Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure, pounding heart,sweating, headaches, stomach upset,dizziness, and/or shortness of breath. People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They may avoid certain situations out of worry.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment approach for a range of mental and emotional health issues, including anxiety and depression. CBT aims to help you identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to learn practical self-help strategies
Anxiety, phobias and panic can reduce our productivity and enjoyment in life, as well as impact our relationships with others. Anxiety impacts both our physical and mental health. In therapy, you will be provided with skills and strategies to manage anxiety symptoms and reduce panic attacks. Self-care, self-love and acceptance, and mindfullness-based practice are provided through educational and therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behaviour therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Anxiety makes our world very small. I will help you broaden your ‘comfort zone’ by teaching you skills for managing anxiety at a pace that feels right for you. I've struggled with anxiety in my own life and truly empathize with the toll it takes on self-esteem and quality of life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, worrisome thoughts, or fears? You are not alone. I utilize a variety of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR Therapy, among others, to equip you with coping strategies to effectively manage and ease your anxiety and fears.
Reach out by phone at 226-984-9398 to schedule an appointment or visit my website at www.maribelayala.com to learn more.
Anxiety is one of the most common concerns I treat in my practice. I have extensive experience working with individuals who present with both mental and physical symptoms of anxiety, offering various tools and strategies to improve functioning, self-regulation, and ability to cope.
Anxiety and stress affect us all to varying degrees. There are numerous physical and emotional symptoms that are associated with anxiety and stress such as an increased heart rate, sweating, rumination and worry, to name a few. Anxiety can feel consuming and can keep us from engaging fully in our everyday life. Therapy can help you work with your feelings of anxiety and stress so that you feel empowered. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Anxiety can be really heavy, affecting every aspect of your life and making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. If you're experiencing anxiety, please know that you are not alone and that your feelings are valid. Anxiety is not a sign of weakness -- it's actually a common and understandable response to life's pressures. There are many ways to find relief, and healing and anxiety-reduction is absolutely possible. You deserve to feel calm, secure, and hopeful.
Sometimes we just don’t feel quite right. We can feel stress and change mounting out of our control. Maybe this is a feeling you have had before, or maybe it is a new feeling. Either way, we can help you to navigate this by working on understanding why it is happening, learning skills to cope, and resolving its root causes.
We can work with the following conditions:
• Life Changes and Transitions
• Anxiety
• Panic Disorder
• Fears & Phobias
• Spiritual and Existential Concerns
Please contact us to begin this work and schedule your first appointment.
Anxiety can suddenly ruin a good day, causing panic attacks and overwhelming thoughts about everyday tasks or social interactions, which can lead to physical symptoms such as chest tightness. It can take many different forms, including phobias, procrastination, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, all of which can significantly impact daily life. I provide personalized support for anxiety through targeted treatments like CBT, ACT, or EMDR, which can help individuals manage their anxiety.