Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CPCS, LPC
Social anxiety is a common concern 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 social anxiety through Person-Centered approaches and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
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 anxious from time to time. Anxiety is the body's response to real or imagined danger. Sometimes anxiety occurs frequently and can be very distressing. When I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety I look to discover what is causing the anxiety while also helping my clients develop productive coping mechanisms.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC, CPCS
Feel nervous around others? COVID 19 made you worry more about social interactions? I help you regain confidence, communicate more openly, and reduce stress caused by social interactions.
I work with culturally diverse individuals and families that are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, low self-steem and much more.
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 specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders. My goal is to provide a warm and safe environment in which we can work toward your goals for recovery and healing. Working together, you can meet your goals and live a better life.