OPAL Psychological · La Jolla & San Diego
Anxiety Therapy in La Jolla
When Worry Takes Up Too Much Space.
Anxiety can affect how you think, feel, connect, and move through your day. At OPAL Psychological, we offer personalized therapy to help adolescents and adults better understand anxiety and explore meaningful ways to manage it.
In-person care in La Jolla. Virtual options across California.
What Can Anxiety Look Like?
Anxiety doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone. Sometimes it’s persistent worry. Other times, it may involve physical tension, avoidance, difficulty relaxing, or feeling as though your mind is always anticipating what could go wrong.
- Persistent worry or overthinking
- Feeling tense or constantly on edge
- Racing thoughts or difficulty relaxing
- Anxiety in social situations
- Panic symptoms or sudden fear
- Avoiding situations because of worry
Anxiety can be part of everyday life. When it begins to interfere with your well-being, relationships, or daily activities, talking with a qualified professional may be helpful.
An Individualized Approach to Anxiety.
Anxiety therapy at OPAL begins with understanding your experiences, concerns, and goals. Our clinicians collaborate with you on an approach suited to your needs, which may draw from:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exploring thought and behavior patterns that may contribute to anxiety.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Developing psychological flexibility and responding differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.
DBT-Informed Skills
Building practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
Exposure-Based or Mind-Body Approaches
Where clinically appropriate and within a clinician’s training, addressing avoidance and physical sensations.
Meet the Clinicians Who Can Help.
Dr. Ladera Linn, PsyD
A culturally responsive, individualized approach to anxiety, within the context of family, culture, and lived experience.
Dr. Alina Mraz, PsyD
Supports anxiety alongside mood concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
Dr. Kai Chuang, PsyD
Works with anxiety and stress, including performance-related pressure for athletes and high performers.
Questions About Anxiety Therapy?
How do I know whether anxiety therapy might be helpful?
If persistent worry, fear, tension, or avoidance is affecting your daily life, relationships, work, or well-being, a consultation with a qualified mental health professional may help you explore appropriate next steps.
Can therapy help with overthinking and persistent worry?
Therapy can help people explore patterns of worry, develop coping strategies, and respond differently to anxious thoughts. The approach depends on the individual and the concerns involved.
Does OPAL offer anxiety therapy in person and online?
OPAL offers in-person appointments in La Jolla and virtual therapy for eligible clients located in California. Specific availability depends on the clinician and service.
You Don’t Have to Navigate Anxiety Alone.
Whether anxiety has been a long-standing challenge or something you’ve only recently begun to notice, an initial conversation can help you explore your options.