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 see individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support, insight, and emotional stability when facing distress and challenges. They understand the benefit of my helping them to bring the dark feelings into the light, enabling them to be addressed and resolved in a straightforward, honest manner. These include coping with transitions, intimacy and illness, as well as successfully navigating...
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"People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are." -Carl Rogers I believe therapy is a way for you to express your feelings, struggles, and experiences in a place of safety, comfort and acceptance. I offer support and guidance as you process feelings related to issues that are getting in the way of you living a full and balanced life. Through the counselin...
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Melissa Baird is a licensed professional clinical counselor who earned her master's degree in mental health counseling from Eastern Kentucky University and her bachelor's degree in psychology and communications from Georgetown College. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and parents as an intensive in-home therapist addressing a multitude of different mental health needs. Her...
Paul Acra is a licensed clinical social worker whose primary focus is working with adults and couples in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, men’s issues and relationship problems. He also has extensive experience working with adolescents. He received his master's degree in social work from the University of Kentucky....
I was motivated to enter the counseling field by my passion to see others overcome barriers and find more contentment, inner peace, and hope in their daily life. I have come to realize that recovery is a process and is best approached from a holistic perspective. My desire is to see you experiencing a greater sense of emotional & physical well being, as well as develop positive coping skills to...
