Yael Gonicman Marriage and Family Therapy Corp.
Offering Virtual Telehealth Therapy throughout California
Anxiety Therapy in Palo Alto, California
Anxiety shows up in relationships. You worry about being “too much” or “not enough,” people-pleasing, or fearing conflict. It can feel hard to relax, trust yourself, or fully enjoy the present moment. Over time, anxiety isn’t just stress — it becomes a pattern of self-doubt, pressure, and constant mental noise that makes it difficult to feel steady and at ease.
Together, we slow down the racing thoughts and explore the patterns driving them. As you begin to understand why your anxiety shows up the way it does, it starts to feel less overwhelming and more workable.
Anxiety therapy can be helpful if you find yourself overanalyzing relationships, fearing conflict, people-pleasing to avoid discomfort, or feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities that once felt manageable. You might look capable and put-together to others, yet internally feel exhausted from the mental pressure.
If anxiety is starting to affect your relationships, work, self-confidence, or overall sense of peace, that’s often a sign it may be time for support.
Therapy isn’t just for crisis — it can be a space to regain steadiness, clarity, and a stronger sense of trust in yourself.
How Do I know when I need Anxiety Therapy?
Putting others’ needs first to avoid tension → Sharing your needs with quiet confidence and self-respect
Worrying about being “too much” or “not enough” → Feeling secure and valued in your relationships
Spiraling when communication changes → Trusting that connection can stretch without breaking
Pulling away or clinging when anxiety rises → Maintaining closeness while also honoring your boundaries
Doubting yourself after interactions → Trusting your voice, your feelings, and your worth
What Anxiety Therapy in Palo Alto, California Can Do For You
What do we do in Anxiety Therapy?
Regulate & Ground
We begin by helping you calm anxiety in the moment. Using grounding tools and mindfulness practices, you’ll learn how to manage intense emotions, reduce overthinking, and feel steadier in your body.
Understand Your Patterns
Next, we explore the deeper roots of your anxiety — including attachment patterns that may show up as people-pleasing, fear of rejection, or pulling away. Insight builds self-compassion and clarity.
Create Secure Connection
With new tools and awareness, you begin practicing healthier boundaries, clearer communication, and more confident, secure relationships — starting with the one you have with yourself.