Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Ormond by the Sea, FL.

Anxiety is a state of mental tension and physical symptoms that can exhaust us. It is our body’s response to our perception of a threat. This includes phobias, worry and panic attacks. Many times our anxiety is triggered by a recent event that is connected to a painful event from our past. We can’t change our past. However, we can change how the past is affecting us today. With every hurtful event comes emotional pain and a negative belief about you. In psychotherapy with me, that event can be processed in a way that removes the pain and replaces the negative belief with a positive belief of your choosing. This can reduce and eliminate the symptoms of Anxiety and Stress. See emdr.com

Therapy for anxiety provides a safe space to explore the root causes of your worry, fear, or overwhelm. You'll learn practical tools to manage racing thoughts, reduce physical tension, and face challenges with more confidence. Over time, therapy can help you feel more grounded, in control, and able to respond to stress in healthier ways. Whether your anxiety feels constant or situation-specific, we can help you develop the tools to manage it, leading to lasting relief and resilience.

Stress is a normal part of everyone's lives, however, when left unmanaged it can become overwhelming. We help our clients to manage stress and reduce anxious symptoms by holding safe therapeutic space for them to work through difficult emotions and experiences in a supportive environment. Anxiety can be caused by many different factors and can be temporary or chronic. Processing traumatic experiences and gaining perspective into what is contributing to your symptoms can shed light on how to lessen the severity and have more good days than bad. We will utilize therapy techniques tailored to your specific needs to assist you in making progress.

At KML, we have several anxiety specialists. We believe that anxiety is highly neurological and we are 'wired' to move through the world in particular ways. Sometimes this can be due to traumas or other things that make us hypervigalent to the world around us. It is also highly genetic in nature. Anxiety can be located in the mind and also sometimes the body, just depending on the person. We are here to help you rewire your mind/body and cope with anxiety in more healthy ways. We also have unique evidence-based ways to help you, including test anxiety methods, EMDR, SSP, and others.

Anxiety and stress can affect the whole person mind, body, and emotions often showing up as constant worry, tension, or feeling overwhelmed. My approach to anxiety and stress counseling is holistic, calming, and individualized, with attention to both emotional experiences and physical responses to stress. I support clients in increasing self-awareness, identifying patterns, and learning practical tools to regulate the nervous system and restore balance. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each client’s needs, helping foster resilience, emotional clarity, and a greater sense of ease and confidence in everyday life.

Psychotherapy provides a robust and adaptable process for addressing both anxiety and stress, often integrating evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Through 1 therapy, individuals gain a supportive environment to understand the triggers and patterns associated with their anxiety and stress responses. CBT offers practical techniques to identify and challenge anxious or catastrophic thoughts, develop coping skills for managing worry, and implement relaxation strategies. When underlying traumatic experiences or significant life stressors contribute to anxiety and stress, EMDR can facilitate the processing of these memories, reducing their emotional intensity and impact. This comprehensive process empowers