Anxiety Therapy in Gainesville
I work with adults who feel like they’re holding a lot together on the outside while feeling worn down on the inside.
My approach is calm, steady, and supportive, with a focus on helping your system feel safer and more manageable over time.
If you’re searching for anxiety therapy near me in Gainesville, my office is close to UF at: 1212 NW 12th Ave Suite C-4, Gainesville, FL 32601
Things I Help With
Anxiety can take many forms and can start to affect nearly every part of life:
Overthinking and worst-case scenarios
You may spend a lot of time analyzing situations or imagining what could go wrong.Feeling constantly overwhelmed
Even simple tasks can start to feel like too much when your nervous system is stuck in a constant state of stress.Panic attacks
Panic can feel intense, sudden, and frightening. I help clients reduce panic, and build tools to respond in a steadier way when it happens.Social anxiety
You may worry about being judged, coming across badly, avoid interactions, or not leave the house.Avoidance and procrastination
Anxiety often leads people to put things off and avoid situations that feel uncomfortable — even when they really need to do things.
How Anxiety Therapy Can Help
The goal is not just to talk about stress, but to help you feel more grounded and more able to handle daily life with steadiness.
Therapy may help you:
Notice and interrupt spirals of overthinking
Feel more grounded during stress or panic
Reduce avoidance and build confidence facing difficult situations
Respond to uncertainty without getting stuck in worst-case thinking
Understand the deeper patterns that keep anxiety active
My Approach
I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and exposure therapy, depending on your needs. In practice, that means helping you understand your anxiety, learn tools that actually fit your life, and make steady changes over time.
My Therapy Style:
A calm, supportive space to slow things down
When anxiety is running high, it can be hard to think clearly or feel grounded. Therapy offers a space to pause, sort through what is happening, and feel less alone with it.An approach that fits you
There is no one-size-fits-all version of anxiety. Together, we look at the patterns, stressors, and fears that are most present for you, and build an approach that feels practical and compassionate.Small steps that carry into daily life
Healing usually does not happen all at once. We focus on realistic steps that help you feel more steady, more aware, and better able to respond to anxiety in everyday moments.
Joseph Brooks, MA, RMHCI
Founder and Owner, Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Florida registration status: Active
Clear Through: 10/2030
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28583)
Supervised by Jorelle Degen, LMHC (MH14882)
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
About Joe: Anxiety Therapist in Gainesville
Hello, I’m Joe.
That’s me in the photo with my dog, Ryder, who brings a calming presence to just about everything.
If something on this page feels familiar, there is a good chance we may share some overlap in experience. I know what it is like to deal with anxiety and to feel stuck in your own head.
I also understand that anxiety can make opening up to someone new feel uncomfortable. My goal is to make therapy a space that feels calm, human, and low-pressure from the start.
What to Expect in the First Session
I try to make the first session feel calm, clear, and grounded, especially if starting therapy feels a little daunting.
Here’s what it usually looks like:
Gently exploring what’s been going on
We talk about the stressors or moments that have been weighing on you, at whatever pace feels right.Noticing what you want from support
Together, we explore what would feel helpful and name a few areas you might want to focus on.Finding a rhythm that fits your life
We begin shaping a plan that feels realistic and accessible.
Scheduling Info
Sessions are 50 minutes long and $100 per session. You will not be charged until your session, and you can cancel or reschedule as needed.
A Gentle Invitation to Begin
Reaching out for anxiety therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’re already feeling overwhelmed.
No pressure. Just a chance to talk through what you’ve been carrying. It generally gets easier after the first session!