anxiety therapy for women
with Dr. Ann Krajewski, PsyD
Washington DC
Virginia
Washington DC Virginia
anxiety therapist serving
As a fellow “anxious girlie,” I get it. I also know how to help.
Are you always two steps ahead, or running through worst-case scenarios?
Wondering why you can’t relax even when everything looks fine on the outside?
Anxiety makes your mind race and your body tighten. You nitpick yourself before anyone else can. You may look accomplished but inside, you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or never enough.
therapy may help you if…
you can’t get your mind to stop racing unless you are distracting yourself
you constantly are watching for the other shoe to drop
the only way you feel safe at work is if you are going above and beyond
you are terrified that others won’t like you so you put all your energy into pleasing others
you can’t stop worrying despite all your friends and families attempts to tell you that you are okay
when things aren’t perfect, you are spiraling and desperate to make things feel “right”
you are so terrified of judgment but often find that you are the first one to judge yourself
the idea of things being good enough feels unreachable despite all the energy you put into trying to feel that way
anxiety makes your mind feel like it’s running a marathon with no finish line. This is where our work begins.
3 steps to get started
step 01
book a free call
Fill out the form and share whatever you’re comfortable sharing.
step 02
choose when we meet
A 15-minute call to see if working together feels like a good fit.
step 03
begin to heal
We’ll explore what triggers your anxiety and how we’ll begin to shift it.
Ready to create a life where anxiety isn’t in charge?
your anxiety doesn’t need to be in the driver’s seat
our work together will help you understand your anxiety so it no longer runs your life.
When anxiety has been in the driver’s seat for a long time, it can feel constant — shaping your choices, your relationships, and how you move through the day. Therapy helps you slow things down, understand what’s actually happening beneath the fear, and respond with more steadiness instead of reactivity.
After working together, clients often experience:
calmer, more regulated days
less internal pressure and urgency
a softer, more supportive inner voice
the ability to take real, deep breaths
responding differently to triggers instead of spiraling
making choices based on their values, not fear
feeling freer and more secure in relationships
a growing sense of pride in themselves and their progress
These changes help restore your peace, energy, and sense of self — so fear no longer gets to decide how you live.These changes give you back your peace, energy, and sense of self.
what therapy with me is like
Therapy with me is active, relational, and grounded in understanding the deeper forces that drive your anxiety.
We slow down the thoughts that feel uncontrollable and explore the patterns underneath them: the pressure to be perfect, the habit of scanning for danger, the fear of being judged, or the belief that your worth is tied to achievement.
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Psychoanalytic Therapy
Helps uncover what your anxiety is really about and where it came from in the past, reducing fear-based thinking and the pressure to perform.Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identifies the parts of you that panic, overwork, or self-criticize. Increases inner calm and clarity.Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Supports emotional awareness to help you stay grounded instead of spiraling.Relational Therapy
Uses our relationship to examine and shift old patterns, strengthening confidence and emotional safety.Trauma Informed Approach
Calms the body’s stress response, reduces overwhelm and physical tension.
hi, I'm dr. ann krajewski, psyd
I work with anxiety by going beneath the surface. I help you understand why your mind reacts the way it does and how to shift those reactions so you can breathe again. I bring curiosity, warmth, and humor into sessions, and pay attention to the emotional patterns that often go unnoticed.
In therapy with me, we explore the beliefs and expectations that shaped your anxiety. We move at a steady pace, always grounded in your experience. You’ll talk, and I’ll listen for what’s underneath, helping you understand your emotions and make different choices.
Availability: I work with patients online in Washington DC and Virginia
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Bachelor of Art in Clinical Psychology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology, Institute for the Psychological Sciences
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Institute for the Psychological Sciences
Over 11 years helping women with anxiety
Training in psychoanalytic therapy, IFS, EFT, trauma informed care, and relational therapy
Deep experience with anxiety tied to perfectionism, pressure, and performance
helping you journey to self-acceptance.
helping you journey to self-acceptance.
helping you journey to self-acceptance. helping you journey to self-acceptance.
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