Anxiety Therapy That Works.
You're smart, capable, and successful. But, under the surface, anxiety calls the shots.
Therapy can help you slow down your racing mind, quiet the inner critic, excel at work, and regain control of your life.
Decades of Experience
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Common anxiety concerns we help with:
Overthinking and constant self-doubt
When your brain is always spinning, it’s hard to feel settled. You might spend hours analyzing conversations, checking if you said the right thing, or wondering if you’re making the right decisions. That kind of constant internal chatter makes it hard to focus and nearly impossible to feel confident.
At SF Therapy Group, we help you understand where these patterns come from and why they’re so persistent.
Through a personalized, research-backed approach, you’ll learn how to trust your instincts, feel more certain in your choices, and move through your day with more ease.
Work stress, burnout, and imposter syndrome
Work can be a source of purpose and pride, but when anxiety takes over, it starts to feel like pressure you can’t escape. You might stay late, push harder, and still feel like you’re falling short. Even small tasks can start to feel overwhelming.
Many of our clients come in feeling stuck between perfectionism and exhaustion.
Our therapists help you build a new relationship with work—one that still values ambition, but with more balance, boundaries, and a sense of control. You’ll start to feel capable again, without running on empty.
Difficulty setting boundaries or saying no
It’s uncomfortable to disappoint people. Maybe you say yes to things you don’t want to do, or you keep quiet when something bothers you. Over time, this can leave you feeling frustrated, depleted, and unsure where you end and everyone else begins.
At SF Therapy Group, we give you communication tools for fast improvements — while also exploring the deeper reasons behind the discomfort.
With the right support, you can start to feel more solid in yourself, speak up when something matters, and stay connected without losing your own needs in the process.
Fear of judgment in social or professional settings
Anxiety can make it hard to feel comfortable around others, even people you know well. You might feel tense in conversations, worry about how you’re coming across, or avoid situations where you could be seen or evaluated. This kind of fear often shows up in both personal and professional relationships.
Our work focuses on helping you understand the origins of these worries and gently shift how you relate to them.
With time, you’ll feel more comfortable being seen and more relaxed in your interactions.
Trouble relaxing or being present, even during downtime
You finally sit down to rest, and your brain immediately reminds you of everything you should be doing. It’s hard to relax when your mind is always scanning, reviewing, and preparing. Many people assume this is just how life works, but it doesn’t have to be.
In therapy, we help you understand why your system feels the need to stay constantly alert, and what it takes to feel safe slowing down.
We’ll work together to help you build new experiences of calm, where rest feels natural—not like something you have to earn.
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Appointments available this week.
A different approach to anxiety therapy
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. That’s means:
We personalize every treatment based on your history, personality, concerns, and goals
We use decades of research (including our own) to guide how we work
We measure what’s working — and what’s not — so you don’t waste your time
This isn’t a passive process. We’re in this with you, every step of the way.
Meet the SF Therapy Group Team
We’re a group of thoughtful, down-to-earth clinicians who take your growth seriously — and know how to laugh along the way. Each therapist brings a unique style, but we’re united by a shared commitment to personalized, research-backed care that actually works.
Trevor M. Ahrendt, PsyD
James McCollum, PhD
Susan Garry-Lorica, AMFT
Patricia Korijn, AMFT
Luena Maillard, ASW
Show up fully — at work, in love, in life.
5-Star Reviews
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"Dr. Trevor Ahrendt is a top-notch psychologist who really cares and thinks deeply about his clients."
I completely trust his judgement and clinical wisdom
"Dr. Ahrendt has a unique blend of intelligence, humor, flexibility, and commitment to learning that make him a wonderful therapist for a diverse range of people."
"He helped me articulate aspects of myself that I knew, on some fundamental level, but never had the words to express"
If you're looking for a therapist who combines professional expertise with authentic understanding, it's hard to think of a better person to meet with.
"Dr. McCollum is very committed to client outcomes above all else"
He is always learning about how to be a more effective clinician
Getting Started is Easy!
1. Consult
Call us for a free 20-minute consultation. Get your questions answered and understand the next steps.
2. Assessment
In the first session with your therapist, they will listen to why you are seeking therapy and gather other data about you.
3. Treatment
We will design a unique treatment plan, drawing from the latest research and clinical wisdom, to address your goals, needs, and style.
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