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.
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.
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.
Anxiety is one of the primary focus areas of my practice. I have significant experience helping many patients break the vicious cycle of anxiety and avoidance.
My approach to treating anxiety focuses on minimizing symptoms and improving life quality, using techniques that build coping skills and encourage engagement with life's pleasures and challenges. This strategy aims to empower you with the tools to manage anxiety effectively, fostering a sense of mastery and well-being.
Fears relate to perceived risk of hurt. Anxiety is fear of felt but non-specific dangers. Each involves the same areas of the brain. My treatment focuses on finding and resolving the core issues that trigger the fear and anxiety responses, except in response to realistic perceived threat.
Dr. David Steinbok believes that change occurs within the individual, through insight and awareness. By utilizing the therapist as an accepting, non-judgmental participant, one can come to understand what keeps them from moving forward and achieving more satisfaction in their lives.