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
We have little control over life's challenges, however we do have control over how we chose to deal with them. I have over sixteen years of social service experience with adults, adolescents, and children in the fields of education, child welfare, delinquent youth, and mental health services. I have two master’s degrees in both Social Work and Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic...
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I have seen the best results, working with clients that are feeling "stuck" in some facet of life (personal, relationships, career, purpose, etc). The individuals that are looking to find out WHO they really are and WHAT they really want, and use that curiosity to propel them towards personal growth, generally find our sessions to be eye opening! As a former singer/songwriter and record label...
I have a Master's degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and have been in practice for over 25 years. I am a Washington State designated as a Child Mental Health Specialist and a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator. Over my years in practice, I have worked with families, couples, adolescents, and individuals. The goal of therapy is to help you understa...
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I work with teens and adults, and offer both individual and couples therapy. As a licensed clinical psychologist with years of experience, I can help you learn new coping skills, gain valuable insight, improve your relationships with others, better manage your emotions, overcome unhelpful patterns of behavior, and get through the most challenging times of your life. /// Hablo español. Trabajo c...
Tending to your inner experience can be one of the most insightful and rewarding investments made towards your overall health and wellbeing. Many of us have not inherited effective self-care practices or witnessed living examples of what healthy communication and relationship building look like. We're usually left relying on accumulated unconscious patterning and stressful belief systems to...
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My intention in working with you is to hold a safe and inviting space while we identify and progress toward your goals together. I enjoy working with individuals interested in personal growth and who hope to lead a more fulfilled life. I also have experience helping individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, physical and sexual abuse, suicidality, and family conflict. I am a certified Circ...
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Want a therapist that flexes and adapts to your needs, goals, and style? I believe it is my job to learn about and conform to what my clients need, whether it's a more laid-back listening-oriented style or a more directive goal-oriented style. Your counseling process should be completely unique to who you are as a person, couple, or family and you should be encouraged to sit in the driver's sea...
