Anxiety therapy in West LA.

High-functioning on the outside. Overwhelmed on the inside. We help you quiet the noise, break unhelpful patterns, and feel like yourself again.

Serving: Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, and surrounding West LA neighborhoods.
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You might be...

  • Always overthinking or stuck in “what if” loops
  • Hard on yourself and never quite feeling good enough
  • Physically tense or struggling with anxiety that shows up in your body
  • Putting pressure on yourself to get everything exactly right
  • Replaying conversations and worrying about how you came across
  • Struggling to slow down, sleep, or be present

Many capable adults in West Los Angeles quietly struggle with anxiety that hides behind productivity, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and relentless self-criticism.

Anxiety doesn’t always look anxious.

Sometimes it looks like being productive, prepared, dependable, and always one step ahead. Underneath, it can feel like constant pressure, overthinking, and never fully being able to switch off.

Forms of anxiety we help with.

Anxiety does not always look the same. Whether it shows up as racing thoughts, constant self-pressure, or a body that never fully relaxes, therapy can help you understand the patterns beneath it and feel more grounded in your life.

High-functioning anxiety

Getting everything done while quietly feeling tense, overwhelmed, or never fully at ease.

Chronic worry and overthinking

Replaying conversations, running through every possibility, and struggling to switch your mind off.

Panic and physical anxiety

A tight chest, racing heart, restlessness, or anxiety that seems to live in your body.

Social anxiety

Fear of being judged, second guessing yourself, or feeling on edge around other people.

Perfectionism and fear of failure

Pressure to get everything right, fear of falling short, and a sense that your best is never quite enough.

Burnout and overwhelm

Living in survival mode, emotionally drained, and struggling to slow down or recover.

How we help.

Together, we slow things down, understand what keeps pulling you into the same patterns, and build new ways of relating to yourself, your work, and the people you care about.

Understand the root

We explore the patterns, pressures, and past experiences shaping your anxiety.

Shift old patterns

Together, we challenge unhelpful thinking and replace it with what is supportive.

Build practical tools

Respond with more clarity, steadiness, and self trust in the moments that usually throw you off.

Create lasting change

The goal is not just relief, it is a deeper sense of confidence, clarity, and calm.

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Our approach.

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to help you understand where your patterns come from, what keeps them going, and how to respond differently when anxiety takes over.

Acceptance and CommitmentCognitive BehavioralAttachment-Based Dialectical BehaviorPsychodynamicEMDR

Find the right therapist for you.

Our therapists help adults feel less consumed by anxiety and more present in their lives.

Amanda Burback, LMFT, founder and therapist at Mellow TherapyAmanda Burback Channing Greenberg, therapist at Mellow TherapyChanning Greenberg

Questions about anxiety therapy.

What does anxiety therapy at Mellow look like?+
Therapy is a space to slow down, understand what keeps anxiety going, and practice new ways of responding. Sessions may include deeper reflection, practical tools, and honest conversation tailored to what is happening in your life.
Do I need to have severe anxiety to start therapy?+
No. Many clients are still functioning well, but feel mentally exhausted, stuck in overthinking, or unable to fully relax. You do not have to wait until things feel unmanageable.
Can therapy help with overthinking and constant worry?+
Yes. Therapy can help you notice the loops that keep your mind on high alert, understand what fuels them, and build more grounded ways to respond without needing to control every outcome.
Can anxiety hide behind productivity or perfectionism?+
Absolutely. Anxiety can look like staying busy, overpreparing, people pleasing, or never feeling like you have done enough. Therapy can help you see the pattern beneath the performance and build a steadier sense of self.
How long does anxiety therapy take?+
There is no fixed timeline. Some people notice meaningful shifts within a few sessions, while deeper patterns take longer. Your therapist will work with you to set goals and regularly check what is changing.
Do you offer in-person and online anxiety therapy?+
Yes. We offer in-person sessions in Culver City and virtual therapy for clients throughout California.