Therapy For Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

I have extensive experience working with kids, teens, and adults who are struggling on a daily basis with anxiety symptoms, depression, and trauma. Over the years, I have taught people of all ages how to cope with the daily anxiety and/or depressive symptoms they are struggling with. I teach them how to stay in the moment with how they are feeling and overcome the daily pain they are enduring through the use of challenging the negative thoughts, identifying the triggers, and increasing mindfulness. I work with my clients by teaching them how to "beat" the anxious and depressive thoughts that are overwhelming them. Together we come up with solutions based on an individualized plan.

Anxiety definition and symptoms: a feeling of fear or uneasiness that can impact a person’s day in small ways or it can completely take them down where they can’t function at all.When anxiety becomes excessive, it can interfere with the person’s daily life.  Symptoms include a rapid heartbeat, upset stomach, sweating, tension, shortness of breath, irritability, trouble concentrating or poor sleep, etc.

Depression definition and symptoms: Feeling sad, hopeless or worthless, and helpless. Some people have a loss of interest or pleasure in their normal hobbies and activities. People can report feeling tired and a lack of energy.

Trauma definition and symptoms: Trauma can be one event or a series of events that can cause emotional distress. The trauma can have long term negative effects on a person's state of mind. The traumatic event can be anything from witnessing a terrifying event to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Neglect in a significant relationship or witnessing violence can also lead to trauma.

Traumatic experiences can impact a person’s ability to cope and lead to intense anxiety or fear, feelings of helplessness or vulnerability, changes in their mood that can lead to depression or irritability. They can also lead to detachment from their everyday life and reality. They also may experience symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance .

I am certified and have extensive training in helping people with anxiety through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) techniques.

Please click on the contact button at the top of this page if you would like to speak to me and find out more about how I can help you bring back the balance in your life.