Life is complicated, that’s a fact. Instead of wishing that these life challenges would stop, it’s more helpful to develop new skills to tackle them differently. Together we’ll work on learning practical ways to manage anxiety and navigate difficult situations. You’ll build a personalized toolbox of coping strategies that are tailored to your unique struggles.
Anxiety can negatively affect relationships, both with yourself and with others. We’ll examine the thought and behavior patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We’ll work on developing a more realistic view of the scenarios you encounter (without all the hypotheticals) and shift focus into ways to feel more connected and fulfilled in your relationships.
It often feels like anxiety is the enemy and you may have wished that it would just go away completely! But actually, we all need to have some level of anxiety to help us stay safe and make wise choices. We’ll work on learning the helpful vs. unhelpful aspects of anxiety and identify your personal values that can help you use anxiety to your advantage, when it’s most useful.
A: Anxiety cannot be cured. It’s healthy and natural to continue to experience some anxiety throughout life. The aim of therapy is not to get rid of anxiety completely but instead to help you understand what’s causing it, learn skills to better manage it, and make changes in your life to reduce it down to a reasonable level.
Q: Can you cure my anxiety?
A: Our length of time working together can vary based on your personal situation, severity of symptoms, and dedication to the process. I’ve seen clients achieve their anxiety therapy goals within a few months and others who enjoy a longer process closer to a year or more. We’ll discuss the plan for your sessions when we first start working together and I’ll check in with you throughout services to review your progress and how you are feeling about our work together. Length of treatment can always be adjusted as needed.
Q: How long does anxiety therapy usually last?
A: I use a variety of evidence-based treatments that have been proven to be effective for anxiety disorders, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness strategies. You may find that one of these works best for you or maybe a combination of all three! Head over to my About page for more information on each of these therapy approaches.
Q: What therapy approaches do you use for anxiety therapy?
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