🌿 Reclaiming Calm: A Therapist’s Guide to Easing Anxiety for Women and Children in Virginia

By Leah Harlan, LPC | Private Practice Therapist in Prince George, VA

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks and racing hearts.

Sometimes it looks like a woman smiling through the overwhelm while silently shutting down.
Sometimes it looks like a child who gets stomachaches every school morning.
And sometimes, it hides in the form of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or emotional outbursts.

As a therapist in Prince George, Virginia, I specialize in working with anxious women, burned-out moms, and kids struggling to express big feelings. I believe healing begins when we stop trying to “push through” and instead begin to understand our nervous system and our patterns.

🔍 What Does Anxiety Really Feel Like?

For women, anxiety can look like:

• Constant mental to-do lists you never finish

• Difficulty relaxing or feeling “off duty”

• Irritability, guilt, and pressure to be everything for everyone

• Trouble falling or staying asleep despite exhaustion

For children, it often shows up as:

• Behavioral issues or "meltdowns"

• Stomachaches, headaches, or school refusal

• Fear of being away from parents

• Trouble focusing (especially in ADHD kids)

🧠 Why Therapy Looks Different Here

Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or creative—people who feel deeply but have learned to hide it. My work includes:

• Art-based therapy to help kids and teens process without pressure

• Mind-body approaches (like somatic tools and breathwork) to regulate the nervous system

• Practical CBT strategies for anxious thoughts

• Inner child and parts work (IFS) to heal old wounds in a gentle, empowering way

• Parent coaching to create calm, connected homes

Whether it’s through individual therapy, group programs like Art + Ease, or curated experiences that include mailed art kits and email check-ins, I offer support that feels warm, creative, and personalized.

💬 What Clients Often Say:

“I didn’t realize how anxious I was until I finally felt safe.”
“My daughter actually looks forward to her sessions now.”
“You gave me a space to breathe again.”

📍 Serving Virginia: In-Person and Virtual Therapy

I’m based in Prince George, VA and see clients from:

• Richmond

• Hopewell

• Chesterfield

• Petersburg

• And virtually across Virginia

I work with women, teens, and children looking to rediscover joy, feel more in control, and finally take a breath.

➡️ Ready to Get Started?

If you're searching for:

• Anxiety therapy in Virginia

• Art-based therapy for kids

• Support for ADHD or overwhelmed moms

• Trauma-informed therapy that feels personal

…I’d love to talk. I currently have a few spots open and offer a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

👉 Contact me to schedule your free consultation.