Ellen Jorstad-Stein is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Sleep or Insomnia, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
The human experience of anxiety is normal and adaptive. We would not be adequately prepared for important challenges in life if we did not experience some anxiety and fear. Anxiety is not longer adaptive when it overpowers the person and creates obstacles and challenges that interfere with daily life. At this point, a diagnosable condition may have developed. I provide specialized treatment for adults with the various anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder, panic, specific phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat conditions that commonly occur with anxiety disorders like depression or sleep disturbance. Assessment and individual therapy is also offered to cancer patients and their family members experiencing anxiety and depression related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship that impact quality of life. I consider treatment of anxiety and depression related to living with other medical conditions on