Therapy for Overthinking, Burnout, and Chronic Worry
You’ve always been the person others rely on. The planner. The responsible one. The one who remembers everything. The one who everyone can call when shit hits the fan. From the outside, it looks like you’re doing just fine. Internally, it feels like you're spinning.
You’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing, and anticipating the worst. You lie awake at night running through your to-do list or replaying something you said earlier in the day. Even when things are going well, you can’t seem to relax.
At Wandering Pine Wellness, we provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for anxiety in Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO, and online throughout Nevada, Colorado, and Washington. Whether your anxiety shows up as panic, perfectionism, health worries, or racing thoughts, we’re here to help.
Anxiety Therapy in Tacoma, WA
Common Signs of Anxiety We Can Help With:
Constant worry, or a feeling of dread that won’t go away
Overthinking conversations and decisions
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Irritability or a “short fuse”
Trouble concentrating or focusing
Tightness in your chest or stomach
Avoidance of situations that cause stress
Panic attacks or physical symptoms that mimic illness
Feeling like you need to be in control at all times
Difficulty saying no or setting boundaries
You might be so used to functioning through anxiety that you don’t even realize how much it’s affecting you… until your body starts sending signals you can’t ignore.
“I can’t relax”
“I'm worried all the time”
“I’m having trouble sleeping”
“I'm SO irritable”
Anxiety often isn’t just about what’s happening right now—it’s about how your nervous system has learned to respond to stress over time. Maybe you grew up in a household where unpredictability meant danger. Maybe you were praised for being the “good kid” and internalized the idea that being calm and in control made you lovable. Maybe your anxiety is tied to trauma, chronic illness, neurodivergence, or burnout.
Whatever the root, you didn’t cause this. But you can begin to change it.
“Why am I feeling this way?”
Therapy for people Outside of Tacoma
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Las Vegas is a high-energy city, but beneath the neon lights and constant movement, many people are quietly struggling. Whether you’re a first responder, teacher, medical professional, entrepreneur, or parent, we understand how overwhelming life in Las Vegas can be.
Our Las Vegas-based anxiety therapists support clients who are burned out, overstimulated, and exhausted from trying to keep it all together. We’ll help you recognize anxiety symptoms, identify triggers, and develop real tools for relief without the shame, stigma, or toxic positivity.
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Denver is known for its natural beauty and active lifestyle, but even in a city surrounded by mountains, anxiety can feel inescapable. We support high-achieving adults, college students, creatives, neurodivergent individuals, and parents who are tired of running on empty.
Our Littleton office serves clients across the Denver metro area, offering anxiety therapy that acknowledges the pressure to perform and achieve. You’ll learn to slow down, set boundaries, and reconnect with who you are, not just what you do.
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You live in a beautiful city with access to nature, a slower pace, and a tight-knit community, but anxiety doesn’t care where you live. Maybe you’re new to Spokane and you haven’t found community yet. Maybe you’ve lived there for most of your life, but you still feel anxious and alone. Whether you're a college student navigating independence, a parent struggling to meet everyone’s needs, or a helper who’s burned out from showing up for others, the weight of worry can feel heavy.
Our Spokane-based therapists specialize in trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional overwhelm. We help clients who are tired of pushing through and ready to explore a gentler, more sustainable way of living and relating to themselves. We offer CBT, EMDR, and other therapies.
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Sometimes, the hardest part of starting therapy is making it fit into your life. Maybe you don’t have time to commute, your employer won’t let you take time off for appointments, or maybe your energy is limited by burnout.
We offer online therapy for anxiety across CO, NV, and WA, giving you access to compassionate, skilled support without needing to leave your home. Whether you're managing panic attacks, burnout, trauma, or chronic overthinking, virtual sessions offer flexibility, privacy, and relief.
How Is Anxiety Treated in Therapy?
The way in which you and your therapist tackle your anxiety will depend on several factors. Most importantly, this will depend on your goals, and the modalities that your therapist is trained in.
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EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences and shift deeply rooted beliefs. Originally developed for trauma, EMDR is also highly effective for anxiety, especially when your symptoms are tied to past events, shame, or patterns you can’t seem to break.
With EMDR, you’ll learn how to:
Process memories or moments that still feel “stuck” in your body
Shift negative core beliefs (like “I’m not safe” or “I’ll never get it right”)
Reduce emotional intensity around triggers
Increase resilience and emotional regulation
Let go of old survival patterns that no longer serve you
EMDR is especially helpful when anxiety stems from childhood experiences, medical trauma, performance pressure, or single-incident events that still affect you today.
Read more about EMDR here: https://www.wanderingpinewellness.com/blog/what-is-emdr-therapy
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DBT is a skills-based therapy that combines mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s incredibly helpful for people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, flooded, or stuck in cycles of shame and self-blame.
With DBT, you’ll learn how to:
Stay grounded in the present moment (even when your thoughts are racing)
Cope with distressing emotions without shutting down
Improve communication and set boundaries
Reduce impulsive or self-sabotaging behaviors
Balance acceptance and change
We integrate DBT principles into sessions when clients are struggling with emotionally reactive anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship stress, or burnout.
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CBT is an effective and widely used treatment for anxiety. It helps you identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to worry and distress.
Some things you might do with your therapist:
Recognize unhelpful thought patterns (like catastrophizing or mind-reading)
Reframe negative beliefs about yourself or the future
Develop healthier coping strategies for stress
Create realistic, supportive self-talk
Practice behavioral changes that reduce avoidance and build confidence
If you’re a person who enjoys homework, CBT could be a great fit for you.
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IFS is a gentle, trauma-informed approach that helps you explore and understand the different "parts" of you. These “parts” might include the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, the anxious overthinker, or the inner critic inside yourself. Anxiety often shows up as just one voice in a larger internal system, and IFS helps you make sense of it all with compassion.
With IFS, you’ll learn how to:
Identify and understand the parts of you that feel anxious, avoidant, or overwhelmed
Build internal trust so anxious parts don’t have to work so hard to protect you
Heal wounded parts that carry shame, fear, or self-doubt
Cultivate a calmer, more confident inner “Self” to lead with clarity
Experience your emotions without letting them take over
IFS is especially helpful for clients who feel stuck in patterns, disconnected from their bodies, or who’ve tried logic-based approaches and still feel unsettled inside. It can be as somatic (or not) as you prefer.
Who We work With
Does this sound like you?
At work, you’re highly respected, but you’re constantly second-guessing your decisions. You struggle to focus during meetings, your mind racing with “what if” scenarios. Even when you try to relax, it feels impossible to shut off your thoughts. You’ve tried different strategies—mindfulness, deep breathing, maybe even some self-help books—but nothing seems to bring the lasting relief you’re seeking.
Maybe you’ve reached out for help before, only to be told that you’re just a “worrier” or that everyone feels anxious sometimes. Your doctor said you’d feel better if you just took medication. Maybe they even gave you a few tips on managing stress, but left that appointment feeling misunderstood and unsupported. You know that this is more than just being a “worrier.” The constant tension, the physical symptoms, and the emotional exhaustion are all signs that anxiety is impacting your life more than you’d like to admit.
Some Identities of the Clients We Work With
Professionals struggling with burnout
Neurodivergent adults navigating overwhelm and masking
Parents trying to manage anxiety while showing up for their kids
Queer and trans clients facing anxiety about existing in the world today
Teens dealing with social anxiety
Students struggling with academic pressure
First responders, veterans, and healthcare workers with job-related anxiety
Anxiety, Trauma, and Neurodivergence
Our team understands that anxiety isn’t just about feeling nervous or stressed. It’s about the overwhelming impact it can have on your daily life—your relationships, your work, and your overall well-being. We’re here to listen, to validate your experiences, and to provide the support you need to manage your anxiety effectively in the long term.
For many people, anxiety isn’t just a standalone issue. It’s a response to past trauma, chronic illness, or a close connection with ADHD or Autism.
At Wandering Pine Wellness, we provide care for clients navigating:
Anxiety alongside chronic illness (like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or POTS)
Anxiety that began after medical trauma or burnout
Anxiety tied to late-diagnosed ADHD or Autism
Anxiety rooted in religious trauma, family dynamics, or identity suppression
Anxiety about current events
Job-related anxiety
Test anxiety
Phobias
Our goal is not to “fix” you. It’s to help you build awareness, skills, and self-compassion as you understand what your anxiety is trying to protect you from.
How Can Anxiety Therapy Help?
Through therapy, our clients experience:
More restful sleep
Fewer intrusive thoughts
Greater tolerance for uncertainty
Stronger boundaries at work and in relationships
Relief from shame, guilt, and self-criticism
More energy for relationships, hobbies, and rest
The ability to say “no” without spiraling
Improved work performance
Improved sports performance
A deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns
Insurance
You have a job that offers great benefits and you want to use them. We get it!
Below is a complete list of the insurance plans that our team can accept. However, please note that not every therapist accepts every insurance plan.
If you’re interested in working with a particular therapist, visit their page to identify which plans they can accept.
Aetna
AllSavers UHC
Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna
Christian Brothers Services - Aetna
Cigna
Health Scope - Aetna
Meritain
Nippon
Optum
Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solution (Premium EAP)
Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Premera- Steve, Alexandrea
Regence- Steve only!
Surest (Formerly Bind)
TRICARE Select -Currently unable to accept.
Trustmark Health Benefits - Aetna
Trustmark Health Benefits - Cigna
Trustmark Small Business Benefits - Aetna
UHC Student Resources
United Healthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Global
If you’ve been searching for a provider who truly understands anxiety and its complexities, we’re here for you.
Our team of therapists can offer the guidance and tools you need to regain control of your life. As you work through your anxiety, you may find yourself becoming more present in your relationships, more confident in your decisions, and more at ease with yourself.
You’ll notice a decrease in the physical symptoms of anxiety, like the tension in your shoulders or the knot in your stomach. You’ll start to enjoy the things you’ve been avoiding. The anxious thoughts that have held you back will no longer have a hold on you.
Therapists who Work with Anxiety
Lexi Thomas
Steve Donovan
Kim Schwartz
Gina Romero
Darlene Zepp
Kerry McCarthy
Alexandrea Rebar
Laura McDowell
Are you ready?
Are you ready to tackle your anxiety and start living the life you want?