Anxiety Therapy | Fair Lawn, NJ
When Anxiety Runs the Show, Everything Feels Like Too Much
Your mind is constantly racing—overthinking, overanalyzing, looping through worst-case scenarios and “what-ifs.” Maybe your chest feels tight, your muscles ache with tension, or your stomach is in knots. Even when you're physically exhausted, sleep feels out of reach. You hold it together on the outside—at work, with your family, in your relationships—but inside, you’re barely keeping your head above water.
It might feel like even the smallest things—answering emails, making a phone call, choosing what to eat—can become overwhelming decisions. Your inner critic is relentless, second-guessing everything you do. The pressure to perform, be okay, or stay in control never lets up.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re likely stuck in a heightened state of survival mode—and it’s not your fault. Your nervous system has been trying to protect you for a long time. But you don’t have to keep living this way. There’s another way forward.
Anxiety Is Incredibly Common—But It Doesn’t Have to Run Your Life
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns people face. And yet, it often feels so isolating. From the outside, no one might realize what you’re going through—especially if you’re “high-functioning,” capable, or the person others rely on. But on the inside, the overwhelm is constant.
You might be managing:
Chronic worry that won’t turn off
Panic attacks or shortness of breath
Trouble sleeping or racing thoughts at night
A constant need to be productive or avoid failure
Perfectionism or fear of disappointing others
A critical inner voice that leaves you feeling small
You are far from alone. Many of my clients are bright, caring, successful people who feel like they're quietly falling apart. Anxiety isn’t a flaw—it’s your body’s way of trying to stay safe. Therapy gives that protective part of you a chance to soften and reset.
Relief Is Possible—Let’s Help Your Nervous System Breathe
In therapy, we’ll create a space where you can finally slow down and listen to what your anxiety is really trying to say. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the worry and fear—not to dwell on it, but to build clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
At Mati Sicherer Mental Health Services, I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach to anxiety treatment that respects both your emotional and physiological experience. Our work may include:
Somatic techniques to help regulate your nervous system and shift out of fight-or-flight
Mindfulness practices to increase awareness and calm your mind
Parts work (like IFS) to explore the protective roles your anxiety has been playing
Cognitive strategies to reframe unhelpful thought patterns with compassion, not force
Attachment and relational work to heal the roots of fear, insecurity, and self-doubt
You’ll learn not just how to cope with anxiety, but how to relate to it differently—so it no longer controls your every move. Therapy can help you reconnect to a version of yourself that feels grounded, confident, and capable.
“What If Talking About It Makes It Worse?”
This is a fear many people carry—and it makes sense. Maybe you’ve avoided thinking about your anxiety because it feels like opening a floodgate. Or maybe past therapy left you feeling dismissed, pathologized, or even more overwhelmed.
Here’s the truth: you never have to dive in faster than you’re ready. Therapy with me is gentle, collaborative, and always trauma-informed. We don’t rush into the hard stuff—we build trust first. You don’t need to have the perfect words or the full story ready. Just bring yourself, as you are, and we’ll work from there.
It’s also completely okay if your worries feel “irrational” or “silly” to you. They’re not. Every fear, every pattern, every piece of your story makes sense in the context of what you’ve lived through. In our work together, you’ll be met with validation and curiosity—not judgment or pressure.
What Anxiety Therapy Can Help With
Anxiety therapy can support you in navigating a wide range of symptoms, including:
Generalized anxiety and chronic worry
Social anxiety and fear of judgment
Panic attacks and health anxiety
Perfectionism and performance pressure
Work stress and burnout
Caregiver anxiety (especially for parents or partners of neurodivergent individuals)
Relationship anxiety or fear of abandonment
We can also work on the deeper roots—like people-pleasing, trauma history, or unprocessed grief—that may be fueling your anxiety behind the scenes. It’s not just about “managing symptoms”—it’s about healing from the inside out.
Therapy That Respects Your Unique Experience
Every person’s anxiety looks different. For some, it shows up as restlessness and racing thoughts. For others, it’s shutdown, freeze, or emotional numbness. That’s why I tailor every therapy experience to fit you.
If you're neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, sensory-sensitive, or highly empathic), we can also work through the specific challenges anxiety brings in those contexts. I offer neurodiversity-affirming anxiety therapy that accommodates your sensory needs, executive functioning style, and communication preferences.
This is a space where you can bring your full self—not just the parts you think are “acceptable.” Whether you need silence, pacing, movement, humor, or structure—we’ll shape the work around what supports your nervous system best.
There’s Hope Beyond the Overwhelm
It’s possible to feel more in control of your thoughts, more connected to your body, and more at peace with yourself. Anxiety may always whisper in the background—but it doesn’t have to drown out your life.
You can learn to:
Set boundaries without guilt
Rest without anxiety hijacking your downtime
Navigate transitions and uncertainty with more ease
Be kinder to yourself on hard days
Reclaim your time, energy, and inner clarity
You don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through life. With the right support, relief is not only possible—it’s closer than you think.
Ready to Feel More Like Yourself?
If you’re ready to breathe a little easier, I’d be honored to walk with you. At Mati Sicherer Mental Health Services in Fair Lawn, NJ, I offer anxiety therapy that meets you where you are—no pressure, no shame, just real support from someone who gets it.
Reach out today to schedule your free consultation.
You don’t have to carry the weight of anxiety alone anymore.