For Minds That Will Not Quiet Down
Anxiety and Overthinking With Lyndsay Dawson
Rereading the text before you send it. Lying awake planning for problems that may never happen. Lyndsay Dawson helps adults across Texas step out of the overthinking loop.
Lyndsay Dawson
LPC Associate, MA
Practices under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S).
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When Thinking Becomes Exhausting
Overthinking can feel like being responsible. If you think through every outcome, maybe nothing will go wrong. But the planning never ends, and decisions that should take minutes take days. You may be capable and successful on paper and still feel worn out by your own mind.
Lyndsay has four years of experience helping people with anxiety, along with depression, grief and life transitions. She works collaboratively, which means you are an active partner in deciding what to focus on.
A Clear Plan, Built Together
Lyndsay is honest and open, and she will tell you when she notices a pattern. She is supportive yet willing to challenge the thoughts that keep you circling. Together you build a clear pathway toward the goals you set.
- Catching the thought loops before they take over
- Making decisions without needing every answer first
- Easing the perfectionism that fuels the worry
- Getting your sleep back when your mind keeps you up
Sessions That Fit a Busy Mind
Sessions happen by secure video, so there is no commute to plan around. Evening and weekend times are available, which helps if your days are already packed. You just need to be in Texas when you log on.
Signs It Is Time to Talk
You may be overthinking more than you realize if you spend more time preparing for conversations than having them, if you seek reassurance from friends again and again, or if you avoid choices because none feel safe enough. Physical signs count too: headaches, a tight jaw, an upset stomach or trouble falling asleep. None of these mean something is wrong with you. They are signals that your mind has been working too hard for too long, and Lyndsay can help you give it a rest.
Lyndsay Dawson is an LPC Associate and practices under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), in line with Texas licensing rules.
Clinicians for This
- Lyndsay DawsonLPC Associate, MAPractices under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S).
Demetria FlowersLPC Associate, MAPractices under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S).
Debbie VidanaGraduate Counselor InternPractices under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S).
Common Questions
- Is overthinking the same as anxiety?
- They often travel together. Overthinking is one of the most common ways anxiety shows up, and working on one usually helps the other.
- Will Lyndsay just tell me to stop worrying?
- No. She works with you to understand why the worry shows up and to practice new responses, at a pace that feels doable.
- What if I overthink what to say in therapy?
- Bring that in too. It is useful information, and Lyndsay will help guide the conversation so you do not have to have it all planned.
Ready to Begin?
If your mind has been working overtime, let Lyndsay help you slow it down. Reach out and we will find a time that works. If you are unsure whether Lyndsay is the right fit, our office can talk through your options with you and suggest another clinician on our team if that serves you better.