Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety in Austin, TX
Austin, Texas, is a vibrant city known for its distinct cultural influences, dynamic music scene, and plenty of outdoor adventures. From scenic lake trails to the iconic Austin City Limits, there is always somewhere to explore and new things to experience. However, if you’re struggling with anxiety, you may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and lacking joy in things you once loved. If you’ve been searching for answers to help you understand your anxiety and develop effective coping strategies, you’re in the right place.
Helping you process the anxiety you’re experiencing is one of my specialties, and I have had the privilege of working with clients from across the Lone Star State. My goal is to offer you a space to slow down, talk openly, and develop an understanding of the underlying cause of your anxiety. My work is rooted in attachment-based and psychodynamic therapy, with elements of CBT. That means we don’t just focus on quick fixes; we explore the deeper patterns keeping you stuck while also giving you practical tools to feel better day-to-day.
Anxiety Therapy for Women With ADHD in Austin, TX
Are you looking for an online therapist specializing in anxiety to help you understand what's really going on underneath the constant feeling of worry, stress, and overwhelm?
Maybe your can’t turn your brain off.
You worry about what's coming next because you struggle to keep your to-do list organized. Or there's a looming sense of dread about staying on top of your responsibilities and commitments because everything feels like a priority.
Maybe you've recently been diagnosed with ADHD, and you're suddenly rethinking years of anxiety that you thought was just stress.
Or you're realizing that your anxiety is connected to a deep-rooted pattern of self-criticism and perfectionism.
Anxiety isn’t an isolated experience.
It often comes with overwhelm, self-doubt, and unrealistic standards. And for women with ADHD, anxiety can develop alongside masking and trying to compensate for challenges you didn’t understand.
When Anxiety Is More Than "Just Stress"
If you find yourself constantly worrying, dealing with unwanted thoughts, carrying tension in your body, or avoiding things because they feel too overwhelming. It’s easy to write it all off as stress. But if you’ve felt this way for months or even years, something more might be going on beneath the surface.
Irritability, trouble sleeping, and difficulty concentrating can show up with stress, anxiety, or ADHD. That overlap can make it really hard to know what’s actually going on.
Anxiety and ADHD can affect so much more than your mood. They can make work, relationships, everyday tasks, and just keeping up with life feel a lot harder than they should.
Anxiety Looks Different when you have ADHD
Anxiety isn't always just about worrying about what might happen. Sometimes, it's a response to what has happened over and over again. For women who are diagnosed with ADHD as adults, that might mean years of forgetting things, missing deadlines, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to keep up. Over time, those experiences can leave you constantly worried about what you'll forget or mess up next.
You might compensate by over-preparing, checking things repeatedly, or keeping a running list of everything you need to remember in your head. This is where anxiety becomes a coping mechanism to get things done.
And because ADHD and anxiety can look so similar in some ways, it isn't always easy to tell what's driving what. Are you struggling to concentrate because you're anxious, because of ADHD, or because you're completely overwhelmed?
That's one thing we can work through in therapy.
Therapy for Anxiety and Burnout
When you're constantly worrying about forgetting something, falling behind, making a mistake, or letting someone down, you can end up spending a lot of energy trying to stay one step ahead.
And if you've spent years feeling like you're struggling with things that seem easy for everyone else, you may also start holding yourself to an impossibly high standard.
Over time, that can take a toll on your self-esteem. You may start to feel ashamed of what you struggle with, criticize yourself for not doing more, or believe you should handle everything on your own.
Eventually, all that effort can catch up with you. You're exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty, but slowing down can make you even more anxious because that voice always tells you you should be doing more.
Therapy can help you understand this cycle, work through the shame and self-criticism underneath it, and find ways to manage anxiety without relying on constant pressure to keep yourself going.
What to Expect From Anxiety Therapy
Hi, I’m Shannon, founder of Shannon Strong Counseling. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I work with women who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck in patterns they don't fully understand.
My approach is warm, accepting, collaborative, and judgment-free. I want you to feel comfortable showing up as yourself in therapy without needing the right answers or having to explain everything perfectly.
I also have ADHD myself, so I understand the clinical knowledge of working with ADHD and anxiety as a therapist, but I also know the lived experience of navigating a brain that works differently. I know how easy it is to internalize the message that you should be doing better, trying harder, or somehow managing things more easily.
Together, we'll look beyond the anxiety itself to understand what's underneath it. As a trauma-informed counselor, I've worked with people who have experienced PTSD, C-PTSD, relational abuse, intergenerational trauma, and other complex challenges. I also specialize in ADHD and anxiety, which means I understand how these experiences can overlap, particularly for women who were diagnosed with ADHD later in life.
We'll work together to understand your patterns, including the self-criticism, shame, perfectionism, or overwhelm that may be keeping you stuck. We'll also work on practical ways to manage anxiety and navigate life's challenges with more understanding and less pressure to hold everything together on your own.
My goal isn't to change who you are. It's to help you understand yourself more deeply, work through what's been getting in your way, and find relief.
Online Anxiety Therapy Across Texas
If you're looking for anxiety therapy in Austin, TX, but getting to an office feels like one more thing to add to your already-full plate, online therapy can make getting support a little easier. I offer virtual anxiety therapy for women in Austin and across Texas, so you can meet with me from a private, comfortable space that works for you.
Online therapy can be especially helpful when you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, or burnout. You don't have to spend extra time and energy getting somewhere when you're already feeling overwhelmed. You can open your laptop, settle in, and focus on yourself.
Getting started is simple. We'll begin by talking about what's bringing you to therapy, what you've been experiencing, and what you hope will change. From there, we'll decide what kind of support makes sense for you.
Learn More about My Specialties
Affirming ADHD Therapy
Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Burnout
Attachment Based Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?
All sessions are currently held virtually, allowing you to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
I am a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance. This allows me to provide more personalized, high-quality care without the limitations of insurance requirements.
Do you accept insurance?
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How do I know if therapy with you is the right fit?
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If you look like you’re holding it together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck on the inside, you’re in the right place. I specialize in helping high-achieving women who are tired of pushing through and want to understand themselves on a deeper level.