How to Overcome Anxiety Through Therapy and Take Control of Your Mental Health

Struggling with Anxiety? You’re Not Alone—And You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck

If you're experiencing constant worry, racing thoughts, sleep issues, or physical symptoms like chest tightness or shallow breathing, you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder.

At Brenner Psychological Associates, I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for anxiety to adults across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont through secure telehealth sessions. With the right support, anxiety is highly treatable—and relief is possible.

Understanding the Signs of Anxiety

Anxiety can affect your mind and body in many ways.

Common symptoms include:

- Racing heart or shortness of breath

- Sleep disturbances or insomnia

- Intrusive worry and difficulty concentrating

- Avoidance of social or professional situations

- Feeling on edge, restless, or overwhelmed

Whether you're living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic attacks, health anxiety, or social anxiety, recognizing these symptoms is a critical first step.

Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety Relief

In my practice, I use proven techniques to help clients manage anxiety effectively and build long-term resilience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns and reframe them with clarity. It’s one of the most effective treatments for anxiety and stress-related disorders.

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Tool

This CBT-based technique brings attention back to the present moment:

- 5 things you can see

- 4 things you can touch

- 3 things you can hear

- 2 things you can smell

- 1 thing you can taste

This tool is especially helpful in panic episodes and is frequently used in online therapy for anxiety in MA, RI, and VT.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I integrate mindfulness and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help you observe thoughts without judgment and develop emotional flexibility. These practices calm the nervous system and reduce reactivity to stressors.

Lifestyle Strategies That Reinforce Mental Health

In therapy, we’ll also build supportive habits around:

- Sleep hygiene and CBT-I (for insomnia)

- Nutrition and nervous system regulation

- Movement and physical activity

- Stress management for busy lives

Therapy helps address both internal patterns and the external systems contributing to chronic anxiety and overwhelm.

Who I Help

I specialize in working with:

- Adults with chronic stress, trauma, or burnout

- Individuals recovering from medical trauma

- Healthcare providers, military service members, veterans, and first responders

- Professionals navigating career-related stress

- Women’s health and caregiving transitions

Why Choose Brenner Psychological Associates

- Licensed psychologist in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont

- Flexible, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy

- Personalized care rooted in evidence-based treatment

- Direct understanding of high-stress careers and health-related anxiety

Start Your Healing Journey Today

You don’t need to manage anxiety alone. Therapy can help you regain control, reconnect with your values, and feel more like yourself again.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today

Reclaim clarity, calm, and connection—starting today.