Anxiety Therapy Services

in Walnut Creek, CA

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Start feeling like yourself again with support that actually works.

You’re doing everything you can to hold it together, but inside, your mind won’t stop spinning. You’re constantly analyzing, thinking ahead, and second-guessing yourself. Even when your body is still, your thoughts are racing. 

This isn’t just everyday stress. IIt's anxiety. And it can quietly take over, making it harder to rest or focus. Maybe it shows up as a tightness before meetings, a sense that something’s wrong but you can’t name what, or the 3 a.m. mental rehash of something you said last week.

I’m Emily Kitts, and I offer anxiety therapy as a way out. With the right approach, you can do more than just “manage” your anxiety. Through evidence-based anxiety treatment, we’ll get to the root of what’s driving the worry and use practical strategies to help you feel calmer and more in control. The goal is for you to feel present, less overwhelmed, and more like you again.

Signs Anxiety Is Taking Over Your Life

Do You Recognize Yourself in These?

  • You’re mentally exhausted but can’t fall asleep. Your brain just won’t shut off

  • You replay conversations and obsess over how you came across

  • Slowing down feels impossible without guilt or fear

  • Everyday decisions feel overwhelming

  • You look composed on the outside, but inside you're anxious or tense

Many of the individuals I work with carry the weight of anxiety while appearing “fine” to everyone else. It’s the invisible load that feels heavy and constant.

How Anxiety Impacts Your Health, Work, and Relationships

Anxiety doesn’t just affect your thoughts. It shows up in your body and your daily life. You might notice tension in your jaw, trouble sleeping, or a feeling that you can’t fully let your guard down. It can make you short with loved ones or less connected to the people around you. When left untreated, anxiety can lead to burnout, missed opportunities, or strain in your relationships.

If the strategies that used to help aren’t working anymore, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It just means it’s time for a new approach that actually fits what you're going through.

How Therapy for Anxiety Helps

There’s no one-size-fits-all fix for anxiety. That’s why therapy with me is personalized to your experiences, your values and the way anxiety shows up in your life. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck and find realistic ways to move forward, not just temporary fixes.

Using psychotherapy for anxiety backed by research - including CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed techniques - we’ll focus on shifting the patterns behind your anxiety. Whether you're navigating social anxiety, work-related stress, or persistent worry, our work will center around what’s most relevant to you.

This is steady, thoughtful support designed to help you feel more capable, more connected, and better equipped to handle what life throws your way.

What Working Together Looks Like

In our sessions, we’ll explore how anxiety shows up in your everyday life. Maybe it’s racing thoughts, self-doubt or pressure at work. We’ll work to understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and we’ll move at a pace that feels supportive, not rushed.

You’ll receive care rooted in CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and other strengths-based approaches, either in person or through online anxiety therapy. My style is warm, interactive and collaborative. We’ll check in regularly about what’s helping, what isn’t, and how to make meaningful changes that actually last.

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Ready to Break the Cycle of Anxiety?

Therapy with me, Emily Kitts, is more than a place to talk. It’s a space to reset and work through the patterns that fuel your anxiety. If you’re feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, managing burnout or dealing with negative thought patterns, anxiety therapy can help you find clarity and breathe a little easier.

With in-person sessions in Walnut Creek and the flexibility of virtual anxiety therapy across California, support is closer than you think.

 Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is one of the most effective and well-researched approaches for anxiety. In my work, I often combine CBT with mindfulness, relational therapy, and other approaches that match your needs and how anxiety shows up in your life. The goal is to use what actually works and not just what looks good in a textbook.

  • Many people start to feel some relief in just a few sessions. Lasting change often takes more time, especially when we’re working on how you respond to anxiety and building more effective ways to manage it. We’ll move at your pace and regularly check in to make sure our work is helping you feel more present, supported, and steady.

  • You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my clients are keeping up with work and daily responsibilities, but still feel unsettled or anxious most of the time. In-person or online therapy can help you manage stress more effectively, prevent burnout, and feel more in control of your anxiety.

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Ready to Book A Free Consultation?

At Emily Kitts Therapy in Walnut Creek, I offer one-on-one counseling that helps you move through anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges with clarity and support. I also offer virtual therapy across California.