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
Dr. Marcela Mejia is a licensed psychologist, in the state of Florida, specializing in helping adolescents and adults understand and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and her Doctorate of Psychology, with Utmost Distinction, from Albizu University. Dr. Mejia utilizes cognitive behavioral,...
My priorities as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist are to provide excellent care and professional therapy services to all families. I have been honored to work with exceptional families, adolescents and children in an outpatient psychiatry setting. I have extensive experience in working with children from age 4 to 19 year old adolescents, as well as with their families. My areas of...
Life is too short to settle and I strongly believe everyone has the capacity to live a fulfilling life. We were molded and created to live in relationship with one another as well as enjoy every season of it, be it at mountain tops or through valley lows. However, sometimes it is difficult to notice the bright side, but do not worry - you’re not alone. If you desire to take that step and move...
I am a mental health therapist specializing in infant & maternal mental health. Families are the foundation of strong & vibrant communities & they should be supported & uplifted in a compassionate & non-judgmental way. I support clients through active listening, helping to navigate difficult & uncomfortable situations/feelings, & always focusing on strengths. I believe that attachment is the ba...
The human experience is hard not becuz you are doing it wrong but becuz you are doing it right. Life is an ever changing ride & rather than resisting the process we can lean into the growth and beauty that change can bring. That means joy & abundance are achievable, even for you. Therapy can prompt growth and healing for adolescents & adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma,...
I have been working with LGBTQ+ communities and their families in mental health settings for the last 8 years. I'm passionate about providing a space for all people to be celebrated for their full authentic selves. I honor and respect the strategies clients have learned that support them in coping and surviving. Together, we can work towards becoming more aware and understanding of how these...
In Network with OPTUM, Oscar, CIGNA, United Behavioral Health. ~ When someone is in conflict, some common false beliefs that may be getting in the way is the belief that my feelings, my worth, and my value come from outside of me, therefore someone else should take care of me. As a result are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other. The way out is to change the system by...
If you are reading this, you are already experiencing that life is dragging you down and you are seeking help to discover new directions. If you make that choice to reach out, my goal for you is to learn and apply new skills to help you cope with trauma (past and present) and support you with daily life stress. I am passionate about my work, my clients and supporting them with a safe environmen...
I provide assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and families, specifically with children & teens experiencing emotional and behavioral problems. I have over 6 years experience in working with traumatized youth in a variety of settings such as Outpatient, Victims Advocacy, community settings, residential settings and school settings. I bring expertise to my practice from the field of...
Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like no one could possibly understand. If you're experiencing this and finding it harder to cope, I'd love to partner with you in exploring and improving your situation. I'd like to show you that someone can, in fact, understand. My training – in both Counseling (MS & EdS) and Marriage & Family Therapy (PhD) – makes me uniqu...
I serve a wide range of clients. I believe individuals are more than an inflexible set of theories. Thus, I strive to foster a therapeutic relationship above all else. I think this is the essential aspect that a clinician can bring to all therapeutic endeavors. Additionally, though I will contribute a proficiency in psychology to our clinical association, I merely assist you in realizing the...
It can be frustrating and lonely in relationships when your loved ones do not understand why you do the things you do. I would like you to be able to feel heard and understood. The therapeutic process may take time, but if you are persistent then it can be worth it and have a positive impact in your life. I have experience with adolescent and adult males in therapy. I use spirituality and...
I work with children, adolescents and adults to promote learning, healing and growing. As a Client of mine, we focus on your strengths while we work towards managing your setbacks, pressures, and losses that life presents. I would support you to cope emotionally and rationally with these challenges. To build your resilience and power, I listen openly to who you are and who you want to become wh...
I love to work with individuals and couples to discover the emotions and attachment needs which drive their thoughts and behaviors. Sometimes we have feelings that are difficult to experience or express, and so we act in ways to protect the most vulnerable parts of ourselves. This may lead to conflict in our primary relationships, depression, anxiety, substance use, or just the sense that one's...
I work with adults who are struggling with a depressed and/or anxious mood to experience a more hopeful and purposeful life. Former clients who had a background of trauma, grief/loss, mood disorder, or had become stuck during a time of transition say that through therapy they were able to regain a balanced and satisfying life. Counseling involves digging deep, learning new ways of thinking,...
