Online therapy for New Yorkers with anxiety.

Learn to navigate stress and emotion with more self-compassion and clarity.

When Emotions Take Over

You’re used to excelling: whether as a graduate student, teacher, lawyer, nurse, or professional leader. You know how to show up, solve problems, and push through pressure.

But lately, it’s getting harder to ignore what’s happening underneath.

When you feel anxious, your thoughts spiral until you can’t focus.
When you feel sad, you shut down and pull away.
When you’re angry, you snap — and then feel guilty afterward.

You tell yourself the real problem is that these feelings even exist.
You think, “If I were stronger, smarter, or more disciplined, I wouldn’t feel this way.”

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

If you’ve been typing “anxiety therapy near me” into Google, it’s because you’re ready for something different. You don’t need to keep managing emotions by ignoring, shutting down, or powering through.

Therapy is not about getting rid of your feelings. It’s about learning how to meet them with compassion, skill, and strength.

Hi, I’m Amanda Grannum, LCSW.

I specialize in providing therapy for adults struggling with anxiety.

I help capable, driven people who sometimes feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, and self-criticism. I welcome clients from all walks of life. My work combines evidence-based therapy with my own lived experience as a first-gen, West Indian New Yorker — no code-switching here. Be real. Be yourself.

Sessions with me are relaxed and honest. We laugh, sometimes cry, share music, experiment with new perspectives, and practice holding space for whatever comes up. I’ll teach you tools, share my screen, and guide you through exercises so you can respond to life differently both in session and in your everyday life.

My Approach: Helping You Respond Differently

  • Avoiding Feelings

    Many of us try to push away uncomfortable emotions, distract ourselves, or avoid situations that trigger feelings.

    This makes emotions feel bigger over time.

  • Struggling to Tolerate Emotions

    Feeling like emotions are overwhelming or unbearable.

    Learning that emotions can be noticed and managed, even if they feel intense.

  • Negative Self-Talk / Self-Criticism

    Harsh thoughts like “I’m weak” or “I can’t handle this.”

    Includes worry, overthinking, or thinking the worst about yourself.

  • Emotion-Driven Behaviors

    Doing things to try to control emotions, like avoiding, seeking reassurance, or compulsive behaviors.

    These may give short-term relief but keep the problem going.

  • Judging Your Feelings

    Thinking emotions are “bad” or “wrong.”

    We learn to notice them without judgment, which helps them pass naturally.

  • Lack of Mindful Awareness

    Not noticing what you feel in the moment.

    Mindfulness helps you stay present and respond rather than react.

The Transformation My Clients Experience

Clients often tell me, “I’ve never thought of my emotions this way before. No one has ever helped me see it like this.”

This shift—from seeing emotions as enemies to viewing them as allies—is profound. Clients leave therapy with:

A stronger sense of self

Greater resilience when life gets messy

Freedom from the cycle of avoidance and self-criticism

Confidence in handling difficult feelings without losing themselves

Contact me for a free consultation for virtual therapy for Anxiety.

You deserve to feel supported as you learn how to handle emotions in a new way. The first step is simple: schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll talk about your needs, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.

This work respects both your intelligence and your humanity. It’s practical, grounded, and rooted in the science of emotions and behavior, not in purely spiritual or somatic approaches. Together, we explore your thoughts and emotions, practice new ways to respond, and build skills you can actually use, all while cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Psychotherapy.

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