Anxiety
When the what-ifs take up more room than the day in front of you.
Explore →Thoughtful, down-to-earth therapy for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, and big life changes.
Taking new clients: yes. Two openings right now, Tuesday at 6:00pm and Thursday at 5:00pm. Updated October 6, 2026.
Sliding-scale spots: all six are full. You can join the short list.

Maybe things feel heavy, uncertain, or just harder than they used to. Therapy is a space to slow down, get honest, and figure out what matters, together.
Meet Nora →
Who I work with
When the what-ifs take up more room than the day in front of you.
Explore →For teachers, nurses, state employees, Navy families, and anyone running on too little.
Explore →Including the long, complicated grief of caring for a parent.
Explore →Divorce, an empty house, retirement, or a future you didn’t expect.
Explore →“Most people don’t need fixing. They need someone steady in the room who will tell them the truth.”
— Nora Penhallow, LCSW-C
Private pay, plainly explained
“The fee was right there on the website, and my insurance paid back about 60% of every session from the superbills.”— Dana R., Severna Park
“I emailed on a Sunday night. Nora wrote back Monday morning with a Thursday evening opening.”— Marcus T., Arnold
Start with a short call