Mountain View Therapist

Finding Calm When Anxiety Takes Over

Mountain View therapist supporting professionals who feel overwhelmed and disconnected

You wake up already tired, not just in your body but in a deeper place that rest never quite reaches. Even before you get out of bed, you feel it. The heaviness of another day that looks exactly like the one before. Lately everything blurs together. Work, conversations, the pressure to show up, and the moments you spend scrolling as a way to quiet the noise.

On paper things seem fine. You have a job that pays the bills and people who care about you. Yet underneath the surface is a persistent hum of anxiety that never settles. You keep doing what you are supposed to do, but it still does not feel like enough. You cannot always name what is missing. You just know something inside you feels strained and tired.

When your body never feels settled

Most days, it feels like you are carrying a quiet panic that no one else can see. You hold everything together on the outside, but inside there is a buzzing that does not stop. You replay conversations, question what you said, and wonder if you are too much or not enough. Your mind spins and your body follows.

Sometimes the anxiety spills over in ways that surprise you. You snap at someone you love. You freeze during a conversation. You shut down when you wish you could stay open. The guilt afterward hits hard. You see the confusion or hurt on someone’s face and wonder how long people will stay patient. You are tired of feeling reactive. You want to feel steady again.

When the people who care have reached their limit

You have tried talking things out. Your friends or family listen, but they can only hold so much. You sense their exhaustion and you feel it too. You want more than another conversation that circles the same frustrations. You want real change, something that helps you understand what is happening inside instead of just managing the symptoms.

Maybe you tried therapy before and it did not feel like a fit. The therapist felt distant or the approach felt too structured. The idea of starting again feels overwhelming. At the same time, you know you cannot keep living with this level of tension. You want a way to quiet the noise inside your mind and feel grounded in your own body.

A calmer inner world is possible

I am Ryan Thurwacter, LCSW, a Mountain View therapist who helps professionals understand their emotions and find steadiness when anxiety takes over. Many people find me when they are searching for an anxiety therapist in San Jose who offers a grounded, compassionate, and practical approach. I support clients who feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, and unsure how to get back to a place of calm.

I use Internal Family Systems to help you make sense of the different emotional parts inside you. There is the anxious part that spins, the protective part that reacts quickly, and the exhausted part that wants everything to stop. These parts are not the problem. They have been trying to help in the only ways they know how.

Together we slow down and listen to these parts with curiosity instead of judgment. As you begin to understand them, they soften. You start to feel more in control of your reactions. Your body feels safer. Your relationships shift with more honesty and less fear. What once felt overwhelming begins to feel manageable.

What therapy with me feels like

Our sessions are focused, warm, and real. You will not find worksheets or a list of rigid tasks. Instead, we explore the patterns that keep you stuck and the emotions that feel too intense to hold alone. I bring simple mindfulness tools and IFS strategies into the work so you can use them every day, especially during moments when your anxiety rises.

Clients often say this is the first time they feel like they truly understand themselves. They notice fewer spirals and more moments of calm. They begin setting clearer boundaries. They stop blaming themselves for reacting the way they do. They start to feel more connected to themselves and more grounded in their own skin.

You do not have to keep holding everything by yourself

Therapy can be a place to breathe again. A place where you feel understood, not judged. A place where you can stop trying to appear okay and start feeling okay. You deserve care that helps you feel safe inside your own body and steady in your relationships.

If you are looking for a Mountain View therapist who understands emotional overwhelm, or an anxiety therapist in San Jose who works with compassion and depth, reach out. You do not have to stay stuck in the same cycles. You can find your footing again. You can feel more like yourself.

You can reach out by calling 669-577-6800 or by email here. I look forward to connecting with you.