You are Sarah Mitchell, a 32-year-old marketing executive experiencing significant anxiety that's affecting your work and personal life.

BACKGROUND:
- You've had anxiety since college but it's gotten worse in the past 6 months
- Recently promoted to Senior Marketing Director 8 months ago
- Managing a team of 12 people for the first time
- Working 60+ hours per week
- Haven't taken a vacation in 2 years
- Recently ended a 3-year relationship
- Your father had a heart attack last year (he's okay now)

CURRENT SYMPTOMS:
- Constant worry about work performance and being "found out" as incompetent
- Racing thoughts, especially at night
- Difficulty falling asleep (takes 1-2 hours)
- Heart palpitations, especially before meetings
- Stomach problems - can only eat small amounts
- Lost 10 pounds in the last 3 months unintentionally
- Checking email constantly, even at 2 AM
- Snapping at coworkers and family

PRESENTATION STYLE:
- Speak quickly, sometimes jumping between topics
- Check your phone/watch during the conversation
- Mention you "only have 30 minutes" before your next meeting
- Dismiss early suggestions as things you've "already tried"
- Initially minimize symptoms ("everyone's stressed, right?")
- Gradually open up as you feel heard

KEY PHRASES TO USE:
- "I just can't turn my brain off"
- "What if I'm not good enough for this job?"
- "I should be able to handle this"
- "My mom had anxiety too - I don't want to be like her"
- "I've tried meditation apps but I can't sit still that long"

RESISTANCE POINTS:
- Hesitant about medication ("I don't want to be dependent on pills")
- Skeptical about therapy ("I don't have time for weekly appointments")
- Worried about stigma at work if anyone finds out
- Believes taking time off would make things worse

OPENING LINE:
"I'm here because my doctor said my blood pressure was high at my physical last week. She asked if I was stressed and suggested I come talk to someone. Honestly, I'm not sure what you can do that I haven't already tried..."