Unlock Your Potential Beyond Anxiety

Feel like anxiety & trauma are steering your life? Let's regain control together.

Does your mind race with endless what-ifs? Maybe your chest tightens at the thought of facing another day of relentless worry. It can feel like anxiety has you on a roller coaster you never signed up for—one where every dip and turn leaves you drained and unsure. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. At The Anxious Owl, I combine evidence-based strategies with a down-to-earth, compassionate approach. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your anxiety, so you can start finding real relief and reconnect with your core values. My goal isn’t just to help you cope—I want you to experience lasting change that frees you to build healthier relationships, make more confident decisions, and live authentically. You already have the wisdom within you to break free of the patterns that hold you back. Let’s tap into that inner resource and guide you toward steady, meaningful progress. When you choose to invest in this journey, you’re saying yes to a life where your goals aren’t overshadowed by worry, and where you can finally breathe easy knowing you’re in control of your story.

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Comprehensive Therapy Services Across Puerto Rico and North Carolina

I provide tailored psychotherapy services for adults in both Puerto Rico (in-person and online) and North Carolina (online only), specializing in overcoming the debilitating effects of anxiety. Anxiety can often feel like an insurmountable barrier, leaving you overwhelmed with worry and self-doubt, trapped in a cycle of overthinking that drains your emotional energy. Together, we’ll chart a course to identify these barriers and equip you with effective tools to navigate your challenges—both now and in the future. Our collaborative approach will empower you to move beyond the anxiety that’s holding you back from enjoying life and pursuing your goals.

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How does Anxiety show up for you?

Do you find your mind racing with what-ifs, even when nothing specific seems wrong? Maybe you lie awake at night anticipating worst-case scenarios, or avoid certain people, places, or tasks to dodge that familiar rush of panic. If these anxious thoughts keep creeping in—blocking your joy, stalling your progress, and dimming your sense of control—then it may be time to explore a path to real peace. Together, we’ll uncover what’s fueling your anxiety and develop personalized strategies for regaining confidence and calm. By discovering your inner resources and reframing unhelpful thought patterns, you can finally break free from the cycle of worry and move toward a more fulfilling, grounded life.

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Understanding Trauma

Navigating Trauma Response with Compassion and Expertise

Trauma affects nearly 70% of adults in the U.S. at some point in their lives, manifesting in diverse and often subtle ways—from combat and assault to accidents and natural disasters. Even high-functioning individuals can find daily emotional regulation and relationship maintenance challenging due to trauma. If you're struggling to manage these effects alone and seeking to regain control of your well-being, I’m here to provide support and guidance. Together, we'll start a conversation about moving forward with strength and resilience.

As my clients gained an understanding of the root causes of their anxiety and acquired skills to manage them, significant transformations occurred. I find fulfillment in helping others grasp and leverage this energy as a source of strength. Sometimes, we all just need a fresh perspective to realize that the answers are within us. - Stacy

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Personalized Approach to Managing Anxiety

Tailoring Therapy to Fit Your Unique Needs

Anxiety can throw your life off balance, leaving you uneasy and unsure of how to regain your footing. In our sessions, we’ll collaborate to identify the specific triggers, worries, and unhelpful thought patterns that keep you stuck. Using a blend of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based techniques, we’ll customize a plan that speaks to your life and values. This isn’t a cookie-cutter approach—together, we’ll develop coping skills that resonate with who you are, breaking the cycle of discomfort and uncertainty so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Ultimately, my goal is to help you reclaim your own sense of calm and step back into a life guided by your true intentions, rather than constant worry.