Nervous System & Somatic Healing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Nervous System & Somatic Healing Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

Why Traditional Therapy Often Misses the Mark for High-Achieving Overthinkers & Over-givers And What Actually Works

If you've ever left a therapy session feeling like you did everything "right" - and still went home feeling exactly the same, you're not alone. For high-achieving, hypervigilant, hyperresponsible, perfectionistic, and people-pleasing women, traditional talk therapy often misses the mark. Here's why - and what actually works.

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Anxiety & Emotional Health Alyssa Kushner, LCSW Anxiety & Emotional Health Alyssa Kushner, LCSW

What Is Anxiety? A Holistic Therapist’s Guide to Understanding, Identifying, and Easing Anxiety

If anxiety runs the show - whether it looks like spiraling thoughts, a tight chest, or constantly bracing for the worst - you’re not alone. In this post,I break down what anxiety really is, what can cause it, how high-functioning anxiety differs from a clinical disorder, and holistic ways to regulate your nervous system and feel more grounded.

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