Anxiety, Overthinking & Chronic Stress Therapy in Texas
At Dana Waknin Counseling, I provide specialized anxiety counseling for adults (with a focus on ages 18 to 45) and teens (ages 12 to 65 welcomed) in Frisco, TX and online across Texas. Using a person-centered approach and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we work together to quiet persistent worry, perfectionism, and nervous system overwhelm at a pace that feels grounded and practical.
Recommended First Step: Start with a brief 10 to 15 minute consultation call so we can talk through what you are experiencing, answer your questions, and make sure my approach feels like the right fit.
When "Holding It All Together" Starts Feeling Exhausting
Many of the clients I work with appear calm and capable to everyone around them, while internally dealing with a mind that rarely slows down.
Overthinking & "What-If" Spirals: Replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or mentally rehearsing worst-case scenarios late at night.
High-Functioning Anxiety & Perfectionism: Feeling driven by an harsh inner critic or fear of letting others down, making it hard to rest without guilt.
Physical Tension & Nervous System Overload: Feeling constantly on edge, irritable, fatigued, or unable to fully relax even when work is done.
Avoidance or Procrastination: Feeling so overwhelmed by pressure that everyday tasks, career decisions, or difficult conversations get pushed aside.
A Warm, Conversational, and Direct Approach to CBT
Immediate Grounding Tools
We begin with what is interfering with your daily life right now, building practical grounding and emotional regulation habits so your nervous system can settle.
Understanding Your Thought Loops
Through clear, collaborative CBT psychoeducation, you learn how automatic thoughts, emotions, and behaviors connect before trying to apply those tools under stress.
Thoughtful Questions, Zero Judgment
I ask honest, direct questions in a warm, non-judgmental space to help you challenge unhelpful beliefs with curiosity and genuine self-compassion.