Dr. Sarah Allen

11/07/2025

Have you ever wondered what the difference between an anxiety disorder and an adjustment disorder with anxiety is? I was recently asked this question and realized that is can be confusing so I wrote this article to break down the differences clearly, so you can learn what they mean and how each might affect you if you have anxiety and how therapy can help.

Discover the key differences between Adjustment Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. Learn about their symptoms, differences and how therapy helps.

10/31/2025

Social anxiety isn't the same as feeling shy or a bit anxious about a specific event you have to attend. For a person living with social anxiety something as simple as answering a question in a meeting or making small talk can feel overwhelming. It can be mentally exhausting worrying about what others might be thinking about you.
My latest article will help you understand what social anxiety is, why it can happen and ways to overcome it.

Learn what can cause social anxiety and how therapy with Dr. Sarah Allen can help you feel more confident and connected at your own pace.

10/31/2025

Social anxiety isn't the same as feeling shy or anxious about a specific event you have to attend. For a person living with social anxiety something as simple as answering a question in a meeting or making small talk can feel overwhelming. It can be mentally exhausting worrying about what others might be thinking about you.
My latest article will help you understand what social anxiety is, why it can happen and ways to overcome it.

Learn what can cause social anxiety and how therapy with Dr. Sarah Allen can help you feel more confident and connected at your own pace.

10/23/2025

Ever feel like a fraud and that your accomplishments are just due to luck. Or you’re waiting for someone to figure out you don’t know what you’re doing? That’s imposter syndrome and my latest article explains what it is and how therapy can help increase your confidence in yourself and quiet that inner critic.

Learn how imposter syndrome can fuel anxiety and learn how anxiety counseling can help you feel more confident and increase self esteem.

10/23/2025

Navigating body changes after childbirth can be challenging but therapy that focuses on postpartum body image can help.
Learn more in my new post: https://drsarahallen.com/postpartum-body-image-therapy/

Learn how postpartum therapy can ease anxiety around body changes, self-image, and the pressure to “bounce back” after birth. In IL, FL & UK.

09/23/2025

Do you ever find yourself putting off a task that feels overwhelming, only to feel more anxious about it later?
While avoiding stressful situations provides a moment of relief, it often strengthens our fears in the long run.
In my new blog post, I share practical steps to begin breaking the cycle of avoidance and anxiety.

Discover how avoidance worsens anxiety and explore how cognitive behavioral therapy helps break this cycle with effective anxiety counseling.

09/09/2025

Seeing someone have a panic attack can be overwhelming, but your calm presence can make a huge difference. Knowing what to do (and what not to do) is key to providing real support to a friend or loved one.
My latest blog post covers how to recognize the signs, what to say to help, and actions to avoid.

Understand what to say and do to support someone having a panic attack. Learn how anxiety counseling can help panic attacks.

09/04/2025

I have worked with pregnant and new moms for close to 3 decades and something that hasn't changed over all that time is that many women find it hard to emotionally adjust to the changes in their bodies during pregnancy.

My new post explores the reasons why and offers solutions. Therapy can provide support and guidance that helps!

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Discover how therapy can help overcome pregnancy body image concerns. Expert help during pregnancy to build self-acceptance with Dr. Allen.

08/28/2025

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08/26/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Learn how to stay calm and more in control with these proven techniques to boost distress tolerance. In my latest article I share actionable strategies to help you manage stress, build resilience, and be less overwhelmed by difficult feelings.

Read more: https://drsarahallen.com/techniques-to-boost-distress-tolerance/

Struggling with overwhelming emotions? Discover proven distress tolerance techniques to stay calm, build resilience and feel more in control!

08/21/2025

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 2 AM, mentally reviewing every decision you made that day as mother? Or perhaps you’ve spent hours researching the “perfect” thing, only to feel overwhelmed by contradictory advice?

You’re not alone, and what you’re experiencing might be more connected to perfectionism than you realize.

In my latest post I discuss the link between perfectionism and anxiety.
Read the full article for practical tips and support: https://drsarahallen.com/perfectionism-anxiety-motherhood/

Learn how perfectionism fuels pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, what it looks like, and how therapy can help you find peace in motherhood.

08/12/2025

That moment when you realize you've spent an hour watching cat videos instead of working on your report that's been weighing on your mind for weeks!

People often think procrastination is about being lazy, but there's something deeper happening. Anxiety and procrastination are often connected - the more anxious we feel about something, the more we avoid it. And the more we avoid it, the more anxious we become.

When we recognize that procrastination often stems from our nervous system trying to protect us from perceived threats, we can begin to address the root cause rather than just the behavior.
If this resonates with you, there's more to explore about breaking free from this pattern:
https://drsarahallen.com/managing-anxiety-and-procrastination/

As an anxiety and depression therapist, I share insights to help you navigate life's ups and downs. Read my latest post on "The Surprising Link Between Anxiety and Procrastination" now.