In life we are told to just push through hard times- we hear: “it’ll get better”, “time heals all wounds”, “that happened such a long time ago- get over it”. We get so caught up in pretending everything is fine- trying to forget the bad things that have happened in our lives and for what? Fear of asking for help? Being perceived as weak? Scared to feel vulnerable? That fear of feeling vulnerable keeps us humans from truly feeling joy and happiness. It can distance us from the ones we love and be the cause of using maladaptive coping mechanisms. Mitra Shahryary specializes in this area.
Experiencing anxiety or irrational fears can be overwhelming, but effective help is available. We use a range of therapeutic techniques to help you understand and reduce your anxiety. Through cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices, you’ll learn to confront and manage your fears, paving the way for a more peaceful and confident life.
Do you excessively worry about what others think of you? Do you struggle to make friends or avoid pursuing relationships because of what they may think of you? Do you find it difficult to start conversations and have a hard time speaking up for yourself ? You are not alone, anxiety can feel crippling but my goal it to balance to the protective nature of anxiety, managed anxiety is natural experience. I use an eclectic approach to meet your needs by teaching adults and children tools and strategies for engaging in conversations, handling conflict, respecting boundaries, and regulating emotions in a supportive, non-threatening environment.
I have worked throughout my career to help individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) manage aspects of anxiety that are significantly impacting their functioning and well-being. I further help them identify strengths that can help them focus on what they have control over, and gain skills to manage their anxiety. This sometimes involves referral to and/or collaboration with a medication prescriber for comprehensive care and maximization of management of symptoms.
Worries, anxious thoughts, nervousness, nausea, and difficulty sitting with the uncertainty in life all go into the anxiety that you may feel on a day to day basis. Life events can be incredibly stressful and sometimes our body and brain reacts in a way that is not helpful (and feels difficult to control!). I help women gain mastery over managing anxious thoughts, reducing panic, and finding a balance between logical and emotional thinking. Learn to understand the triggers for anxiety (from where and why they may be occurring) and receive tools that address go into increasing confidence in self to be able to better tame anxiety.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LifeVision Counseling, LLC
Anxiety can include several symptoms including feeling nervous or restless, worrying about the future, having difficulty concetrating, having a sense of impending danger, and can include physical symptoms such as sweating and increased heart-rate. Sometimes, anxiety can stem from fear of making a new choice or changing your reality. Anxiety can be a problem when it feels out of proportion to the actual circumstance or becomes difficulty to manage. Therapy helps you explore and evaluate the possible causes of these feelings and provides support as you learn and practice new method of addressing and reducing the anxiety. Some methods include practicing mindfulness, grounding exercises, guided imagery, and journaling.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Traumatologist and a Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, multicultural counseling, relationship issues and problems associated with emotional and physical abuse.
As a licensed clinical psychologist for 20+ years, I understand that the relationship and "fit" between client and therapist is paramount. I work hard to establish and maintain a relationship based on mutual trust and honesty. We can work together to help you feel less stuck, and more in control.
The pandemic has given rise to an understandable increase in our anxieties and fears, many of which we haven't faced before. Together, we'll discuss how your anxieties and/or fears are interfering with your quality of life, and ways in which to reduce their impact.