We’ve Helped Thousands Heal Through Anxiety Treatment
At It Begins Within, our anxiety therapists work with adults whose anxiety disrupts focus, sleep, work, and daily life. Using structured, evidence-based approaches, we focus on creating a personalized treatment plan that goes beyond coping skills and is designed to create real, lasting change.
Specialized Anxiety Counseling in Sarasota
Treatment for Panic Attacks
Sudden waves of fear, physical panic symptoms, or ongoing anxiety that feels unpredictable and difficult to control.
Medication Services
Collaborative psychiatric support that works alongside therapy, including thoughtful medication review and prescribing when appropriate
Nicole Young, LCSW
Julia Loewi, LCSW
If You Think You May Be Ready to Start
the Healing, Let's Talk.
We've helped more than 5,000 individuals & families heal
Frequently Asked Questions
Many clients begin noticing relief within 4–8 sessions, depending on the type and severity of anxiety. Most people learn practical tools for calming anxiety in the very first session, though progress looks different for each individual. Panic-related anxiety often responds more quickly, while long-standing generalized anxiety may take more time. We track progress together so you’re never guessing whether therapy is working.
Most individuals are able to get scheduled within the same week. Sessions are $165 for a full 60-minute appointment. As a private-pay practice, we do not accept insurance, but we do accept HSA and FSA funds, and can provide superbills for clients who wish to seek out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance plan.
No—many clients are able to resolve anxiety without medication through therapy alone. For those already taking medication, or considering it as a supportive option, we carefully review current medications and collaboratively explore whether adding or adjusting medication alongside therapy may be appropriate for their situation.
We specialize in anxiety, rather than treating everything. That matters. Our therapists use proven, research-backed approaches and focus on practical tools you can apply in real life—not just talking through problems. We also offer same-week appointments, so you don’t sit on a waitlist while anxiety worsens.
You’re not “too broken” for therapy. We regularly work with individuals experiencing intense panic, persistent anxiety, avoidance, and long-standing symptoms. Our approach is structured, supportive, and paced to what you can handle—whether anxiety is mild, severe, or somewhere in between.
Meet Your Sarasota Therapy Team
Ciana Nguyen, LCSW
"It Begins Within is on a mission to provide the highest standard of mental health counseling services for individuals, couples, and families to heal from the past, transform the present, and design a better future."
Dr. Mary Perleoni, LMHC
A Team You Can Feel
Confident In
With the top 1% of clinical talent, and evidence-based treatment, you’re supported by experts who know how to help your child & family heal.
A Team You Can Feel Confident In
With top 1% clinicians and evidence-based care,
you’re supported by experts who know
how to help you heal.
Sleep Anxiety & Insomnia
Racing thoughts, nighttime anxiety, or physical restlessness that interferes with falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested.
Situational Anxiety
Anxiety tied to specific situations like driving, crowds, travel, medical settings, or performance pressure, often leading to avoidance or restriction.
Generalized Anxiety Therapy
Persistent worry, mental tension, and a constant sense of “what if” that affects focus, decision-making, and daily functioning.
Anxiety Treatment in Sarasota That Actually Works
Specialized in treating anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and social anxiety
Stop letting worry, panic attacks, and constant overthinking control your life. Get real relief with evidence-based anxiety treatment.
CBT, Exposure Therapy & Medication Services - proven treatments that work
Flexible scheduling without the waitlist - evenings and weekend appointments available
Workplace Anxiety
Anxiety connected to work demands, leadership pressure, deadlines, or fear of making mistakes—especially common among high-achieving professionals.
CBT, Exposure Therapy & Medication Services - proven treatments that work
Flexible scheduling without the waitlist - evenings and weekend appointments available