Anxiety and Stress

When the Weight Feels Endless

You know that tight feeling in your chest, the shallow breathing when everything feels too much, the exhaustion from constantly "holding it together." The weight of responsibilities—family expectations, work demands, managing everyone's emotions—can feel endless. I understand that your anxiety isn't just about being "stressed out." It's about carrying the emotional labor of multiple worlds, feeling responsible for everyone's happiness, and the burnout that comes from never feeling like you can truly rest.

Together, we'll identify what's actually yours to carry and what you've taken on out of habit or guilt. I'll help you develop practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts, find moments of genuine ease in your daily life, and learn to breathe freely again. We'll work on recognizing your body's stress signals early and creating space for you to exist without constantly performing or pleasing others.

Abstract artwork representing anxiety and stress therapy with Oakland therapist Kruti Patel
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