Anxiety
“Panic is like trying to find your breath while you’re being suffocated by your own mind.”
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but for some, it becomes a constant, overwhelming presence that interferes with daily life. While occasional worry is normal, chronic anxiety can disrupt emotional well-being, relationships, and day-to-day functioning. It can manifest in many ways, such as excessive worry, restlessness, or physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, and difficulty sleeping. For some, it leads to avoidance of certain situations or physical issues like muscle tension or digestive problems.
When anxiety becomes persistent and disproportionate to the situation, it can signal an anxiety disorder. Disorders like generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, and OCD can lead to extreme distress, affecting one’s ability to engage in everyday activities. Panic attacks, characterized by intense fear and physical symptoms, can make even simple tasks feel impossible.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition, affecting millions worldwide. While it can be triggered by stress or fear, therapy can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. With the right support, it’s possible to reduce anxiety, regain control, and find peace again.
I understand how debilitating anxiety can be when left untreated. As a humanistic and eclectic therapist, I prioritize empathy and a personalized approach, tailoring interventions to suit your needs in the moment. I believe that understanding your feelings and experiences is crucial, so I help you explore the emotional and cognitive patterns that contribute to your anxiety. By understanding these triggers, we can work together to shift the way you relate to them, reducing their power over your life.
When it comes to managing anxiety, I use a variety of approaches to find what works best for you. I might help you challenge the thoughts that make you anxious, teaching you how to see things from a different, more balanced perspective. Sometimes, we’ll explore your emotions and focus on accepting and understanding them instead of trying to fight them. If your anxiety has physical symptoms, I may introduce simple body-focused techniques, like progressive muscle relaxation, to help you release tension. I also believe in helping you develop self-compassion, so you can respond to your anxiety with kindness instead of criticism.
I want to support you in developing a sense of self-trust, so that you can handle life’s challenges with confidence.
