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Anxiety Therapist in Columbus, Ohio

 

The pressure of all the responsibilities in your life is starting to feel suffocating.

Maybe you can’t exactly pinpoint what the cause is, but you feel anxious most (or all) of the time. There’s a sense of imposter syndrome, like you’re not qualified for any of the roles you fill. You often struggle to focus and wish you could just snap out of it. At this point, everything feels out of your control.

Something in your life might have recently changed, and you’re not adjusting as well as you hoped you would.

Maybe this pertains to you…

  • A promotion at work with added responsibilities

  • Pregnancy

  • Infidelity in your relationship or divorce

  • Being a new mom

  • Becoming a stay-at-home or working mom

Regardless of your situation, the “new normal” you find yourself in feels anything but normal.

Racing thoughts & worries leave you exhausted.

Too exhausted to do anything above the bare minimum. You feel like there’s so much you “should” be doing, which makes you feel guilty whenever you do try to rest. Right now, all you really want is to function better in your daily life, and to be able to manage stress with more ease.

 Ready to take control of your anxiety & stop letting it control you?

In anxiety therapy, you’ll not only be able to voice the anxieties you’ve been trying to ignore, but also learn how to manage them better when they arise in your day-to-day. You’ll gain the confidence and tools to face confrontation without fear, and trust yourself and your decisions. You won’t worry so much about things being “perfect”, and you’ll be able to show yourself the care you need to thrive.

MY APPROACH AS AN ANXIETY THERAPIST

Your therapy experience will be as one-of-a-kind as you are.

You deserve treatment tailored to you.

Maybe you’ve been to therapy before, or maybe this is your first time testing the waters. Either way, we’ll spend our first session talking about what you’re currently going through, what your goals are, and exploring a bit of your history. We’ll work on getting to the root of your anxieties, so we can find ways to overcome them. I’m trained in a variety of therapeutic tools and techniques, so if we find something isn’t working for you, there are always plenty of other options to explore.

Sessions with me are always a safe space, and I’d never judge you for anything you choose to share. My goal is to help you feel supported and heard while we work together to get you what you want and need out of life.

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You’ll gain more…

  • Awareness of what causes your anxiety.

  • Ability to focus and think clearly.

  • Relaxation and calm.

  • Trust in yourself and your abilities.

  • Work/life balance.

  • Closeness in your relationships.

  • Confidence in setting boundaries.

& have less…

  • Feelings of shame or guilt.

  • Confusion around your emotions.

  • Difficulty adjusting to life changes.

  • Second-guessing yourself.

  • Sleepless nights.

  • Imposter syndrome.

  • Unhealthy coping skills.

 Experience the compassion you deserve.

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FAQs ABOUT ANXIETY THERAPY

  • Therapy for anxiety provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, which helps you release what you’re feeling in a healthy way. Therapy can also be helpful in teaching you tools and coping methods to help you manage your anxiety better between sessions. Learn more.

  • You should consider therapy if anxiety is interfering with daily life, relationships, ability to concentrate, or causing overwhelming distress. If the feelings of worry you have are causing behaviors you don’t recognize in yourself or impacting your overall well-being, therapy could be helpful in managing those feelings. Learn more.

  • I tailor each of my clients’ experiences and treatment options to their personal needs and goals, so I’ll be able to answer this question a bit better once I’ve gotten to know you. Some people find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helpful as this allows you to process and connect thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to the anxiety. Some people who are experiencing anxiety or panic attacks may benefit from Somatic Therapy that focuses on mind-body connection to help reduce anxiety. Another method is EMDR, which you can learn more about here. If you’re curious what sessions with me are like, check out my about page for more information.

  • The 3-3-3 anxiety rule was created to help manage anxiety symptoms. It is a technique that involves grounding using your senses to help bring you back to the present moment when you notice your anxiety heightened or moving into a panic attack. This practice includes identifying three things that you can see around you, then noticing three sounds that you can hear, followed by moving three parts of your body. This practice allows your mind to focus on the present moment to experience a sense of temporarily relief by moving your attention and focus from the overwhelming thoughts to the environment around you and physical sensations. Learn more.

  • There are several different ways in which to help reduce anxiety that we can discuss in session. Some techniques include box breathing (to your comfort level), using the five senses and finding things that make you feel calm or safe such as noticing warm or cold water running through your hands, the sense of feel from a favorite blanket, the relaxation your body experiences from inhaling the scent of a favorite essential oil , tapping using the butterfly technique, or moving your body such as stretching or taking a walk. Learn more.

  • Find ways to manage stress can help you deal with intense anxiety. This can vary by person, but some techniques can include exercise, mindfulness, and meditations. I recommend finding tools that are effective for you and practicing these daily to help manage the anxiety before it escalates. Taking shorter more frequent breaks throughout the day to spend 2-3 minutes moving your body, doing a guided meditation or stretching can be helpful. Anxiety therapy can help get to the root of your anxiety. Learn more.

  • When anxiety is left untreated and not managed, it can lead to an increase in anxiety symptoms such as irritability, ongoing worrying thoughts, muscle tension, difficulties sleeping or concentrating and can cause ongoing chronic pain. Untreated anxiety can begin to impact someone’s daily living such as difficulties managing or maintaining relationships, the inability to feel present around others, and challenges at work. When left untreated, anxiety can lead to panic attacks as well. Learn more.

  • Anxiety can show up in several different ways depending on each individual. Some signs of anxiety can include ongoing worrying thoughts and feeling impending doom like something bad is going to happen, fear, and feeling uneasy. Physical symptoms related to anxiety can include racing heart, restlessness, difficulties breathing, sweating and muscle tension. Learn more.

  • There is not one primary cause of anxiety. Anxiety can show up in several different ways and is caused by several different factors such as genetics or environmental stressors. Stressful events can cause anxiety such as financial stressors, big life changes, work or school pressures, relationship struggles, and trauma. Other causes to be mindful of include caffeine intake and underlying health conditions such as thyroid issues. Learn more.

  • Anxiety is an emotion and as human beings we all have anxiety. There is a healthy amount of anxiety. When we can access the sympathetic part of our nervous system, this allows us to be able to complete the things we need to do each day. However, when anxiety feels unmanageable and impacts daily living, people often seek out therapy. If there is an anxiety disorder that is constant in your daily living, therapy can help you learn how to manage your anxiety and feel in control over your emotions rather than feeling like the anxiety is in control. Learn more.