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
Are you drained from your stressful life? Are you contemplating if therapy is the right choice for you, your teen or family? Deciding can be such a difficult choice. My goal is to create a safe environment even when it can be difficult to share your thoughts, challenges and fears. Together we can create trust, hope, goals and change. I provide a place of non judgment and collaboratively we can...
****Adolescent online DBT group starting Tuesday September 8th at 7:30pm!**** Kids don't come with manuals, especially when tragedy strikes. At Busy Bee Therapy, we specialize in child therapy, providing the highest quality evidence based treatment for children (from infants to 18 years old) who have experienced trauma, such as child maltreatment, family discord, domestic violence, bullying, et...
I am currently taking new clients. My clients say they can tell I genuinely care. My transparent, non-judgemental, easy-going personality makes me easy to talk to. My life experience (married 20+ yrs. w/ 5 children) helps me relate to the everyday struggles of life. Unfortunately, there are seasons of life that are extremely difficult. During those times talking to a professional counselor can...
I help people find relief and clarity. Are you in a stressful situation? Do you overthink and analyze everything? Or, maybe you are feeling down and unmotivated. I use research based strategies and interventions to help people who are experiencing things like, work stress and burnout, relationship problems, adjustment issues to life changes, grief and bereavement, low self esteem, anxiety,...
I think the Beatle, Sir Paul McCartney sang it best, "I get by with a little help from my friends". All the interconnections with people, good or bad, have profoundly impacted who we are; the therapeutic relationship is another profound crossing of paths where deep calls to deep, and a little help on the journey is sacred. I work from a dynamic view of personhood and explore the interconnection...
Do you have a child or adolescent that is suffering from anxiety or depression? Transitions can be difficult and result in symptoms, stress and unhappiness for some youth. I work to help each person get through their challenges and find their strengths. Families can benefit from a therapist who helps them to process their feelings and experiences. Parents can feel overwelmed when their child is...
Communion is being together and speaking the language of the heart. It is a spiritual and psychological journey with a companion who cares. If you are seeking peace, clarity, deeper meaning in life, more satisfaction in your relationships, greater creativity, and improved well-being, I am here to assist you on your journey of wellness. I specialize in working with Women of Color. If anxiety,...
Has your marriage become stale? Do you feel more like roommates than romantic partners? Are you having a difficult time balancing work, kids, leisure time, and your relationship? Have you experienced infidelity or some other form of broken trust? Or maybe you just want to strengthen your relationship for the future. I'd love to speak with you about your needs. For those that can't get to the...
I work with clients at my office in Berkeley near the Ashby Bart Station. I prefer to work with a client who will come to sessions even when it is challenging to do so and allow the therapy relationship to open up space for safe exploration of the realities of life, ways to cope with reality, and improve spiritual and mental strength. Therefore, my client would demonstrate commitment to the...
EGS Counseling is a multicultural environment where you will feel welcome and appreciated. Having studied the cultural aspects of living abroad throughout my life I understand the difficulties of being in a different country, where our personal values may clash and bounce. Cultural understanding is weaved in our sessions as it is a part of relational conflict within the families. We have extens...
My name is Jack Stell. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP). I am a Navy veteran - 12 years on four submarines. I am also a survivor of both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). My personal experiences and recovery give me a unique perspective and a...
At times in life we may find ourselves struggling to understand and manage overwhelming emotions and unhealthy patterns. As a trauma-informed, EMDR certified therapist I help clients create more meaningful lives by increasing self-awareness and reconnecting with values. In a warm, collaborative, non-judgmental environment I support clients in developing the skills and resources needed to move...
As a licensed clinician, my goal is to create a supportive and safe space for individuals and their families to process their experiences. I hope to support others with exploring their individual symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma etc. that have affected their lives and the impact on their families. In therapy, my goal is to instill hope for positive growth and change. I implement a variet...
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to help individuals to understand how all parts of their life are interrelated and to facilitate their individual journey in the growth process. My specialty areas include counseling adolescents and emerging adults that are struggling to understand how the developmental and cognitive changes that are taking place impact their social and emotional...
Changes can be scary, overwhelming, and exciting. Moves, jobs, relationships, school, deadlines, and figuring out who you are – it’s too much. One day you notice you aren’t sleeping quite right. You spend more time laying awake thinking, than you do sleeping. During the day you find yourself drifting off; lost in thought. You question your choices up to and after your transitions. What was...
