All of us have times when worries pile up, we face situations that seem impossible, and life feels out of control. There are proven ways of coping with fears and anxiety and you don’t have to deal with it alone. Together, we will explore your fears and understand the stressors in your life. We will use evidence-based techniques to help you quiet the anxious thoughts and cope with the fears. By confronting your anxiety in a supportive environment, you can tap into your strengths and overcome the challenges in your life.
I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety issues to include panic attacks and excessive stress and worry. During our sessions, we will collaborate to create a plan for addressing them that helps you resolve such issues in a meaningful manner to restore functioning enabling and empowering you to move beyond your past. I practice from a Holistic perspective and commonly employ EMDR and other effective modalities with helping clients achieve balance and purpose in their lives and creative solutions to their problems. This includes exploring past issues and trauma that may be a factor presently.
In a secure atmosphere of trust & confidentiality, I help patients understand the obstacles interfering with reaching their potential & use those insights to enhance personal growth, self esteem, and fulfillment in life.
Anxiety can manifest in many areas of our life--from parenting, relationships, phase of life change, school, and work. At London Leaf Counseling, we tailor treatment specifically to meet your unique challenges with anxiety so that it won't interfere with daily living.
I completed a fellowship in the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the University of Michigan's Department of Outpatient Psychiatry. I have training in various methods of treating a range of anxiety disorders across the lifespan.
Many complain of feeling nervous or anxious, but few understand how severe anxiety can be debilitating and life-altering. Even if it's just occasional fears or specific phobias, some things can be done to help alleviate these concerns. It's important that anxiety is treated as it's often a symptom of other issues in your life and relationships and therapy can help you understand why it happens and how to improve the outcomes. Consider booking a free 30-minute consult to explore more.
"It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and interfere with day-to-day activities may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. It's possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder as a child or an adult. Generalized anxiety disorder has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety, but they're all different conditions.
Living with generalized anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge. In many cases, it occurs along with other anxiety or mood disorders. In most cases, generalized anxiety disorder improves with psychotherapy or medications. Making lifestyle changes, learning coping skills and using relaxation techniques also can help." - Mayo Clinic
A lot of us deal with fears and anxiety. I like to think of fear as the emotion and anxiety as the disorder of the emotion out of control. Stress is mixed in here too. It can be hard to treat anxiety and fear because ultimately you'll have to face that which you are afraid of and that's uncomfortable. But we can take steps to build your confidence in facing the challenge ahead.