ABOUT

For the longest time, I was the person who always had an excuse. “Sorry, I can’t make it tonight.” “Just really busy.” “Next time, I promise.” Behind every polite smile and carefully worded text was a quiet storm—anxiety that tightened my chest before social gatherings, a pounding heart at the mere thought of small talk, and an invisible wall that kept me isolated even in crowded rooms.

I wasn’t shy. I was scared. Terrified of judgment, of saying the wrong thing, of being seen and not liked—or worse, not seen at all. Social situations felt like a stage where I was constantly auditioning for acceptance.

I didn’t talk about it for years. Because how do you explain fear when nothing looks “wrong”?

But therapy changed everything.

In that space, I was no longer performing. I could unravel, speak honestly, and most importantly, begin to understand what my anxiety was trying to tell me. It wasn’t easy. Growth never is. But slowly, I found my voice. I learned tools to calm my mind, challenge my thoughts, and reconnect with others—not as a mask, but as my true self.

If you’re reading this and any of it feels familiar, please know you’re not alone. And more importantly, it can get better.

Therapy helped me reclaim my life from fear. It can do the same for you.