Specialties
Anxiety Therapy in Brookline, MA
Anxiety can make everyday life feel like a constant state of alert. As a licensed psychologist in Brookline, I help college students and adults understand what drives their anxiety and build lasting, practical relief — not just short-term coping.
In short: Anxiety therapy with Dr. Rebecca Rabin, PsyD combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you understand the roots of your anxiety and develop durable skills to manage it. Sessions are available in-person in Brookline, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts.
Signs anxiety may be affecting your life
Anxiety shows up differently for everyone. You might recognize some of these experiences — and if you do, therapy can help.
Persistent worry that's hard to switch off
Physical symptoms — tight chest, racing heart, stomach upset
Perfectionism and a harsh inner critic
Racing thoughts, restlessness, or trouble sleeping
Avoiding situations, people, or decisions that feel overwhelming
Feeling “on” all the time and unable to truly relax
How I approach anxiety treatment
There is no single cause of anxiety, so there is no single approach that works for everyone. I tailor treatment to you — integrating evidence-based methods with warmth, respect, and genuine curiosity about your experience.
In practice, that means we work on two levels at once: practical tools to calm your nervous system now, and deeper understanding of the patterns and past experiences that keep anxiety alive.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
We identify the thought patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety and replace them with more balanced, workable responses — giving you concrete skills you can use between sessions.
Psychodynamic therapy
Anxiety is often the surface signal of something underneath. Together we explore recurring themes and relationship patterns so the anxiety has less to protect you from, and its grip naturally loosens.
Mindfulness-based approaches
You'll learn to notice anxious thoughts and physical sensations without being swept away by them — creating space between the trigger and your response.
What therapy can help you feel
More relaxed, grounded, and present
Freedom from self-defeating patterns
A kinder, quieter relationship with yourself
Better sleep and steadier energy
Confidence to face situations you've been avoiding
Anxiety therapy for college students & professionals
With post-doctoral experience at the MIT and Boston College counseling centers, I have a particular understanding of the pressures facing high-achieving students and professionals — the perfectionism, the fear of falling behind, and the “high-functioning” anxiety that others rarely see. You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
Anxiety therapy FAQs
How does therapy help with anxiety?
Therapy helps you understand what drives your anxiety and gives you practical tools to manage it. Using CBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based methods, we address both the immediate symptoms and the underlying patterns — so relief lasts beyond the session.
How long does anxiety treatment take?
It varies. Some people notice meaningful relief within a few months of weekly sessions, while deeper, longer-standing patterns take longer to shift. We'll set a pace and goals together, and revisit them as you progress.
Do I need medication for anxiety?
Not necessarily. Many people manage anxiety well through therapy alone. If medication might be helpful, I can coordinate with a prescriber — the decision is always collaborative and based on what's right for you.
Do you offer online anxiety therapy in Massachusetts?
Yes. I offer secure telehealth sessions to clients across Massachusetts, as well as in-person sessions in Brookline. Many clients find video sessions just as effective and far more convenient.
What is high-functioning anxiety?
High-functioning anxiety describes people who appear successful and composed on the outside while managing constant worry, perfectionism, and self-doubt internally. It's very treatable — and therapy can help you keep your drive without the exhausting toll.
I'm here for you.
Do you want to feel understood and discover a pathway forward?
Reach out today and let's get you started.