Anxiety Therapy in California

When Anxiety Begins Running the Show

Anxiety doesn’t usually announce itself all at once. It creeps in through long to-do lists, sleepless nights, racing thoughts, and the constant pressure to “keep it together.”
In a state as fast-moving and achievement-focused as California, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, behind, or emotionally exhausted — even when you’re doing your absolute best.

Anxiety can show up as:

• Overthinking or replaying conversations

• Constant worry or feeling “on edge”

• Tension in your body or unexplained irritability

• Difficulty relaxing or switching off

• Feeling like you’re never doing enough

• Panic symptoms or sudden waves of fear

• Trouble concentrating or making decisions

• Perfectionism or fear of failing

If you’ve been pushing through anxiety on your own, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep white-knuckling it.

I’m Erin Oden, LCSW, and I support adults across California who are ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.

Why Anxiety Is So Common in California

California is full of opportunity — but also full of pressure. Many adults here juggle demanding work schedules, caregiving responsibilities, high cost of living, and expectations to do everything well.

Common contributors to anxiety in California include:

• High-stress workplaces

• Tech and creative industry pressure

• Academic or career competition

• Overloaded schedules

• Social comparison culture

• Trauma or unresolved emotional pain

• Perfectionism and burnout

Therapy gives you a safe place to untangle all of it — without judgment and without the pressure to have everything figured out.

How Anxiety Therapy Helps

Anxiety is treatable — and with the right tools, you can learn to manage it in a way that feels supportive, realistic, and sustainable.

In therapy, we’ll work on:

• Calming your nervous system

• Managing spirals and intrusive thoughts

• Reducing internal pressure

• Strengthening boundaries

• Rebuilding confidence

• Creating coping skills that make daily life feel easier

My approach is warm but structured — supportive while still grounded in evidence-based strategies that help you create real change.

Treatment Approaches for Anxiety

I combine several therapeutic modalities to help reduce anxiety symptoms and increase emotional stability.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

CBT helps you identify anxious thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. It’s especially helpful for:

• Worry spirals

• Catastrophic thinking

• Fear-based decision-making

• Perfectionism

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

ACT supports you in building emotional resilience by:

• Reducing struggle with your thoughts

• Increasing psychological flexibility

• Helping you align your actions with your values

EMDR for Anxiety

Many anxiety patterns are rooted in earlier experiences, fear responses, or unresolved memories. EMDR can help ease the emotional intensity behind triggers so you feel less reactive and more grounded.

Mindfulness & Somatic Tools

We’ll also incorporate nervous-system strategies to help with:

• Physical tension

• Stress reactivity

• Panic symptoms

• Emotional overwhelm

Therapy meets you where you are — not where you “should” be.

Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD & Depression

Anxiety rarely exists in isolation. Many adults with anxiety also deal with:

• Trauma responses

• Burnout

• ADHD-related overwhelm

• Depression or hopelessness

• Low self-esteem

• Difficult relationship patterns

Therapy helps you understand how these experiences interact, so you can build tools that support the whole picture — not just one symptom at a time.

How Anxiety Affects Your Daily Life

When anxiety goes untreated, it can impact:

• Work performance

• Relationships

• Sleep

• Appetite

• Physical health

• Self-confidence

• Emotional regulation

• Decision-making

• Productivity

• Boundaries and people-pleasing

If your mind is exhausted, tense, or constantly alert, therapy can help you regulate and rebuild your internal foundation.

What Anxiety Therapy Looks Like

All sessions are held through a secure telehealth platform, so you can meet from wherever you feel most comfortable — home, office, or a quiet private space.

In therapy, you can expect:

• A calm and supportive environment

• Tools you can use right away

• Clear goals based on your priorities

• A mix of emotional insight and practical strategies

• Judgment-free conversations

• A steady path forward at your pace

Most clients start with weekly sessions and eventually shift to biweekly once they feel more stable.

Who I Work With

I provide anxiety therapy for adults across California, including:

• High achievers

• Students and young adults

• Professionals navigating burnout

• Parents and caregivers

• Adults with ADHD

• Individuals recovering from trauma

• Adults reevaluating their relationship with alcohol or substances

You don’t have to hit a breaking point before asking for support.

Insurance & Payment (California Clients)

I am in-network with:

• Aetna (California)

• UnitedHealthcare and subsidiaries (California)

• Lyra Health (EAP)

Private pay is available in all states using debit, credit, or HSA/FSA cards. Superbills are available for out-of-network plans.

Start Anxiety Therapy in California

If anxiety is making your daily life harder, therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally steady.

The first step doesn’t have to be big — it just has to be yours.