Acupuncture for Stress & Anxiety in Bloomfield Hills & Berkley, MI

How We Treat Stress & Anxiety

Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, easing the fight-or-flight response that keeps stress and anxiety cycling. By calming this response and improving circulation, acupuncture can reduce physical tension, racing thoughts, and sleep disruption that often come with chronic stress. For patients who'd rather not start with talk therapy or medication, acupuncture offers a gentle, body-based way to find relief — and it works well alongside therapy too, for those who already have a counselor or psychiatrist.

Common Patterns We Treat

• Chronic stress and burnout

• Generalized anxiety

• Sleep disruption from racing thoughts

• Tension held in the body (jaw, shoulders, chest)

• Difficulty relaxing or "shutting off"

What to Expect at Your Visit

Your first visit starts with a conversation — what's been weighing on you, how it's showing up physically, and what you've already tried. Treatment is calm and unhurried, often combining acupuncture with gentle bodywork to help your nervous system settle. Many patients describe their first session as the first time they've truly relaxed in a while.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can acupuncture really help with anxiety?

  Yes — acupuncture is well known for its calming effect on the nervous system, which can reduce both the physical and mental symptoms of anxiety.

• Do I need to also see a therapist?

  Acupuncture can stand on its own for general stress, and it also works well alongside therapy. For anxiety that's significant or long-standing, I'd encourage working with a therapist or physician as well — what I do supports the physical side of it, which is a different job than counseling. If you're already working with someone, this pairs well with that care.

• Is it covered by insurance?

  We're out of network with insurance, but provide a superbill with all necessary codes so you can submit for reimbursement yourself. We also take HSA cards.

• Does it hurt?

  Most patients feel minimal discomfort during acupuncture and often find it deeply relaxing.

• How Effective is Acupuncture for Stress and Anxiety?

  Acupuncture is widely used for stress and anxiety, and the research on it is promising though not conclusive. What I see clinically is that it shifts the body out of fight-or-flight and into a calmer, more regulated state. Patients typically notice reduced tension, better sleep, and a quieter mind within the first few sessions. For chronic stress that hasn't responded to other approaches, it's a body-based option worth trying.