ANXIETY DOESN’T HAVE TO RUN THE SHOW
Anxiety Therapy in New York, NY.
If your mind doesn’t slow down, if you’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or feeling on edge, you’re not alone. Anxiety can feel relentless — but it’s also something we can begin to understand and shift.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
Anxiety Therapy May Be a Good Fit If…
✦ Your thoughts feel non-stop and your mind quickly jumps to “what ifs” or worst-case scenarios
✦ You feel tense, restless, or on edge more often than not
✦ Anxiety lives in your body too — difficulty sleeping, chest tightness, or constantly feeling on edge
✦ You overthink decisions, second-guess yourself, and crowd-source to try to make the “right” choice
✦ Fear or worry keeps you from speaking up, making decisions, or doing things that matter to you
ANXIETY THERAPY CAN HELP
You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in This.
What If You Could Go From:
⟡ Feeling stuck in overthinking → Feeling more confident in your decisions
⟡ Constant worry about the future → Trusting yourself to handle what comes
⟡ Physical tension and racing thoughts → Feeling calmer and more present
⟡ Avoiding situations because of anxiety → Showing up with more ease
STEP 1:
AWARENESS
We start by noticing patterns — how anxiety shows up in your thoughts, your body, and your relationships.
STEP 2:
UNDERSTANDING
Together, we help make sense of what’s driving your anxiety, so it feels less confusing and more manageable.
STEP 3:
CHANGE
You’ll learn tools and build awareness so you can respond differently and feel more grounded over time in your daily life.
Anxiety can start to shape how you move through your life — what you say, what you avoid, and how much you trust yourself. Therapy isn’t about getting rid of anxiety completely. It’s about understanding it, so it stops running everything in the background.
When Overthinking Takes Over
& You Can’t Stop Replaying It.
Rumination is when your mind gets stuck in a loop. You replay what happened, worry about what could happen, or keep trying to figure it all out — but instead of getting clarity, you just feel more stuck.
In therapy, we work on noticing when thinking has stopped being helpful. We look at whether there’s actually something you can do about the problem. If there is, we focus on action.
If there isn’t, we practice mindfulness, make room for uncertainty, and learn how to let the thought pass without getting pulled further into it. Over time, this helps you feel less trapped in overthinking and more grounded in yourself.
YOU’LL LEARN TO:
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✦ Notice looping thoughts before they spiral
✦ Understand what triggers overthinking and why
✦ Build tools to ground your body when your mind races
✦ Challenge self-critical thinking with perspective and compassion
✦ Strengthen trust in your own decisions
ALISON MARKOWITZ, LCSW
MEET YOUR NEW YORK ANXIETY THERAPIST
Hi. I’m Alison Markowitz.
I work with adults who are used to functioning at a high level, but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift.
Many of my clients understand why they feel the way they do — but insight alone hasn’t created change. Therapy with me is about going deeper than just talking, so you can actually begin to experience things differently.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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If your thoughts feel constant, you’re overthinking decisions, or anxiety is starting to affect your relationships, sleep, or daily life, therapy can help. You don’t need to be in crisis — if something feels off or harder than it should be, that’s enough.
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We start by understanding how your anxiety works — your thought patterns, triggers, and how it shows up in your body. From there, we build tools to help you feel more grounded, shift unhelpful patterns, and respond differently in the moments that feel overwhelming.
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It’s more than that. While we’ll talk, the goal is also to help you understand patterns, build awareness, and learn practical ways to manage anxiety in real time. It’s about creating change, not just venting.
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It depends on what you’re looking for and how deeply you want to work. Some people come for a specific issue, while others stay longer to work through patterns more fully. We can adjust the pace based on your needs.
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Yes. I offer virtual sessions for clients throughout New York, which allows for flexibility while still creating a consistent and supportive space to do this work.
READY TO GET STARTED?
You Don’t Have to Have Everything Figured Out to Reach Out.
Most people I work with don’t come in with a clear plan — they just know something isn’t working. That’s enough.
We’ll figure out the rest together.