"There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
Meet our Anxiety Therapists
Get Started with one of our anxiety therapists
- KATIE POLSKY, PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Founder, Clinical Director & Supervisor
- SHELLEY TIRSBECK, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Director of Operations & Clinical Supervisor
- KAREN MILLER, PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Training Director | Clinical Supervisor
- TRICIA BRANDES, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |Online Therapy Only
- DAMIEN BRUNT, PSYD, Post-Doctoral Resident
- ASHLI ELLIS, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor
- DANIEL GUTTERMAN, MA, Psychology Intern
- KRISTINA HOLT-REBER, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- SMITHA KASHI, MA, Psychology Intern
- KATRINA LA MAR, PHD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor
- HEATHER LIEBERT, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- JESSA MOHADDESS WESTMORELAND, PSYD, Post Doctoral Resident
- SOPHIA MILLER, PSYD, Post-Doctoral Resident
- ZOE ROSS-NASH, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Clinical Supervisor | Online Therapy Only
- EILEEN SHEEHY, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Online Therapy Only (California and Michigan)
- LARRY WASSON, PSYD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Online Therapy Only
- KELLY WILD, PSYD, Post-Doctoral Resident| Online Therapy Only
Anxiety Disorders
What is the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?
Stress and anxiety are frequently used interchangeably, but it's important to note a significant distinction between the two. Stress is the body's response, both emotionally and physically, to a real and specific threat. For instance, encountering a hungry grizzly bear while camping would trigger a stress response, marked by heightened fear and a desire to escape the immediate danger.
On the other hand, anxiety occurs in the absence of an identifiable root cause. Someone experiencing anxiety might worry about a potential bear encounter on a camping trip, planning their escape despite never actually encountering a bear. Anxiety-like stress can manifest with emotional and physical symptoms, but it primarily revolves around the worry and doubt regarding one's ability to cope with a perceived threat that hasn't materialized.
If you or someone you care about is dealing with chronic stress or overwhelming worry, our clinicians at Vantage Point, specializing in anxiety treatment, are available to provide the support you need.
What is an Anxiety Disorder?
An Anxiety Disorder is a type of mental illness that is characterized by persistent worry, apprehension, anxiety, or physical symptoms and causes an individual significant distress. Individual's with anxiety disorders have a hard time controlling their anxiety and may avoid situations that trigger the anxiety in an effort to reduce their distress. This avoidance may eventually lead to isolation or impairment in some area of an individual's functioning.
Important relationships may be impacted and individuals may have difficulties performing at work or at school. This can cause significant distress for individuals. Our anxiety therapists can help you learn to manage your worries and improve your life.
What are the Common Types of Anxiety Disorders?
Visit NAMI for more information on the types of Anxiety Disorders.