What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, fear, or uncertainty. It's the feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often accompanied by physical sensations such as a racing heart, shallow breathing, or dizziness. While occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, chronic or excessive anxiety can interfere with your emotional well-being and daily functioning. It can manifest in various forms, including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or specific phobias.
What Causes Anxiety?
Anxiety can stem from a combination of factors, and it can look different for everyone. Some common causes include:
- Life Events
- Genetics
- Brain Chemistry
- Personality and Temperament
- Chronic Stress
Understanding what triggers your anxiety is a key step in managing it effectively.
The Impact of Anxiety
When left unaddressed, anxiety can have a wide-reaching impact on your life:
- Emotional Distress
- Physical Symptoms
- Difficulty in Relationships
- Impaired Functioning
How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety
Therapy can provide you with the tools and support to manage anxiety effectively. In my practice I use a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs:
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Psychodynamic Therapy: To help you understand the root causes of your anxiety by exploring past experiences, unconscious thought patterns, and unresolved emotional conflicts.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To help you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and responses that contribute to your anxiety.
- Art Therapy: For mindfulness, self-expression and to help you uncover deeper insights into your anxiety.
By using one or more of these therapies, I can help you understand, process, and reduce your anxiety in a holistic way that fosters both emotional and creative healing.
You're Not Alone in Facing Anxiety
Managing anxiety is a journey—and it's one you don’t have to take alone.
If you're ready to begin, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
It’s not about eliminating anxiety entirely—it’s about learning to understand, manage, and find peace amidst it. Together, we’ll work on strategies to help you regain control and feel more grounded, no matter what life throws your way.