You Are Not Alone
Do you sometimes ask yourself if therapy can truly help you reclaim your life or manage the constant worry, stress, or negative emotions you feel in daily life? As a mental health professional, I can assure you that what you are experiencing is a normal response to difficult moments. Whether your stress or anxiety shows up as physical symptoms, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, or trouble sleeping, you are not alone. Many people feel overwhelmed at times, especially when stress symptoms or occasional anxiety begin affecting both stress and anxiety levels in everyday life.
Whether you’ve tried talk therapy before or you’re unsure about starting for the first time, you are here because something inside you knows it’s time to find support. Consider this your first step toward improving your mental and physical health and understanding your body’s reaction to stress or anxiety.
Getting better does not look the same for everyone. Unlike stress that comes from a specific trigger—like a work deadline or a family member needing help—anxiety can involve deeper risk factors, such as past experiences, lifestyle changes, or even a demanding job. Your journey is unique, and your physical and emotional well being deserves attention and compassion.
Maybe you aren’t sure where to begin, and that’s completely okay. I’m here to help you assess your situation and explore coping strategies, treatment options, and personalized approaches that support a healthy life.
Help is Here
At Now and Zen Wellness (NAZW), your needs come first. Many clients come to therapy feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or unsure whether their symptoms are related to stress or anxiety. Some experience panic attacks, social anxiety, constant worry, or similar symptoms that impact their mental health, sleep, or physical health. Others notice chronic stress showing up through muscle tension, headaches, or other physical symptoms the body develops when under pressure.
Here, you receive support grounded in empathy, dignity, and evidence-based care. Together, we explore what anxiety causes for you, whether it involves unhelpful thoughts, fear, depression, or stress symptoms that disrupt daily life. Some clients discover that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may not fit their needs, especially if anxiety involve barriers to homework or structure. That’s why understanding the difference between various treatment options is essential.
NAZW is a private practice dedicated to meeting you where you are. I assess your concerns, help you understand specific symptoms, and explore lifestyle changes such as physical activity, regular exercise, breathing exercises, reducing alcohol consumption, or home remedies that may support your mental and physical well being. We also discuss treatment options tailored to your needs, whether that includes ACT, EMDR, talk therapy, or supportive coping strategies.
This is also why I offer a free 15-minute consultation—to talk about what brings you here, what you hope to gain, and how therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported.
Are You Ready?
The real question might be: “Is the world ready for the new version of you?” When you apply what you learn in therapy to your everyday life, you begin to notice a difference in how you feel, how your body responds, and how you handle stress or anxiety. Therapy helps you understand the body’s reaction to overwhelming situations, whether they come from an obvious trigger or moments that seem to appear out of nowhere.
Change happens slowly, with practice. When you’re ready to work on yourself, you begin developing healthier coping strategies, stronger self care habits, and more confidence in handling life’s challenges. You may notice fewer physical symptoms, reduced muscle tension, less trouble sleeping, and improved emotional well being.
As you grow, heal, and make sustainable lifestyle changes, your symptoms become easier to manage, and your overall well being begins to improve. And when you get better, the world around you feels better too.