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Anxiety Therapy
Imagine you're about to give a big presentation at work, and you feel your heart racing, your palms sweating, and your mind going blank. This is a natural response to stress, and it's your body's way of preparing you to face a challenge. However, when these feelings of worry and fear become overwhelming and persistent, even when there's no immediate threat, it can be a sign of anxiety.
Anxiety is a natural response to stress and can be beneficial in certain situations.
Types of Anxiety
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Specific Phobias
How to Support Someone or Yourself with Anxiety
Listen and Validate: Offer a listening ear without judgment. Validate their feelings by acknowledging their anxiety and expressing empathy.
Avoid Minimizing Their Feelings: Avoid saying things like "just relax" or "it's all in your head." These statements can be dismissive and unhelpful.
Offer Practical Support: Support them with tasks that may be overwhelming for them, such as falling asleep, appointments, or activities.
Be Patient: Understand that managing anxiety can be a long process. Be patient and offer consistent support.
Encouraging Open Communication: Create a safe space for your child to talk about their fears and worries.
Modeling Healthy Coping Strategies: Show your child how to manage anxiety by practicing healthy coping strategies yourself.
Anxiety in Children/Teens
Emotional Outbursts
Avoidance
Physical Symptoms
Stomachaches, headaches, nausea, and trouble sleeping.
Clinginess
Anxiety in Adults
Excessive worry or fear
Restlessness or feeling on edge
Fatigue
Difficult concentrating
Irritability
Muscle tension
Sleep disturbance
Perfectionism / inflexible thinking
I will help you understand your anxiety. I will explain the science behind what’s happening in your body and why anxiety causes your heart to race or your hands to tremble. We’ll debunk some of your worst fears.
I will assist you in identifying your triggers to better understand what pulls you into the anxiety cycle. I will also clarify how your thoughts contribute to intensifying your anxiety. Then, we’ll examine the behaviors that keep you stuck in this cycle.
I’ll provide you with effective strategies to regulate your nervous system and feel more secure in your body. You’ll learn to respond to your thoughts in healthier ways so they no longer feel like they’re spiraling out of control. You will discover how to deal with feelings of shame or guilt by becoming more compassionate with yourself. Then, we’ll work on transforming the unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck.
With a solid foundation in these tools, we’ll collaborate to help you face some of the things you’ve been avoiding. We’ll use gradual exposure to confront your fears and assist you in realizing you are capable of living the life you want. By overcoming your fears, you will strengthen your self-confidence and trust in yourself.
The good news is that anxiety disorders respond very well to treatment. Research has shown that effective, science-backed strategies exist to manage and overcome anxiety. Some of those therapeutic modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Somatic Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). You can get the help you need. Set up your free 15-minute consultation with me now.