Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Ponoka, AB.

Anxiety is a real physical experience that affects our thinking and emotions. We can all experience the negative effects of anxiety and stress some of the time. However, with increased life pressures and struggles it seems more people are feeling overwhelming anxiety and stress. I offer specialized training in the area of anxiety and stress based on cognitive behaviour therapy which has been developed and researched for several decades. I am able to teach simple usable tools to reduce your distress so you can begin to take back your health and then learn how to manage anxiety and stress.

My approach to anxiety and stress blends evidence-based therapy with compassionate support. I help clients understand the roots of their worries—whether from past experiences, biological factors, or current pressures—while teaching practical tools to calm the nervous system and reframe unhelpful thought patterns. Using techniques from CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and EMDR, we’ll work to reduce overwhelm, build resilience, and restore balance. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to manage symptoms, reclaim control, address the root of the problem, and cultivate a life of greater ease and confidence.

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 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.

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.

[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

It seems that we have all become so accustomed to stress and anxiety as part of our daily lives that we have a difficult time deciding “how much is too much”. At Wellness Centered our goal is to get you back on track. When feelings of stress are reduced and anxiety and worry are successfully managed we believe you will start to fully enjoy your life again. Some of the things that you will discover are simple methods to deal with you anxiety, ways to relax and stay calm when things get “difficult” and strategies to slow down your negative thinking.