Chronic & acute anxiety
Persistent worry, physical tension, and a mind that won't slow down.
ANXIETY, CBT & ACT · CALIFORNIA TELEHEALTH
Online Anxiety Therapy in California
Quiet chronic worry, panic, and overthinking with CBT and ACT. Warm, direct, evidence-based therapy for people who are tired of bracing for the worst.
- LMFT · CA License #120452
- 10+ Years of Clinical Experience
- CBT & ACT
- $185 / Session
- Out-of-Network (Mentaya Reimbursement)
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
Always one step ahead of the worst-case scenario.
Chronic anxiety can feel like your brain and body are constantly bracing for something to go wrong. From the outside, you look capable. On the inside, you're running on adrenaline. You might…
- Hold yourself to standards you'd never ask of anyone else.
- Feel your chest tighten or your heart race seemingly out of nowhere.
- Lie awake running through everything that could go wrong tomorrow.
- Say yes when you mean no, then quietly resent it.
- Rehearse conversations before they happen, then replay them after.
- Avoid anything that might bring on panic, until your world starts to shrink.
Anxiety isn't a character flaw. It's a pattern your mind learned to keep you safe, and it can learn a new one.
HOW CBT & ACT WORK
A practical approach to breaking the anxiety cycle
I combine well-researched therapies, so you get both clearer thinking and a steadier relationship with your feelings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and challenge catastrophic worry loops and automatic negative thoughts, and change the habits that keep anxiety going.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn mindfulness and defusion skills so you can stop fighting anxious feelings and take action aligned with what matters to you.
Explore what defines a meaningful life, and build the willingness to live it, anxiety and all.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What online anxiety therapy looks like
Sessions are active and practical. You'll leave each one with something to try, not just something to think about.
Understand your anxiety
We map your worry loops, physical symptoms, and the patterns that keep the fear running in circles.
Work with your thoughts
CBT helps you examine catastrophic thinking and test it against what's actually true.
Unhook & ground
ACT skills help you make room for discomfort without letting it take the wheel, and calm your body when anxiety spikes.
Move toward what matters
We clarify your values and take real steps toward them, even when anxiety wants you to play it safe.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Who this therapy is designed for
High-achiever burnout
Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and people-pleasing that leave you running on empty.
Panic & phobias
Sudden adrenaline spikes, chest tightness, and the avoidance that follows.
Social anxiety
Fear of judgment, over-analyzing interactions, and self-doubt that holds you back.
Overthinking & rumination
Endless analyzing, second-guessing, and replaying that leaves you drained.
Worry that comes with rituals?
If your anxiety drives checking, reassurance-seeking, or intrusive thoughts, it may be OCD, which responds best to ERP.
YOUR ANXIETY THERAPIST
Hi, I'm Janessa.
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over ten years of clinical experience and specialized training in CBT, ACT, and DBT skills. Many of my clients are high achievers and professionals who look calm on the outside while quietly battling catastrophic loops and physical panic. Together, we step away from endless overanalyzing and toward a life that feels like yours again.
RATES
Clear costs. No surprises.
PRIVATE PAY
$185per 50-minute individual session
Cards, HSA, and FSA accepted.
PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)
Most PPOs reimburse a portion once your deductible is met. Mentaya files your claims automatically, so there's no paperwork on your end.
QUESTIONS ABOUT ANXIETY THERAPY
Answers to common questions about anxiety therapy
Is online therapy effective for anxiety?
For many people, yes. CBT and ACT work well over secure video, and many clients find it easier to open up from a space where they already feel comfortable.
What's the difference between CBT and ACT?
CBT helps you examine and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. ACT helps you make room for uncomfortable feelings so they stop running your choices. Used together, they give you more than one way through.
Can therapy help with panic attacks?
Yes. You'll learn what's happening in your body during panic, how to ride out the sensations, and how to stop avoidance from making your world smaller.
Is it anxiety or OCD?
They can overlap. If your worry comes with rituals, checking, or a strong need for reassurance, it may be OCD. We'll sort that out together in your consultation so you get the right approach.
Do I need to be in crisis to start therapy?
Not at all. Many people start when anxiety is manageable but exhausting. You don't have to wait until it gets worse.
Do you take insurance?
I'm an out-of-network provider. Many PPO plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, reimburse a portion of session fees once your deductible is met. I partner with Mentaya so you never have to file superbills or paperwork yourself. We can check your benefits before we start.
You don't have to wait for anxiety to quiet down to start living.
Start with a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation. Ask your questions, share what's been weighing on you, and see if this work feels like the right fit.