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What CBT Actually Is and How It Helps Anxiety
CBT is one of the most talked-about therapy approaches, but what does it actually look like in practice? Here's what a therapist wants you to know about how it works and why it helps anxiety.

Shanna Kotin, MA, LMFT
Apr 63 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
Apr 13 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
Apr 13 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
Mar 314 min read
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