Anxiety does not have to control your life. Our Addison therapists use evidence-based approaches to help you understand your anxiety, develop practical coping strategies, and find lasting relief. We serve individuals, teens, and families across Addison and the surrounding DFW area.
This meeting is about getting to know YOU. We want to know you and your story so that we can help you take the next step in your journey.
Now that we know you, we can match you with a therapist that has the skills, passion and experience to help you achieve your goals.
As a solutions-focused practice, we work together with you to develop a treatment plan and achieve your goals.
MS, LPC-Associate, EMDR-Trained
Caroline is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works with children, teens, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions using TF-CBT, Adlerian, Play & Activity, and Solution-Focused therapies.
In Network with Aetna Insurance
MA, LPC-Associate, EMDR-Trained
Kelsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works with clients experiencing intense anxiety. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Social Anxiety Hierarchy, and EMDR.
MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-Trained
Hannah is an EMDR-Trained Licensed Professional Counselor and Practice Director at Mosaic Way, using CBT and EMDR to help clients quiet anxiety and regain a sense of calm and control.
Also serves as Practice Director at Mosaic Way
Virtual Receptionist
Lauren is our Virtual Receptionist and is often the first friendly voice you’ll connect with. She’ll help you get scheduled and answer questions as you begin anxiety therapy.
Anxiety counseling in North Dallas and Addison meets a very particular kind of pressure. This is a corridor of high achievers — the professionals and executives around the Galleria and Quorum district, the students at UT Dallas and in competitive Plano ISD and Richardson ISD schools, the families in Bent Tree, Willow Bend, and Canyon Creek all striving to keep up. Across ZIP codes like 75254, 75252, 75093, and 75080, anxiety often hides behind a very functional exterior: racing thoughts at 2 a.m., a constant hum of worry, the sense that you can never fully switch off.
At Mosaic Way Counseling, our Addison–North Dallas anxiety therapists understand the local landscape because we live it too — the Dallas North Tollway commutes, the demanding jobs at employers like Texas Instruments, PepsiCo, and JPMorgan Chase, the pull to look like you have it all together. Many of our clients come in thinking they just need to manage their anxiety; we help them go deeper and address the root.
Using proven approaches like CBT, exposure work, and EMDR, we help you build tools that hold up under real pressure. We serve Addison, Far North Dallas, West Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch, with in-person sessions on Preston Road and virtual appointments that fit around busy calendars and long commutes.
Choosing Mosaic Way for anxiety therapy means choosing a team that understands the demands of this community and the people carrying them. You don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through the week — relief is closer than you think.
Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. It is a persistent, often overwhelming sense of fear or unease that can interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. While some anxiety is a normal part of life, clinical anxiety disorders involve excessive, uncontrollable worry that does not match the actual level of threat.
Types of Anxiety
Anxiety can take many forms, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety, and health anxiety. Each type has unique features, but all share the common thread of excessive worry that disrupts daily functioning. Understanding your specific type of anxiety helps your therapist tailor the most effective treatment approach.
Signs You May Benefit from Anxiety Therapy
Stress is typically tied to a specific situation and resolves when the situation changes. Anxiety tends to persist even when there is no clear threat, often involving excessive worry, physical symptoms, and avoidance behaviors. If your worry feels disproportionate to the situation or interferes with your daily life, anxiety therapy can help.
At Mosaic Way, anxiety therapy typically involves learning to identify anxious thought patterns, understanding your triggers, and developing practical coping strategies. Your therapist may use CBT, EMDR, or a combination of approaches based on your specific needs. Sessions are collaborative and focused on building skills you can use in your daily life.
Many clients notice improvements within the first few sessions as they begin understanding their anxiety patterns and practicing new coping skills. Significant, lasting change typically occurs over 8-16 sessions, though this varies based on the severity and duration of your anxiety.
While anxiety is a natural human emotion that cannot be eliminated entirely, anxiety disorders are highly treatable. Most clients experience significant reduction in symptoms and learn to manage anxiety effectively. Many find that they can live fulfilling lives without anxiety controlling their decisions.
Yes. Several of our Addison therapists specialize in working with teens experiencing anxiety. We understand the unique pressures facing adolescents today, including academic stress, social media, and identity development. Visit our Teen Counseling page to learn more.
Getting started with therapy is easy. Simply book an appointment with one of our therapists, and they will guide you through the process. They will conduct an initial assessment to determine your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan, and will work with you to ensure that you are comfortable and supported throughout the process.
Address: 18383 Preston Road, Suite 427, Dallas, TX 75252
