Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in De Winton, AB.

Anxiety and stress feel like your brain is stuck in overdrive. There is no word in the english language that accurately describes how truly uncomfortable and awful it is to sit in anxiety. With your brain in overdrive and your body holding all the stress, you need a safe, grounded space of calm, connection and trust. Compassion is a game changer, we slow down and respond from a place of calm and curiosity. You're not too much, You are carrying to much. Let's set some down.

While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they don’t treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people don’t believe it or you! Imagine if you can trick the brain into changing without you telling your conscious mind that you are changing it? Problem with anxiety and stress is that the brain in this state knows you want to change it and it resists. Contact Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com for the ultimate stress and anxiety solution that will literally change your brain's autonomic nervous system patterns while you sit on your butt. 877-606-6161.

While our bodies are perfectly designed to adapt and react to stress, modern problems mean that we tend to detect life threatening dangers in very ordinary places. Conflicts at work, arguments in our relationships and uncertainties such as the post-Covid world activate old survival mechanisms. We may be stuck in the buzzing, fear states of ‘fight-flight’ or the numb and paralyzed states of ‘freeze and shut down.’ The good news is that I have a long history of safely and successfully helping individuals and couples to reduce and release stress using a variety of CBT and mindfulness techniques, as well as trauma-informed therapy. You have my commitment to compassionate and educated care.

Dealing with your stress and anxiety involves the capacity to stay centered and calm while observing what is causing and activating your feelings of stress and anxiety. Through mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive therapy you will develop the capacity to: pause and regulate your emotions, take perspective on your thoughts, and choose to respond to your stress/anxiety instead of react to it. Together we will create the attitudes and life practices that enable you to transform stress/anxiety into energy and motivation.

I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety and stress, offered exclusively through secure virtual care. My approach centers on teaching practical psychological skills that help you manage worry, reduce tension, and feel more in control of your daily life. Drawing on proven methods such as EMDR, DBT, and stress-focused therapies, I tailor treatment to your unique needs. These tools are just as effective online as in person, allowing you to access support wherever you are.

Anxiety often has people identifying strongly with it. If you have a problem with anxiety, you are certainly not alone! Everyone affected by Anxiety has a unique relationship with it. Narrative therapy investigates how Anxiety keeps you away from the pleasures of life and explores new opportunities to gain control over your life. Narrative Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that does not treat people as disorders but as sources of knowledge and holders of their unique life experiences. We will email back and forth, it's just like talking to a friend only you will receive professional help on your own schedule. Effective, easy, convenient and completely confidential E- Counselling.

Stress is the body’s natural reaction to danger. It’s meant to help identify a problem that needs your attention to fix. However, when the stress lasts too long, it can start to impact our physical and mental health. In my practice we look at understanding the root of all stress or anxiety and together we create practical, meaningful coping strategies.

Everyday life can be stressful and provoke feelings of anxiety and tension. Our therapists use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy as well as Dialectical Behavioral therapy. We teach grounding techniques for anxiety and panic, as well as mindfulness and relaxation techniques for stress and tension. Our therapist help clients to manage strong emotions and distress. We treat anxiety and stress, both in office (Duluth and Hinckley) and through E-Services.

I help clients manage anxiety and stress with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a research-based approach in which I am certified. I help clients with managing stress, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, health anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, often hijacking your thoughts, disrupting sleep, and making it hard to stay present in daily life. In our work together, I’ll help you understand the roots of your anxiety and recognize how it shows up in your body, mind, and relationships. My approach blends practical tools for calming the nervous system with deeper work to address the beliefs and patterns that keep anxiety stuck. You'll gain strategies to manage stress in the moment while also building long-term resilience and emotional clarity.

Life can be stressful. Our natural reactions to an environment which is perceived as unsafe is anxiety. Is your world unsafe? Or do your natural reactions cause you to overestimate the danger in the world? Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy is an evidence-based approach which has been shown to be just as helpful (or more) than medications. Learn some skills which you can use for the rest of your life to gain better control over your anxiety.

Are you living your life constantly feeling on-edge? Are you a worrier who can't seem to turn it off? Does anxiety or stress keep you from being fully present for your family? As an anxiety and stress specialist, I know rough this can be. But there is hope. Together, we can deploy powerful techniques to get you feeling calm, relaxed, and emotionally thriving, so you can effectively deal with life challenges. Imagine: going about your day feeling excited rather than worried, confident rather than stressed, and focused rather than scattered. If you’re ready to stop worrying and start living, reach out.

Anxiety and stress can make life feel like you have no control and are in a constant state of fight or flight. These conditions can interrupt decision making, daily activities, sleep, and even your body and physical health. We use talk therapy and EMDR to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of stress and anxiety. Whether your anxiety is a phobia, situational stress generalized anxiety or even of an OCD nature; emdr is evidenced based to be one of the best treatments for all forms of anxiety.

Anxiety and stress take a hold on you and never let go, leaving you trapped and frozen. I help my clients to learn all about the magic of mindfulness practice. It's one of the most effective ways to put you in control of your emotions, rather than them controlling you. Imagine how great it would be to have an internal place of peace and serenity that you can use at any time to relax and become grounded. Mindfulness is an ancient practice that is also supported by scientific empirical studies. It's one of the best ways to change your life.

Anxiety and Stress are the norm in today's world. Our fast-paced society pulls our attention in many directions and often away from ourselves. Being disconnected from our feelings, needs and wants is often a cause of anxiety. Mindfulness-based counselling is a powerful way to have us create an island of sanity for ourselves amidst the speed of our lives. By learning to reconnect with ourselves amidst the busyness of life, we are put back into relationship with our hearts and what is truly meaningful to us.

Having served as a chaplain in an active war zone, Dr Mervin (Paraklesis Counselling) has first-hand insight into PTSD and anxiety disorders. As a psychopharmacologist he is uniquely equipped to assist you in knowing when medication is required, and when the stress can be managed without medication. Some anxiety disorders (like OCD) needs to be pharmacologically treated first before therapy will be helpful; others (like general anxiety and/or phobias) can often be effectively treated with therapy, avoiding the side-effects of the medication. Your anxiety disorders can be effectively treated!

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at different points. With the high number of competing demands in our society, often these feelings can become increasingly present and start to interfere with our daily life. They can invade our mind and body and cause us to experience a myriad of symptoms such as: constant worries, irrational fears, sleeplessness, muscle tension, rapid heart rate and muscle tension. I work to support those struggling to uncover, understand and address the roots of their anxiety. I also help them to learn a variety of stress-management, relaxation techniques and self-care techniques so they are better equipped to manage life's inevitable challenges in the future.

In today's economy and hustle lifestyle, it's a wonder anyone isn't anxious and stressed, and that speaks to our systemic issues and constraints. I can help you navigate the frustrating system that is life with resources and tools that are actually directly helpful in and applicable to your life. I also offer psychological assessment and testing for anxiety and various other mental health concerns. It's never too late to reach your sense of inner peace, and I can help you get there your way on your terms.

Anxiety and stress management is my primary specialty. Anxiety takes many different forms - whether it is the constant on edge and I have to fix it feeling, the perpetual what-if and worrying cycle, your mind racing each time you try to relax, or that 'wired' feeling in the body. I draw from a variety of counselling modalities depending on what fits you best - this might include looking at your thoughts and core beliefs, getting to work more on your value system and knowing what matters, or bringing more compassion to yourself. You can expect to learn strategies you can use between sessions, so you can spend less time in therapy and more time connecting to what matters.

Anxiety and stress are sometimes helpful responses and can carry important information for us about our current lives. However, they can also be overwhelming and come with sensations that are difficult to tolerate. I can help you learn techniques to soothe your body, regain balance, and address the mind chatter that may be perpetuating your anxiety.

Anxiety is, simply, put, unrelenting worry that continues after the thing or circumstance you are worrying about is removed or it is the exaggerated worry about something. In anxiety, the sheer size of the worry in relation to the concern, the realistic vs. non-realistic nature of the concern, and the frequency or level of control related to concern matter. OCD relates to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Social Anxiety is an intrusive, disruptive fear of people or certain social situations. Often, we see fears of judgement, body image, looking awkward or stupid, as being thematic in social anxiety thoughts. Just to name a few example of how anxiety can present itself.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, affecting every part of your life—from relationships and work to your ability to rest and feel joy. In our sessions, I create a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel safe to share what you’re going through. My approach blends trauma-informed care with practical tools for managing symptoms in the moment and deeper exploration of the root causes. Drawing on person-centered, somatic, and evidence-based methods, we work at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll reduce overwhelm, strengthen resilience, and help you feel more grounded, capable, and in control.

Gerard has diverse experience as a psychologist and leader in social services, schools, university, workplaces, and his private practice. Using a theoretical foundation of social learning and cognitive-behavioural training, he is well-versed in various kinds of formal and informal assessment and solution-focussed approaches. He listens carefully to understand your needs and relies on his extensive experience to help you find solutions.

Fear, doubt, worry? Butterflies in the stomach? Anxiety affects 5% of the population, and is one of the oldest and most common mental health challenges around. 60% of the physical issues that take people to a doctor's office are related to stress. Many people want symptom relief, which I do, but how it shows up in your life is individual to you. I explore your life and work with you to unearth 'holistic' roots that may be keeping it in place.

Healthy anxiety is a transient response to stress. It prompts us to use coping skills. Sometimes anxiety becomes persistent, unreasonable and excessive, even to the point of a panic attack. The cause may be overwhelming stress, abuse, separation or loss, or a traumatic event. Unhealthy anxiety can lead to great distress, difficulty with daily life, relationship problems, avoidance of people, places and situations, and time-consuming habits. Treatment can help you: • develop strategies to manage stress and anxiety • conquer worrying • relate to others in healthy ways without fear of rejection or being evaluated negatively • recover from past trauma • get back to living life