Anxiety Therapy in San Diego

When Life Feels Like Too Much

You wake up already feeling tense and exhausted. You wonder why you never feel rested, why mornings feel heavy before the day even begins. Your mind immediately jumps to the endless list of things to do, replaying what didn’t get finished yesterday and what still waits for you today. It’s like running a marathon without a finish line.

You notice the constant hum of worry, the catastrophizing, the what-ifs that won’t quiet down. You tell yourself they’re irrational, but they barge in anyway, tightening your chest and making your stomach drop. You find yourself waiting for something to go wrong, always braced for the next problem. You wonder why your mind won’t stop racing.

You question yourself constantly, second-guessing every decision. Did I say the right thing? Did I do enough? You want to trust yourself, but self-doubt creeps in. You replay conversations and moments, trying to find where you might have missed something.

Your relationships feel strained, like you’re never quite on the same page. You want to be present and happy, but you feel disconnected, unsure, and sometimes invisible. You love so fiercely, especially your kids, yet it’s hard to find joy when your energy is gone. You want to be present and fully there, but something keeps pulling you away.

You long for a time when life felt easier, when you could actually breathe. Now tension feels constant. Headaches, stomach pain, tightness in your chest. Your body carries the weight of it all. You feel like you’re only one small thing away from falling apart.

Sleep doesn’t bring relief. You lie awake, ruminating. Often you wake up in the middle of the night or early morning, tossing and turning for hours trying to go back to sleep. You feel so frustrated. You just need a good night’s rest, wondering Why is this so hard?

You hold in so much, doing your best to keep it together, but inside, you’re drained and fragmented. You just want to feel calm again.

Finding Calm Again

I’m Alexa Hall, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lic#131070), an anxiety therapist in San Diego. I help adults who feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by anxiety learn how to reconnect with themselves and the world around them in a way that feels safe and grounded. In therapy with me, we’ll address the underlying root of your anxiety so that healing is deep and lasting. Using EMDR and somatic techniques, I help you move beyond constant survival mode into a life that feels spacious, calm, and sustainable.

Many of my clients come to therapy completely worn down from trying to manage everything alone. Their minds never stop, their bodies never relax, and they’ve lost touch with what peace feels like. Together, we slow things down and help your nervous system learn what safety and ease can feel like again.

Healing That Lasts

In therapy, we’ll work gently but effectively to calm the body and quiet the mind. You don’t have to relive every painful story. Instead, we’ll focus on helping your brain and body work together, shifting you out of fight-or-flight mode so your system can finally rest.

We’ll explore the root causes of your anxiety, not just the symptoms, so you can understand where your worry and self-doubt come from and begin to respond differently. You’ll learn practical tools for calming your nervous system while building deeper trust in yourself and your choices.

My clients often describe the change like this:

“I‘m learning how to trust myself. The thoughts are still there sometimes, but they don’t take over anymore. I can catch my breath, pause, and respond instead of reacting.”

Over time, you may notice that your shoulders soften, your breath deepens, and your thoughts feel more spacious. The anxiety doesn’t disappear overnight, but it loosens its grip. You begin to trust yourself again and feel safe in your own skin.

I’m an honest and direct communicator. From our first session, you’ll have a clear sense of direction and structure. We’ll check in regularly to track your progress and adjust your plan as needed, ensuring that therapy continues to feel supportive and effective.

What Clients Often Say

Many clients share that in the first few sessions, they finally feel like they can exhale. They no longer have to hold everything in. Therapy becomes a space to stop pretending to be fine and start feeling genuinely okay.

By the end of therapy, clients often say, “You helped me realize that I had everything I needed all along. I just didn’t know how to access it.”

That’s what this work is about: helping you return to yourself with confidence, calm, and clarity.

You Don’t Have to Keep Pushing Through

Therapy can help you move from surviving to living. From fear and self-doubt to trust and stability. From constant pressure to a steady sense of ease. You don’t have to do this alone anymore. There is a way forward.

If part of you is ready for something different, we can start exploring what calm and connection might look like together. You don’t have to have it all figured out first. One step at a time, we’ll help your mind and body find steadiness, safety, and a sense of being at home in yourself again.

FAQs about Anxiety Therapy in San Diego

  •  You’ll share what’s been happening and what you hope to change. I’ll explain how EMDR and somatic therapy work so you understand each step. Most clients leave the first session feeling relief and a clear direction forward.

  • Not necessarily. We focus on what’s happening in your body and thoughts today. EMDR helps process old experiences naturally, without needing to retell every detail.

  • EMDR supports your brain in processing stuck stress responses, allowing your mind and body to relax. It helps you respond to current stress without feeling hijacked by the past.

  •  Somatic techniques help you tune into your body’s cues and release tension stored in your nervous system. You’ll learn how to notice and respond to your body’s signals for safety.

  • Everyone’s timeline is different, but many clients start noticing shifts within a few weeks. Therapy is a gradual process designed to build safety and long-term change.

  • That’s completely valid. Many clients come to me after other approaches didn’t stick. EMDR and somatic therapy are designed to go deeper, helping your body and brain integrate healing together.

  • Yes. I offer online anxiety therapy for California residents, including clients across San Diego County. Virtual sessions can feel just as safe and effective as in-person ones.

  • We’ll track your progress together. You’ll likely start to notice small moments of calm, better sleep, clearer thinking, and the ability to pause before reacting.

  • Reach out by phone or email to schedule a consultation. We’ll talk about what’s been hardest lately and how therapy can help you find relief.