Anxiety Therapist

Therapy for Anxiety at Coastal Therapy & Wellness

Do you feel overwhelmed by worry or fear?

Anxiety shows up in different ways. Some signs are easy to recognize, like worry and fear. Others are physical, like restlessness and tension, or subtler and easy to miss. At Coastal Therapy & Wellness, our anxiety therapists, in Seal Beach and virtually, help you identify and work through all forms of anxiety so you can find more clarity, calm, and confidence.

What is Anxiety Therapy?

Therapy for anxiety helps you understand what’s driving your anxiety and build coping strategies that work. Our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches, and bring in EMDR, IFS, psychodynamic therapy, or body-based techniques when anxiety has deeper roots. With younger clients, we use play therapy.

Together, we’ll identify your triggers and underlying causes, and challenge the thought patterns that fuel your anxiety. We’ll also teach you relaxation techniques you can use right away. Along the way, you’ll build greater emotional regulation and resilience.

Anxiety We Work With

Anxiety doesn’t look the same for everyone. We support people dealing with constant worry that won’t switch off, panic, social anxiety, health-related anxiety, perfectionism, and anxiety in kids and teens. Anxiety also shows up alongside trauma, ADHD, and OCD, and we treat the whole picture. You don’t need to know which label fits. We’ll figure that out together.

How Can Anxiety Therapy Help You?

Reduce Persistent Worry

Learn tools to manage overthinking and break the cycle of worry.

Calm Physical Symptoms

Manage the physical manifestations of anxiety, such as rapid heartbeat, tension, chest pain, and shallow breathing.

Increase Emotional Resilience

Build strength to cope with stress and life’s challenges in healthier ways.

Improve Sleep

Overcome anxiety-related insomnia and restore restful, rejuvenating sleep.

Boost Self-Esteem

Address negative beliefs contributing to anxiety, fostering a more positive self-image and self-confidence.

Anxiety Therapy: Backed by Science

You don’t have to feel trapped by your anxiety—therapy can help you regain control and find peace.

Take the First Step Toward Freedom

CBT Is a Well-Supported Treatment for Anxiety

CBT is one of the most studied treatments for anxiety. Clinical guidelines, including the UK's NICE guideline for generalized anxiety disorder, recommend it as a main psychological treatment.

Mindfulness Helps You Step Out of Worry

Mindfulness-based approaches help you notice worry without getting pulled into it. The research is encouraging, so we use it alongside CBT, not in place of it.

Calm the Body, Not Just the Thoughts

Anxiety lives in the body too. We teach relaxation and grounding skills you can use right away, and bring in body-based techniques when they fit.

How we work

Our Approach to Anxiety Therapy

At Coastal Therapy & Wellness, we offer a compassionate space, in Seal Beach and online across California, where you can explore your anxiety and start to feel better. Your plan is personalized. Most clients start with CBT and mindfulness, and we add EMDR, IFS, psychodynamic work, or body-based techniques if relief isn’t lasting. We’ll find the path that fits you, in person or online.

Our anxiety therapists

Who You'd Work With

Anxiety is one of the main things our whole team works with. Not sure who to choose? Our care coordinator will help match you with the right fit during your free consultation.

Nathalie Maggio

LMFT, EMDRIA-Certified, EMDR Consultant in Training

Anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, with EMDR and practical coping tools. Works with older teens and adults, in person in Seal Beach and online.

Meet Nathalie

Julia Savoni

LCSW

Anxiety, overthinking, OCD, and ADHD, with a neurodiversity-affirming approach. Works with adults online throughout California.

Meet Julia

Danny Duchene

LPCC, EMDRIA-Trained

Attachment-informed, trauma-focused care for anxiety and the patterns behind it. Works with adults, online throughout California.

Meet Danny

Christine Stellino

LCSW, EMDRIA-Trained

Combines CBT and EMDR for anxiety and stress. Supports adults, older adults, and caregivers, in person and online.

Meet Christine

Rebecca Steen

AMFT, APCC

Anxiety, stress, and life transitions, using CBT, ACT, and DBT. Works with children (5+), teens, and adults, in person and online.

Meet Rebecca

Hannah Blackmore

APCC

Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem, using CBT, Family Systems, and play therapy. Works with children, teens, and adults, in person and online.

Meet Hannah

Learn more about anxiety

Not sure where to start? Try 12 practical ways to calm your anxiety or read 3 ways CBT helps with anxiety. Parents can read about therapy for anxious teens. You can also see our CBT therapy page, our page on therapy for stress reduction, and our page on therapy for OCD.

Coastal Therapy & Wellness

Getting Started with Therapy for Anxiety

We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your concerns and determine if anxiety therapy is the right fit for you.
To schedule an appointment or learn more about our services, please contact us at (562) 568-7900 or through our website’s contact form.
Overcome Anxiety and Reclaim Your Life with Therapy at Coastal Therapy & Wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy in Seal Beach

What does anxiety therapy actually involve?

Anxiety therapy at Coastal Therapy & Wellness starts with tools like CBT and mindfulness, because they genuinely help. But we also believe in looking at what's underneath the anxiety, so relief actually lasts instead of just showing up again somewhere else. Depending on what fits you best, that can mean weaving in EMDR, body-based techniques, psychodynamic therapy, or IFS alongside the practical tools. Every plan is individualized and built around your strengths, not a one-size-fits-all script.

Do you offer anxiety therapy near Long Beach, Los Alamitos, or Huntington Beach?

Yes. Our office is based in Seal Beach, and we work with clients throughout the surrounding area, including Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Cypress, Huntington Beach, and Fountain Valley, either in person or online.

Can I do anxiety therapy online if I don't live near Seal Beach?

Yes, we offer online anxiety therapy throughout California, so you can work with one of our therapists no matter where you're located in the state.

Do you offer anxiety therapy for kids and teens?

Yes. Rebecca and Hannah work with children, teens, and adults, and both use play therapy with younger clients. With teens, we focus on practical skills and building trust. Our care coordinator can help match your child with the right therapist.

How long does anxiety therapy usually take?

It depends on what you're working through. Some clients notice meaningful relief within a few months, while others continue longer-term to work through deeper patterns. We'll check in regularly and adjust your plan as you go.

What therapy approaches do you use for anxiety?

We draw from CBT and mindfulness, and also EMDR, body-based techniques, psychodynamic therapy, and IFS, depending on what fits you best. Tools are genuinely helpful for managing anxiety day to day, but real, lasting change usually means looking deeper at where the anxiety is coming from, not just validating it or offering a quick fix.

Do you accept insurance?

Coastal Therapy & Wellness is primarily an out-of-network practice. If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, we can provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement. Julia Savoni, LCSW, is currently in-network with Aetna and United Healthcare.

How do I know if I need anxiety therapy?

If worry, restlessness, or fear are getting in the way of your daily life, relationships, or peace of mind, therapy can help, even if you're not sure your anxiety is "bad enough." A free consultation is a low-pressure way to find out if it's the right fit.

How do I get started?

Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We'll talk through what you're experiencing and figure out together whether working with one of our anxiety therapists feels like the right next step.