Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Chilliwack, BC.

I would help clients to learn about and practice mindfulness as it is instrumental in helping to arrest and manage anxiety and stress. I absolutely believe that talk therapy combined with mindfulness can be very therapeutic in managing anxiety and stress. I would also introduce cognitive behavioral therapy to help assist with change in experience and behavior. Raising one's consciousness can be empowering and life changing because it helps to assist in learning about self-care and how to do things differently by learning to mange the anxiety and stress in a new way. With the help of a variety of tools one can learn to manage their anxiety and stress in a way that is therapeutic and healing.

Do your thoughts race at night, making it really hard to get a good night’s sleep? Do you keep thinking something terrible is going to happen to you or someone you love? Do you feel like you're living your life constantly on edge? 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.

Feelings of anxiety can become so intense that it becomes overwhelming. Often individuals struggling with anxiety express constant intruding thoughts that focus on fears of events of the future. Anxiety can create physical feelings of distress like a tight chest that makes it difficult to breath, an upset or tight feeling in the stomach, and general fatigue from constantly trying to control their thoughts and actions. Some people have battled anxiety for so long that they begin to believe it is just who they are and accept the restrictions it causes in their life. Through counselling we will work to break the cycle of anxiety controlling your inner world. Bringing a sense of relief, control and freedom that has been absent for so long.

Are you carrying a heavy load, weighed down by life? Carey will help you chart a course toward emotional health and overal wellness. Learn to relax, reduce stress and anxiety while developing a more desired state of well being. Learn to quiet the struggle and access the inner depths of insight, clarity and mindfulness. Witness the transformation that can happen as you find ways to manage your worries and make more time for yourself through a journey in counselling.

We all have anxiety and stress! It is a matter of how we manage this challenge in our daily lives. Often the anxiety and stress overwhelm us to the point of feeling hopeless! But there certainly is hope and with some consistent therapy and support one can be feeling significantly better after only a few sessions. Once we dissect the overwhelming feelings we begin to understand the underlying issues at the root cause. While medication is an option, quite often it is not necessary as psychotherapy is effective.

Anxiety We all experience anxiety in some form in our daily lives — perhaps as a result of a new relationship, a new job, financial struggles, or a move to a new community. It is part of the human experience. However, when anxiety persists and hinders an individual from functioning properly during daily activities, it may be a sign of a deeper problem. Some symptoms of an anxiety disorder include unmanageable apprehension about routine events, bouts of intense anxiety, fear of certain situations, and unwanted thoughts. Panic attacks — short bouts of overpowering anxiety — are another symptom. Panic attacks often cause an increased heart rate, shortness of breath, shaking, chest pain, and sweating. Individuals struggling with anxiety are often also...(view profile to read more)

The circumstances and issues that you are dealing with are unique to you, but you don't have to face them alone. Every individual has different experiences, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, cultural backgrounds and "upbringings". Counselling sessions are private and confidential, and can provide a way for you to explore your problems and really tune in to your feelings. This is an opportunity to speak freely about your circumstances and release pent up feelings, without having to worry about what others think or feel, and without receiving unwanted advise from family, friends or coworkers. At the root of the problem, there are very real, legitimate and understandable reasons for feeling the way you feel, thinking the way...(view profile to read more)

Anxiety and stress are normal human reaction to situations. We encounter many pressures and stressors throughout our lives, and sometimes just throughout the day. Embodying tools (such as mindfullness practices) can help reduce physical, emotional and verbal reactions to stress and anxiety, and replace these negative reactions with the power to respond to stressors and anxiety in a meaningful and healthy way that keeps you grounded and focused.

Anxiety and panic are often driven by negative experiences or traumas that are stored in the brain and can trigger overwhelming emotional responses. EMDR helps to desensitize and reprocess these memories, reducing the intensity of the emotional response and decreasing symptoms of anxiety and panic. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR can help the brain reprocess the negative experiences, leading to increased emotional regulation and a greater sense of calm and well-being.

Anxiety can feel like a trap and limit your ability to live a fulfilling life. Utilizing evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy I can help you overcome avoidance and confront your anxieties. I also help you find healthy ways to cope and bid farewell to unhealthy practices, ensuring that you lead a successful and enriching life. I specialize in PTSD, OCD, Eating Disorders including anorexia nervosa, and generalized anxiety and acute stress syndrome. I create an empathetic environment in which we work through therapeutic approaches to find healthy ways of coping with anxiety and recovering from traumatic events. I also provide therapy in stress management and life transitions/adjustments

There are diverse ways of treating anxiety disorders, however, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That is because unlike the medical model, anxiety therapy treats more than just the symptoms of the problem. I work with you to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears; learn how to relax; look at situations in new, less frightening ways; and develop better coping and problem-solving skills. Since anxiety disorders differ considerably, I tailor the therapy to my clients’ specific symptoms and concerns. Someone with anxiety attack will have a different treatment from a person who comes for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Together we can make it happen

Anxiety and stress are both extremely common in Western culture. Both of these things deal with an unregulated nervous system and a fight/flight mode that is overextended. In working with you, I will be able to help you get back in tune with your body, learn to regulate your nervous system, treat yourself with compassion and relieve stress. The more you are able to listen to the message your body is sending you, the less your body will feel the need to scream to be heard.

Anxiety and stress are rampant in our society today. Far more concerning is the number of children and youth struggling with these symptoms. An important thing to know about anxiety is that, if left untreated, it will get worse. It is imperative to address anxiety early and make a conscious effort to stop it in its tracks. Stress in both adults and children can lead to significant health risks including congitive impairment, weak immune systems, sleep problems, and heart attack. Cognitive behaviour therapy along with mindfulness practice and a healthy lifestyle are the best ways to overcome struggles with stress and anxiety. Medication may also be recommended.