Therapy with Michelle
Michelle supports individuals in Los Angeles, Virginia and D.C. who struggle with High Functioning Anxiety.
Normally you’ve got it all together.
Your smile brightens up everyone’s day. People are so happy when you walk into a room because they know — help has arrived!
But you’re here because something happened and it scared you. Now you’re questioning everything — your job, your relationships, your life — and you are having a hard time moving forward.
Does any of this feel familiar to you?
->Feelings of restlessness
->Difficulty concentrating
->Difficulty relaxing
->Irritability
->Muscle tensions
->Stomach problems
->Sleep problems
->Needing some wine to unwind
->Not able to enjoy life, the pleasant moments.
These are all symptoms of High Functioning Anxiety.
You don’t look like an Anxious Person
Many of the professionals I work with would have a hard time seeing themselves as anxious. You might have an idea of what an anxious person looks like and you don’t fit that description. Most people would never see you as anxious. But your perfectionism, inability to give yourself a break, frequent bouts of imposter syndrome, or those uncontrollable moments where you get into a rage are all indications that something is not right.
Listening to your body does not have to be scary.
If you have found yourself feeling road rage or crying over the smallest things - listening to your body might seem hard.
Listening to your body does NOT mean that you:
Stop being in charge
Stop caring so much and looking after everything
Stop being self reliant
Listening to your body means you get to pause and give yourself a break. It means you get to reach out to others and have support too.
Let’s take care of You!
You have done an excellent job taking care of everyone else — it’s your turn now.
Therapy with Michelle
I can help and I know how to help
With over a decade of clinical experience I use my expertise to help you enjoy your life. I work with professionals who have it all together but are struggling to enjoy what they have.
As someone in recovery from high functioning anxiety I know what it's like to feel fearful of losing my drive and motivation. But I can help you keep the high functioning parts without the anxiety.
You get to enjoy the life you have worked so hard to create!
Our Work Together Means:
>> Helping you to not always have such a short fuse.
>> Holding space for you to not be so perfect all the time.
>> Identifying strategies to help with better communication with loved ones.
>> Developing a clearer vision of your values.
“In working together you can access the support you need to keep moving forward without the anxiety.”— Michelle Cantrell, LPC, LPCC
Ready to get started?
1) Book A Consult
— Have a chance to share what is happening for you
2) On the Call
— Michelle shares how she can help you move from relationship distress to feeling more connection
3) Create a game plan for success
— We work together to get you unstuck and help you experience connection with yourself and your partner