Some people think they need to learn how to live with anxiety. We will begin with teaching you some coping kills to help improve your day to day living. At Helping Moon Counseling we believe we can help you reach the point in life where you would live without anxiety.
Anxiety is fear that is rooted in the past and the future. Sitting with that anxiety can be debilitating and keep you from your happiness in the present. If you work with me, I can help you start to let go of that fear and cultivate a more present state of being through learning mindfulness skills and relaxation training with biofeedback. Biofeedback lets you see your physical responses to stress in real time so you can learn to gain control over those responses, which will in turn positively affect your mental well-being.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety and related difficulties. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help guide those struggling to feel relief.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Many of us have fears that we try to maintain control over and are more successful some days than others. My approach to anxiety and fear is to first look at the inner dialogue we are telling ourselves that perpetuates negative thoughts and emotions. This is the first step which leads to then recreating new thoughts that will start to change our current belief system (the maladaptive one) into a new belief system that is a better match for who we are today. It's all about empowering ourselves and that begins with how we talk to ourselves.
Each of us faces obstacles and difficulties in life differently, and at times we can all use help. Individuals frequently seek my services during times of transition, when decision making appears to have a greater impact on our future directions.
Anxiety, fears and phobias can truly shrink you world and how you show up in it. These issues can be related to/caused by just about anything, sometimes it makes sense to people and sometimes not at all. Whatever the cause, you don't have to continue tolerating it.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with stressful transitions in your life, such as career changes or relationship difficulties? Do you have mood swings or anxious thoughts? Can’t “turn off your mind”? Unable to pull yourself out of a “dark place”? Then I can help.