Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CPCS, LPC
Stress is an extremely common emotion that brings people to therapy. You are taking a brave step in getting help. I have over a decade of experience to assist you in better managing your stress through Holistic approaches, Person-Centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
I help individuals manage stress effectively, enhancing well-being and achieving a balanced life through practical techniques to reduce stress and enhance resilience.
Life can be hard. Sometimes we have difficulty communicating with our partner, boss, children, or our parents. Sometimes we have difficulty adjusting to a new environment or new life circumstances. At times, we may feel stuck and unsure of how to make changes in our lives. Other times we may want to delve deeper and truly understand our motivations and desires. Sometimes we just need to feel heard and understood. Having an unbiased, non judgmental person to talk to can help.
Everyone feels stressed from time to time. Sometimes it manifests as anger, anxiety, sadness. You may feel restless, unfocused or overwhelmed. You may lose sleep. The important thing is learning how to manage your stress in a healthy and productive manager so it doesn't impact your health. When I work with clients who are experiencing high levels of stress I look to discover what is causing the feelings of stress while also helping my clients develop productive coping mechanisms.
Stress is a very common issue that many of us face, and I feel well equipped to help you manage your stress. I draw from several theories of psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and others.
Anxiety is the most commonly experienced mental illness in our country, and women are twice as likely to suffer from an anxiety disorder as men. The term anxiety disorder refers to prolonged or extreme fear or worry, and includes, but is not limited to: generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, social anxiety, and specific phobias. Anxiety is often experienced as overwhelming fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as a pounding heart, sweating, and rapid breathing.
How can counseling help?
Joie de Vivre utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) a very common method of psychotherapy with great results to treat Anxiety Disorder. This form of therapy is geared toward helping you recognize and understand your pattern of thoughts. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on teaching you coping skills or mechanisms you can use to help you return to normal functioning and ease your feelings of anxiety. Integrative services such as, Biofeedback, Mindfulness and Nature Therapy are used to compliment your treatment and promote emotional regulation and a healthier lifestyle.
I support clients experiencing stress from a variety of sources, including work, relationships, finances, and health issues. I help you recognize the causes of your stress and manage your experiences so you can improve your quality of life.