Sometimes those anxious feelings go beyond being helpful, and beyond just warning us to pay attention. That's when thoughts and emotions might get to feel paralyzing, and impacting our daily capacity to get to the things we'd like to do. Together, let's explore some strategies to help to begin to turn the volume down on the extra anxious noise in your life.
Experiencing anxiety and fears for some, can be challenging and sometimes even debilitating. Therapy allows us to better understand anxiety or fears and find specific coping strategies to help manage. It is also helpful to reestablish our relationship with anxiety as we often view it in a negative way. Once we find ways to welcome our anxiety, that can benefit us, we can better manage when anxiety is playing tricks on our brains.
Registered Psychotherapist, Student RP (Qualifying), RPC-C (Candidate)
Although anxiety has an important evolutionary function (namely, to alert us to danger), it can show up at the most inopportune times with great gusto! In such cases, anxiety can feel like an unwelcome guest that smashes into our hopes and dreams. Further, as we try to fight it off, it can intensify, as if it were wrapping us up in bubble wrap and preventing us from fully engaging in our lives.
In therapy, I support clients in exploring their relationship with anxiety, developing tools to regulate when it shows up, becoming curious if it has an important message for them, and working with it to form a supportive (less bubble-wrapped) relationship. In my personal and clinical experience, I have seen that anxiety can be an opportunity to reflect on what is most meaningful to us and to take action towards our deepest goals and dreams.
The constant uncertainty of these time has made the most calm of us a little anxious. If you are someone who already experiences anxiety, this past year has poked at all of your greatest fears. Anxiety is a normal response, but that doesn't mean that it has to run your life.
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Service Worker, RSSW
Anxiety can be overwhelming and draining and take us away from living the life that we want. Together, we can discover what is preventing you from living this life.
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Reiki Practitioner, BA
Our bodies hold information that we need to listen to. Rather than try and eliminate the anxiety or fear, initially it is important to be with the anxiety and fear differently to uncover what you need to know. In turn, this will help to alleviate the anxiety or fear.
Anxiety is more than just an occasional worry; it's a persistent state that can seep into every aspect of life, from personal relationships to professional endeavors. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we understand the complex nature of anxiety and recognize that it manifests differently for everyone. Our approach to treating anxiety—whether it's generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, or panic attacks—is integrative, relational, and trauma-informed.
In our therapy sessions, we adopt a compassionate and non-judgmental stance, focusing on understanding your unique experience of anxiety. We delve into the root causes, exploring past traumas, present stressors, and deep-seated fears. Our integrative approach combines various therapeutic techniques. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is utilized to challenge and reframe negative thought patterns, while mindfulness practices are integrated to promote a sense of calm and present-moment awareness. Emotion-focused therapy helps in addressing and regulating intense emotional experiences.
Being trauma-informed, we are acutely aware of how past experiences can shape and influence current anxiety. We create a safe, empathetic space for you to explore these aspects of your history, understanding how they contribute to your present state.
The goal at Collaborative Care Therapy is to go beyond mere symptom relief. We aim to equip you with enduring strategies to manage anxiety effectively. This involves working collaboratively to develop personalized coping mechanisms, enhance emotional resilience, and improve your overall sense of well-being. Our virtual therapy sessions offer you the flexibility and convenience of receiving support in your own space, making therapeutic help accessible and consistent.
Embark on your journey with Collaborative Care Therapy to break free from the constraints of anxiety and pave the way for a more relaxed, confident, and fulfilling life.
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA (In Progress) RP (Qualifying) Student Therapist
I can help you manage anxiety and fears by uncovering and addressing the underlying emotions, helping reflect these feelings and creating a path towards calm and confidence.
Through a combination of therapeutic techniques I support people understand the story attached to their fears and anxiety and gain increased ability to be with their fears with increased acceptance and ability to work through them.
Specializing in anxiety and fears, my therapy practice offers a compassionate and creative approach to help you manage and overcome these challenges. Using a combination of narrative therapy, mindfulness, and visualization techniques, I work with you to externalize your anxiety, understand its roots, and develop strategies to reduce its impact on your life. My goal is to empower you to reclaim control, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence. With flexible online sessions, including evenings and weekends, I provide the support you need when you need it most, helping you turn your fears into stepping stones toward a calmer, more fulfilling life.
Working with clients with anxiety is a highlighted interest for me as I have years of experience of facilitating a CBT for anxiety therapy group. I believe that a well rounded approach includes looking at how to sooth client's emotions and make lasting change by learning to calm your nervous systsem so you can work to examine and shift your anxiety.
There are many different types of anxiety and it manifests a little differently for everyone. Anxiety exists on a spectrum. It can feel like an underlying, ongoing sense of dread or turn into a full on panic attack. It can show up as chronic worrying, insomnia, being distracted or preoccupied, irritability, inability to focus, and nervousness. Sometimes you do not even know what you are anxious about and sometimes it is clearly evident. However it shows up for you, it is very uncomfortable and impacts your ability to be present, perform well, and maybe even enjoy your life.
If anxiety has been affecting you, you might be ready to start talking about it. Are you worried about the future or feel that something bad is about to happen? Do you worry about what people think? Do you have trouble public speaking or being in crowds? Do you often think about a troubling incident from the past or worry about some future event? Do you analyze conversations you just had with others? Do you get sweaty hands and a racing heart? Do you ever feel nervous for no reason? These are just a few of the ways that anxiety affects our thoughts and feelings.
Anxiety is a healthy human emotion and it is normal to feel anxious sometimes. However, if it persistent throughout the day and long-lasting, you might really be suffering from chronic anxiety. Coping with chronic anxiety might cause you to turn to things like emotional eating, alcohol, substances, shopping, or other activities to distract you from the discomfort of feeling anxious.
At Laird Counselling Services, we understand how exhausting and upsetting it can be to deal with anxiety. We have helped many people manage anxiety and feel better. Please reach out for a consultation to learn more about how we can help you.
5 Years Experience
