Anxiety

When it comes to most forms of anxiety (e.g., social, general, trauma-based) I tend to apply MB-CBT, Brainspotting, and/or EMDR to assist with reducing anxiety symptoms and causes.

Anxiety, like so many concerns that bring people to therapy, encompasses a wide array of symptoms and manifestations. Many who struggle with anxiety display obvious indicators such as a shaky voice, nervous energy and rapid speech. But, many symptoms of anxiety are well hidden and wouldn't be easily seen through simple observation. I do what I can to help people better understand their anxiety and what may underlay it. I also guide individuals in minimizing its effects.

There's no worse feeling than overthinking, overthinking, and overthinking. Anxiety manifests in so many ways- it's not just being nervous. Anxiety can be truly debilitating (I would know). I work with clients who struggle with general anxiety, social anxiety, anxiety related to ADHD or other neurodivergences, and mild panic. I do refer out for severe panic attacks, severe OCD, or specific phobias.

You recognize that your plate is full, you handle too much at a time, your life feels stressful already, your body keeps the score, when you feel anxious your breathing changes and you even feel a pressure on your chest still you can’t say no to others. You naturally care for others and helping them is a priority despite how you are feeling. You deserve a balanced life. A life full of healthy relationships in which you feel loved and accepted by others you but most importantly, by yourself.

Anxiety and stress are some of the most common concerns that we help our clients with. This often includes learning to shift negative patterns of thought and behavior, improving self-image and esteem, and learning easy, accessible tools to manage anxiety and stress confidently whenever they show up. Sometimes this is exactly what a client needs to decrease or complete therapy, other times we work together to dive deeper and find the roots of that anxiety and create healthier neural pathways.

We will work on building skills to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking, ways to calm the nervous system and learn ways to bring themselves back to baseline. We'll also explore the patterns and triggers that contribute to overwhelming symptoms.

Anxiety can be persistent or develop as life changes. It often makes us question our judgment and abilities, we will work together to move away from the debilitating thoughts and feelings of anxiety.

I am an existential/humanistic psychotherapist- meaning I am of the orientation that most anxiety is caused by concern or worry that is rooted in how we do or don't make sense of our own humanity- and our disconnect from our meaning and purpose in this world. When treating people with anxiety I support them in exploring their experiences and seeking ways to define their meaning from these experiences. Additionally I utilize behavioral therapies to support brief relief in the short term.

Coping Skills Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

I specialize in using evidence-based CBT techniques to help individuals effectively manage and alleviate anxiety symptoms. Through therapy sessions, we'll work together to identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors contributing to your anxiety. By replacing these with healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and coping, you'll gain the tools and skills needed to regain control of your life.

Have you become aware of feeling anxious and you aren’t sure why? Maybe your anxiety is as intense as chest pains, shallow breathing, sweating, etc. Are words like horrified, terrified, overwhelmed, scared accurate in describing these feelings? Its possible that your anxiety could be a result of unresolved trauma. Are words like annoying, confused, worried, or frustrated words that fit the description of how you feel about your anxiety? Lets build your coping skills and resolve fears together.

It does not matter what age or stage of life you are in right now. You still have so much time to take a step towards putting yourself first, and you don’t have to do it alone. We'd love to help you manage anxious thoughts and work towards finding where the root of the thoughts comes from.

“Anxiety is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but doesn’t get you very far.” — Jodi Picoult. “The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you’re not.” — unknown We have extensive experience supporting anxiety using a variety of therapeutic modalities, and We work with our clients to create an individualized support plan and walk with you as we explore what will work best for you. We deeply understand how difficult anxiety and Depression can be.

We use art to achieve the therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional integration, and recovery from or adjustment to illness or disability. Art Therapy is a form of treatment that enables patients with mental or physical disabilities to use art as a way of expressing and dealing with feelings and inner conflicts. We will use a variety of arts modalities and creative processes during intentional intervention in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, or educational environments to foster heal

Throughout my career I've worked with individuals who have struggled with anxiety. From generalized anxiety to more specific anxiety we can work together to develop the tools you need to help create a more manageable life despite these symptoms.

Anxiety can be normal in many situations but when you are experiencing intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about every day situations, it can feel debilitating. Sometimes it can feel as though you are experiencing serious physical symptoms such as fast heart, rapid breathing, sweating, excessively tired and more. Together we will find the root cause of what you are experiencing to reduce your symptoms. Acceptance Committment therapy and mindfulness techniques will be explored.

In terms of treating anxiety, I primarily focus on generalized anxiety and social anxiety. My approach is cognitive/behavioral, supportive, and humanistic. I enjoy helping clients learn new behaviors and coping strategies to improve their overall functioning.

Millions of people struggle with symptoms of anxiety and depression every day. I can help you learn ways to navigate your symptoms and figure out how to live the life you want to despite your challenges.

Many of the symptoms have to do with what is happening in your body. It is getting revved up though may not necessarily have anywhere to go. I will help you become more comfortable with paying attention to what these signals are telling you so you can have a different, more satisfying response. We start to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms.