Anxiety & OCD Therapy in California
Online & Walk-and-Talk in Santa Clara & San Jose
Therapy for adults stuck in anxious overthinking.
You might look “fine” on the outside. It doesn’t feel “fine” inside.
Your mind keeps looping — worrying about what you said, imagining what could go wrong, juggling a dozen what-ifs…
It’s a lot to hold day after day.
If you’re worn out from living in your head, therapy can help you step out of anxious spirals and be more present in your life.
No forms. No pressure. Just a quick call to see if this feels like a good fit.
When Your Mind Won’t Shut Off
Some days it’s a steady hum of tension. Other days it spikes into panic or overwhelm. Either way, it’s exhausting to feel like your mind is always “on.”
And because it can often look like you’re holding it all together, it feels like no one really sees how hard this is.
If any of this feels familiar…
Getting caught up in worst-case scenarios that feel painfully real
Replaying decisions long after you’ve made them
Struggling to fall asleep because your mind keeps circling back to worries
Scrolling or busying yourself just to get a break from your thoughts
Over-apologizing, double-checking, or needing reassurance
Pushing through your day while feeling constantly on edge or like you’re falling short
…it can change.
Therapy isn’t just talking.
It’s practicing new ways to handle anxiety so it has less control over your attention and choices.
Helping you move through your days with more calm and ease.
What Can Change
Untangling yourself from mental spirals
Making decisions with more confidence
Facing uncertainty without over-preparing every step
Being fully present in conversations
Doing the things anxiety has kept you from trying
Sleeping better, feeling lighter, and having energy for what you enjoy
OCD Treatment Using Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors need specialized treatment.
I provide ERP, a highly effective therapy for OCD. It helps loosen the grip of obsessive thoughts and compulsions so your life doesn’t have to keep shrinking around them.
We focus on the moments anxiety shows up — the 2:00 am spirals, the paralysis-by-analysis, the avoided conversations and cancelled plans, the times worry takes the wheel.We slow those moments down so you can practice handling them differently, without lectures, forced positivity, or vague advice.The goal is to create change that sticks in your day-to-day life.
What to Expect in Therapy With Me
Walk-and-Talk Therapy in San Jose & the South Bay
In addition to online therapy, I offer walk-and-talk sessions in San Jose, Santa Clara, and the surrounding South Bay.
Being outside and moving your body can make it easier to open up, release tension, and discover new perspectives.
Hi, I’m Samara, the kind of therapist who spots the small things.
I notice what’s easy to miss: sighs, subtle tension, feelings that pass by before you can even name them.
I’m reflective, patient, and curious, and I give people space to find their own answers. Offering steadiness and a little humor, I’m active in the work and stay with you during the hard parts.
I also provide workplace wellness workshops and trainings for organizations. Learn more here.