Balancing Anxiety
Real People First. Therapists Second.
Jessica Wilson, MS, LPCC
Jessica is a therapsit who helps adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life transitions. Her approach blends Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic and trauma-focused work, tailored to each client rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Jessica is passionate about providing affirming, judgment-free care for LGBTQ+ clients and creating space for men to explore emotional vulnerability and healing. She believes therapy works best as a genuine partnership — one where clients feel heard, respected, and equipped to move forward on their own terms.
Master's Level Clinician 
Gwendolyn Stanley
Gwendolyn is a Licensed Social Worker and EMDR-trained clinician specializing in anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. She brings a steady, client-centered presence shaped by years of experience in intake, assessment, and direct clinical care, including her current work as a remote therapist supporting clients through evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment. Gwendolyn is especially attuned to how past experiences show up in present-day anxiety and stress, and she's committed to helping clients build real, lasting relief rather than just managing symptoms. Her background in restorative practices also shapes how she approaches conflict, communication, and repair in relationships.
Master's Level Clinician 
Graduate Level ClincianEmily Fasnacht, MS
Emily is a Master of Social Work candidate at the University of Denver. Her background includes providing individual and group counseling, crisis response, and safety planning in high-need settings, along with specialized training in mental skills work — goal setting, confidence-building, and emotional regulation. Emily brings a grounded, trauma-informed approach and a genuine investment in helping clients build practical tools for resilience. She's especially passionate about supporting people through difficult transitions with steadiness, structure, and care.
Unlike other therapy pratices, we have immediate availability.
We believe access to quality mental health care shouldn't depend on your insurance plan. Balancing Anxiety proudly accepts Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Aetna, Optum/United Healthcare, and Cigna.
We also offer private-pay options starting at $90 per session for clients who prefer to pay out of pocket or whose plan isn't listed above. Whatever your coverage situation, we'll help you find a path to care that works.
Our Vision is…
Every anxious, striving, and deeply feeling person can find balance, no matter where they live in Colorado or what insurance they have.
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Are you a high-achieving perfectionist who feels overwhelmed by stress, pressure, and the constant drive to do more? This workbook is your guide to breaking free from the cycle of anxiety and learning to hone your anxious energy toward the things that matter more.
Created by an experienced anxiety therapist, Balancing Anxiety: A Workbook for Perfectionist Overachievers combines evidence-based techniques and real-world insights to address the unique challenges perfectionist overachievers face. The seven-step BALANCE model—a practical framework designed to help you manage anxiety, shift unhealthy habits, and reclaim a sense of calm and control—gives you all you need to drop the worry and keep up with your busy life!
The BALANCE Model involves:
Be Radically Honest: Give yourself permission to fully evaluate your anxiety so that you can get down to work.
Assess Your Feelings: Learn how to implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in your life without needing to attend therapy.
Lean In and Allow: Build emotional resilience by embracing discomfort rather than avoiding it.
Act on Whatever You Need: Take small, intentional steps toward addressing your needs.
Note What Needs to Be Done Later: Develop strategies to prioritize and let go of the rest.
Clearly Move Forward with a Plan: Create actionable, realistic goals to reduce overwhelm.
Execute as Often as Needed: Learn about sustainable practices to ensure the work doesn’t get left on the pages!
What You’ll Gain from This Workbook:
An understanding of why you are anxious and exactly what to do about it.
How to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in your everyday life.
How to utilize a variety of progressive relaxation exercises.
Tools to accomplish more in less time, such as batch tasking and the Eisenhower matrix.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, tackling chronic worry, or simply seeking more joy in your daily life, this workbook is here to guide you toward a life of balance and fulfillment. Take the first step toward a calmer, happier you—because achieving balance doesn’t mean doing less; it means doing what matters most.
Are you a high-achieving perfectionist who feels overwhelmed by stress, pressure, and the constant drive to do more? This workbook is your guide to breaking free from the cycle of anxiety and learning to hone your anxious energy toward the things that matter more.
Created by an experienced anxiety therapist, Balancing Anxiety: A Workbook for Perfectionist Overachievers combines evidence-based techniques and real-world insights to address the unique challenges perfectionist overachievers face. The seven-step BALANCE model—a practical framework designed to help you manage anxiety, shift unhealthy habits, and reclaim a sense of calm and control—gives you all you need to drop the worry and keep up with your busy life!
The BALANCE Model involves:
Be Radically Honest: Give yourself permission to fully evaluate your anxiety so that you can get down to work.
Assess Your Feelings: Learn how to implement Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in your life without needing to attend therapy.
Lean In and Allow: Build emotional resilience by embracing discomfort rather than avoiding it.
Act on Whatever You Need: Take small, intentional steps toward addressing your needs.
Note What Needs to Be Done Later: Develop strategies to prioritize and let go of the rest.
Clearly Move Forward with a Plan: Create actionable, realistic goals to reduce overwhelm.
Execute as Often as Needed: Learn about sustainable practices to ensure the work doesn’t get left on the pages!
What You’ll Gain from This Workbook:
An understanding of why you are anxious and exactly what to do about it.
How to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in your everyday life.
How to utilize a variety of progressive relaxation exercises.
Tools to accomplish more in less time, such as batch tasking and the Eisenhower matrix.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, tackling chronic worry, or simply seeking more joy in your daily life, this workbook is here to guide you toward a life of balance and fulfillment. Take the first step toward a calmer, happier you—because achieving balance doesn’t mean doing less; it means doing what matters most.