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Anxiety and depression can make even simple tasks feel heavy. You might be functioning on the outside but struggling internally — overthinking, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Dr. Gasparian and Dr. Arnold help clients understand their emotional patterns and build tools that create real, lasting change.

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Your specialists

Who you would be working with.

Gabriella Gasparian, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

Gabriella Gasparian, PhD

Anxiety & Depression Specialist

Dr. Gasparian is a doctorate-level clinician who specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety and depression, and the emotional weight that comes with feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Her style is warm, relational, and insight-oriented, creating a space where clients feel understood, seen, and empowered. She integrates CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and relational approaches to help clients build clarity, resilience, and emotional balance. She works collaboratively, helping clients understand the “why” behind their symptoms while developing practical tools for change.

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Tara Arnold, PhD, Founder & Clinical Psychologist

Tara Arnold, PhD

Anxiety & Depression Specialist

Dr. Arnold is a doctorate-level clinician who specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety and depression, and the emotional heaviness that can come with feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained and unmotivated. Her style is warm, emotionally containing, and insight-oriented, creating a space where clients feel seen, accepted and empowered. She integrates CBT, ACT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and relational approaches to help clients improve their functioning and life satisfaction.

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Common symptoms of anxiety

  • Restlessness
  • Racing thoughts
  • Overthinking and second-guessing
  • Physical tension
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Feeling “on edge”
  • Fatigue

Common symptoms of depression

  • Persistent sadness
  • Feeling hopeless or stuck
  • Low motivation and fatigue
  • Feeling numb or disconnected
  • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Changes in sleep or eating habits

Dr. Gasparian and Dr. Arnold help with

  • Generalized anxiety
  • Social anxiety
  • Anxiety related to life changes
  • Mild to moderate depression
  • High-functioning anxiety
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-criticism
  • Emotional overwhelm
  • Burnout

How therapy helps

  • Understand the patterns that maintain your symptoms
  • Build emotional regulation skills that calm your nervous system
  • Create small, sustainable changes to support daily functioning
  • Reduce overthinking and rumination
  • Strengthen self-worth
  • Develop healthier boundaries
  • Create routines that support mental health
  • Feel more grounded and in control

Evidence-based methods

Modalities Dr. Gasparian & Dr. Arnold specialize in

CBT

To challenge unhelpful thoughts and replace them with thinking patterns that are conducive to healthier living.

ACT

To build psychological flexibility and resilience.

Mindfulness

To reduce reactivity and increase presence.

Relational Therapy

To explore patterns in relationships.

Attachment-Based Therapy

To understand emotional needs.

Psychodynamic-Informed Therapy

To explore deeper patterns to create insight for establishing new ones.

When to seek therapy

You may benefit from therapy if you:

  • Feel overwhelmed more often than not
  • Struggle with sadness, motivation or energy
  • Overthink everything
  • Feel disconnected from yourself
  • Want to better understand your emotions to make healthy changes
  • Are tired of “pushing through”
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?

No — many adults seek therapy simply because they want support.

Will therapy feel emotional?

Therapy is a space to explore difficult experiences and topics so that you can make healthier changes for yourself. Dr. Gasparian and Dr. Arnold create a warm, steady space to help you feel safe.

How long does therapy last?

It depends on your goals. Short-term therapy is typically structured, goal-oriented, and focused on addressing specific concerns within a limited timeframe. Long-term therapy is more exploratory and process-oriented, focusing on deeper patterns, emotional insight, and lasting change over time. Dr. Gasparian can provide both, though she prefers the nature of longer-term therapy.

Can therapy help if I’m high-functioning?

Absolutely. Therapy can be beneficial if someone is high functioning externally but feels overwhelmed internally. Perfectionism, avoidance, and self-criticism are often internal experiences that drive high-functioning individuals to maintain that level of functioning. These patterns can be explored to help clients find healthier alignment and fulfillment.

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Related paths.

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