Services
ANXIETY
Anxiety, comes in varying forms. It may be brought on by a life changing event or at times perception of the event such as the birth of a child, a health concern, or an automobile accident. Often people trace their anxiety back to childhood, recalling specific times when they felt anxious or afraid either in response to an uncertain home environment, a performance at school, or simply when entering a social situation.
Anxiety impact us physically, emotionally, and behaviorally, and may include:
- Worry and obsessive thinking
- Hyper-focus/alertness
- Fears and phobias
- Panic
- Avoidance
- Physical symptoms that lead to changes in the body resulting in to medical issues
- Restlessness
- Lack of energy
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Sleep related issues
If you notice these symptoms, please see a qualified mental health professional to explore and treat the origin of your anxiety.
Life transitions often leave us overwhelmed and unbalanced and are often the reason people initiate therapy.
Some examples include:
- Adulting (Graduating high school/Transitioning to college)
- Relationship changes (marriage, divorce, re-marriage, conflict)
- Workplace Issues (conflict, lay-offs, promotions, demotions)
- Pregnancy (miscarriage)
- Birth of the first child
- Balancing Work and Home
- Parenting
- Aging
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Adjustment after military service
LIFE TRANSITIONS
Change and life transitions are part of our human experience yet how we respond, adjust and experience these will vary, especially if there is little validation from friends, co-workers, family or medical providers, the stress of the life event is heightened. No matter what’s the situation, psychotherapy can offer support, clarification and tools to help successfully navigate the transition.
DEPRESSION
Causes for Depression may be situational like loss, or a traumatic life event, but also may seem to appear out of the blue and be accompanied by an anxious mood. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please see a professional to gain understanding and coping for changing patterns of thinking and behavior associated with the depressed mood. If you have suicidal thoughts, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
Depression often a term creating a lot of confusion due to its many forms unique to each person. From feeling just down to losing ability to get out of bed in the morning, Depression requires assessment and treatment.
Symptoms may range from mild to severe:
- Loss of appetite
- Emotional flatness, not feeling like yourself
- Diminished interest in normally pleasurable activities
- Sleep difficulties
- Lack of energy
- Poor concentration
- Withdrawal or social isolation
- Low self-esteem
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Suicidal thoughts
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Physical changes
LOSS AND GRIEF
Common losses that bring clients to therapy include loss of family members or friends, suicide of a loved one, divorce, loss of career, home or financial status, illness and/or declining health, surviving an abusive relationship. Grief and loss is a unique journey and often psychotherapy can help with finding coping, support or addressing intrusive thoughts or irrational beliefs. EMDR has also proven helpful for assisting with traumatic grief.