Anxiety vs. Overwhelm | How to Tell the Difference and What to Do Next

So many people come to me saying, “I don’t know if this is anxiety or if I’m just overwhelmed.”

Let me reassure you: both are real, both are valid, and both deserve support.

Anxiety often sounds like:

• “What if something goes wrong?”

• Racing thoughts

• Physical tension

• Feeling alert even when nothing’s happening

Overwhelm often sounds like:

• “Everything is too much.”

• Mental fog

• Exhaustion

• Feeling emotionally shut down

In therapy, we sort through these experiences so you can understand what your mind and body are trying to communicate. You can expect our work to feel grounding, clarifying, and supportive.

In sessions, I help clients understand what’s anxiety, what’s burnout, and what’s emotional overload. We build tools to calm your nervous system, reduce pressure, and help you feel like yourself again.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

If you’re struggling with anxiety or overwhelm, therapy can help you build clarity, calm, and emotional resilience.

Reach out to schedule your appointment here or learn more about the benefits of Individual Therapy here.