Anxiety Therapy NYC

Find Peace Beyond the Worry

Overcome anxiety, break free from fear, and regain control of your life with expert therapy and compassionate support.

Anxiety can feel like an endless cycle of worry, tension, and overwhelm. At Become The Way Psychotherapy, we understand how exhausting it can be. Our specialized anxiety therapy provides you with tools and strategies to manage stress, quiet anxious thoughts, and reclaim a sense of calm. You don’t have to live in fear—help is here.
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Anxiety Therapy in New York

Living in New York can be exhilarating but it can also be overwhelming. The pace, the noise, the constant pressure to perform it’s no surprise anxiety is one of the most common struggles people face here.

At Become The Way Psychotherapy, we offer personalized anxiety therapy in New York to help you regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control. Whether you’re dealing with daily stress, panic attacks, or generalized anxiety, our licensed anxiety therapists provide proven, compassionate support both in-person in NYC and through online anxiety therapy for New York residents.

Understanding Anxiety: Why You Feel This Way

Anxiety is more than just worry it’s a full-body, full-mind experience. You may notice racing thoughts, a constant sense of dread, tension, or even physical symptoms like heart palpitations or restlessness.

New York’s high-intensity lifestyle can make anxiety worse. Deadlines, commutes, relationships, and never-ending expectations often leave people wondering how to slow down. Many of our clients come to us searching for ways to help with anxiety or looking for anxiety and depression counseling near me and finally find relief once they start therapy.The good news? Anxiety is highly treatable with the right approach.

How Anxiety Therapy Helps

Anxiety therapy is designed to help you understand your triggers, calm your nervous system, and replace fear-based thoughts with more balanced, realistic ones.

At Become The Way Psychotherapy, our New York anxiety therapists specialize in evidence-based modalities such as:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — to challenge anxious thought patterns.
  • Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy — to reconnect body and mind.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — to help you live according to your values instead of your fears.

If you’ve been searching for an anxiety treatment center in NYC, or exploring options like the NYU anxiety clinic or Columbia Psychiatry’s anxiety disorders clinic, know that we provide the same clinical depth with a more personal, holistic, and one-on-one approach.

Our mission is simple: help you feel safe, supported, and seen.

Our Approach to Anxiety Therapy in New York City

We understand that no two clients are the same. Your anxiety story is unique—so your therapy should be too.

Our therapists use an integrative treatment for anxiety that combines modern neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational therapy. We’ll help you:

  • Identify patterns that fuel anxiety.
  • Develop practical coping tools for daily stress.
  • Heal emotional wounds that keep you stuck in fear.
  • Learn sustainable ways to help with anxiety long-term.

We serve clients throughout New York City Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond and also offer online anxiety therapy in New York for those who prefer the comfort of home.

What to Expect in Your Anxiety Therapy Sessions

Your first session is a safe space to share your story. We’ll talk about what’s been happening, how anxiety affects your daily life, and what you want to achieve.

From there, we’ll build a plan tailored to you. Over time, you’ll:

  • Understand what triggers your anxiety.
  • Learn grounding and breathing tools.
  • Reconnect with a sense of inner calm.
  • Notice anxiety lose its grip.

Many clients tell us therapy feels like finally having someone in their corner someone who gets it and knows how to help.

Why Choose Become The Way Psychotherapy

There are many places to find therapy in New York, from large hospitals to clinical research centers like the Anxiety Center NYC or the NYU anxiety clinic. But what sets us apart is the personal connection and consistent support you’ll receive from a small, dedicated team of licensed professionals who truly care.

Why clients choose us:

  • Experienced, licensed anxiety therapists in New York.
  • Evidence-based treatment for anxiety customized for you.
  • Comfortable, confidential environment (in-person or virtual).
  • Affordable and flexible scheduling options.
  • Compassionate care that integrates mind, body, and spirit.

We’re not just here to reduce symptoms we help you transform how you relate to yourself and the world.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

You don’t have to manage anxiety alone. Take the first step toward peace and clarity today.

FAQ: Anxiety Therapy in New York

What kind of anxiety disorders do you treat?

We help with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias, and anxiety tied to trauma or depression.

Do you offer online anxiety therapy sessions?

Yes. We provide online anxiety therapy for New York residents ideal for busy professionals or those who prefer privacy.

How long does therapy take?

Each person’s journey is different. Some feel relief in a few sessions, while others choose ongoing support for deeper work.

What’s the difference between an anxiety therapist and an anxiety treatment center?


An anxiety therapist provides personalized one-on-one care, while a treatment center often serves multiple clients at once. At Become The Way Psychotherapy, you’ll receive focused, individualized attention.

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A Safe & Judgment-Free Space
Open up about your struggles without fear
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Practical Tools & Strategies
Learn actionable techniques to manage anxiety
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Ongoing Support & Guidance
Feel supported every step of the way
We’ll work together to create a path forward that makes you feel empowered and at ease.

Why Choose Become The Way Psychotherapy?

Experienced Therapists Specializing in Anxiety Treatment
Customized Therapy Plans That Fit Your Needs
A Warm, Supportive, and Judgment-Free Environment

 

Your journey toward a calmer, more peaceful life starts here.

Meet Our Licensed Anxiety Therapist

You don’t have to navigate anxiety alone. With the right support, healing is possible.

Carl Chinn therapist
Founder
Carl Chinn
With cognitive therapy, the way you see the world affects the way you feel the world. Work with Carl to learn how to use Zen and Stoicism to see the world in a more empowered way where you get to be the author of your experience!
Katie Drummond
LMHC
Katie Drummond
Specializing in DBT, Katie has helped hundreds of clients to find peace in their experience. Focusing on actionable skills to practice regulating emotion, this approach encourages a balance of expressing emotion and distilling wisdom.
Hannah Braun
LMHC
Hannah Braun
Hannah uses practical DBT skill-building techniques to explore building insight and regulating emotions. Her style is very attentive and leverages your unique strengths to grow and flourish from a place of non-judgment.
Raelyn Legg
LMHC
Raelyn Legg
In addition, I'm also highly competent in enhancing positive body image, processing trauma, navigating issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community, and providing gender-affirming care.
Peter Mittiga
LMHC
Peter Mittiga
Peter specializes in cognitive approaches and has a trauma-informed background for exploring where today’s problems may have come from to inform you on your journey ahead!
Emily Jaskier
LCSW
Emily Jaskier
Emily specializes is DBT and CBT. Her goal is to help clients better regulate their emotions, manage stress, and improve overall health.
Viktor Cortese
LMHC
Viktor Cortese
Viktor is a strength-based therapist with a background in fitness training. Viktor works with his clients to help bolster their strengths to overcome their setbacks.
MaryKay Rose
LMHC
Mary Kay Rose
Mary Kay Rose, LMHC, is a dedicated therapist helping clients navigate life’s challenges with empathy and evidence-based care, fostering resilience and growth.
Sean Guinnane
APRN, PMHNP
Sean Guinnane
Sean offers a full spectrum therapy to medication management relationship with his clients offering a rare personal relationship with a prescriber while having the science of the field of medicine as a therapist.
Profile-Alyssa
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Alyssa Hamel
Alyssa Hamel, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in personalized, evidence-based mental health care for lasting well-being.
Jillian Mittiga
LCSW
Jillian Mittiga
Using solution-focused and CBT approaches, Jillian’s style helps you to make actionable changes in the here and now. Jillian also specializes in perinatal mental health.
Stephanie Kane
LMHC
Stephanie Kane
It's my hope that this leads to a worry-free, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can be yourself.
Jamie DeGeorge therapist
LMHC
Jamie DeGeorge
Jamie has an integrated approach of many strategies that offer a structured treatment plan that consistently aims at exploring the fundamental building blocks of the mind.
Valerie Joyal
LCSW
Valerie Joyal
Valerie uses trauma specialty techniques to explore trauma symptoms as well as some of the roots of depression and anxiety that we might not know are connected to deeper stories.
Antanien-Slomba
LMHC
Antanien Slomba
Antanien has an empowering approach that directs her clients toward making meaningful action steps while taking an inventory of their capabilities and strengths.
Lucon Rigaud
LMHC
Lucon Rigaud
Speaking English, French, and Spanish, Lucon offers CBT to his clients to help them confront their problems with new perspectives with an optional spiritual component if requested.
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LCSW
Jill Childs
Jill has a specialty in helping people struggling with grief and chronic illness. She also has a strong background assisting people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Paige Szarafin, LMSW
LMSW
Paige Szarafin
Experience affirming, evidence-based therapy with a compassionate LGBTQIA+ clinician specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and DBT. Discover healing, self-understanding, and emotional balance through curiosity, compassion, and science-driven care.
Shanita Glover-Mangam
LCSW
Shanita Glover-Mangam
Find healing and balance in life’s transitions with a therapist who understands the weight of navigating change, trauma, and marginalization. This is a safe, affirming space to process pain, build resilience, and move toward wholeness and empowerment.
Lee Trometer
LMHC
Lee Trometer
Lee has a client-centered approach that aims to make sure that his clients feel heard and validated in a sincere way to help them feel stronger in their experience and better able to move forward.
Denise Molina
LCSW
Denise Molina
Discover compassionate therapy with Denise Molina, LCSW. With 20+ years of experience, Denise uses EMDR, CBT, and evidence-based techniques to help clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression. She empowers clients to break free from obstacles, heal, and reconnect with their true selves.