Therapy for anxiety, GAD, chronic stress & panic attacks in San Diego
ANXIETY THERAPY
Start building a calmer & more vibrant life with Dana Sockolov, your dedicated anxiety therapist in San Diego!
If you live with anxiety, you’ll know firsthand how disruptive it can be to everyday life. Constantly feeling like something bad might happen if you don’t stay switched on 24/7, even when you’re entirely worn out and exhausted. When I talk to people who resonate with this, I often tell them: your brain isn’t trying to sabotage you, it’s trying (in the best way it can) to keep you safe.
And that’s the part we can work with! With the right tools, we can teach your brain how to react appropriately to your surroundings and help you create a life that feels less overwhelming and more joyful. I would like to help you on that journey!
WHERE I CAN HELP
Some of the anxiety challenges I can help with…
Constant overthinking, rumination or racing thoughts
Panic attacks, spiralling and fear of losing control
Generalized anxiety (GAD) and chronic worry
Difficulty sleeping/insomnia and difficulty relaxing
Perfectionism and fear of failure
Perinatal and postpartum anxiety
Physical symptoms (tight chest, racing heart, restlessness)
Social anxiety, agoraphobia or fear of judgment
Anxiety in relationships or at work
Avoidance, procrastination and isolation
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
How therapy can help with your anxiety symptoms
Fewer anxiety loops & chronic “what if” spirals
Therapy helps calm your nervous system so you’re not constantly bracing for the worst. You’ll spend less time stuck in overthinking and more time feeling present and grounded.
Improved daily functioning & quality of life
Tasks that used to feel intimidating will start to feel doable again. You’ll move through the day with more ease & energy to tackle the things you care about.
Improved physical health & mind-body balance
Poor sleep, lack of energy, bad digestion, debilitating headaches and tension. Anxiety affects the whole body and therapy can often help improve many of those symptoms as well.
Improved resilience & long-term mental health
You’ll become more resilient. Not only will this improve co-existing struggles like people-pleasing or relationships but it will also prevent further mental health struggles in the future.
MY APPROACH
Your highly effective, research-backed anxiety treatment in San Diego
To help you treat your anxiety, I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) to help you break free from cycles of fear, avoidance, worry and overwhelm. Using CBT strategies helps us to identify the beliefs and thoughts that are feeding your anxiety, while ERP allows us to expose you to those fears in a safe and comfortable setting so that you can learn how to stop them from controlling your life.
With time, this combination can create real and lasting change, reduce anxious symptoms and give you back a sense of control over your mind and life. Throughout this process, my top priority is always to check in with you so that we can move at a pace that respects your comfort while still pushing you to grow.
ABOUT ME
Why choose anxiety therapy with me?
Therapeutic approach shaped by real-life experience, not just textbooks or one-size-fits-all clinical scripts.
The highest quality OCD care based on specialized CBT training, the most effective treatment for anxiety.
Available for in-person therapy in a comfortable office in San Diego. Online sessions possible when needed.
A deeply personal & genuine therapeutic relationship. Not rushed, surface-level care you often get at larger practices.
FEES & FAQs
Everything you need to know about starting therapy with me
Head over to my FAQ page to find all the practical information about working with me, such as what to expect, costs, the insurance providers I accept, my working hours, etc.
Take your first step towards healing
Finding a therapist that really gets you can be tricky - I know! You never know if you’ll actually click with someone until you can speak to them. To help make that process easier for you, I offer a free 15-min online consultation so you can meet me, ask questions and decide for yourself if the vibe is right.