I can help you uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears; learn how to relax; look at situations in new, less frightening ways; and develop better coping and problem-solving skills. Therapy gives you the tools to overcome anxiety and teaches you how to use them.
I specialize in helping clients understand themselves, thier brain, and behavior and together develop a path towards sustainable growth and personal safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D., LICSW, LMHC, LCSW
Anxiety is the single biggest identifying factor that brings people to therapy. It can appear in a wide range of ways from panic attacks to intrusive and recurrent distressing thoughts to powerful fears and many many others. We recognize that anxiety typically grows out of life experiences including family of origin and internalized world views. We do not look merely to help mitigate symptoms but to through collaboration with you expand your perspective and challenge ways of thinking and behavior which are the fundamental; cause of much suffering and we are prepared to work with you closely to help.
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