Anxiety

 Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can significantly impact your daily life. Anxiety can manifest in many forms, from generalized anxiety that affects various aspects of life to specific anxieties related to attachment, relationships, or significant life changes. Whether it’s a constant feeling of unease or intense worry about a particular situation, anxiety can be a challenging experience that affects both the mind and body.

 

 Our Approach to Treating Anxiety

We understand how difficult it can be to live with anxiety, and our practice is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where you can address your concerns without judgment. Our approach to treating anxiety is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on helping you develop effective coping strategies and regain a sense of control over your life.

 

Using ACT and DBT to Manage Anxiety

We utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help manage anxiety.

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): ACT encourages you to accept your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. Through mindfulness and values-based living, ACT helps you develop psychological flexibility, allowing you to focus on what truly matters in your life rather than being consumed by anxiety.

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy):  DBT offers practical skills to manage intense emotions and reduce anxiety. Through mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation techniques, DBT helps you navigate anxious moments with greater ease and resilience.

Both ACT and DBT provide a structured framework for understanding and managing anxiety, empowering you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

 

How EMDR Can Help with Anxiety

In addition to ACT and DBT, we may incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into your treatment plan. EMDR is particularly effective for addressing specific anxieties or future worries, as it works to process and reframe the underlying fears that contribute to your anxiety. By targeting the root causes of your anxiety, EMDR can help reduce its intensity and frequency, enabling you to approach life with greater confidence and calm.

 

Our goal is to help you develop the skills and strategies you need to manage anxiety, providing a comprehensive approach that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of your distress. We are here to support you in your journey toward a more peaceful and empowered life.