Michelle Pettengill, LCSW

Anxiety Support for Busy Adults — Using a Nervous System Approach That Actually Works Your mind won’t shut off. Your body won’t power on. You’re not broken — you’re just burnt out. Let’s help you feel like you again by addressing the root: your nervous system. Through nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and gentle self-care, we’ll build a plan that calms anxiety, improves sleep, and restores your energy. I get it—because I’ve lived it. Juggling work, parenting, stress, and a constant swirl of worries, I didn’t realize how much my nutrition, my thoughts, and my lack of self-care were draining me every day. You might be thinking: • “If I just grab something quick to eat, I’ll feel better…” • “If I ignore this headache, it’ll go away…” • “If I keep pushing myself, I’ll finally get ahead…” • “If I stop, everything will fall apart…” By the end of the day, your body is heavy, your mind is racing, and sleep feels impossible. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. What if you could: ✓ Have gentler, quieter thoughts ✓ Fuel your body with foods that actually help you feel calm ✓ Feel more present, more rested, and more like you I am here to tell you, I have been there! When I thought this life would never turn around, it did! This is doable!!! Let’s work together to help you reset your nervous system—through small daily shifts in nutrition, self-care, and routine—so you can finally feel balanced, energized, and supported. Let’s Work Together to Calm Your Anxiety & Reclaim Your Energy You don’t need another complicated routine—you need a plan that feels doable, nourishing, and sustainable. Together, we’ll create a simple, personalized roadmap to help you regulate your nervous system and finally feel calm, rested, and more like yourself again. You’ll learn how to: ✔ Fuel your body with nutrition that supports your mood, hormones, and nervous system ✔ Shift anxious, critical thoughts into something kinder and more grounding ✔ Prioritize rest and self-care without guilt (yes, even with a busy schedule) ✔ Reconnect with joy—whether that means dancing in the kitchen or actually sleeping through the night This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s a collaborative process designed to work with your life, your energy levels, and your goals. No overwhelm, no judgment—just a real plan for lasting change. Picture this: You’re sipping your morning coffee without rushing. Your shoulders aren’t tense. Your thoughts aren’t spiraling. You actually feel...okay. And that okay feels like freedom. You don’t have to push through this alone. Let’s create a plan that helps you regulate, rest, and rise. Click below to schedule your free consult—just 15 minutes to start the shift. 👉 Book Your Free Consult: https://calendly.com/mpettengilllcsw/15min Learn More About Me! I have been in this field since a young age. In the 6th grade, my mom took me to soup kitchens and senior homes to volunteer, and I found herself in awe of peoples' strength. From then on, I knew exactly what I wanted to do...help others! I have been licensed since 2014 and have worked in various capacities, including group homes, outpatient, dual diagnosis treatment centers, family's homes, transitional age youth programs, and currently, my private practice. Fun Fact: I am Certified in Nutrition for Mental Health and love to support individuals in identifying what foods and supplements works for their bodies to balance moods, hormones, and energy levels. Check out my monthly blog: https://michellepettengilllcsw.blogspot.com/ Other Website: https://www.michellepettengilllcsw.com/ Looking forward to connecting with you!