ANXIETY THERAPY IN CARLSBAD

Calm Your Mind and Reclaim Your Life

Struggling with overthinking, panic, or emotional overload? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it by yourself.

At New Growth Counseling, we specialize in anxiety therapy in Carlsbad for adults, teens, children, couples, and families. Our expert therapists use evidence-based approaches to help you quiet your mind, gain clarity, and build lasting resilience.

Expert Therapy For People Who Expect Results.

Expert counseling and therapists serving Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, Leucadia, La Costa, Encinitas, and San Diego County.

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Signs You May Need Anxiety Therapy

You may not call it “anxiety,” but if you’re feeling tense, stuck, or emotionally flooded, something is trying to get your attention. Anxiety can show up in ways that aren’t always obvious—and without support, it can take over more than just your thoughts.

Is Anxiety Disrupting Your Life?

  • Constant overthinking or worst-case-scenario thinking
  • Panic attacks or shortness of breath in certain situations
  • Avoiding social settings or fear of being judged
  • Trouble sleeping or chronic fatigue
  • Perfectionism, procrastination, or people-pleasing
  • Tension in your body—tight chest, stomach aches, jaw clenching

If any of these sound familiar, anxiety therapy in Carlsbad can help you feel grounded and in control again.

Types of Anxiety Therapy in Carlsbad: CBT, EMDR, IFS & More

At New Growth Counseling, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Anxiety comes in many forms—so we use different evidence-based therapies tailored to how you experience it. Whether it stems from trauma, relationships, perfectionism, or chronic stress, we match the method to you.

Our most effective therapies for anxiety include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you reframe anxious thoughts and reduce overthinking.
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS): Teaches you how to care for the parts of you that hold fear, shame, or overwhelm.
  • EMDR Therapy: Reprocesses past events or trauma that are triggering your current anxiety.
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Builds your capacity to stay grounded and self-regulate in real time.
  • Attachment & Systems Approaches: Address how anxiety shows up in close relationships and family dynamics.

Our goal is not just to reduce symptoms—but to empower you to feel safe, clear, and confident again.

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Take the first step towards a healthier and happier life. Share your concerns with us and let's embark on a journey of growth and healing together. Schedule a free consultation today.

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How Anxiety Therapy Helps Adults, Couples, Teens & Children

Anxiety doesn’t affect everyone the same way. That’s why we offer targeted support for different life stages and relationships. Whether you’re an adult trying to manage internal stress, a couple facing communication breakdowns, or a parent noticing your child is overwhelmed—we’ll guide you to the right treatment plan.

We provide therapy for:

  • Adults facing social anxiety, panic, or career burnout
  • Couples stuck in anxious-avoidant cycles or emotional reactivity
  • Teens experiencing perfectionism, isolation, or school-related stress
  • Children struggling with transitions, meltdowns, or separation anxiety
  • Parents who want coaching on how to support their child’s anxiety more effectively

Not sure what kind of therapy is right for your situation? Our intake specialist will help match you to the right provider and plan.

Client Success Stories

Why Choose New Growth Counseling for Anxiety Therapy in Carlsbad?

We’re not a volume-based practice. We’re a team of deeply trained, collaborative, and compassionate therapists who are serious about helping you create change. From the first phone call to your last session, we prioritize results, rapport, and respect.

What sets us apart:

  • Therapists trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and more
  • Weekly clinical consultation so every client benefits from team support
  • Warm, down-to-earth clinicians who’ve done their own personal work
  • A structured, progress-driven approach—not open-ended talk therapy
  • We treat the whole system: individual, relational, and family dynamics
  • A private-pay model that allows us to prioritize quality over quantity

You deserve care that’s thoughtful, strategic, and deeply human. Let’s begin.

 

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Our Team

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the help you need with the results you desire. With a combined many decades of experience in counseling and therapy, our team aims to partner with you towards a better future.

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Jussi Light

Licensed MFT

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Bryson Greaves

Licensed MFT

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Anne James

Associate MFT

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Iliana Arick-Harvey

Licensed MFT

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We Are Board, Licensed Therapists & Associates

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions
Do you offer in-person or online sessions?
We provide both in-person counseling in Carlsbad and secure telehealth options for maximum convenience.
How quickly can I schedule my first appointment?
How do I choose the right counselor?
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Insurance Questions
How does insurance work with New Growth Counseling?
Many people have insurance plans that reimburse them for payments made to out-of-network providers – New Growth is an out-of-network provider. New Growth does not accept insurance, does not bill insurance companies, nor file claims. If you decide to see one of ur therapists, you pay the fee discussed at the beginning of therapy and seek reimbursement by filing a claim directly with your insurance company. We provide a monthly “super bill” that has the necessary information for you to complete your claim.
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What about Medicare?
Good Faith Estimate
What Is Good Faith Estimate?

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care may cost. Since we do not accept insurance, New Growth is required to provide an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your New Growth therapist for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

It is not possible for a psychotherapist to know, in advance, how many psychotherapy sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person, relationship issue, or diagnosis. Psychotherapy is talk-therapy and involves an ongoing conversation that involves the participation of one or more people for the sake of achieving a goal or goals. In relationship counseling (couples or parent-child), it is impossible for a therapist to know each person’s motivation to creating change—people in distress often feel uncertain about how they wish to proceed at times and their ambivalence affects the length of therapy. Since the therapist relies on people’s motivation and follow-through as necessary components to achieving treatment goals, the therapist cannot predict how long therapy will take. The same is true for individual counseling which often involves inner conflicts that pull a person in more than one direction at once. The therapist cannot make choices for an individual, and so relies on that individual’s free will to achieve an outcome—the therapist cannot predict how long that will take.

While the “No Surprises Act” requires a good faith estimate, the above discussion illustrates how difficult that is to provide. However, all of our therapists reveal their hourly fee before therapy begins. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of psychotherapy sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s), nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here.

Good Faith Estimates are not intended to serve as a recommendation for treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of psychotherapy visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on your needs and what you agree to in consultation with your therapist. You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning your treatment and you may discontinue treatment at any time.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

Can I use my insurance?

New Growth is out-of-network and does not accept insurance.

PPO plans allow you to go out-of-network and will reimburse according to your plan.