Anxiety

Anxiety can show up in many ways—racing thoughts, constant worry, difficulty sleeping, tension in your body, or a feeling that something is always just out of your control. It can be exhausting to live in a state of hyper-awareness or to feel like you're never quite safe, even when everything looks “fine” on the outside.

At Luminations Psychotherapy, we create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where your anxiety can be understood with compassion. We don’t just focus on managing symptoms—we’re interested in understanding where your anxiety comes from, what it might be protecting you from, and how it has shaped your relationships and sense of self.

Using psychodynamic and relational therapy approaches, we explore how your early experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious beliefs may be fueling your anxiety today. Through a consistent and attuned therapeutic relationship, we help you build insight, foster emotional regulation, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety within yourself and in the world.

The Intersection of Anxiety & Identity

For many queer, trans, and other marginalized folks, anxiety is not just personal—it’s relational and systemic. Living in a world where your identity is misunderstood, stigmatized, or erased can lead to chronic stress, hypervigilance, and feelings of isolation. You may find yourself questioning your safety in spaces where others feel at ease, or carrying the weight of needing to “perform” in order to be accepted.

We understand how anxiety can be shaped by the experience of moving through systems that weren’t built with you in mind. At Luminations, we hold space for the complexities of your identity and the emotional toll of marginalization. Our work is grounded in affirming who you are—not in spite of your anxiety, but with deep respect for the context in which it developed.