Erika PilotoClinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-QS, LMSW-C

About

You may appear capable, driven, and put-together on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly in your head. Many of the teens, young adults, and women I work with are high-functioning and responsible, but struggle with overthinking, chronic stress, or a history of panic attacks. Anxiety may show up as self-criticism, difficulty slowing down, people-pleasing, or feeling emotionally exhausted even when life looks “fine.” Therapy can be a space to understand these patterns and begin relating to yourself with more ease. For many, anxiety is closely tied to self-esteem, body image, or patterns around food and control. You may feel stuck in comparison, dissatisfaction with your body, or using perfectionism as a way to manage internal pressure. These experiences are explored with compassion, not judgment, as part of a broader anxiety and nervous system response.

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