Anxiety & Stress · Providence, Rhode Island
Neuroscience-informed therapy for anxiety, chronic stress, and the mental load that never fully powers down.
Many adults seek anxiety therapy not because life is falling apart, but because it is taking too much effort to hold everything together. You are functioning. You are capable. And you are exhausted in a way that is hard to explain.
Our work is thoughtful, neuroscience-informed, and tailored to the way anxiety actually shows up in real life. Not as a single symptom to eliminate, but as a pattern that affects attention, sleep, relationships, decision-making, and your ability to feel at ease in your own mind.
Anxiety is not always dramatic. For many high-functioning adults, it blends into productivity so seamlessly that it becomes invisible — until it starts costing too much.
Recognizing the pattern
Anxiety that hides in plain sight
It does not always look like panic. More often it looks like overthinking that never ends, irritability that surprises you, a nervous system that refuses to power down, or a persistent feeling that something important is about to be missed.
Panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, and stress-related burnout can also emerge — sometimes seemingly out of nowhere, often after years of managing pressure effectively.
You may benefit from therapy if you notice:
Persistent worry that is difficult to turn off
Overthinking and second-guessing decisions
Difficulty relaxing even during downtime
Sleep disruption from racing thoughts
Physical tension, tight chest, or headaches
Irritability or a constant sense of being on edge
Avoidance of situations that feel overwhelming
Perfectionism that quietly limits your life
The approach
Anxiety is not only a thought problem — it is a nervous system pattern
When the brain learns that vigilance equals safety, it becomes difficult to relax without feeling uneasy or restless. Effective therapy helps the mind and body relearn what safety feels like, so that calm becomes possible without constant mental effort.
Treatment at MindWell Psychology is tailored to how stress response, emotional regulation, attention, and relationship patterns interact in your specific life. The aim is not to eliminate anxiety entirely, but to reduce its grip and help you respond to pressure with more clarity, steadiness, and choice.
Insight-Oriented Work
Understand what anxiety is protecting and what it is costing you — so change can happen at the root, not just the surface.
Nervous System Regulation
Evidence-based strategies that help your body recognize safety and feel it, not just know it intellectually.
Pattern Interruption
Shift the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-criticism cycles that keep anxiety active even when life appears stable.
Sustainable Change
Practical tools that create lasting shifts — work that translates from the session into how you actually move through your days.
In-person sessions in Providence · Telehealth across Rhode Island
Who we work with
For adults who have already tried to think their way out
MindWell Psychology specializes in working with adults, professionals, and students who want therapy that is both emotionally deep and practically effective. Many clients have insight, self-awareness, and strong coping skills — yet still feel stuck in patterns of worry, avoidance, or chronic stress.
Therapy can also help when anxiety is intertwined with attention challenges, executive functioning strain, relationship stress, or life transitions. You may be a good fit if burnout, panic symptoms, sleep disruption, rumination, or perfectionism are affecting your quality of life — even when things look fine from the outside.
Begin your work with MindWell Psychology
In-person therapy in Providence, Rhode Island. Secure telehealth available across Rhode Island. Dr. Freier responds personally within one business day.
Common questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start anxiety therapy?
No. Many clients begin because they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or chronically tense — even without a specific diagnosis. Therapy can help clarify what is happening and what would be most supportive.
How long does anxiety therapy take?
It depends on your goals, history, and the patterns maintaining anxiety. Some clients focus on targeted skill building and symptom relief. Others use therapy to address deeper drivers of stress. We talk openly about pacing from the start.
Is telehealth effective for anxiety?
For many people, yes. Telehealth is an effective format for working on anxiety, stress regulation, and patterns of overthinking. We offer secure telehealth sessions to clients across Rhode Island.
Does MindWell Psychology accept insurance?
MindWell is an out-of-network private practice. The fee is $400 per session. Many clients choose out-of-network care for greater privacy and a pace of therapy that supports depth and lasting change. We provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance plan for potential reimbursement.
Common Questions About Anxiety Therapy
How do I know if I need anxiety therapy?
If anxiety is interfering with your work, relationships, sleep, or daily activities, therapy can help. Common signs include persistent worry, difficulty concentrating, physical symptoms like racing heart or tension, avoidance of situations, and feeling overwhelmed by everyday decisions. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from anxiety therapy in Providence.
What therapy approach works best for anxiety?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has the strongest research base for treating anxiety disorders. At MindWell Psychology, Dr. Freier combines CBT with neuroscience-informed techniques and relational approaches to address both the symptoms and the deeper patterns that maintain anxiety. Treatment is personalized to your specific type of anxiety and life circumstances.
How long does anxiety treatment typically take?
The duration of anxiety therapy varies depending on the severity and type of anxiety. Many clients experience meaningful improvement within 12 to 20 sessions. Some benefit from shorter focused treatment, while others with more complex presentations may choose longer-term therapy for deeper change. Dr. Freier works collaboratively with you to set goals and adjust the pace.
Can I do anxiety therapy online in Rhode Island?
Yes, MindWell Psychology offers telehealth anxiety therapy for clients anywhere in Rhode Island. Online therapy is equally effective for most anxiety conditions and provides the convenience of attending sessions from your home or office. Both in-person and telehealth sessions are available at our Providence practice.
Related Therapy Services in Providence
Related Services
Anxiety often overlaps with other challenges. Explore our related treatment areas:
- Depression Therapy — Evidence-based treatment for depression, low mood, and loss of motivation
- Trauma Therapy — Processing past experiences that fuel anxiety and hypervigilance
- ADHD Assessment & Therapy — Comprehensive support for attention, focus, and executive functioning
- Individual Therapy — Personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to your needs