Living with chronic anxiety can feel like being trapped in a constant cycle of worry, restlessness, and self-doubt. Even when nothing seems “wrong” on the outside, inside it feels impossible to calm your racing thoughts or stop bracing for the next thing that might go wrong. Over time, this constant state of tension can leave you emotionally drained, disconnected from others, and struggling to enjoy life the way you want to.

The good news? Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Therapy provides tools, insights, and support that can help you move from survival mode into a healthier, more balanced state of being.

Understanding Chronic Anxiety

Everyone experiences occasional stress or worry, but chronic anxiety is different. It’s persistent, overwhelming, and often shows up in both the body and the mind. You may notice:

• Difficulty relaxing or “turning off” your thoughts
• Frequent feelings of dread or fear, even when things are going well
• Irritability or restlessness
• Trouble sleeping
• Headaches, muscle tension, or stomach issues
• Avoiding situations that might trigger worry or panic

When anxiety becomes a regular part of your daily life, it can feel exhausting and isolating. That’s where therapy can help.

How Therapy Helps with Anxiety

Therapy provides a safe, supportive environment to understand your anxiety, uncover its triggers, and develop healthier ways to cope. Working with an experienced therapist like Jennifer Bearden, LCSW gives you access to proven approaches designed to reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being.

Some of the ways therapy helps include:

• Identifying underlying causes – Whether anxiety stems from past trauma, perfectionism, chronic stress, or self-criticism, therapy helps you recognize the root of the problem.
• Learning new coping tools – Practical strategies like mindfulness, grounding exercises, and relaxation techniques help calm your body and mind.
• Challenging unhelpful thoughts – Through approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you’ll learn to shift patterns of negative thinking.
• Processing past experiences – If unresolved trauma fuels your anxiety, therapies such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) provide powerful ways to heal.
• Reconnecting with yourself – Therapy helps you build self-compassion, resilience, and a greater sense of balance in your daily life.

Jennifer’s Approach to Anxiety Therapy

With more than 20 years of experience, Jennifer tailors therapy to each individual. She knows that talk therapy alone isn’t always enough, which is why she integrates a range of approaches — including EMDR, IFS, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapy — to create lasting change.

Whether you prefer in-person sessions at her Bend, OR office or telehealth sessions available throughout Oregon, Jennifer provides compassionate, customized care to help you break free from the cycle of anxiety.

Taking the First Step Toward Freedom

It’s normal to feel hesitant about starting therapy, but taking that first step can make all the difference. With the right support, you can learn to quiet anxious thoughts, feel more at ease in your body, and build a life that feels fulfilling rather than overwhelming.

If chronic anxiety has been holding you back, you don’t have to face it alone.

Contact Jennifer Bearden, LCSW, today to schedule an appointment and begin your journey toward freedom from anxiety.