“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.”
- C. H. Spurgeon

Counseling for Anxiety

Do you feel constantly worried, and that no matter what you do, you cannot get control of your stress?  Are you overwhelmed or anxious in social situations, with family, at work?

Anxiety disorders involve worrying constantly and to an excessive degree about a range of topics, activities, situations.  Anxiety is based in our basic need to create safety and protect ourselves, but with anxiety there is usually uncertainty – there is no clear and imminent danger, but we still feel afraid or apprehensive.  For short periods of time, anxiety can be helpful to be more attuned to our environment and relationships, achieve goals, help us get through novel or challenging situations – but when anxiety becomes chronic or intense, it can become harmful rather than beneficial.

Anxiety can be experienced in both the brain and the body – do you feel that you cannot turn off the voice in your head, and it says things like “what if this happens…” or “I should have done or said this…” or “what if they are mad or disappointed”?  Or do you feel that your heart races, your chest is tight, feeling “panicky” – that you can rarely relax?

Some symptoms of anxiety are:

  • Nervousness, restlessness, feeling tense

  • Fatigue and weakness

  • Rapid breathing, heart rate, sweating

  • Trouble concentrating, zoning out, feeling “blank”

  • Feeling irritable, less patient with yourself or others

  • Feeling you need to be constantly reassured by others

  • Difficulty in falling or staying asleep

  • Changes in eating and appetite

Anxiety is a normal part of life, but if you feel worried all of the time, it can negatively impact your day-to-day life, relationships, work.  

Anxiety disorders can present in a lot of different ways, however therapy has been shown to be the most effective treatment for anxiety, as it addresses the cognitive, behavioral, and affective pieces of anxiety.  In therapy, I can help you identify the underlying causes of your anxiety, explore ways to challenge anxious thoughts, and identify positive coping strategies.                                           

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