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Why Anxiety Gets Worse at Night
If your brain turns on the moment everything else turns off, you're not alone. Here's why anxiety tends to get louder at night and what actually helps.

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
3 days ago3 min read


How to Calm Your Nervous System When Anxiety Hits
When anxiety hits, your body reacts before your brain catches up. Here are practical, therapist-recommended tools to calm your nervous system when you need it most.

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
3 days ago3 min read


Why Anxious People Are Often the Most Capable
The same brain that won't stop worrying is often the same brain that catches every detail and delivers exceptional work. Here's why anxiety and capability are so closely linked — and what to do about it.

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
4 days ago3 min read


What High-Functioning Anxiety Really Looks Like (From a Therapist)
High-functioning anxiety doesn't always look like panic attacks. Sometimes it looks like being really good at everything — while quietly falling apart inside. Here's what it actually looks like — and what to do about it.

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
5 days ago3 min read


How to Stop Overthinking: A Therapist's Guide to Quieting Your Mind
If your brain won't stop running worst-case scenarios, you're not alone. Here's what a therapist actually does to help women break the overthinking cycle — and what you can try today.

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
5 days ago4 min read


Why High Achieving Women Struggle to Rest (And What to Do About It)
If you've ever found yourself unable to just sit still — scrolling your phone the moment you have downtime, adding tasks to your to-do list on a Sunday afternoon, or feeling vaguely guilty any time you're not being productive — you're not alone. For many high-achieving women, rest doesn't come easily. And it's not a personal failing. It's actually a pretty logical response to the world we live in. We Live in a Culture That Rewards Productivity From a young age, most of us are

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
6 days ago2 min read


Therapist Austin TX: How Therapy Can Help You Navigate Life’s Challenges
Searching for a therapist in Austin TX often begins during a moment when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or emotionally exhausting. Many people begin their search online with phrases like “therapist Austin TX,” “therapy near me,” or “counseling Austin TX.” Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, career pressure, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, therapy can provide the support and clarity needed to move forward with confidence. Austin is a city full

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
Mar 45 min read
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