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 just don't get it, I've done everything, why can't you behave for me?" At some point you pictured life with your child 0 to 5 to be filled with "I love you so much", giggles and big hugs. Then reality of being a parent has struck and now your in constant battle with your 5 year old who is going on 16. You cannot make sense of what is going on in their little minds. Your child is looking to y...
Dr. Walker states, "It is my belief that counseling is a journey in which we (i.e., therapist and client) walk together to help the client with whatever issues they may be faced with along the way. As a cis-woman of color who has worked with a wide array of diverse clients, I believe that I am in a position to provide quality, inclusive mental health services to ALL people, regardless of...
Feeling like you can no longer handle what life is throwing at you is one lo the loneliest and most isolating feelings. Feeling like you need help to do something about those feelings is terrifying. But, reaching out is one of the bravest and most courageous things you can do. I am here to reach back and help you along your journey of living a full life. I approach therapy with the understandin...
Life experiences, transitions, and relationships provide both challenges and an opportunity to grow. In my practice, I welcome adults, couples, adolescents and families who wish to improve the quality of their lives. Through my personal and professional experiences I have come to develop a holistic approach to health that incorporates traditional medicine and mental healthcare, but also delves...
Our lives are lived in relationship and I want to help clients build or rebuild healthy, resilient relationships--at home, at work, and wherever you engage people you care about. Relationship issues include parenting education, blended families, sexuality, and spirituality. I work with individuals, couples, and families. In many cases I use cognitive therapy to address depression and anger...
Please note I am NOT a therapist. I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist as well as a spiritual guide. Most of my clients come to me when they feel stuck in their lives. Some come to me when they are searching for more meaning. And a few come to me when they feel like something is being activated for them, some great change, and they need help navigating that. My business is called Axis Mundi for that...
I am devoted to working with individuals who are curious about when and how their suffering and emotional distress began. In my work, I notice that such suffering is often the result of long established patterns of thinking and acting. Such patterns were at one time essential for the individual to cope with distress but with repetition and the accumulation of life experiences, they can become...
Specializing in home visits to clients who's medical diagnosis/diagnoses will require major life changes and adjustments including lack of mobility, a move from home to a care facility, and assistance with how to help themselves, family, and loved ones understand, adjust to their physical and emotional needs, and provide appropriate support. Clients will receive confidential counseling with the...
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by the stress and heartbreak of everyday life (especially during COVID)? Does the pain you see at work, at school, or in your personal relationships threaten to steal your capacity for joy and peace? Have you experienced profound loss or trauma that makes it difficult to believe in any good in the world? Mark Epstein writes, "When we stop distancing ourselves...
Our goal is to allow you to work through your issues and find an effective answer to the issue. We will work together to find what the answer and options are. I offer therapy in a manner that doesn’t feel like you have just received therapy. I want you to get to the point where you can feel empowered enough to act independently. I know you can do anything; my goal is to make sure you aware you ...
As we move through the stages of life, there may be changes that cause us to be faced with unexpected challenges. These are times it may help to process our experiences with another to decrease emotional distress or to explore different options. It may also help to gain an awareness of how learned behaviors, negative beliefs of self and unresolved issues from the past can affect our mental heal...
Parents- this is a challenging and uncertain time. If you are struggling or your child/teen is struggling, please reach out. I am passionate about empowering children and teens to live their best life. I specialize in stress management, anxiety reduction, social skills, bullying and aggression, emotional regulation, impulse control, executive functioning, personal strength and empowerment,...
Lisa DeJarnette has more than 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from The Ohio State University in 1994 and has advanced training in both Prepare Enrich and EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing). She specializes in adjustment issues, mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit-hyperactivity...
Elizabeth Winner received her bachelor's and master’s degrees in psychology from Duquesne University. She also holds a master of education degree in community counseling from Xavier University and a certificate in forensic science and law from Duquesne University. She has 30 years of counseling experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and group settings. . She...
I’m Ilene, a warm, approachable therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and addiction for college students and adults. Life has shown me that personal connections are the foundation of growth and happiness. Using a holistic approach, I will carefully listen to your needs and use individually tailored methods combined with compassion and skills garnered from 20-plus years as a wife and...
