Anxiety and fear are fundamental responses to threats or percieved threats, and often associated with a history of trauma. My work with these symptoms is based on this understanding.
Treating anxiety is my specialty. I work with a variety of disorders from panic attacks and OCD to social anxiety and general overwhelm. With a combination of challenge negative thoughts, somatic strategies, as well as integrative wellness shifts my clients naturally decrease their anxiety.
Feelings of anxiety and fear can evoke a wide range of intense emotions and sensations, which can vary depending on an individual’s personality, severity, and the circumstances triggering these emotions. These feelings can be overwhelming and debilitating, impacting various aspects of your life. Together, we will explore ways for you to overcome these feelings.
Feelings of anxiety and fear can evoke a wide range of intense emotions and sensations, which can vary depending on an individual’s personality, severity, and the circumstances triggering these emotions. These feelings can be overwhelming and debilitating, impacting various aspects of your life. Together, we will explore ways for you to overcome these feelings.
Counselor/Therapist, MA LPC, Certified Equine Assisted Therapist, Art Therapist, CSAT/CPTT
Fear. Although equine-assisted therapy has been shown to be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, a client may fear being around a large horse and not feel motivated to attend this type of treatment. There may also be a traumatic memory involving animals that would prevent someone from being willing to participate. Anxiety can be helped by increasing self esteem and leadership skills.
Feelings of anxiety and fear can evoke a wide range of intense emotions and sensations, which can vary depending on an individual’s personality, severity, and the circumstances triggering these emotions. These feelings can be overwhelming and debilitating, impacting various aspects of your life. Together, we will explore ways for you to overcome these feelings.
Anxiety and fears are often treated with a combination of medication management and psychiatric evaluation. Here's a breakdown:
Psychiatric Evaluation:
A psychiatrist, a medical doctor specializing in mental health, conducts a thorough evaluation.
This evaluation involves discussing your symptoms, medical history, and any past treatments.
The psychiatrist might also use standardized tests to assess your mental well-being.
Based on the evaluation, they diagnose the specific anxiety disorder (if present) and recommend a treatment plan.
Medication Management:
The psychiatrist might prescribe medications to manage your anxiety symptoms.
Common medications include:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - antidepressants that help regulate mood and reduce anxiety.
Anti-anxiety medications (like Buspirone) - provide more targeted relief.
Benzodiazepines (short-term only) - offer quick relief for severe anxiety but can be habit-forming.
The psychiatrist monitors your response to the medication, adjusting dosage or type if needed.
Remember: Medication is often one piece of the puzzle. Therapy, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can also be very effective in managing anxiety and fears.
I specialize in helping clients understand themselves, thier brain, and behavior and together develop a path towards sustainable growth and personal safety.
Listen to your body, follow your heart! When our hearts are wounded through trauma, neglect and deprivation, we lose touch with the heart's power. Depression, anxiety, fear of intimacy, addiction, stuckness may follow. Working through emotional issues at a body level allows for deep, lasting healing
In my practice, I focus on helping you manage anxiety by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. My aim is to help you separate yourself from your anxious thoughts, finding freedom and relief from the grip of anxiety. I create a supportive and relaxed environment where authenticity and humor play a key role in making our sessions effective and approachable. If you’re ready to explore ways to manage your anxiety and regain control over your thoughts, let’s connect and start this journey together.