Anxiety therapists in Port St. Lucie, Florida FL
Anxiety or Fears
Sharon Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Polyvagal theory offers a fascinating lens through which to understand anxiety and its physiological underpinnings. According to this theory, our nervous system responds to stress and threat in three distinct ways: fight-or-flight, freeze, and the social engagement system. Anxiety often arises when our nervous system becomes dysregulated, leading to an overactivation of the fight-or-flight response or a shutdown into freeze mode. By exploring polyvagal theory in therapy, clients can gain insight into how their body responds to stress and learn techniques to regulate their nervous system. I also use EMDR therapy as a promising approach for alleviating anxiety, offering a unique avenue for processing distressing experiences and reducing associated symptoms. Through this process, individuals can experience a shift in how they perceive and respond to anxiety-provoking situations, fostering a sense of empowerment and control. Exposure therapy is another powerful tool in the arsenal against anxiety, offering a structured approach to facing fears and breaking free from their grip. Through gradual and systematic exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli, clients can learn to confront their fears in a safe and controlled environment.
2 Years Experience
Anxiety or Fears
John S. Wilks-Young Jr.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MBA, MHA, MHR, LMHC
Everybody experiences anxiety or worry occasionally. Anxiety is a typical human response to demanding circumstances. However, those anxieties and fears remain persistent for those who suffer from anxiety disorders. They continue to experience anxiety, which may possibly worsen with time.
Anxiety disorders can seriously hinder a person's performance in social, academic, and occupational settings. Anxiety may also affect a person's relationships with friends and family. Thankfully, there are efficient anxiety treatments available. I've worked with adults with anxiety for several years, so I know we can discover solutions to ease your discomfort and start redefining what it means to be neurodiverse together.
17 Years Experience
Anxiety or Fears
Laura Varela
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I focus on helping you identify where feelings of anxiety and fears come from and discover what will help you face or cope with these emotions. We will focus on decreasing behaviors related to anxiety and fears that are affecting your life.
11 Years Experience
Anxiety or Fears
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Anxiety and fears can feel so crippling that is makes you avoid the very things you love the most. EK Mental Health Counseling specializes in treating all types of anxiety and fears. Please reach out to find out how we can help.
12 Years Experience
Anxiety or Fears
Heidi Ison
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, QSP, BCD
Our minds are programmed to constantly be scanning our environment for signs of threat in order to keep us safe. Yet sometimes our brain falsely detects danger - physical, emotional or social - this creates unnecessary fear and anxiety. We replay the past, or forecast into the future, when our mind is most content right here in the present. With the newest evidence-based interventions, I can help retrain your brain and conquer your fears!
17 Years Experience