoms. For others, it may mean greater emotional balance, improved confidence, better sleep, or feeling more able to navigate everyday challenges. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, capable, and in control of your life.

Welcome! I’m Mandy, founder/clinician at Solstice Integrative Psychiatry. I believe that true mental wellness goes beyond symptom management—it requires looking at the whole person, including your mind, body, and unique life story. My approach blends clinical expertise with thoughtful, compassionate care to help you find clarity, emotional balance, and sustainable well-being. Whether we are building a personalized treatment plan or working together on medication management, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard. Outside of practice, I enjoy spending my time on the sidelines cheering on my 2 favorite soccer players, going camping, snuggling with my dog, and volunteering with Scouting America.

I don’t believe the goal is to never feel anxious. Anxiety is part of being human; the goal is to understand it, respond to it differently, and stop letting it make all of your decisions for you. In therapy, we’ll look at the thoughts, habits, and situations that keep anxiety going while building tools to help you feel more grounded and capable in your everyday life. Progress might look like saying what you mean instead of replaying the conversation afterward, setting a boundary without immediately feeling guilty, making a decision without needing everyone’s approval, or trusting yourself a little more. For me, progress isn’t perfection. It’s having more room to choose how you respond instead of feeling like anxiety is choosing for you.

I work with adults who are thoughtful, self-aware, and ready for something to change but may feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, overthinking, difficulty setting boundaries, or struggling to say what they really mean. Maybe you’re constantly considering everyone else’s feelings before your own, questioning whether you’re asking for too much, or realizing that the way you’ve been doing things just isn’t working anymore. Our sessions are conversational, honest, and collaborative. We’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and work on the things that matter in your day-to-day life not just talk about them. Sometimes that means processing and reflecting; sometimes it means getting practical and figuring out what you’re going to say, what boundary you need, or what step comes next. You don’t need to come to therapy with everything figured out. You just need to be willing to get curious about yourself. From there, we’ll work together.

I take a compassionate, individualized approach to anxiety, focusing on understanding what may be contributing to each person’s symptoms and how anxiety is affecting their daily life. Together, we work toward strategies and treatment options that feel manageable and aligned with their needs and goals. Progress may look like feeling more in control of anxious thoughts, responding to stress with greater confidence, improving sleep and daily functioning, and feeling more comfortable navigating everyday life.

I’m a dual-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of healthcare experience. I provide compassionate telehealth care for women and teen girls navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and burnout. I also enjoy supporting mothers, neurodivergent women and girls, and parents raising neurodivergent children. My goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that helps each person feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their mental health journey in Florida and Virginia.

My approach to anxiety is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and patterns that may be contributing to anxiety and identify practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control. Progress may look like feeling less overwhelmed, becoming more confident in handling uncertainty, responding to anxious thoughts differently, and being able to engage more fully in the areas of life that matter to you.

I’m Dr. Ashley Bujalski, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood difficulties, low self-esteem, and challenging life transitions. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely understood while also developing practical tools to help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life. Growth and change are key to positive well-being. I’m Dr. Ashley Bujalski, a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood difficulties, low self-esteem, and challenging life transitions. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely understood while also developing practical tools to help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life. My approach in therapy is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is supportive and nonjudgmental. Together, we will identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop healthier ways of coping, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and sustainable. I recognize that no two people experience anxiety, trauma, depression, or life transitions in exactly the same way. Treatment is therefore tailored to you rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

My approach to anxiety focuses on understanding each individual's experiences, identifying triggers, and developing practical strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Through compassionate collaboration and personalized care, I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen resilience. Progress may look like feeling calmer, navigating stressful situations with greater confidence, experiencing fewer disruptions from anxious thoughts, and feeling more in control of daily life.

With over 15 years of experience in healthcare, I am a dedicated board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals with mental health needs. My academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. My clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders, and PTSD/trauma. I am committed to helping individuals navigate these complex conditions and develop personalized treatment plans. I create a safe environment for patients to explore their mental health concerns, guided by open-mindedness, compassion, and acceptance. I am dedicated to providing patient-centered, holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects of well-being. Through collaboration, I empower patients to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering resilience, coping strategies and optimal mental well-being.