Therapy for Anxiety
Therapy for Anxiety in California
Do you constantly feel like something bad is going to happen?
Maybe it seems like each day blends into the next with doubt and fear. You've been trying your best to handle it, but those thoughts just won't seem to settle down. Perhaps it's time to consider seeking some support to ease this burden.
Anxiety can profoundly affect multiple facets of life, permeating both mental and physical well-being. Emotionally, it can lead to persistent worry, fear of the unknown, and a sense of impending danger, often resulting in difficulty concentrating or making decisions. Socially, anxiety may strain relationships, as individuals may withdraw or avoid social situations due to fear of judgment or embarrassment. Physically, it can manifest in somatic symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, fatigue, and insomnia, contributing to a cycle of heightened stress and decreased overall health. Additionally, anxiety can impact one's professional life, hindering performance, creativity, and the ability to handle stress at work or academic settings. Overall, anxiety can disrupt daily functioning and diminish quality of life if left unaddressed.
Anxiety can look different for many different people and some symptoms include:
Irritability
Trouble sleeping, tired, fatigued
Feeling nervous, a sense of danger, panic, doom
Can you imagine a life without Anxiety ?
Imagine waking up each morning with a sense of calm and clarity, free from the grip of anxiety. Your days would be filled with confidence and a renewed sense of purpose, allowing you to pursue your goals and dreams without hesitation. Social interactions would become opportunities for connection and joy, rather than sources of worry or self-doubt. Tasks that once seemed daunting would now feel manageable and rewarding, as you approach them with a steady mind and steady heart. Your relationships would thrive, as you communicate openly and assertively, without the fear of judgment or rejection holding you back. In this life without anxiety, you would experience a profound sense of freedom and empowerment, fully embracing each moment and living life to its fullest potential.
Therapy for Anxiety can help you:
Build positive coping skills to calm your mind and your body
Better connect with and understand the needs of “self” so you can identify the root of the anxiety
Effectively process past experiences that are contributing to anxiety
Learn to trust yourself, so you can move forward with confidence and self-assurance
My approach to treating anxiety builds on your strengths and resources. I aim to empower you with skills, address the root causes, and build your confidence so that eventually, you won't need my support—you'll be able to do this on your own with ease.
Frequently asked questions about Anxiety
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Anxiety is a feeling of worry nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event of something with an uncertain outcome. It can also be described as an excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived threats, typically leading to avoidance behaviors and often to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension.
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Yes! Actually anxiety is a normal function of our brain and our bodies that keep us safe. But not all anxiety is “normal.” You may know it’s time for support if you feel anxiety is impacting areas of your life like your day to day, school, work, family and other relationships.
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Anxiety therapy sessions are unique each week, as we work together to identify the roots of your anxiety and collaborate in developing effective coping skills.