Anxiety Therapist in Hawai‘i
Finding the Right Anxiety Therapist
You’ve spent so much energy holding it all together for everyone else — your job, your family, your friends — but inside, your mind never stops.
The racing thoughts, the second-guessing, the “what if” spirals… it’s exhausting. The feeling of panic that seems to creep up when you're making even the smallest decision... even more exhausting.
As an anxiety therapist in Hawai‘i I'll give you a safe place to slow down, untangle the overwhelm and learn practical tools to calm your nervous system, quiet the chaos and finally breathe again.
From the outside, you look like you've got it all together. Inside? You're exhausted and it's time to quiet the chaos.


How Anxiety Show Up in Your Life
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or worst-case scenarios. For many people, it hides under perfectionism, constant overthinking and the pressure to hold it all together.
You might seem “fine” on the outside, but inside, your mind never stops. The tension, exhaustion and constant sense of “what if” can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself.
Signs Anxiety May Be Impacting You
Your mind never stops racing, and you can’t seem to shut it off
Overthinking every decision until you feel paralyzed
Feeling on edge, tense, or like you can’t fully relax — even when things are “good”
Struggling to sleep, even when you’re exhausted
Saying “yes” when you want to say “no,” just to avoid conflict
Second-guessing yourself constantly — at work, in relationships, and in everyday life
Feeling like you’re doing everything wrong, no matter how hard you try
Carrying tension in your body — headaches, tight shoulders, upset stomach, or fatigue
If this feels familiar, you're not alone. Anxiety can show up in so many unexpected ways.




You don’t have to carry this alone or try to “think” your way out of anxiety. Working with an anxiety therapist in Hawai‘i gives you the tools to calm your nervous system, quiet the chaos and feel grounded again.
Did you know? Anxiety doesn’t just affect you — it can create distance in relationships, too. If overthinking, shutdowns, or conflict are getting in the way, learn how couples therapy can help you reconnect↗
What Changes When You Start Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety therapy isn’t about becoming a “perfectly calm” person. Life is always going to have a bit of anxiety and that's not a bad thing.
It’s about understanding what’s driving your anxiety that keeps you frozen and learning practical tools to feel more in control of your life. Working with an anxiety therapist in Hawai‘i gives you a space to explore what’s beneath the overwhelm and create new patterns that actually support you.
How Can Your Life Start to Feel Different
Here's what life that feels calm, clear and genuinely you looks like:
Saying no without guilt and setting healthier boundaries
Feeling more present and connected in your relationships
Releasing shame and self-blame that have kept you stuck
Creating patterns that match the life you want — not the one anxiety has been running
Feeling calmer and more grounded, even when stress shows up
Breaking free from overthinking and quieting your racing thoughts
Sleeping better and finally letting your body fully rest
Building confidence in your decisions without second-guessing yourself


You’ve spent so much energy managing anxiety on your own. It doesn’t have to stay this hard. Working with me, an anxiety therapist in Hawai‘i can help you calm your mind, reset your body and create a life that feels more like you actually want to live it.
My Approach as an Anxiety Therapist
Anxiety therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes or “just think positive” advice. We go way deeper.
We figure out what drives your anxiety, calm your nervous system and create new tools to help you feel grounded and in control. My approach is gentle, collaborative and practical, giving you real strategies to quiet the chaos and feel what life is like without the constant threat of anxiety taking over.
What Makes Empower Change Counseling Different
Here’s what you can expect when we work together:
If you’re ready to stop living in constant overdrive, I’m here to help you get there. Together, we’ll calm your mind, regulate your body and build tools to create a life that you wake up to and are excited to live.
Root-Cause Focus
Whole Person Approach
Collaborative and Client Focused
Evidence Based + Outside the Box Tools
We’ll uncover what’s driving your anxiety instead of just managing symptoms.
We’ll work with your mind and body, helping you calm your nervous system and feel grounded.
This is your space, your pace. I’ll guide you with compassion, curiosity, and real talk.
Learn strategies to quiet overthinking, rewrite limiting beliefs and create lasting change.


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Trauma, Anxiety, Eating Disorder and Relationship and Couples therapy in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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