Anxiety Therapy for Women
in Camas, Washington
Providing services via telehealth throughout Washington and Idaho
Do you feel like your mind never slows down?
Your mind rarely gets a break. It's planning, replaying, and bracing for whatever comes next, and even on a good day your body doesn't seem to believe it's safe to relax. From the outside, everything looks handled. Inside, it's the 2 a.m. thought spirals, the tight chest in the middle of a meeting, and the constant hum of “what if.”
If you're tired of living on high alert, that makes complete sense. Anxiety therapy can help you understand what's driving the worry and give your body a real chance to settle, so every day doesn't feel like something to get through. I'm Gina Watkins, LICSW, a somatic trauma therapist, and I've spent 20 years helping women feel steadier in both their minds and their bodies.
When Anxiety Doesn't Turn Off
Anxiety can show up in many ways. Sometimes it is obvious. Sometimes it hides underneath productivity, perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-preparing, or always staying busy.
In your mind, you may notice:
a constant sense of overwhelm
your mind won't shut off, even when you're exhausted
racing or spiraling thoughts
replaying conversations and decisions after they happen
always anticipating what could go wrong
second-guessing yourself
trouble focusing or making decisions
irritability or feeling on edge
it's hard to relax, even when there is time
feeling easily overwhelmed by uncertainty
a hard time being fully present
trouble sleeping because your mind won't settle
looking capable on the outside but feeling anxious inside
In your body, you may feel:
a tight chest, or a pounding heart
your heart rate going up
shallow breathing, or feeling like you can't get a full breath
jaw tension or clenched teeth
tight shoulders, neck, or back
stomach aches, nausea, or “butterflies”
GI issues
headaches
lightheadedness or dizziness
feeling hot, flushed, or sweaty
shaky, tingly, or restless limbs, hands or feet
feeling keyed up or unable to sit still
a sense of always being “on”
exhaustion that rest doesn't fix
Anxiety shows up differently for everyone. Some people feel it in their stomach or chest, some feel it in their hands, and some aren't sure what they feel at all. That's okay. Learning to notice what your body is telling you is part of the work we do together.
Anxiety is not just mental. It lives in the nervous system and the body too.
High-Functioning Anxiety in Women and Moms
Many women with anxiety are used to appearing competent, thoughtful, and reliable.
Other people may see someone who is organized and capable. What they may not see is how much effort it takes to hold everything together internally.
You may be:
overthinking everything
second-guessing yourself
carrying invisible responsibility all day
trying to prevent problems before they happen
feeling guilty when you slow down
struggling to rest because your mind never fully stops scanning
This kind of high-functioning anxiety can be exhausting. Even when you are doing well, it may not feel peaceful on the inside.
Signs You Could Benefit From Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety therapy may be a good fit if:
you feel a constant sense of overwhelm and your mind won't shut down
you overthink and second-guess yourself constantly
your body feels tense even when nothing is obviously wrong
you're not sure what you feel in your body but you know you don’t feel good
you struggle with chronic worry or high-functioning anxiety
you feel overwhelmed by uncertainty
you want support for both emotional and physical anxiety symptoms
you want a body-aware approach, not just coping tips
Anxiety Therapy in Camas, Washington Can Help
You don't have to keep pushing through the racing thoughts, the knot in your stomach, or the nights your mind won't shut off. Change is possible, even if anxiety has been part of your life for as long as you can remember.
In our work together, we'll get curious about what your anxiety is trying to protect, notice how it shows up in your body, and practice new ways to respond when it kicks in. I'm here to help you feel less hijacked by “what if,” more present in your actual life, and more like you have a choice in how you respond.
Benefits of Anxiety Therapy
You've probably already tried to think your way out of anxiety: reading the books, making the lists, telling yourself to calm down. Those efforts make sense, and they often aren't enough on their own, because anxiety lives in the body as well as the mind. Therapy gives you a place to practice, with support, until new responses start to come more naturally.
Anxiety therapy can help when worry, hypervigilance, panic, or chronic tension are interfering with your daily life, relationships, sleep, or sense of ease. With support, you can begin to:
feel calmer in your body
interrupt spiraling thoughts sooner
respond to stress with more steadiness
understand your triggers with more compassion
feel less consumed by “what if”
tolerate uncertainty with more capacity
soften perfectionism and over-functioning
feel more present in your actual life
Healing from anxiety does not mean you never worry again. It means anxiety does not have to run the whole system.
Schedule a free call with me to find out how I can support you, or send me a message here if you have any questions.
My Approach to Anxiety Therapy
I'm direct, I'm involved, and I love this work. We'll go at a pace that feels doable and pay attention to both what you're thinking and what your body is doing. Sometimes that means slowing down to notice the exact moment anxiety kicks in. Sometimes it means trying a simple tool, like tapping or a grounding practice, and seeing what helps you. Along the way, you'll build skills you can use at work, at home, and at 2 a.m.
Your anxiety developed for a reason, and there's nothing shameful about the ways you've learned to cope. Together we'll figure out what your system needs to feel safer, so you can spend less energy bracing and more on the life you want.
What our sessions may include:
Somatic therapy and nervous system regulation
To support your body in shifting out of chronic fight, flight, or freeze patterns.
EFT or tapping
To lower emotional intensity and support your nervous system in moving out of panic, urgency, and fear.
Parts work (IFS-informed)
To understand the worried part, the over-responsible part, the perfectionistic part, and the part of you that feels scared underneath it all.
Trauma-informed talk therapy
To help you understand your anxiety in context, rather than treating it as a personal flaw.
Mindfulness-based support
To help you notice your anxious patterns earlier and create more space before they take over.
FAQs About Anxiety Therapy
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Anxiety therapy can help with chronic worry, racing thoughts, high-functioning anxiety, panic, overwhelm, physical tension, sleep disruption, and feeling constantly on edge.
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Yes. Somatic therapy for anxiety can help you work with the body-based patterns of anxiety, not just the thoughts. This is often helpful when you understand your anxiety logically but still feel it strongly in your body.
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Yes. I provide online therapy in Washington and Idaho through telehealth for women and moms who want support that is accessible, trauma-informed, and body-aware.
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Many women with anxiety are high-functioning. You do not have to be falling apart to benefit from therapy. If anxiety is keeping you tense, preoccupied, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, therapy can help.
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No. Therapy can help whether your anxiety is intense and obvious or more low-grade and chronic. You do not need to wait until it gets worse.
Reach Out to an Anxiety Therapist in Camas, Washington
Providing services via telehealth throughout Washington and Idaho
You do not have to keep living with a mind and body that never fully get to rest.
If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, hypervigilant, or stuck in overthinking, therapy can help you feel more grounded, supported, and at ease.