Anxiety & Stress Resources
Anxiety & Stress
When worry or stress starts taking up more of your day, it can be hard to know where to begin. Learn what getting help can look like, explore care at Wright Wellness in Arlington, or start with a few articles.
Deciding when to ask for support
A stressful day does not by itself mean you have an anxiety disorder. It may help to talk with a qualified professional when worry or stress keeps showing up, feels difficult to manage, or gets in the way of sleep, responsibilities, relationships, or activities that matter to you.
These patterns cannot tell you what is causing a symptom. Physical symptoms can have other causes; new, sudden, severe, or medically concerning symptoms deserve medical evaluation.
Getting care
What getting help can look like
- Begin with an appointment request. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis to submit a request. You can share the service you are interested in and your preferences.
- The office follows up. The office reviews requests and can explain availability and next steps. A request is not a confirmed appointment.
- Start a conversation. An initial counseling visit can include your concerns, goals, history, and questions. Your provider can discuss what an individualized plan might involve.
Meet providers
Dr. Lacey Wright Licensed Clinical Psychologist Counseling Ages 18+ In person & telehealth 
Dr. Laura Ávila Licensed Psychologist Counseling Ages 17+ Telehealth Español 
Karalee Landers-Oliveira Psychiatric nurse practitioner Medication management Ages 13+ In person & telehealth Fees and insurance participation vary by provider. Profiles list information; the office can confirm current options, fees, and insurance details. Telehealth depends on your location, provider licensure, clinical fit, and availability.
Submitting a request does not confirm an appointment. The office will follow up about next steps.
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Start with reading
Articles from Wright Wellness
Social Media and Mental Health
A reflection on online comparison, phone habits, and boundaries.
Grounding in Story
An invitation to notice simple, true statements about the present through storytelling.
During the holidays: Have a Regulated Holiday.
Outside perspectives
A closer look at two curated reads
Mindfulness research and anxiety treatment
Reporting on an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program compared with escitalopram in adults with diagnosed anxiety disorders. The study did not test a brief meditation exercise.
Perspective · Psychology TodayWhen life’s demands feel overwhelming
A perspective on boundaries and giving more than you can sustain.
Other questions
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress often relates to a demand or situation, such as a deadline, conflict, or transition. Anxiety can involve worry or fear that continues without an immediate threat. The experiences can overlap; neither word alone establishes a diagnosis.
Are there options for teens?
Some Wright Wellness providers work with adolescents. The cards above show the age ranges listed in their profiles. A provider’s listed age range does not guarantee a suitable service or an available appointment; the office can confirm options for your teen.
What if I’m having panic-like symptoms?
Panic-like symptoms can overlap with medical problems. New, sudden, severe, or medically concerning symptoms deserve medical evaluation rather than an assumption that anxiety is the cause. In the U.S., call 911 for immediate physical danger or a medical emergency. If you are in emotional crisis, call or text 988.
