College & Graduate Student Anxiety Therapy in Madison, WI
Helping Students Manage Stress, Overwhelm, and Academic Pressure
College and graduate school can be exciting — but they can also bring a lot of anxiety and stress. Many students feel overwhelmed by balancing academics, work, social life, and planning for what comes next.
At Capital City Psychology, we help college and graduate students learn to manage anxiety, build healthy coping skills, and feel more in control.
You might be noticing:
Constant worry about grades, deadlines, or performance
Difficulty concentrating or procrastinating assignments
Social anxiety or feeling isolated from peers
Sleep problems, headaches, or physical signs of stress
Overthinking decisions about your major, career, or life after graduation
You don’t have to handle this alone. Therapy can help you feel less overwhelmed and more confident navigating college or grad school challenges.
When School Stress Becomes Too Much
How Therapy Can Help College & Grad Students
We use evidence-based and scientifically proven approaches (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT) as well as practice skills support (like executive function skill development) to help students:
Understand anxiety triggers and learn ways to manage them
Break out of perfectionism and procrastination cycles
Build time management and organization skills
Improve sleep and daily routines
Navigate big transitions — like moving away from home or starting a new career
You’ll get practical tools to use right away, plus a safe space to talk through worries and plan next steps.
Specializing in Anxiety + ADHD
Many students come to us with both anxiety and ADHD — a common combo that can make staying organized and focused even harder. We blend executive function skill work with emotional support so you can stay on track academically and feel more at ease day-to-day.
We work with students from UW-Madison, local colleges, and graduate programs across Wisconsin. See us in person at our Madison office or meet online from anywhere in the state.
In-Person & Online Therapy for Wisconsin Students
Your Next Step
ItIf anxiety is making college or grad school harder than it needs to be, you don’t have to push through alone.
Click below to schedule a free 15 minute consultation — let’s talk about how therapy can help you feel calmer, more focused, and more confident.