Anxiety

I believe that anxiety is best treated by identifying triggers. Gaining understanding equips you with the capability to self-soothe before a panic attack.

Anxiety, increasingly common today, can wreak havoc when unmanaged, like a 2 year old with scissors, anxiety creates chaos in our minds. If left untreated, it can manifest as depression, stress, fear, conflict avoidance, chronic illness, even addiction. The positive news is that anxiety, in all its forms, is highly treatable. Effective therapy can transform this overwhelming force into a manageable aspect of life, leading to greatly improved well-being.

I have worked with clients who have experienced various forms of anxiety. Anxiety can effect us all in different ways and I believe you possess the power to overcome your anxiety. I find it most effectively to validate clients' feelings and work at a pace that is comfortable for the client. I will work diligently to help you regain control over the quality of your life.

Anxiety is our body's way of telling us to pay attention to something--a real or perceived threat in our environment. I work with clients to recognize their anxiety, attune to where it's coming from, and give it the attention it needs, whether by using tools to calm the nervous system, appraising the thoughts that support anxiety, or taking appropriate action. We'll also talk about ways of reducing anxiety through habits and behaviors, and what to do in situations of panic.

Is it hard to fall asleep worrying about the seemingly endless array of tasks, chores, and action items on your to-do list? Does it feel overwhelming or impossible to get caught up? Conversely, maybe you don't think you're anxious, but are struggling with somatic symptoms than indicate that you are (muscle tension, digestive problems, headaches, etc). Together, we'll work to uncover the deeper meaning of these experiences and practice coping skills to rediscover a sense of peace and mastery.

It feels relentless and scary. When anxiety takes over it feels like you've lost control. I have years of practice working with highly anxious people. I will help you take your life back. Body and brain science has given us amazing tools to understand what is setting off all the alarms. Together we will turn them off and reset the system so it can really keep you safe.

In all honesty it is challenging to only choose 3 because there are many more things that are connected to developmental trauma, attachment, and the impacts of living in a broken and disconnected world that are at the heart of my practice. I chose anxiety due to the fact that this alongside depression are common features that arise in response to trauma, grief and disconnection. These symptoms are at the crux of what most of my clients are facing in response to developmental wounding.

Everyone has ANXIETY - it's a matter of degree - is it interfering with your life? I'll share brain physiology so you can recognize when you're triggered. You'll learn & be able to use Breathing and Grounding Techniques to get you from an anxious state into a comfortable place where you can think straight and be "Responding" rather than "Reacting."

Anxiety can be pervasive and disruptive to our lives. I address anxiety by developing a toolbox of skills based in CBT and mindfulness. I also use EMDR when appropriate to address underlying fears and distressing thoughts.

I am trained in a variety of approaches including mindfulness, DBT, and CBT. I have successfully help my clients to reduce their anxiety symptoms.

Anxiety can be an unwelcome guest who shows up and takes over our lives. I am here to support you through learning what can help you feel more like yourself. That might include becoming familiar with your thought patterns and which ones are serving you well or not, or tuning into your body to help it calm and regulate. I want to help you find a place of safety within yourself that allows you to take a deep breath and remember your gratitude for this world.

I know personally just how wearing anxiety can be and that healing is possible. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are very treatable and respond well to psychotherapy treatment. When you’re ready to find reprieve and calm from the stress of life, reach out, so I can help you find the root of your anxiety, peace, perspective, and healing.

Anxiety and stress affect us all, however at times it limits our ability to complete normal activities. Feelings of overwhelm, worry, and being on edge can begin to overtake our daily lives. My clients will identify their triggers, increase their self awareness, and harness their strengths and values in order to effectively manage their anxiety.

I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional which means I have extensive training and experience in this area to treat people with a variety of anxiety disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic and fears and phobias. Dealing with anxiety can be intense and scary. I am here to support you in helping you work through what may be holding you back from living your life to the fullest.

Paralyzing fear feels impossible to manage.

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.

Symptoms of anxiety include stress that's out of proportion to the impact of the event, inability to set aside a worry, restlessness, hypervigilance, irritability, lack of concentration, racing thoughts, unwanted thoughts, feeling of impending doom, insomnia, nausea, palpitations, or trembling.