Therapy for Anxious Women in Chapel Hill, NC
Therapy services for intelligent, high-achieving women available throughout North Carolina
Therapy to help anxious women move from over-functioning to living with more confidence and ease in Chapel Hill
If we’re being honest, you’ve probably told yourself: If I just walk 1 more mile or finish this project, then I’ll allow myself to relax. But the finish line keeps moving, doesn’t it? You’ve spent years convincing yourself that the anxious need to do more, have more, be more is going to magically stop once you’ve achieved your goals.
If that were the case, you probably wouldn’t have found me.
You’re used to being the strong one. The one who does it all and never lets anyone down. Your mind is constantly operating off of an endless list of things you need to do, fix, or perfect. You’re so busy taking care of everyone and everything that you’ve lost touch with what you need.
You don't have to reach a breaking point to get support. Therapy gives you space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and learn how to rest without guilt. Together, we can work on trading perfection for peace and help you build a life that feels good, not just looks good. If you’re ready for a change, let’s take that first step together!
Meet
Alexa Deslauriers, LCMHC, CRC
Anxiety Therapist in Chapel Hill, NC
Virtual therapy available throughout North Carolina
If you’re tired of saying yes when you really want to say no- Hi, I’m Alexa! I specialize in working with anxious, high-achieving women who are ready to step off the treadmill of perfectionism. My practice is dedicated to helping you untangle your self-worth from your accomplishments, heal your relationship with your body, and quiet the inner critic that tells you you’re never doing enough.
This work is deeply personal to me.
I get it, because I’ve been there. I’ve been the girl who:
Feels responsible for keeping everyone else comfortable
Can’t fully relax until every task is checked off the to-do list
Restricts my food
Constantly scans for signs that someone is upset with me
Says yes to keep the peace
Ties my self-worth to how much I give to others
Ignores my body’s cries for rest
Struggles maintaining relationships
I’ve carried the invisible weight of perfectionism and burnout- and I’m here to tell you that there is relief on the other side.
Therapy with me is a warm, welcoming place to drop the weight you've been carrying. There are no expectations here, no gold stars, and no pressure to be "perfect". Together, we’ll create room for you to catch your breath, reassess your values, and figure out who you are when you aren’t striving to meet everyone else’s expectations.
You don’t need permission to slow down. Let’s talk about what relief could look like for you.
You don't have to have it all figured out. Honestly, no one does.
You don't have to have it all figured out. Honestly, no one does.
Therapy Services for Women in Chapel Hill
Therapy for Anxiety
It’s midnight, you’re exhausted, and instead of sleeping your brain is replaying a 30-second moment from earlier today. You’re dissecting what you said and worrying if you messed up. By morning, that overthinking turns into a running list of everything that could go wrong today.
Constant second-guessing is exhausting. You can never really turn your mind off.
Together, we can work to quiet the mental noise and break the overthinking loop. Give your mind a space where it can finally stop working so hard.
Therapy for People-Pleasing
You say “yes” before your brain even has time to process, because the thought of letting someone down makes your stomach turn. You bend over backwards for everyone else, taking on additional tasks and keeping the peace at your own expense.
By the end of the day you’re feeling completely drained, resentful, and disconnected from what you actually want or need.
Saying “no” isn’t selfish and setting boundaries doesn’t make you a bad person. Let’s practice honoring your own needs, letting go of guilt, and setting healthy boundaries.
Therapy for Eating Disorders
It’s barely 9am and your brain has already started calculating your meals for the day. If you skip breakfast and only have a few snacks, you might have some extra calories to cash in for dessert. But just the thought of that makes you worried about what that means for tomorrow.
Imagine how much energy you’d have for your actual life if you weren’t spending so much of it thinking about food and your body. Let’s create space for things that truly matter.
Therapy for Perfectionism
Your to-do list is full, but you find yourself unable to start. The pressure to do it all flawlessly feels so overwhelming that your brain just shuts down. So you procrastinate, feel guilty, and punish yourself by working twice as hard to catch up.
Together, we can work on lowering those impossibly high standards, helping you break the all-or-nothing mindset so you can take action with confidence instead of dread.
What others have to say about your Anxiety Therapist in Chapel Hill
This sounds right for me, now what?
Book a free consultation call!
I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any and all questions that you might have about starting therapy. We can get to know each other and make sure that you feel comfortable moving forward. You can schedule a time for your free consultation by clicking any of the “book” buttons throughout my website.
Schedule your first session!
At the end of our consult call, we will talk through the logistics and find a time that works for your schedule to meet for weekly sessions. Meeting weekly offers the most support to kickstart your healing journey.
Start healing!
Throughout our weekly sessions we will begin working through the patterns keeping you stuck in a cycle of fear, guilt, and anxiety. Let’s work to calm your nervous system and regain power over your life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Therapy in Chapel, Hill for Women
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I am based out of Chapel Hill, NC. I offer virtual counseling services to all of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
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I am currently accepting clients with BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and Aetna SHP.
I am happy to provide a superbill for clients that would like to use out-of-network benefits and file for reimbursement.
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I offer competitive self-pay rates for therapy in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and all of North Carolina.
Intake session: $250
Follow-Up 50-minute sessions: $200
Please note that rates are reviewed periodically and are subject to revision. These changes will be communicated to you in writing should they occur.
The Golden Collective, PLLC accepts credit/debit cards and HSA/FSA cards. Your card will be placed on file for convenient payment of future sessions. Payment is due at the time of each session.
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Clients often describe me as direct, relatable, and easy to talk to. I provide a safe place where you can be fully yourself.
I view therapy as a collaborative experience. Think about when you learned to drive a car. It surely didn’t happen overnight. You had a teacher- maybe a parent, a family member, or another trusted adult- that was there to help guide you. As you practiced driving and became more comfortable in this new skill, you required less guidance and gained more confidence. Years later, driving has become second nature and something you do entirely on your own.
Now imagine therapy as a similar process. You bring your lived experience and readiness to learn. I bring the tools and support. Healing is the destination. There will likely be pit stops, road blocks, and maybe even route changes- but it’s a trip that we are on together.
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Yes, virtual therapy is proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy sessions. Virtual therapy is often more convenient for those with busy schedules- students, professionals, parents- as it offers more flexibility with scheduling and allows you to attend from the comfort of your own space. I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy to clients across North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
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During our first session we will dive into the issues that brought you to therapy and focus on where you want to go.
This initial session will be more of an interview style. Follow-up sessions will be much more conversational and action-oriented toward goals.
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Everyone’s therapeutic journey looks different. You will likely see notable improvement in your areas of focus within the first few months.
We will periodically revisit your goals and adjust service frequency as needed.
Let’s Chat About Starting Anxiety Therapy in Chapel Hill, NC
Are you ready to join me? Do you have questions about if I’m the right fit for you? Please complete the contact form below and I will get back to you within 24-48 business hours. I can’t wait to connect!