Anxiety Therapy Iowa
for
Women Who Are Tired of Overthinking
Anxiety Therapy Iowa That Helps You Breathe Again
You're Not "Too Much"
You are exhausted!
Perfection is the only acceptable outcome!
But, you're doing it all wrong!
At least, you think you are because it sure as hell doesn't look or feel like you thought it would.
The pressures of being a mother and partner are SO hard.
As a daughter, you were expected to expect and accept:
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Others could make decisions for you or dismiss you if they didn’t agree with you
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Being shamed and judged when you pushed back against what you knew to be wrong
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Your emotions were too much, but parents can yell and scream
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If you don’t believe the same things your parents do or perceive the world the same way they do, that you are wrong.
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Your boundaries and limits are not important.
As a partner, this has translated to you feeling and believing:
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Your partner has the final say in all decisions because your opinion has never mattered
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Your voice is not as important and your opinion can’t be trusted because what do you really know for sure. You’ve always been told you were wrong.
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You need to keep your emotions to yourself because you will be too much for others to handle
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Having needs is a problem that is yours to “fix”
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You need to make yourself small in order to make others happy
As a mother, this looks like:
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Yelling and screaming at your kids because you have no other outlet and this is what you were shown is okay
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Making yourself big, but only with certain people (teachers, doctors, coaches), in order to keep everything running smoothly
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Trying to control everything around you to create a sense of peace in the chaos
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Hiding in your closet to cry by yourself because this is not what you wanted for your life or your kids
Anxiety Isn’t a Personal Failure—It’s a Nervous System Doing Its Best
Now that you are an adult, society expects you to magically know to how to fight the distortions (because there is no doubt they are distorted) and change the narrative.
How the HELL are you supposed to do this?
NO. ONE. EVER. TAUGHT. YOU!
When those beliefs are stripped away, you are left wondering who you really are. No one seems to “get” you; including yourself because you have never allowed yourself to explore.
How do you begin to unlearn what you have been taught and shown your entire life?
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You don’t know who to make happy, but it sure as hell seems you are NOT at the top of the list.
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You have to fight to simply be seen and you KNOW it shouldn’t be this hard.
You also KNOW you don’t want your kids to grow up thinking this is how life is.
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Your kids deserve to know their voice matters regardless of their gender. You want your children to grow up thinking and feeling they can do anything.
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To do that for them, you need to learn how to do that for yourself.
You don’t know what you don’t know!
This Is for High-Functioning People Who Don’t Feel Calm Inside
As an anxiety therapist in Iowa, with EMDR therapy, you can give your mind and your body the time to explore
We will work together for a brief and concentrated period of time to break down the pain, frustration, and exhaustion of living others’ expectations and instill your authenticity into your mind and your body and your spirit through EMDR Intensive therapy.
Therapy for Overthinking, Perfectionism, and Constant “What Ifs”
You deserve to be seen and heard. You deserve to rest, to make space for your needs, and to finally feel like you can take up space in this world without guilt. With EMDR, you can heal from the past, embrace your true self, and step into a future where you are empowered to live authentically and show up for yourself and your family.
Amity Olson, LCSW
Anxiety Therapy Iowa
Frequently Asked Questions
How can therapy help with anxiety? Anxiety therapy helps you understand and rewire negative thought patterns. I use EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing to help you break free from the cycle of worry and fear.
Do you offer in-person sessions in Iowa? I provide online therapy for Florida residents, including those in Jacksonville. This allows you to get support from the comfort of your home, with no added stress of commuting.
What if my anxiety feels too overwhelming to even start therapy? That’s exactly why therapy exists. You don’t need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Let’s take the first step together—book a free consultation, and we’ll go at your pace.