Anxiety Treatment
"My mind won't stop."
You have a lot going on.
You are busy and manage many things both personally and professionally. You have high standards for yourself. You compare yourself to others and may not always measure up. You are so busy caring for your family and professional obligations that you struggle to find time for yourself. Sometimes your mind won't stop and you feel stressed and anxious. You may have developed ways of coping such as the following:
Avoidance & Denial
Negative self-talk
Isolation
Overworking
Think of the worst-case scenario
You think people have a bad opinion of you
Spinning thoughts
Anxiety-related struggles you may be experiencing are the following:
Poor body image
Distrust
Financial Difficulties
Low self-esteem
Perfectionism
Setting boundaries
Setting goals
Self-care
Self-doubt
Anxiety is a stress response.
Anxiety affects everyone differently. It lives within the body through uncomfortable physical symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, headaches, fatigue, stomach ache, body pain, high blood pressure, and more.
Anxiety and stress cause uncomfortable emotional symptoms too such as restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and racing thoughts.
Do you experience episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety, fear, or terror?
Perhaps, you are experiencing panic attacks with distressing physical symptoms that come out of nowhere like shaking, racing heart, sweating, shortness of breath, and feeling out of control.
Panic attacks are hard to manage. They catch us off guard and start before we are aware of it. I can help you build the skills and tools to manage your panic attacks. Mindfulness and relaxation are key skills to develop to help you manage your panic attacks.
Many People Struggle with Anxiety
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)*, in the United States, anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health problem affecting around 18% of the population. Anxiety disorders are frequently connected with health issues, finances, and relationship problems. The risk factors that are common among people with anxiety disorders are genetic predisposition, brain chemistry, personality traits, and life events. Most people experience some anxiety as a normal part of life, for example, when giving a presentation at work or school. However, if you find yourself feeling stressed or on edge most of the time, find it hard to relax, get to or stay asleep, or just be happy, you may be struggling with severe anxiety.
If you are experiencing a more serious form of anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, you may notice feelings of fear, worry, unease, nervousness, or apprehension about situations or circumstances where the outcome is unknown. Generalized anxiety disorder is often linked to stress at work or school, unhealthy interpersonal relationships, financial problems, chronic medical illnesses, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Fortunately, anxiety disorders are treatable. You can learn to manage your anxiety symptoms instead of the symptoms managing you. With the help of an empathic, compassionate, and knowledgeable counselor, you can learn skills and techniques leading to anxiety relief and create a happy and productive life.
I'm here to help...
My goal is to help you get clear about what you want in life and ease your mind so that you find health and happiness and become anxiety-free.
Therapy is a treatment that will help you change and adapt in positive ways. You will feel better about yourself and find better ways of dealing with your problems. Effective therapy has four factors indicating a positive outcome: Self-acceptance, self-knowledge, relationship quality, and consideration of others.
I'm ready when you are! Complete my contact form or email me to get started. You are welcome anytime!