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Anxiety Therapy in Richmond, VA

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Anxiety can look different for everyone. It's not always visible, like the panic attacks or looking tense. Anxiety is also overthinking, second guessing yourself, perfectionism, irritability, trouble sleeping, constantly feeling wired in your body, or not knowing how to slow down. 


If this sounds familiar, we invite you to pause and finally take a breath. Water Lily Counseling can help you understand what is driving your anxiety and skills to finally quiet the noise.

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Common Experiences with Anxiety:

Racing Thoughts

Feeling Like Something Bad Will Happen

Feeling Like Something Bad Will Happen

Overwhelming thoughts can keep you up in the middle of the night, whether it's worries about tomorrow or replaying conversations from the other day. These thoughts are difficult to control.

Feeling Like Something Bad Will Happen

Feeling Like Something Bad Will Happen

Feeling Like Something Bad Will Happen

It feels like the other shoe will drop at any moment. You're trying to make sure you've thought of everything possible. You want to remain in control of the unknown stressors and worst case scenarios.

Irritability and Exhaustion

Feeling Like Something Bad Will Happen

Irritability and Exhaustion

You find yourself getting more easily frustrated or annoyed, even being shorter with those around you. You can't remember the last time you didn't feel tired. You're sleeping poorly and feeling keyed up and on edge.

Avoiding Situations

Trouble Concentrating

Irritability and Exhaustion

Because anxiety can be so distressing, it is often easier to avoid the situation that causes it. Whether it's difficult conversations, tasks, or decisions, because the anxiety just feels like too much.

Trouble Concentrating

Trouble Concentrating

Trouble Concentrating

You don't feel present. You can be forgetful or have trouble focusing at the task on hand. You've entered a room and forgot why you went in there in the first place.

Somatic Symptoms

Trouble Concentrating

Trouble Concentrating

  • Increased heart rate
  • Sweating or shaking
  • Shortness of breath or fast breathing
  • Muscle tension 
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Upset stomach or nausea

You don't have to do it alone.

Let's work through anxiety together.

If you are struggling with any of the above, Water Lily Counseling can help. In our work, you will be able to:

  • Understand your triggers and how anxiety shows up for you 
  • Learn techniques to navigate symptoms and situations differently
  • Stop second guessing yourself and feel confident in your decisions
  • Redirect worrying and lean into trusting yourself
  • Feel less tense and more present in your body and your life
  • Finally stop letting anxiety run the show

Ready to Make a Change?

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Meet Your Anxiety Therapist in Richmond, VA

Therapist Licensed in VA & MA

Sabiha Zaman LCSW, LICSW

Hi, I'm Sabiha. I help adults navigate anxiety using evidence-based techniques in a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and curious space.


 Whether your anxiety comes from the pressure to succeed, perfectionism, people pleasing, or more-- I can help. We can work through this together.


I'm passionate about this work because I know how isolating anxiety can be, and the power it can have to make you feel out of control. My approach is not to help you avoid anxiety, but to feel confident and equipped with tools to navigate it head on.  


You deserve to trust yourself again, to feel relaxed in your body, and to feel present in your life.

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