General & Social Anxiety

You know that feeling when you can't turn your thoughts off — replaying a conversation from three days ago, dreading something that hasn't happened yet, or lying awake running through every possible way something could go wrong?

That's anxiety. And for a lot of teens, it's become the background noise of daily life.

  • Dreading school, social situations, or anything new

  • Overanalyzing texts, conversations, or what people think of you

  • Physical symptoms like a racing heart, stomachaches, or trouble breathing

  • Avoiding things that feel too overwhelming to face

  • Snapping at people you care about because you're so wound up inside

  • Feeling like you have to be perfect to be accepted

Social Anxiety Specifically

Social anxiety is more than just being shy. It's the fear of being judged, embarrassed, or saying the wrong thing — and it can make everyday moments feel unbearable. Walking into a crowded lunch room. Raising your hand in class. Texting someone back. For teens with social anxiety, these aren't small things — they take real courage every single day.

You’re not overthinking for no reason  

Anxiety isn't a character flaw or a sign that something is fundamentally wrong with you. Your brain is working overtime trying to keep you safe — it's just misfiring in a way that's making life harder than it needs to be. Understanding that distinction is actually a big part of how we start to change it.

What we’ll work on together  

  • Understanding what triggers your anxiety and why

  • Challenging thoughts that spiral into worst-case scenarios

  • Building tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort

  • Gradually facing situations anxiety has been telling you to avoid

  • Finding ways to self-regulate when your nervous system is in overdrive

  • Building genuine confidence — not just the performance of it

What this may look like for you/your teen

For parents  

If your teen has been struggling with anxiety — whether they're vocal about it or quietly white-knuckling through every day — reaching out for support is one of the most meaningful things you can do. Anxiety in teens is very treatable, and the earlier they get support the better.