Anxiety is a relatively common mental health concern that people may experience at various points. Certain life events, such as a new job, relationship, death, or birth can trigger a bout of anxiety. Other people have an anxiety disorder that clouds much of their day-to-day life. Counseling interventions for anxiety range depending on its severity.
Available Treatment Options
One of the most common approaches to therapy for anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where therapists assist people in identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing coping mechanisms that promote healthier behaviors. Other approaches include Exposure Therapy, where a person and their therapist work toward decreasing the anxiety surrounding a specific situation or thing by slowly exposing them to it. Mindfulness and relaxation interventions also are helpful for anxiety.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Anxiety
I am a graduate of the University of West Florida with a Masters degree in Social Work. I am currently a registered clinical social work intern with the state of Florida working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have had the privilege of interning and working both in local and government agencies. These experiences have helped me to clearly identify my passion for...
I currently have limited availability - primarily Monday and Thursday. I provide mental health treatment to a diverse population of older adolescents and adults. I specialize in providing affirming care to LGBTQIA+ individuals and those identifying with an array of sexual orientations and and gender identities, including kink and non-mono/poly relationship dynamics. I also provide transition...
No matter your current struggle, therapy can be an instrumental part of the healing process. The journey starts with creating a safe and comfortable environment where barriers to healthy living can be openly explored. While each client’s journey is unique, your courage and vulnerability will allow for our therapeutic relationship to develop. I offer a set of tools and techniques that are specif...
More often than not, we can find ourselves cruising on autopilot amidst our busy schedules and various responsibilities. There does not seem to be enough time to take a pause and allow ourselves to “just be.” We may suddenly find ourselves feeling disconnected from others and feeling like we are not living our lives as fully as we would like to. I believe that we strive for a deeper connection ...
Do you feel different, misunderstood, judged, embarrassed and or ashamed? Do you know how to create and enforce healthy relationships/healthy boundaries? Do you engage in negative self talk and have self esteem issues? Are you struggling with relationships at home and or at work? Are you or is someone you care for abusing substances? Together we will explore the way you make sense of the world ...
I am so excited to help you (and/or your child) make lasting positive changes. Nothing brings me more joy than to help people feel better! I am an advocate for holistic wellness, though I utilize an eclectic approach to meet your unique needs and preferences. I work collaboratively with you to improve behaviors, emotional regulation, career and academic achievement, communication skills, proble...
With so many Covid deaths, no one seems to realize or care that your loved one died. It doesn’t matter how they died: Covid, accident, illness… it’s as if they’re all out of empathy for dead loved ones. Another death? Add it to the list of crappy things to happen in 2020. You feel so alone in your grief. Your loved one is lost among the many. But it matters to you. You’re going through the same...
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My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your confusion and pain, help you create unique coping skills, and build a preferred life worth living. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talk...
I tend to work well with individuals that feel deeply, are highly sensitive to their environment, empathic, and who struggle to connect with themselves and their own needs, often putting others first. Someone interested in re-routing some of their mental energy toward the process of self-attunement, mindful awareness, and self-love, would be a wonderful candidate for my style of work. I insist...
I strive to help individuals and couples work toward goals that are meaningful to them. This might include improving an important relationship, healing from a difficult past experience, managing feelings of depression or loss, or coping more effectively with a stressful situation. I work alongside each client to help them gain insight and clarity into their areas of concern. My aim is to empowe...
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Going to therapy can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. The most important tool in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. Building that relationship and a level of trust is the first thing we will do together. If you’ve gotten this far, you must be ready for change. Whether it’s unhappiness in a relationship, noticing a pattern or cycle you want to change, or feeling ready ...
Dr. De Guzman is a seasoned bilingual Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years in academia, research, and as practitioner, who believes in the power of human resilience. She uses evidence-based approaches to improve the quality of life of people dealing with challenging situations due to mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, environmental stress, and others. She specializes in substanc...
Relationships & sex are both avenues for exploring the unconscious drives and desires that motivate us. I work with couples and individuals. I use a combination of self-inquiry and narrative therapy to help my clients connect with their sexuality and reclaim their birthright as fully developed confident beings. Tension or shame in your intimate life can impact your health, work, and other...
