Asking for help is the first step
Anxiety therapy in Reno, Nevada
Therapy for driven adults and perfectionists
What to expect
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step—especially for adults who are used to managing things on their own. Many people come to therapy not because they are falling apart, but because the strategies they’ve relied on for years no longer feel sustainable.
This page is meant to help you understand what therapy with me looks like and what you can expect as we begin working together.
A trauma-informed, holistic approach
My approach to therapy is trauma-informed and holistic, meaning we pay attention to both emotional experiences and the body’s responses to stress. Early stress or relational experiences can shape how the nervous system responds long into adulthood, often showing up as anxiety, perfectionism, or difficulty slowing down.
Therapy emphasizes safety, curiosity, and regulation. We work with both insight and mind-body awareness to support lasting change, rather than focusing only on symptom management.
A space that feels supportive
At Mindspace Psychotherapy LLC, you can expect a space that is respectful, non-judgmental, and compassionate. Therapy is not about fixing you—it’s about understanding what you’ve carried, what has shaped you, and how to move forward with greater ease and intention.
Next steps
If you’re considering therapy and would like to explore whether this approach feels like a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out to schedule a consultation.
Key symptoms of anxiety and perfectionism
persistent overthinking or mental loops
feeling pressure to perform or “get it right”
difficulty relaxing or slowing down
fear of making mistakes or disappointing others
burnout despite functioning well
self-worth tied to productivity or achievement
feeling “on” or alert much of the time
These patterns often began as adaptive responses to earlier stress or trauma—not personal failures.
If you’re in crisis:
Your well-being is incredibly important, and help is available. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out immediately:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: For immediate assistance, call 988 or text HELLO to 741741. Trained counselors are available 24/7 to provide support and assistance.
Please reach out—help is available, and you don’t have to go through this alone.
Initial assessment
The initial session is focused on orientation and understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about your background, current concerns, and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. This helps establish a shared understanding of your needs and provides a starting point for our work together.
During this session, we’ll also review confidentiality, logistics, and what to expect moving forward, so you feel informed and grounded in the process. Together, we’ll begin outlining initial therapy goals and a flexible treatment plan that reflects your priorities and pace. Goals may shift over time, and we’ll revisit them as therapy progresses.
Ongoing sessions
Ongoing sessions build on the foundation established during the initial assessment. Therapy is collaborative, thoughtfully paced, and tailored to your evolving needs. Sessions focus on exploring patterns related to anxiety, overthinking, self-pressure, and emotional regulation, as well as how these patterns developed over time.
Rather than searching for quick fixes, our work emphasizes curiosity, compassion, and nervous-system awareness. Therapy supports greater insight, emotional flexibility, and more sustainable ways of coping—without asking you to give up the strengths that have helped you function and succeed.
Sessions draw from evidence-based and holistic approaches to support emotional insight, nervous-system regulation, and meaningful change.
Frequency and format
Most clients begin with weekly or bi-weekly sessions, depending on their needs and availability. Sessions are 50 minutes in length and are offered:
In person in Reno, Nevada
Online for adults located anywhere in Nevada
We’ll periodically check in about pacing and goals to ensure therapy continues to feel supportive and effective.
Book an appointment today
Complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to find out how I can help you create the life you desire.