In the fast-paced environment of New York City, anxiety affects millions—often hitting hardest among ambitious professionals, executives, and high-performers. If you're searching for an anxiety therapist in NYC or specialized anxiety treatment in Manhattan, my private practice offers discreet, concierge-style therapy using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and other evidence-based techniques to help you reclaim calm, confidence, and control.

Who Experiences Anxiety?

Anxiety doesn't discriminate, but it's particularly common among:

• High-achieving professionals navigating demanding careers, where perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and fear of failure amplify worry.

• Busy New Yorkers facing the city's relentless pace—constant deadlines, high-stakes decisions, and social pressures.

• Individuals dealing with life transitions, such as career changes, relationships, or health concerns.

• Those with "high-functioning anxiety," who appear successful outwardly but struggle internally with relentless thoughts and self-doubt.

Research shows that up to one in three adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point, with symptoms often intensifying during stress. In high-pressure environments like NYC, traits like perfectionism can fuel a hidden cycle of anxiety, burnout, and exhaustion—even when everything looks "perfect" on the surface.

What Does Anxiety Feel Like?

Anxiety manifests differently for everyone, but typical signs include both physical and emotional experiences:

Physical Symptoms:

• Racing heart or palpitations

• Shortness of breath, chest tightness, or dizziness

• Muscle tension, headaches, or unexplained aches

• Sweating, trembling, or restlessness

• Sleep disturbances (trouble falling or staying asleep)

• Fatigue or gastrointestinal issues

Emotional and Cognitive Symptoms:

• Excessive worry or racing thoughts that's hard to control

• Feelings of nervousness, edginess, irritability, or impending doom

• Difficulty concentrating, mind going blank, or hypervigilance

• Fear of losing control, "going crazy," or negative judgment

These symptoms can interfere with work, relationships, and daily life, often worsening during high-stress periods. If left unaddressed, they may lead to avoidance behaviors or secondary issues like depression.

How Therapy Can Help: My Approach to Anxiety Treatment in NYC

As a specialized anxiety therapist in New York City, I use Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)—the pioneering form of cognitive behavioral therapy—to target the root of anxiety: irrational beliefs that fuel emotional distress.

REBT teaches that it's not events themselves, but our interpretations of them, that cause suffering. For example:

• An irrational belief like "I must be perfect or I'm a failure" drives perfectionism and burnout.

• We identify these unhelpful thoughts, vigorously dispute them, and replace them with rational, empowering alternatives—like "I can strive for excellence while accepting imperfections."

This action-oriented approach delivers practical tools for immediate and lasting relief, helping you:

• Reduce excessive worry and physical symptoms

• Build resilience against high-stakes stress

• Break free from perfectionism, OCD patterns, or imposter feelings

• Achieve greater self-actualization and enjoyment of your successes

Sessions are flexible—virtual or in-person in NYC—with enhanced privacy and personalized support tailored to driven individuals. Evidence shows REBT effectively reduces anxiety symptoms, often with benefits that endure long after therapy ends.

If you're ready to quiet the inner critic and thrive without constant worry, take the first step toward lasting change.