Anxiety therapy in Jacksonville Beach
Anxiety is treatable. Therapy at Summit Shores helps adults understand what drives their worry and build practical, research-backed skills to loosen its grip — in person in Jacksonville Beach or by telehealth anywhere in Florida.
When worry runs the show
Everyone worries. Anxiety becomes a problem when it stops being useful — when racing thoughts, restlessness, physical tension, or dread start steering decisions, shrinking your world, or crowding out sleep and focus. Anxiety often keeps itself going through patterns of avoidance and over-control that make sense in the moment but feed the cycle over time.
Who this is for
- Persistent worry that is hard to switch off, at work or at home
- Panic attacks — and the fear of the next one
- Health anxiety: symptom-checking, reassurance-seeking, and the worry loop between appointments
- Overwhelm, irritability, or feeling constantly “on edge”
- Avoidance that has narrowed your life — situations, conversations, decisions
- Anxiety tangled up with perfectionism, body image, or major life transitions
How therapy helps
Work together starts by understanding the history and shape of your anxiety — what triggers it, what keeps it going, and what it’s costing you. From there, therapy draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to work with unhelpful thought patterns, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to build a different relationship with anxious feelings so they take up less of the driver’s seat. The goal isn’t to never feel anxious — it’s to re-engage with your life, guided by your values instead of your fears.
Mandy has also written about the difference between managing stress and actually reducing it — read Stress management vs. stress reduction and Doing less on purpose.
Practical details
- 50-minute sessions, $125–$150 — fees & payment (private-pay practice)
- In person at 931 3rd Street N, Jacksonville Beach — location & directions
- Telehealth available anywhere in Florida
- Free initial phone consultation — get started
Common questions
Anxiety therapy, answered plainly
How does therapy for anxiety work?
Therapy for anxiety starts by mapping how your anxiety works — triggers, thought patterns, and the avoidance that keeps it fed — then builds practical skills using CBT and ACT so anxiety stops steering your decisions. It’s active, collaborative work, not just talking about your week.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies with your goals and history — there’s no fixed number. Many people notice a shift within the first several sessions, and you and Mandy will review progress together regularly, so therapy lasts exactly as long as it’s useful to you.
Can anxiety therapy happen online?
Yes. Anxiety therapy works well over secure video, and telehealth sessions are available to adults anywhere in Florida — see online therapy across Florida.
Ready when you are
You don’t have to out-think anxiety alone
Start with a free initial phone consultation — a low-pressure way to talk about what’s going on.
Or call 720.739.0208