Therapy Services for Anxiety in Acworth, GA
Are anxious thoughts tormenting you?
You arrive at work in tears because intrusive thoughts keep spiraling in your head telling you your whole family is going to die. You are freaking out over your upcoming exams because you believe that if you fail, you will end up working fast food forever. You call 911 because you are sure you're having a heart attack; your heart is pounding out of your chest, and you can't catch your breath, only to be told, 'It's just anxiety.' You are scared to leave the house for fear that you will have another panic attack in public or that people will judge you. The anxious loop of thoughts tormenting you feels relentless. Seeking therapy for anxiety could be an essential step towards managing these overwhelming feelings.
How is My Approach Different?
Anxiety was my unwanted friend for much of my life. I know what it is like to experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, and incessant worry. I've hidden in the closet, feeling unsafe, as if my own thoughts were betraying me. There were nights I stayed awake, obsessing over a problem or fear. I worried that people would think I was crazy if they knew what was going on inside my head. I understand you can't just 'stop it.' I learned and practiced the skills that I will teach you every day, so you can reclaim your life as well. I will explain not just what the skill is, but how and why to implement it, and together we will rehearse these skills step by step. I approach therapy from a creative lens, using detailed imagery to help you visualize yourself applying the strategies and see your healing and improvement unfolding step by step.
Stress and Anxiety Therapy
HOw Stress Contributes to anxiety
While stress and anxiety are two different things, frequently the stresses of life can add to and complicate anxiety. Stress can cause us to worry, negatively impact our ability to sleep or rest, push us towards unhealthy coping mechanisms. I can help you identify the stressors and teach you healthy coping skills to reduce stress so it is not adding to your anxiety.
Managing Stress in all areas of your life in Acworth, GA
Personal Life
Financial Stress
Personal Life
Stress in our personal life presents in many ways; conflict in relationships, difficulties iwth our kids, care taking for elderly or sick parents, home repairs, kids activities..
Work Stress
Financial Stress
Personal Life
Our jobs take up 1/3 or more of our days. If they are overly demanding, do not allow work/ life balance, and unfulfilling, or we have bad bosses or conflict with peers it can make life stressful and miserable.
Financial Stress
Financial Stress
Financial Stress
It seems like the cost of living just keeps skyrocketing and we find ourselves struggling to keep up with the bills. Where you are are being underpaid or just have extra expenses like car repairs or medical bills, something always needs to be paid.
Life Change
Positive Events
Financial Stress
Change is a natural part of life, but that doesn't mean it comes easy to all of us. Whether you are going off to college, moving to a new city, or changing jobs, change can be scary.
Positive Events
Positive Events
Positive Events
Did you know Eustress or positive stress is a thing? Events like weddings, new babies, buying a house or car, or even taking a vacation can be stressful.
Other
Positive Events
Positive Events
Stress comes in so many forms. If it is bothering you, lets talk about it!