When ‘I’ll deal with it later’ becomes the pattern.
Avoidance feels like protection in the moment. But the more you avoid, the more anxiety expands — until small things feel huge and you don’t recognize what you’re afraid of anymore. Sanare therapists help you face what feels unmanageable, slowly and with support.
Forms avoidance can take.
Canceling plans the day of — often without knowing exactly why.
Letting emails pile up because opening them feels too heavy.
Putting off decisions until the deadline forces your hand.
Steering away from conversations, situations, or even thoughts that feel risky.
How we work with avoidance.
Gradual, paced practice approaching what you’ve been avoiding — never pushed, always with support.
Avoidance crowds out the things that matter. We help you reconnect with what you actually want to move toward.
Avoidance isn’t laziness. It’s a nervous system trying to protect you. We work with it, not against it.
Confidence is built — not summoned. Each step makes the next one possible.
Reach out and tell us what’s going on.
We’ll match you with a Maryland-licensed therapist who specializes in this work, verify your insurance, and answer any questions before you begin.