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. Karla Ivankovich, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, board certified in both clinical mental health counseling and telehealth counseling services, has practiced in a number of treatment settings for over 20 years. She delivers traditional counseling on-line and face-to-face in Chicago and surrounding areas. Holding a PhD in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Human Development...
"Because in your mind, you're mad. But in conversation you have the chance of not being... in conversation things can be metabolized and digested..." -Adam Phillips. Life is hard. A solid therapeutic relationship can make it easier. I specialize in working with people struggling with depression and anxiety, working together to make meaningful connections and form new patterns of interaction and...
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Life does not come with a road map and sometimes we find ourselves straying off course. Call me today to see if we can help you get back on the path. As a practicing clinician, I specialize in the treatment of aggressive behavior and thoughts of self harm for now more than 10 years in Missouri and Illinois. Focusing on Men's Health Issues, Women's Health Issues, Relationship Issues, Adjustment...
***Not accepting new clients at this time.*** I work with adolescents and adults, with a history working for the mental health crisis team in Chittenden County. I am experienced in working with issues around depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. I have a client-centered approach and see the client as the expert of their own lives. This site is for initial inquiries only...
Hello, I am a licensed psychologist with extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and other mindfulness-based therapies. I like working with tweens, adolescents and adults to reduce conflict and stress; improve mood, and reduce self-defeating behaviors. I do understand how difficult it can be to make healthy changes and I would like to help. I offer both short-term ther...
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You don't understand why your faith is not working for you. You are a Christian but yet you struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and just getting through life. You feel guilty and ashamed that prayer and turning things over to God hasn't worked for you. Maybe you have been deeply hurt by others and can't seem to get past it. Or maybe things from your childhood are coming bac...
Trauma and stress have an emotional, psychological and physical impact. I see clients who are experiencing PTSD, Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), chronic pain, illness, addiction and despair. All of these issues can be addressed; when I see my clients heal from trauma, I see them flourish in all areas of their lives! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Approved Licensed...
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*Not accepting patients at this time* With extensive experience working with adults, children, and families, my private practice work has seen a large population of twenty-somethings exploring their adult identity as well as new parents adjusting to the life transition of parenthood. I also offer solid support to parents of children with special needs, helping to navigate life with the behavior...
