Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Fort Macleod, AB.

Anxiety and Stress both need to be assessed thoroughly. I use many of the assessments that were provided to me by Dr. Burns when I took his training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). As well, I use Cognitive Therapy approached by Robert Leahy. Between Burns and Leahy, I have close to 200+ techniques to structure a healing pathway. In addition, I have found Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR) extremely useful, very long term recovery method for the treatment of anxiety/phobias/panic attacks/worry/and stress.

Did you know that both stress and anxiety can be helpful? In today's world, we are often told that stress and anxiety is abnormal. Yet, anxiety is a feeling, a very important feeling and it doesn't always impact us in a negative way. Working with your own anxiety level and experiencing a meaningful life is possible. Tamara will do her best to try and help you on your valued path, with or without anxiety.

Anxiety can affect both personal well-being and relationships. In therapy, we'll explore how anxiety impacts your life and relationships. We'll develop practical strategies to manage anxiety and improve communication and connection with others. My approach is supportive and focused on empowering you to navigate anxiety while strengthening your relationships and overall emotional well-being.

Anxiety falls along a continuum from acceptable to crippling, debilitating anxiety requiring professional intervention. The major forms that anxiety takes are: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Phobic Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD). A variety of proven therapeutic interventions are well established now, eg., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Yoga, Tai Chi, Breathwork. By diving into therapy clients regain a sense of optimism, courage and confidence in relationships, workplace and career, driving, aging, life transitions and more.

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.

Jennifer spent all of her early years as a therapist specializing in anxiety disorders and has treated clients all over the world, including areas such as Australia, New Zealand, USA and the UK. She continues to treat clients in these areas, by offering teletherapy & Skype counselling. If you are suffering from an anxiety or stress disorder, and would like an experienced therapist with a high success rate to help, Jennifer would be an ideal fit. For a few testimonials of her work in anxiety, check out www.livingwellcounselling.ca