Anxiety therapists in Santa Clarita, California CA

Anxiety is a fear-based disorder that is future-oriented. We will teach you how to process life experiences that may be contributing to ways of thinking that cause anxiety. From there we will teach you how to restructure your mind and way of thinking that will lead to a more peaceful way of living your life.  

My approach in dealing with anxiety is simple. First, we will work together to develop coping skills to reduce the intensity of the anxiety you're experiencing. There is no single technique that will work with everybody, but I often find mindfulness is one of the quickest ways to turning down the volume on your anxiety. Once you get some relief, we will work together to really examine what's bothering you, where it came from, and how to move forward.  

Anxiety can manifest in different ways for each person. I am an expert in working with individuals with various anxiety disorders and enjoy helping my clients learn how to manage their symptoms by teaching them different strategies to learn to cope with anxiety or panic attacks.  

Our mission here at West Valley Counseling is to provide affordable therapy to individuals and families. All of our therapists are licensed to practice as pre-licensed and licensed therapists in the State of California. Our staff is diverse, multi-cultural and LGBT informed.  

Most people feel anxious or fearful at some point in their lives. I will teach you coping skills for your anxiety. As far as fears, I will desensitize you to the fear that you are experiencing.  

One of my favorite sayings is "Fear is a liar." Fear based thoughts activate the most primitive part of the brain, the limbic system and the fight, flight, freeze response. This causes anxiety and one enters into survival mode. When we learn how to not "feed" fear and anxiety based thoughts, we can stay connected to the most advanced part of our brain, the neocortex and prefrontal lobes. Here is where grace under pressure can be manifested. The work here is to see fear or anxiety as entities that live outside of you, that are not you, and to work to liberate you from the thoughts that cause suffering.  

As someone who navigates anxiety daily, I have learned what tools work for me and am happy to help others figure out what works for them. Everyone is different in the way they experience trauma and stress, but we all share the common need to feel more at peace. I have worked with clients with anxiety for over 18 years in various settings from foster care, hospital, non profit and private practice.  

Anxiety can amplify the barriers already present towards living a fulfilling life. And can lead to feeling even further stuck and overwhelmed. Personalized therapy effectively integrates a safe and compassionate setting with advanced therapy skills and techniques to help you engage in meaningful activities. I specialize in supporting adults and couples in navigating the challenges associated with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and relationship problems.  

My private practice has been established for over 30 years and focuses on the unique needs of every adult, child and family that I see. Therapy is about helping you understand yourself better, solve problems that have effected your relationships and work and to help enhance your life in many ways.  

Anxiety can stop you in your tracks and be debilitating. Learn techniques for how to reduce and manage your anxiety so it no longer has control over you.