Therapy for Anxiety & Life Transitions

Anxiety can show up in many ways such as constant worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, or a sense that your mind never rests. It can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming and leave you feeling exhausted. You are not alone. Therapy can help you move from feeling anxious and stuck to feeling calmer, more grounded, and in control.

Who I Support

I specialize in supporting adults who are navigating anxiety in all its forms. I also work with individuals who are:

  • Experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety

  • Feeling tense, restless, or on edge much of the time

  • Coping with anxiety during major life transitions such as starting college, changing careers, becoming a parent, or entering a new stage of life

  • Managing physical symptoms of anxiety such as heart racing, shortness of breath, or muscle tension

  • Struggling with perfectionism, overthinking, or fear of failure

  • Overwhelmed by external pressure or high personal expectations

  • Wanting to build realistic, sustainable coping tools

  • Seeking to reconnect with calm, confidence, and balance

You deserve a space that feels safe, validating, and supportive of who you are and where you want to go.

What Anxiety Can Look Like

Common Areas of Support

Therapy for anxiety can help with:

  • Recognizing and interrupting anxious thought patterns

  • Managing worry, rumination, and panic symptoms

  • Learning grounding, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques

  • Building resilience during life transitions or uncertain times

  • Addressing perfectionism and self-criticism

  • Calming physical symptoms such as tension, rapid heartbeat, or restlessness

  • Reducing avoidance, procrastination, or people-pleasing patterns

  • Coping with social or performance anxiety

  • Improving sleep and reducing burnout

What You Can Expect in Therapy

In our sessions, you can expect a calm, collaborative, and supportive space. Together, we will:

  • Explore what drives your anxiety and how it shows up in your life

  • Develop personalized coping strategies that you can use every day

  • Build insight into your thought patterns and emotional responses

  • Learn skills to manage anxious moments before they escalate

  • Practice tools for grounding, self-soothing, and stress regulation

  • Work on finding balance and self-compassion in high-pressure environments

  • Reflect on progress regularly and adjust our approach as needed

My goal is to help you understand your anxiety, not just manage it, so that you can live more freely and intentionally.

Why I Do This Work

I am drawn to supporting individuals with anxiety because I have seen how powerful therapy can be in helping people rediscover calm and confidence. Anxiety can make life feel small and unpredictable, but with the right support, that can change.

I approach this work with empathy, curiosity, and practical tools that meet you where you are. It is deeply meaningful to help clients learn how to manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, and feel more at ease in their own minds and bodies.

If these experiences sound familiar, therapy can help you find relief and build tools that support your long-term well-being.

Ready to Begin?

Let’s connect — I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Schedule a Consultation

Ashley Allis Therapy specializes in anxiety treatment for adults throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Chicago and Evanston. With compassionate, evidence-based counseling, we help you understand and manage anxiety, build resilience, and achieve lasting personal growth.