Anxiety & Emotional Regulation Coaching
I help women who feel anxious, overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally at capacity understand what's contributing to how they feel and develop practical ways to regulate emotions, process stress, and respond differently.
Using EFT tapping, nervous system education, and whole-person wellness practices, we'll work together to create more space for you to feel present, steady, and able to handle what life brings.
Virtual coaching + in-person sessions in Knoxville, Tennessee
Is everything starting to feel like too much?
Maybe you're functioning. You're getting things done. You're taking care of everyone and handling what needs to be handled. But underneath it, you feel like you're constantly running at or past capacity.
You might notice:
You're easily overwhelmed or overstimulated.
Small things trigger a much bigger reaction than you want them to.
Your mind won't stop thinking.
You have a hard time relaxing, even when you finally have the opportunity.
You're more irritable or reactive with the people you love.
You know rationally that you're okay, but your body doesn't seem to get the message.
You've done therapy and understand your patterns, but you still feel them.
You're looking for practical, non-medication tools to support anxiety and emotional wellbeing.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAPACITY
Think of your capacity like a bathtub.
I like to think about our emotional capacity like a bathtub. The water represents everything you're carrying, and the level is constantly changing based on what's happening in your life, what you've experienced, and how you're responding to it.
When your bathtub is getting full, you may notice more anxiety, overwhelm, overstimulation, irritability, or emotional reactivity. Even small things can start to feel like a lot.
An empty bathtub is unrealistic. Life will always give us things to carry. Our work focuses on expanding your capacity so you can be present for your life, feel more engaged in it, and have the space to live the way you want to live.
HOW THIS WORKS
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01. Pre-Session Questionnaire
Before we begin, you’ll complete a questionnaire about your goals, current challenges, personal history, and the responses or patterns you’re already noticing. I’ll review everything beforehand so we can begin our work with a clear understanding of where you are and what you want to change.
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02. Blueprint Session
Our first session is dedicated to gaining clarity and mapping the beliefs, stories, emotional responses, and protective patterns connected to what you’re experiencing. This blueprint gives us a focused starting point and helps guide our work together.
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03. Personalized Tapping Sessions
Session packages help us work with the beliefs and emotional patterns we’ve identified. 1:1 Tapping packages start with a minimum of 4 sessions.
From Emotionally Overwhelmed to Grounded in Yourself
Through this work, you may begin to:
Feel calmer and more grounded when life feels overwhelming
Feel supported and hopeful during emotionally difficult seasons
Experience a deeper sense of self-worth
Trust yourself to handle whatever arises
Feel steadier when carrying pressure, responsibility, or uncertainty
Feel less emotionally affected by conflict, criticism, or other people’s stress
Experience more ease in your closest relationships
Feel more confident in who you are and what you bring
Feel connected to yourself across motherhood, work, relationships, and change
Feel more resilient, present, and able to enjoy the life you’ve created
FROM ONE WOMAN TO ANOTHER
“I work in a high-pressure, very visible role within higher education. I’m responsible for a large team, lead strategic and operational efforts, and advise one of the senior-most leaders at the institution. The work is demanding, with long hours and a lot of anxiety and pressure.
The EFT Tapping work I’ve done with Sarah has supported me mentally, physically, at home, in my relationships, and at work. Despite the demands of my role, I love my career, and EFT has become an important tool that helps me show up for myself and my team.
Through this work, I’ve become more aware of my thoughts, especially the unhelpful ones, and the physical sensations in my body. I’ve learned to understand my reactions, work through challenging situations, and respond more intentionally.
Leaders bring the weather, and EFT Tapping has become one of the most valuable tools I use to support myself and create a positive environment for the people who depend on me.”
Kim C. / Higher Education Leader
When you feel differently, you respond differently.
Through personalized 1:1 tapping, you can strengthen your ability to:
Stay grounded and clear-headed during high-pressure moments
Separate other people’s stress and emotions from your sense of self
Reset more quickly after conflict, criticism, or difficult conversations
Make confident decisions and trust your judgment
Communicate directly while remaining empathetic and connected
Set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and well-being
Navigate uncertainty with greater emotional stability
Speak up, share your perspective, and allow yourself to be seen
Respond thoughtfully when emotions run high
Release the pressure to carry every responsibility alone
Support others from a grounded and sustainable place
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime to book a consultation.
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EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), commonly known as tapping, is a mind-body approach that combines focused attention on a stressful thought, emotion, or experience with gentle tapping on specific acupressure points.
Think of it as helping your mind and body find the "off switch" for stress.
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Both approaches can be incredibly valuable, and many of my clients have experience with both.
Talk therapy often focuses on helping you understand your experiences, process emotions, and gain insight into your thoughts and behaviors.
Clinical EFT also creates space for insight, but it adds another layer by working directly with your nervous system. Through tapping, we help reduce the emotional intensity connected to a thought, belief, memory, or situation so it becomes easier to respond differently.
Many of my clients come to me because they understand why they think, feel, or behave the way they do. They’re looking for support creating change. Clinical EFT helps bridge the gap between awareness and action by helping your mind and body experience those situations differently.
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Yes. A growing body of research has examined EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and found it can support reductions in anxiety, stress, and psychological distress while improving emotional regulation.
Research has shown EFT may help reduce cortisol levels, one of the body's primary stress hormones, and support a calmer stress response.
When your nervous system is no longer stuck in a heightened state of stress, it becomes easier to think clearly, make decisions, communicate effectively, and respond with intention.
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Every person is different.
Some clients experience meaningful shifts during their first session. Other changes happen gradually through repetition, practice, and consistent application over time.
The clients who experience the most lasting transformation are typically the ones who remain engaged in the process and apply what they’re learning between sessions.
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All tapping sessions are currently held virtually via Zoom or in my office in Knoxville, TN, allowing us to work together regardless of location. I am located in the Eastern time zone.
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All sessions are 1 hour.