Page Rutledge, LCSW, CHt

Wow, these times we live in! The stress. The news. The isolation. The family underfoot, or alternately, feeling hug-starved. Then there’s the lack of fun things we usually plan, like parties & vacations that typically punctuate our lives. Any of these things can, and will, create stress and anxiety. Even those who find, ironically, relief from social obligations may succumb to increased isolation and deepened social anxiety as a result. During this pandemic, online therapy keeps therapy accessible, and offers a safe way to work through these challenges. Why not take advantage of it? Anxiety can limit your options. It creates a lot of predicting & catastrophizing. First thing you know, you’ve got yourself boxed in with seemingly disastrous dead ends. Maybe you believe avoidance is working to keep you calm or functioning — like you are “doing something about it.” (Hint: You’re not.) Maybe it’s time to ditch the excuses and get unstuck. I offer easy online scheduling & tele-health sessio