Counseling in Abilene, Texas
Anxiety & Panic
When your mind won’t let you rest.
You may look like you’re managing everything while privately rehearsing conversations, bracing for bad news, or wondering when the next wave of fear will come. You don’t have to wait until life feels unmanageable to ask for support.
More than “just worrying”
You may be carrying more than other people can see.
Anxiety doesn’t have to look the same from one person to the next. What matters here is how it is affecting your life, and what you wish felt different.
Working together
More room for your life. Less time organizing it around fear.
Counseling starts with understanding your experience, then choosing goals and an approach that fit you.
Your first conversation
You don’t need to explain it perfectly.
“I’m tired of feeling on edge, and I’m not sure why.”
Your first appointment is a chance to talk about what brought you here, how things have been lately, and what you hope could change. You can ask questions about the clinician’s approach and share anything that would help you feel more comfortable talking.
You do not have to arrive with a diagnosis or a detailed history ready to tell. Start with the part you can put into words today.
Read common questions →Finding the right person
Someone to work through it with.
Explore clinicians whose profiles list anxiety or panic support. Read about their approach, who they work with, and their appointment options.
Sharon Leal
MA, LPC-S
Listed for: Anxiety
Stephanie Miller
MA, LPC-Associate
Listed for: Anxiety
Dailys Cintron
BA, Graduate Intern
Listed for: Anxiety
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Racheal Krauss
MS, LPC
Listed for: Anxiety
Ryan McDonald
MA, LPC, LCDC
Listed for: Anxiety
Sierra Willis
BS, Graduate Intern
Listed for: Anxiety
Before you reach out
A few things you might be wondering.
What if I’m still functioning, but it takes a lot of effort?
You can ask for support even when you are getting through work, school, or family responsibilities. You can talk about the effort it takes, what others may not see, and what you would like to feel different.
Can I talk about panic even if I don’t know what caused it?
Yes. You can describe what happened and what has worried you since. You do not need to know the cause or choose a diagnosis before contacting the office. Your clinician can discuss what further assessment or support may be appropriate.
Will I have to do things I’m afraid of right away?
Ask your clinician how they approach situations you have been avoiding. You should understand the purpose of any proposed exercise and have room to discuss questions, concerns, and the plan together.
Can I meet online or use insurance?
Appointment formats and insurance networks vary by clinician. Review the individual profile, then ask the office to confirm availability and your plan’s benefits before you begin.
What if I’m not sure which clinician to choose?
Contact the office with a little information about what you’re looking for. You can ask about experience with anxiety or panic, ages served, appointment formats, and payment options.
What should I tell a clinician when asking about anxiety counseling?
You can describe when worry shows up and what it gets in the way of: sleep, work, school, relationships, or everyday decisions. Ask how the clinician works with the situations that matter to you and how you will decide whether counseling is helping.
You don’t have to feel ready for everything.
You can start with one question, one concern, or one conversation about what you want to change.