Our feelings are temporary;
our thoughts ARE NOT FACTS.
Virtual Therapy IN NEW JERSEy, new york, & Florida
I’m Emily Austin. My goal is to create an open and nurturing space for women navigating the challenges of Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Take a breath. I’m so glad you’re here.
I help support high-functioning millennial women in managing anxiety and Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Together, we’ll tackle intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, and obsessive behaviors, empowering you to build confidence and reclaim control over your life.
If you’re a high-functioning millennial woman, you might look like you have it all together—but inside, it can feel like a different story. You come across as confident, social, and successful, yet beneath that exterior lie intrusive thoughts, obsessive habits, and a nagging sense of self-doubt. Sound familiar?
You take pride in being a supportive friend, a dedicated employee, and a loving partner. You genuinely value your relationships and strive to be there for the people you care about. Yet, you feel overwhelmed by persistent ruminative thoughts that creep in during social situations or moments of vulnerability.
When my clients first walk through my door, they often feel buried under distressing thoughts that shake their confidence. A simple meeting request from a boss can trigger fears of being fired, while a fleeting doubt about a partner might make them question the depth of their love. If a friend doesn’t text back right away, they might spiral into imagining the worst-case scenario. They have a remarkable ability to jump to negative conclusions.
Our brains are powerful but can be tricky, often fixating on our most personal and vulnerable aspects.
When we try to avoid obsessive thoughts, they often become even more persistent, intensifying our distress and reinforcing the belief that we lack control. This creates a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Before starting therapy, many of my clients worried that discussing these thoughts would make them more real or that I, as their therapist, might validate their intrusive thoughts. They compared their struggles to those of others and felt undeserving of therapy, believing their issues were not as significant. They felt they should be able to manage their struggles on their own.
But here’s the truth:
You deserve to live a life where you feel secure, empowered, and free from constant self-doubt and pressure.
Therapy can help you build the confidence to make decisions without second-guessing yourself. We’ll work together to tackle those ruminative thoughts head-on—with a little humor along the way. Let’s turn that nagging self-doubt into self-assurance.
