Anxiety Therapy in Cary, NC - Find Calm Again
Licensed anxiety therapists serving Cary and nearby communities - offering compassionate, evidence-based treatment for chronic worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, and OCD. In-person and telehealth available.
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When Worry Runs the Show, Therapy Helps You Take It Back
At Fresh Breath Therapy, our Cary therapists provide a warm, non-judgmental space to understand what's driving your anxiety and build practical tools to manage it. Whether it's racing thoughts that won't quiet down, panic that strikes out of nowhere, or fear that keeps you avoiding the life you want - you deserve real relief, and anxiety is one of the most treatable concerns we see.
Cary is a wonderful place to live and work, but life here comes with real pressure - demanding careers, academic expectations, parenting stress, and busy schedules that leave little room to breathe. Our licensed clinicians understand these pressures and bring compassionate, client-focused anxiety care to every session, for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Anxiety therapy isn't about eliminating all worry - it's about changing your relationship with anxiety so it no longer controls your decisions. Our therapists walk alongside you as you learn to calm your nervous system, challenge anxious thinking, and step back into your life with confidence.
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Types of Anxiety We Treat in Cary
Anxiety wears many faces. If any of these feel familiar, therapy can help - you don't need a diagnosis to reach out.
Generalized Worry & Overthinking
Persistent "what if" thinking about work, health, money, or family that feels impossible to switch off - even when everything is technically fine.
Panic Attacks
Sudden waves of intense fear with a racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness - and the dread of the next one striking without warning.
Social Anxiety
Fear of judgment or embarrassment that makes meetings, gatherings, and everyday interactions exhausting - or leads you to avoid them entirely.
Health Anxiety
Preoccupation with illness, constant symptom-checking, and reassurance-seeking that eats up mental energy and rarely brings lasting calm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted thoughts and rituals that demand more and more of your time. Our owner, Kaylee Meyers, LCSW, specializes in anxiety and OCD treatment.
Work Stress & High-Achiever Anxiety
Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout from demanding careers - pressure that follows you home long after the workday ends.
Anxiety in Kids & Teens
School refusal, test anxiety, social worries, and academic pressure. Several of our Cary clinicians work with children, teens, and families.
Phobias & Avoidance
Specific fears - driving, flying, medical settings, and more - that shrink your world as avoidance quietly takes over your choices.
Sleep Problems from Anxiety
Lying awake replaying the day or rehearsing tomorrow. When anxiety hijacks your sleep, everything else gets harder - therapy helps break the cycle.
Proven Anxiety Treatments, Personalized to You
No single therapy fits every person. Our Cary clinicians are trained in multiple evidence-based approaches so we can adapt to what works best for you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The gold standard for anxiety treatment. Identify the thought patterns fueling your worry and learn to challenge and replace them with more balanced thinking.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing - especially helpful when anxiety is rooted in past distressing experiences that still trigger your alarm system today.
DBT Skills for Anxiety
Learn distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills that help you ride out intense anxiety spikes and panic without being swept away by them.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Stay grounded in the present, reduce rumination, and build a gentler, more accepting relationship with anxious thoughts and feelings.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Rather than fighting anxiety, learn to make room for uncomfortable feelings while committing to actions aligned with what matters most to you.
Coping Skills Training
Build a practical, personalized toolkit - breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and daily habits that calm your nervous system between sessions.
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Why Cary Trusts Us With Their Anxiety Care
Anxiety & OCD Expertise
Anxiety is a core focus of our Cary practice - from generalized worry and panic to OCD, which our owner Kaylee Meyers, LCSW, specializes in treating.
Licensed Clinicians Only
Every therapist on our Cary team is licensed or licensed-associate level, supervised, and committed to ethical, evidence-based care.
Insurance & Self-Pay
We accept major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health. Call us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
No Long Waitlists
Anxiety can't wait. We work hard to offer rapid access - often same-week or within a few days of your first inquiry.
Inclusive & Affirming
LGBTQ+-affirming, culturally competent, and welcoming of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. You belong here.
Telehealth Statewide
Not near our Cary office? Connect from anywhere in North Carolina via our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Serving Cary, Apex, Morrisville & Holly Springs
Our Cary therapy office is located at 125 Edinburgh South Dr, Suite 210 - easily accessible from Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Raleigh. Telehealth available statewide.
Our Cary team includes Kaylee Meyers, LCSW; Naja Cotton, LCSWA; Jaimy Summerlin, LCSW; and Ashley West, LCSWA, among others - offering care for anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, family concerns, and life transitions across all ages.
Each therapist is licensed, supervised, and committed to the highest standards of ethical, compassionate care. Sessions are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Book Your Appointment →Meet the Cary Team
Our licensed Cary clinicians bring clinical expertise, warmth, and genuine investment in your journey toward calm.
Kaylee Meyers
Owner of Fresh Breath Therapy. Works with children, teens, and young adults, specializing in anxiety and OCD. Uses CBT, EMDR, and family therapy approaches.
Naja Cotton
Focuses on resilience building, helping clients navigate anxiety, ADHD, and academic stress with practical, strengths-based support.
Jaimy Summerlin
Licensed clinical social worker supporting individuals, families, and children through life's challenges with warmth and clinical skill.
Katina Redmond
Marriage and family therapy associate helping couples and families strengthen communication and navigate relationship stress.
Lauren Fisher
Helps clients build practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and life transitions using a person-centered approach.
Linda McAteer
Creates safe, supportive environments where clients can explore what's weighing on them and build stress management skills that last.
Yeshira Benson
Marriage and family therapy associate focused on strengthening family bonds and helping clients understand and improve family dynamics.
Ashley West
Works with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma - drawing on CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
Serving These Needs Across Cary & Nearby Communities
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my anxiety is bad enough to need therapy?+
You don't need to hit a crisis point to benefit. If worry, panic, or avoidance is interfering with your sleep, work, relationships, or peace of mind - or you simply feel like anxiety is running the show more than you'd like - therapy can help. A free 15-minute consultation is an easy, no-pressure way to talk it through and see if therapy is a good fit.
How does therapy actually help with anxiety?+
Evidence-based approaches like CBT help you identify the thought patterns and avoidance behaviors that keep anxiety going, then systematically change them. You'll also learn practical skills - grounding, breathing, and mindfulness techniques - to calm your body's stress response. Over time, situations that once triggered intense anxiety start to feel manageable again.
How long until I start feeling better?+
Honestly, it varies. Many people notice meaningful improvement within a couple of months of consistent CBT-based work, while others need longer depending on how long-standing the anxiety is and what else is going on in life. Practicing skills between sessions makes a real difference. Your therapist will check progress with you regularly so you're never guessing whether it's working.
What insurance do you accept at the Cary office?+
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health. We also have self-pay rates available. Coverage varies by plan, so call us at (919) 300-6717 to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
Can I do anxiety therapy from home via telehealth?+
Yes! Our telehealth service is available to anyone in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All you need is a private space, a smartphone or computer, and a reliable internet connection.
Is therapy confidential? Will my employer or insurance company know?+
Your privacy is strictly protected under HIPAA. Your employer does not have access to your therapy records. If you use insurance, the insurer may receive a diagnosis code for billing purposes, but session content is never shared without your written consent.
Anxiety Doesn't Have to Run Your Life
Calm is closer than it feels right now. Our Cary therapists are ready to help you quiet the worry and get back to the life you want. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, no commitment required.