Anxiety Therapy · Fort Lauderdale
Anxiety therapy in Fort Lauderdale, gentle.
For Fort Lauderdale residents — downtown professionals, Las Olas creatives, beach-side families — therapy can return room to your nervous system on the days when the city's pace becomes the engine of the spiral.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
About working with clients from Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale moves quickly. Court schedules, hospital shifts, hospitality and tourism, marine and creative industries — the city carries a lot of high-pressure work. Anxiety often shows up as a tight chest before meetings, racing thoughts at 2 a.m., or short fuses with the people who matter most.
Maria's office is in Weston, about 25 minutes west via I-595. Many Fort Lauderdale clients prefer secure telehealth on weeknights to avoid traffic; others appreciate the quiet of an in-person session a couple of times a month. Both formats produce real work.
The approach is CBT combined with somatic and mindfulness skills — so you're not only talking about anxiety, you're also building practical tools your body can use during the moments that matter. When trauma is the engine underneath the spiral, EMDR can be added.
Sessions are bilingual (English / Español), which matters in a city as international as Fort Lauderdale. Adults, teens, and children are welcome.
What we work on
The shape of the work.
- Generalized anxiety and worry
- Panic, racing heart, sleep loss
- Social anxiety and public-facing roles
- Perfectionism and overwhelm
- Health anxiety
- Depression that travels with anxiety
- Anxiety rooted in past events
- Teens and school-age children
Modality
CBT + somatic + mindfulness.
Anxiety is approached on every level it lives — thoughts, body, and behavior. You'll leave with tools, not just insight. When deeper material is driving the spiral, EMDR can be folded in.
Also serving
Nearby Broward communities including couples counseling in Fort Lauderdale, anxiety therapy in Plantation.
Read more about anxiety therapy overall, Maria's background, session rates, or schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Common questions — Fort Lauderdale
A few specifics.
Do you see Fort Lauderdale clients in person or by telehealth?
Both. The Weston office is about 25 minutes west via I-595; many Fort Lauderdale clients come in person, while others prefer secure video sessions to save the commute. We'll find a rhythm that fits your week.
Is anxiety therapy effective if I've tried therapy before and it didn't help?
Often, yes. Maria pairs CBT with somatic and mindfulness work so anxiety is addressed where it actually lives — in the body, not just in thoughts. When something underneath is driving the spiral, EMDR can be added.
Do you see teens and children from the Fort Lauderdale area?
Yes. Maria works with adults, teens, and children, age-appropriately. Families across Broward bring kids dealing with school anxiety, social anxiety, and overwhelm.
¿Ofrece terapia en español?
Sí. Las sesiones se hacen en inglés, en español, o fluidamente entre los dos, según le sea más cómodo.
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Free 15-minute consultation · English or Español · Fort Lauderdale clients welcome in person or by telehealth
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