in Washington, DC

Do feelings of anxiety or relentless stress get in the way of your daily life? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. Both anxiety and ongoing stress are your body and mind’s ways of signaling that something needs attention. This isn’t about labeling or pathologizing you; it’s about helping you find grounding, build safety in your body, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.

What We Work On

• Managing persistent worry, racing thoughts, or overwhelm

• Navigating the tension, restlessness, or exhaustion from ongoing stress

• Physical symptoms like heart racing, tightness, or stomach discomfort

• Breaking cycles of overwhelm, shutdown, or burnout

• Creating space for your nervous system to slow down and heal

• Setting boundaries to protect your emotional and physical well-being

• Exploring how life stress, identity, and environment shape your experience

The anxiety and stress in your body is trying to tell you something important; but it’s hard to listen and hear on your own. Your emotions and inner experiences aren’t wrong or broken — they’re just loud and confusing when they need more compassion and gentle care. I’m here to help you learn how to work with what you experience, not erase or silence what’s there, and how to bring inner compassion when there is inner criticism.

Glen’s Approach to Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety and ongoing stress aren’t things to “fix” or force away. They are your body and mind trying to communicate—sometimes loudly, sometimes in ways that feel confusing or overwhelming. In therapy, we’ll gently explore what your body is trying to say, building a respectful, curious dialogue with your inner experience.

Together, we’ll find ways to calm your nervous system, create safety in your body, and develop tools that help you respond to stress with more choice and ease—not by erasing what’s there, but by learning how to work with it.

My approach blends mindfulness, somatic awareness, and Gestalt therapy to explore how stress and anxiety show up in your body and mind. We’ll notice patterns without judgment, find grounding in the present moment, and co-create new responses that feel spacious and aligned with who you are.

Why Choose Therapy Here:

• A safe, affirming space that honors your identity, culture, and experience

• Anti-pathology, anti-labeling approach focused on whole-person healing

• Deep respect for your lived experience and expertise in your own life

• Specialized support for queer, neurodivergent, multicultural, kink, and poly/ENM clients

If anxiety is making life feel heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Email me at Glen@GestaltGlen.com, call me at 202-922-5747, or visit GestaltGlen.com to schedule your call today.