Therapy for Young Men Feeling Anxiety

Being a young person today is confusing. There’s tons of opportunity and yet…

With more possibility comes anxiety and stress. This is especially the case in competitive towns like Nashville and Brentwood. Some relevant questions Young Men and Teens have include: What school or major should I pick? Will my parents be happy with this decision? Is this the career path I truly want? How do I get a girlfriend? What should I do with my life?

And with new decisions comes new life adjustments.

We struggle to fit in. We may miss home. We join a new crowd who are also suffering. We may get lost in self-destructive behaviors as we cope with the stress. But for young men (15+) who have a place where they can feel ‘rallied around’ and empowered, the uncertainty of life becomes much less overwhelming.

Navigating Life Transitions, Anxiety in Young Men

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a signficiant, 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 treatment.

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 teens and young men 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.

Young men, like all young people, have a lot of potential. They know others are starting to rely on them. They know they need to take responsibility. But it’s not so obvious how they do that, or who can help them confront these problems.

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.