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 -Anxiety Therapy

You don't have to
live with anxiety
anymore.

Virtual, evidence-based anxiety therapy for adults and adolescents in Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina — from a licensed therapist who gets it.
Insurance Accepted
FL · TN · SC Licensed
Virtual Sessions
Free Consultation
Does any of this sound familiar?

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  • Your mind won't stop racing — even at 2am
     

  • You avoid situations because of "what if" spirals
     

  • Physical symptoms: tight chest, shallow breathing, knots in your stomach
     

  • You're exhausted from always bracing for the worst
     

  • Anxiety is affecting your work, relationships, or sleep
     

  • You feel like you should "just be able to handle it"

You're Not Alone

​Anxiety is one of the most common — and most treatable — mental health challenges.

Anxiety disorders affect millions of people, and yet so many suffer silently, believing they should be stronger or that no real solution exists. The truth is anxiety isn't a character flaw — it's your nervous system working overtime. And with the right support, real relief is possible.

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Whether you've struggled with anxiety for years or it recently started taking over your life, therapy can help you understand what's driving it — and actually change it.

✓You've been told to "just relax" — but it's never that simple
 

✓You've tried managing it on your own, but the patterns keep coming back
 

✓It affects your relationships, your work, your sleep, your joy
 

✓You're tired of white-knuckling through each day
 

✓Part of you knows something needs to change — but you're not sure where to start

What We Work On

Anxiety therapy that goes
beyond coping tips.

Anxiety therapy with Alayna isn't about learning to white-knuckle through panic or memorizing breathing scripts. It's about understanding the root of your anxiety, shifting the thought patterns that fuel it, and building a genuine sense of calm that lasts.

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Sessions are virtual, flexible, and tailored to you — whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, or the anxiety that comes with big life changes.

Generalized Anxiety
 

Chronic worry, overthinking, and difficulty feeling settled — even when things are objectively okay.

Social Anxiety
 

Fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations, and intense self-consciousness that holds you back.

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

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Unwanted thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or mental rituals that feel impossible to break.

Health Anxiety
 

Persistent worry about illness, constant symptom-checking, or fear that something is seriously wrong.

Panic Attacks

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Sudden waves of intense fear with physical symptoms like heart pounding, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

Life Transitions

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New jobs, relationships, moves, or major changes triggering overwhelming uncertainty and stress.

Evidence-Based Methods

How Alayna Treats Anxiety

Alayna uses an eclectic, tailored approach — drawing from proven techniques and adapting them to what actually works for you. No one-size-fits-all formulas.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

 

Identify and challenge the distorted thought patterns that keep anxiety in a loop — and replace them with more balanced, grounded thinking.

Mindfulness-Based Techniques

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Build present-moment awareness so anxiety loses its grip. Learn to observe anxious thoughts without being controlled by them.

Solution-Focused Therapy
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Rather than dwelling on problems, you'll identify your strengths and move toward concrete, meaningful goals.

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
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For OCD and phobias, ERP gradually reduces fear by helping you face triggers in a supported, controlled way.

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Meet Your Therapist

Hi, I'm Alayna.

I know what it feels like to watch anxiety slowly take things away from you — your peace, your confidence, your ability to just be present. And I know how exhausting it is to try to power through it alone.

My job isn't to fix you. It's to create a space where you feel safe enough to actually explore what's underneath the anxiety — and help you build something more solid in its place.

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I draw from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches, always adapting to what's most helpful for you. I've worked across private practice, outpatient, inpatient, and in-home settings, and I specialize in anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

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  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — Florida

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — South Carolina

  • LPC/MHSP — Tennessee

  • Accepting insurance & private pay clients

💙 Currently accepting new clients through insurance and private pay

Here's How We Begin

01.

Book a free 15-minute consultation

This call is a chance for us to connect and see if we’re a good fit. I’ll answer any questions you have, learn a bit about what brings you here, and share how I work. There’s no pressure to commit, just space to explore next steps.

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Start With A First Session

During our first session together I will ask some questions to get to know you better and the reason you are coming to therapy. We will explore some of your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. You will have an opportunity to ask me some questions about the process as well. This first session will be a chance for us to start building a therapeutic relationship, and create a safe and trusting environment for future sessions. 

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Begin Your Therapy Journey

Together, we’ll create a rhythm for our sessions that fits your needs. We’ll explore challenges at your pace, uncover patterns, and build tools that support your healing and growth. This is your space—and I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Evidence-Based Methods

How Alayna Treats Anxiety

Alayna uses an eclectic, tailored approach — drawing from proven techniques and adapting them to what actually works for you. No one-size-fits-all formulas.

Without Support​
😔 Constant mental chatter and overthinking
🔁 Same anxious patterns, over and over
😴 Exhausted from bracing for everything
🚪 Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety
💭 Believing "this is just how I am"

After Anxiety Support

🌬️A quieter mind and genuine sense of calm

🔓 Breaking old patterns and building new ones
✨ Energy for the people and things that matter
🌱 Showing up for life instead of sitting it out
💛 Knowing you can handle whatever comes next

You’re not too much. You’re not broken. You’re not alone.

Let’s talk about what’s possible when you feel supported, safe, and seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance and Fees

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Virtual therapy sessions available for self pay. Insurance accepted in Tennessee, Florida, and South Carolina.

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Accepted Plans:

  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum

  • Aetna

  • UMR

  • Tennessee Medicaid Plans
     

Sliding scale spots available upon request.

View Full List of Accepted Plans
Florida

  • Aetna

  • AllSavers UHC

  • Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna

  • Christian Brothers Services - Aetna

  • Cigna

  • Confide Enhanced EAP

  • Health Scope -Aetna

  • Meritain

  • Nippon

  • Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solution (Premium EAP)

  • Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)

  • Oscar

  • Oxford Health Plans

  • Surest (Formerly Bind)

  • Trustmark Health

  • Benefits - Aetna

  • Trustmark Health

  • Benefits - Cigna

  • Trustmark Small

  • Business Benefits -Aetna

  • UHC Student Resources

  • UMR

  • United Healthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare Global

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Ready To Take The Next Step?

You don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Therapy can be a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward.

Let’s find what healing can look like together.

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