Counseling For Anxiety
West Chester, Ohio
The unfortunate consequences of anxious thoughts (besides the fear they ignite and the unpleasant symptoms which follow suit) is the doubt and shame they lead to.
Do you find yourself overthinking, worrying about what others think of you, constantly seeking out reassurance from others, avoiding certain people and situations, or passing along the responsibility of making decisions? Anxiety has a way of taking away our confidence, our ability to be present and making us feel as though we can’t possibly trust our own intuition.
As we work together in counseling for anxiety, we will uncover your unhelpful self-talk while using the power of neuroscience to transform your thinking in order to improve your self-confidence. This, along with harnessing the wonder of Mindfulness, identifying your strengths and values and cultivating self-compassion, you will learn to improve your self-confidence while you begin to feel more present in all aspects of your life.
You can expect a therapeutic mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and other Evidence-Based strategies proven to decrease your anxiety.
It is my true honor to provide a safe space for you to talk openly about your experiences while learning to show love to yourself.
Anxiety and Self-Confidence
Anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, but some general themes tend to include perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, overthinking, muscle tension, sweating, upset stomach, headaches, constant worries and difficulty with feeling present in daily life. Maybe you fear something is wrong with you for having these thoughts or symptoms. Perhaps you even wish you could get rid of your anxiety altogether since it seems to be destructive to living your most authentic life.
What if I told you that these anxious thoughts, and the physical discomfort you experience while anxious, are actually perfectly normal responses to real or perceived threats? The uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety stem from your body’s built-in protective response, and they each have their own very important role to play when we are in immediate danger. The problem we find ourselves with is that regardless of if we are in immediate danger, or if we simply fear social rejection, the body will respond just the same and it will conjure all those unpleasant symptoms of anxiety as it does so.
Counseling for anxiety will help you to gain an understanding of how the body works to protect you which can have a powerful impact on the way you view, not only your anxiety, but also how you view yourself.
Throughout your time in counseling, we will work together identify why you feel anxiety, how anxiety has been impacting your life, and how to implement simple and effective techniques, routines and other strategies to find lasting anxiety relief.
Ultimately, therapy shouldn’t be a mystery to you. As we work together, you will learn how anxiety relief strategies work for you so you can leave therapy feeling confident and in control, no matter what life throws your way.
If you are ready to gain your freedom back and to feel more in control, click the button below to schedule your FREE phone consultation.
What Causes Anxiety?
Common Symptoms Of Anxiety
While anxiety is a normal, human response to threats, it can become problematic if anxiety is interrupting your daily life. Here are some common experiences one might have if anxiety has become a problem in their life:
Worry that is difficult to control / Overthinking
Trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep
Anxious dreams (General themes of being chased, monsters, feeling out of control, etc.)
Shakiness
Feeling overwhelmed
Fidgeting
Muscle tension
Headaches
Irritability
Sweating
Lightheadedness
Trouble breathing
Nausea
Upset stomach or GI discomfort
Frequent urination
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Unable to feel present with friends and loved ones
Being easily startled
Unable to relax
If you’d like to see if your anxiety has become problematic, you can take this free online quiz
What To Expect From Counseling For Anxiety
West Chester, Ohio
Imagine being able to feel present in your relationships and responsibilities instead of constantly overthinking, doubting, fearing, and ruminating on worst-case scenarios. Understanding where your anxious thoughts are coming from will help you to build the life you ultimately want to have, whether that includes feeling more present and able to enjoy experiences or defeating social anxiety so you can build that supportive community you’ve always wanted. You will leave therapy feeling more present in your life, comfortable in your relationships, confident in yourself and able to actually enjoy your experiences. Anxiety will no longer stop you from living the life you want to live.
If you are ready to take the next step and find out if therapy for anxiety is right for you, fill out our short questionnaire to receive a call back.
This video teaches you where anxiety comes from and why anxiety causes uncomfortable physical sensations. Want to learn more about anxiety? Head over to my Anxiety 101 playlist.
If you are looking for a natural way to decrease your anxiety, mindfulness and meditations truly work wonders for calming the fear centers in the brain. Give this practice a try and see what you notice. Then head over to my meditation playlist for more.
Start Learning How To Deal With Anxiety
When it comes to managing anxious thoughts, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills like Reality Testing really do come in handy. If you find yourself thinking about future outcomes and predicting social interactions, dive into this video where I walk you through a step by step process of how to utilize Reality Testing.
This quick anxiety relief practice guides you through an effective breathing technique which calms your nervous system, therefore allowing your anxious thoughts to slow down. Relieving your anxiety takes time, simply because your brain and nervous system must learn that you are safe. Once it feels safe, your body will slowly adapt and move into your parasympathetic nervous system.
As we know, when we suffer from anxiety, it often feels as though the anxiety controls our life, rather than us feeling in control. Engaging in any of these tips for coping with your anxiety will help you to decrease overall anxiety levels while also helping you to calm down quicker when you do experience anxiety.
If you are struggling with anxiety, the last thing you need is the burden of teaching others how to support you. These anxiety tips will help your loved ones learn how to best support you through increasing their understanding while cultivating collaborative conversations.