06/17/2026
Feeling anxious? You’re not alone — your body is simply trying to protect you. Here’s a simple guide to what happens, common triggers, and three evidence-based ways to interrupt anxiety, plus how I use them in therapy.
What your body does: your heart speeds up, breathing changes, muscles tense, and your mind zooms to worst-case scenarios. This is a survival response — uncomfortable but normal.
Common triggers: big changes, relationship stress, work pressure, health worries, and unexpected reminders. Notice what sparks your anxiety without judging yourself.
Three ways to interrupt anxiety:
1) Breathing: Slow, belly breaths calm your nervous system. In sessions I teach paced breathing and practice it with you so it becomes automatic when you need it.
2) Cognitive reframing: Notice and gently challenge unhelpful thoughts. I’ll help you spot thinking traps and try kinder, more balanced alternatives.
3) Behavioral activation: Small action steps break the loop — a walk, a call, or one tiny task. We plan achievable steps together and celebrate progress.
You can learn these skills and more and practice them in a safe, supportive way. I offer in-person therapy in Littleton, CO at 5912 South Cody Street, Suite 301, and virtual options for convenience.
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