Therapy for Anxiety

Is anxiety disrupting your life?

Most of us have busy lives. We are balancing jobs, raising children, taking care of parents, and trying to get a workout in. We may have started a new position or relationship. There is so much to balance - our mind never feels comfortable turning “off”. To make matters even more confusing, we get so much done when we whip ourselves into these anxious states. But eventually, you ask - “Okay but when can I just relax?”

Others feel fear and shame about some part of life. They may feel uneasy about social situations, their body, sexuality, faith, family, or a million other issues they would like to avoid. Anxiety can start to disrupt everything.

For some, anxious thoughts and feelings have been an on-going internal struggle. For others, anxiety has presented more recently and it’s come as a shock. Both situations can cause us to feel helpless. Fortunately, Anxiety is a common and treatable diagnosis.

Navigating Anxiety

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a significant, pervasive uneasiness by specific or everyday life situations that disrupts normal functioning. It is often characterized by constant worry and physical symptoms like headaches or fatigue. Even if you or your loved one do not meet clinical definitions of Anxiety, the stress from new life stages or obstacles can be worthy of therapy.

Common Symptoms of Anxiety:

  • Excessive Worry: Overthinking situations in daily life, school, relationships, and career.

  • Physical Symptoms: Unexplained pains, heart palpitations, sleep or appetite changes.

  • Avoidance and Isolation: Steering clear of social activities or procrastinating due to fear or self-doubt.

  • Perfectionism: An intense need for everything to be flawless, leading to stress or task paralysis.

  • Indecisiveness: Difficulty making choices due to fear of making the wrong decision.

How I can Help?

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):

CBT tackles anxiety by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, while also teaching practical strategies to face fears and reduce avoidance behaviors.

2. Internal Family Systems (IFS):

IFS helps by understanding and integrating different parts of the self, promoting harmony and reducing internal conflict that contributes to anxiety.

3. Psychoeducation and Life Skills Development:

  • Communication Skills: Enhancing your ability to express yourself can alleviate social anxiety and improve personal relationships.

  • Role-Playing Difficult Conversations: Provides a rehearsal for real-life interactions, reducing the anxiety associated with potential confrontations.

  • Personality Testing: Insights into your personality can guide career and life choices, reducing anxiety by aligning with your natural inclinations.

I help individuals feeling anxiety find certainty and confidence.

Together we explore underlying causes for these symptoms and identify solutions that make sense for their life. I help guide clients through the maze of their emotions and thoughts to a place of flexibility where they can make decisions on their own terms.

If any of this sounds like what you or a loved one is struggling with, I’d be happy to chat and see if this would be a helpful option. Online therapy is also available. Please call 615.326.9492 or fill out the form below to schedule a time to chat.

Please note: I am not accepting Insurance at this time.