Online Therapy for Illness Anxiety (Health Anxiety)

When every symptom feels like a warning sign—and your mind won’t stop checking for danger.

Illness anxiety, also known as health anxiety, can feel like living under a constant shadow of “what if?” A headache isn’t just a headache—it might be something serious. A flutter in your chest sends your brain spiraling. You’ve likely Googled symptoms more times than you can count, maybe visited doctors for reassurance, and yet… the anxiety never really goes away.

Even when test results come back normal or people tell you you're "fine," that doesn't calm the fear. In fact, it might make you feel even more alone—like no one really gets what you're going through.

But I do. And here’s the thing: illness anxiety isn’t about seeking attention or being dramatic. It’s about your brain working overtime to keep you safe—but doing so in a way that leaves you tense, exhausted, and constantly on edge.

In therapy, we’ll work together to untangle the anxiety from your physical experiences. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and nervous system work to help you build trust in your body and quiet the constant need to check, Google, or seek reassurance. We’ll create space for uncertainty without letting fear drive the bus.

This is hard stuff—but it’s also very workable. With support, you can begin to respond to your body with curiosity instead of fear.

I offer online therapy for health anxiety to adults and young adults throughout North Carolina—including Greensboro, Elon, and Winston-Salem—so you can start from the comfort and safety of your own space.