San Francisco Anxiety Counseling
Find Relief from Anxiety & Reconnect to Calm
Anxiety can feel like your mind is always running ahead of you — planning, worrying, overanalyzing, bracing for what might go wrong.
Whether it shows up as racing thoughts, tension in your chest, trouble sleeping, or constant self-doubt, anxiety is exhausting.
It can keep you stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, disconnecting you from the things you care about most.
You’re not alone, and anxiety is highly treatable. At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, our San Francisco anxiety therapists offer support that helps you slow down, build nervous system resilience, and feel more grounded in your everyday life.
Persistent worry or dread
Difficulty focusing or making decisions
Physical symptoms like fatigue, stomach upset, or tension
Avoidance of certain situations or people
Panic attacks or fear of losing control
Perfectionism or overachievement as coping mechanisms
Signs You May Be Struggling with Anxiety
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Bayley Azevedo: Good fit for relationship anxiety and social anxiety in LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples
Amanda Nance: Good fit for anxiety that needs movement, art, or nature to release
Tina Salomon-Tripp: Good fit for anxious self-doubt, guilt, and overthinking
Ky Cruz: Good fit for anxiety in neurodivergent folks and anxiety around identity
Jen Ottman: Good fit for work anxiety, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
Callista Cox: Good fit for health anxiety and anxiety around chronic illness or caregiving
Amber Godwin: Good fit for panic and a nervous system stuck on high alert
Ellen Ottman: Good fit for trauma-rooted anxiety and anxiety that shows up as physical pain
Bayley Azevedo
Good fit for relationship anxiety and social anxiety in LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples
Anxiety often shows up loudest in our relationships—the racing thoughts before a hard conversation, the guilt after setting a limit. As a queer therapist, I specialize in helping LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples untangle anxiety from communication, intimacy, and boundary-setting. My psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approach means we'll get to the root of your anxious patterns with safety, grace, and understanding so you can build steadier boundaries, kinder self-talk, and relationships that fulfill you.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #140730
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, boundary setting, communication, sexual trauma, self-esteem, burnout
Availability: Online in California and in-person in San Francisco
Amanda Nance
Good fit for anxiety that needs movement, art, or nature to release
Healing anxiety doesn't always happen sitting still. In our work together, you might create art, connect with nature, or punch an office pillow—whatever helps your body release what it's holding. I often work with trauma survivors whose anxiety developed as protection, and together we honor what those patterns did for you while exploring what you're ready to let go of. With a background in personal training, I'm especially attuned to athletes and anyone who lives in their body.
Credentials: Associate Clinical Social Worker #136898
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, trauma and PTSD, self-esteem, body image, athletes, identity exploration, grief and loss, life transitions
Availability: Online in California and in-person in San Francisco
Tina Salomon-Tripp
Good fit for anxious self-doubt, guilt, and overthinking
If anxiety has you doubting yourself—second-guessing decisions, spiraling in guilt, or stuck creatively—I can help you develop a strong inner compass. My relational, psychodynamic, and attachment-based approach goes deeper than quick fixes. Together, we'll explore where your anxious patterns began so change actually lasts. After 25 years in the creative arts, I bring genuine curiosity and even dreamwork into sessions when it's meaningful. My clients tell me feeling truly seen is healing in itself.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #149177
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, low self-esteem, creative blocks, guilt and shame, family dynamics, life transitions, young adults
Availability: Online in California and limited in-person in Santa Monica
Ky Cruz
Good fit for anxiety in neurodivergent folks and anxiety around identity
Something brought you here, and I think that instinct is worth trusting. I work with anxiety through a trauma-informed, social justice lens, and I'm especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent folks, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients, and anyone exploring their identity. Rather than pathologizing your anxious patterns, we'll get curious about them together—understanding why they developed and what still serves you. Our work will be as layered and dynamic as you are.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #160179
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, neurodivergent-affirming therapy, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals and couples, identity exploration, trauma, substance use
Availability: Online in California and in-person in San Francisco
Jen Ottman
Good fit for work anxiety, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
I know firsthand how isolating it can be to appear resilient while struggling internally. Having navigated high-pressure careers myself, I specialize in supporting professionals and executives whose anxiety hides behind achievement—perfectionism, overfunctioning, imposter syndrome. My insight-driven, psychodynamic approach helps you understand where these patterns came from and build boundaries that protect your energy. Together, we'll move you from constantly coping to actually choosing how you want to live and work.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #153153
Specialty Areas: Anxiety and stress, support for professionals and executives, identity and self-worth, relationship and family dynamics, life transitions
Availability: Online in California and in-person in Santa Monica
Callista Cox
Good fit for health anxiety and anxiety around chronic illness or caregiving
Anxiety rarely exists in a vacuum—it lives in our families, our bodies, and the systems we navigate. Using Bowen Family Systems Theory alongside evidence-based tools like ACT and DBT, I help you understand how your relationships and circumstances shape your anxiety. I specialize in working with disabled and chronically ill clients, caregivers, and gender-diverse folks, and I practice shared decision-making: you're the expert on your experience. Clients describe me as down-to-earth, quick-witted, and honest.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #141253
Specialty Areas: Chronic stress and depression, LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse clients, disability and chronic illness, caregiver burnout, grief, teens 14+ through older adults
Availability: Online in California
Amber Godwin
Good fit for panic and a nervous system stuck on high alert
When anxiety keeps your nervous system stuck on high alert, talk therapy alone often isn't enough. My integrative approach blends insight-oriented therapy with Somatic Experiencing—a body-based modality that helps your system complete stress responses and build capacity for emotional regulation. We'll go at a pace that works for your nervous system, gently exploring the feelings, sensations, and memories beneath your anxiety. My diverse background, from wellness coaching to a PhD in applied math, helps me connect with clients across many walks of life.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #144905
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, stress, developmental and complex trauma, nervous system regulation, emotional regulation, Somatic Experiencing, relationship challenges
Availability: Online in California and in-person in the East Bay
Ellen Ottman
Good fit for trauma-rooted anxiety and anxiety that shows up as physical pain
The stomach knots, the shoulder tension, the racing heart—your anxiety lives in your body, and that's where we'll meet it. As founder of Stillpoint Therapy Collective and a somatic trauma therapist with over ten years of experience, I draw on advanced training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy. My gentle, relational, LGBTQ+ affirming approach is especially helpful when anxiety is rooted in trauma or shows up as chronic pain, burnout, or feeling stuck.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #124702
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, trauma and CPTSD, Brainspotting, chronic pain, burnout, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
Availability: Online in California
What sets our practice apart from other anxiety treatment providers
In-person availability in San Francisco, plus online therapy anywhere in California—choose what works for you
LGBTQ+ identified and affirming therapists who bring lived experience, not just training
A diverse team of clinicians across identities, backgrounds, and clinical approaches
Advanced somatic training to address anxiety where it lives: in your body and nervous system
Neurodivergent-affirming care that meets you where you're at
Evening availability for busy schedules
Sliding scale openings based on need, plus superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Anxiety
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Anxiety can take many forms, and our team is equipped to work with most of them, including:
Generalized anxiety and chronic worry
Social anxiety and people-pleasing patterns
Panic symptoms
Work-related anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout
Anxiety rooted in trauma or attachment wounds
Relationship and abandonment anxiety
Anxiety that shows up physically—tension, stomach issues, chronic pain
Not sure what kind of anxiety you're experiencing? That's okay. We'll figure it out together.
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You don’t have to handle it alone. Therapy breaks anxiety down into manageable steps. Together, we’ll build coping strategies and help you feel more grounded.
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Therapy gives you tools to calm your nervous system, understand your thought patterns, and find new ways of relating to stress. Over time, this helps reduce symptoms and build resilience.
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Our approach to anxiety is holistic and trauma-informed. We don’t just focus on managing symptoms, we explore the deeper roots of your anxiety while supporting you with tools for nervous system regulation. We integrate modalities like somatic therapy, mindfulness, polyvagal-informed practices, and parts work to help you build internal safety and clarity.
We know that anxiety often arises from smart, protective parts of you trying to keep you safe. Therapy can help you listen to those parts with compassion and create space for more ease and connection.
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Yes! Our therapists all work differently. Most integrate somatic therapy, mindfulness, CBT techniques, and/or trauma-informed practices. We tailor the approach to what works best for you.
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Absolutely. Many clients find virtual sessions just as effective as in-person, and they allow you to get support in the comfort of your own space.
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Yes, anxiety counseling is often covered by insurance. While we don't accept insurance directly, many of our therapists can provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We also reserve a limited number of sliding scale openings based on need—please reach out and we'll work together to find a fee that's accessible.
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You Deserve More Than Just Getting By
Anxiety doesn’t have to define you. With the right support, it’s possible to feel more at home in your body, more confident in your decisions, and more connected to others. Reach out today to begin therapy for anxiety. We offer in person therapy in San Francisco, or virtual sessions.