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High-Functioning Anxiety in NYC – Calm Beneath the Pressure
Therapy to ease constant worry, reduce inner pressure, and restore balance.
From the outside, you may look accomplished and in control—but inside, you might feel constant worry, restlessness, or exhaustion. High-functioning anxiety is often invisible to others, yet deeply felt within. Therapy offers a supportive space to slow down, release inner pressure, and build a calmer, more balanced way of living.
What Is High-Functioning Anxiety?
High-functioning anxiety describes a pattern where achievement and success are driven by inner fear and self-pressure. You might be praised for your reliability and accomplishments, yet feel:
A persistent worry that you’re not doing enough
Difficulty relaxing or enjoying your successes
Physical symptoms such as tension, restlessness, or insomnia
A fear of failure that keeps pushing you harder
It can be exhausting to maintain this pace while hiding the anxiety beneath.
How Therapy Helps with High-Functioning Anxiety
In therapy, you can begin to:
Recognize the patterns that fuel inner pressure and self-doubt
Learn tools for calming your body and nervous system
Develop self-compassion instead of self-criticism
Reclaim joy, rest, and presence in your daily life
Build resilience while continuing to pursue meaningful goals
My Approach
In working with high-functioning anxiety, I pay close attention to how stress shows up in your body—whether as tension, restlessness, or difficulty slowing down. Together, we explore the emotions and fears that fuel your inner pressure, while also practicing ways to regulate your nervous system and find calm.
This type of anxiety can also feel lonely: others may see only your success, not the worry you carry inside. Therapy provides a supportive relationship where you don’t have to manage it all on your own. In this space, you can begin to replace constant self-criticism with compassion and understanding.