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

Worry and stress do not need to consume our lives - there are other ways of being. Using self-compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we can work together to uncover your values and resiliencies to help you shift from burnout to connection. While anxiety and pressure are inevitable, our reactions to them can change. We can uncover the messages of your emotions and harness them to your benefit.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Anxiety and stress are two conditions that have treatments that work. Cognitive behaviour therapy, desensitization therapy, and hypnotherapy (all of which I practice) are often tremendously helpful. I have been a psychologist since 1986, and I can help. Set up a time to see me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

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.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world. If your anxiety is affecting your life and you feel that it’s time to start taking anxiety-reducing medications, learning about the anxiety therapy options in Calgary that are available and trying some anxiety management techniques may be a viable alternative.

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 can make the world seem like an endless barrage of worries and pressures, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and on edge. Your sessions with me will be a safe harbor, where we will not only identify the triggers of your anxiety and stress but also repurpose these feelings. My therapeutic approach is about creating a space where you can learn and apply powerful techniques that offer both immediate relief and enduring change. Together, we'll navigate these turbulent waters, moving you towards a transformation where calm and confidence become your new normal.

Anxiety and Stress are ubiquitous in modern civilization. Having ADHD or an addiction only complicates things. I often find that taking a behavioral approach to anxiety can be extremely beneficial. I often find that clients respond well to observing, and then externalizing the factors that are contributing to their stress, anxiety and panic attacks. In almost all cases, self-care is virtually non-existent, and there is a never ending list of responsibilities floating in client's heads, consuming every last drop of their available attention. I help clients get organized, prioritize, set reasonable expectations for themselves, and de-stress to attack anxiety and panic disorder.

Our world can be a stressful and frightening place -- and it's even more difficult to walk through alone. You don't have to feel alone in an unsafe world. Our specialized Christian counselling for women struggling with anxiety, panic and stress can empower you with the tools to deal with life, relationships and your faith in a way that doesn't just mask the problem - it lets you walk free from it.

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.

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.

Identifying that there are aspects of the 'self' that require attention is the first step in reducing stress and anxiety. The ability to self-reflect and acknowledge that shifts need to be made are the building blocks of change . Making sense of meaning and purpose in one's life is linked to resiliency as is understanding the difference between internal versus external locus of control. These are all things I explore with my clients suffering from stress and anxiety.

I love to work with individuals to empower them to conquer severe anxiety and manage stress responses more confidently. I use a variety of practical and effective techniques designed to foster relaxation, mindfulness, grounding and emotional regulation. I also use a lot of psychoeducation in this process to help individuals understand the mechanisms behind the nervous system's response to fear and stress. I will support you through your work of confronting your fears, building resilience and fostering long-term emotional well-being.

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 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.

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.