Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Atlanta, GA.

My approach to anxiety is holistic. Anxiety can have many sources. I have found it helpful to examine both historical issues as well as various aspects of the client’s current life. These include family of origin issues, trauma related issues, current relationships, employment issues, beliefs about yourself and the world, as well as environmental , nutritional and spiritual factors. I use a variety of techniques including conventional talk therapy based upon multiple theoretical orientations, Cognitive Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (Energy Psychology), as well as other mind-body techniques. Clients who have worked with me on their anxiety, have reported that they not only feel le

Adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. After all, kids don't have jobs to keep or bills to pay, so what could they possibly have to worry about? Plenty! Even very young children have worries and feel stress to some degree. Stress is a function of the demands placed on us and our ability to meet them. These demands often come from outside sources, such as family, jobs, friends, or school. But it also can come from within, often related to what we think we should be doing versus what we're actually able to do. So stress can affect anyone who feels overwhelmed — even kids. In preschoolers, separation from parents can cause anxiety. As kids get older, academic and social pr....

Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques to include deep breathing exercises will be provided. Therapist utilizes CBT, Thought Stopping/Reframing techniques, Positive Self Talk, Anger Management, Solution Focused, Problem Solving, Effective Communication and various techniques to help client's manage stress and anxiety that individuals experience due to life stressors and or demands.

Unfortunately we all can relate to feeling overwhelmed and “stressed out.” We help clients focus on the physical and emotional effects of stress, the unhealthy ways we normally try to “cope,” and learn positive techniques for coping in healthy ways. There are a number of effective strategies that help with managing and reducing stress. Anxiety can be result of prolonged or intense stress. It can also be more biochemical in nature. We take a varied approach to dealing with anxiety so that our clients experience relief from what can be debilitating symptoms. Panic and anxiety are our body's way of saying something is wrong. Let us help figure how what to change so that you can live freely.

If your anxiety or stress is related to your work, it's worth your time to evaluate your career plan with the help of a Career Counselor. Being unhappy with the type of work you do can spill over into other areas of your life. Part of my working with clients on career issues involves helping to better deal with stress, and overcome anxiety. Career Counseling can help you to work through issues at your current job to make things run more smoothly, or you might determine if you would be happier with a new job, or even a new career. Job searching can also bring up anxiety and stress, and working together we can evaluate your job seach plan and find additional resources to ease the transition.

Dr. Smith provides individual, couples, and family therapy to adults and adolescents. His areas of interest include depression, anxiety and stress management, relationship difficulties, divorce issues, grief and loss, and men's issues. Working from a cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal approach, the goal of his therapeutic work is to help individuals identify and change maladaptive life patterns, develop more balanced attitudes towards themselves and others, develop more satisfying relationships, and improve their ability to manage stress and anxiety.

Psychoanalytic treatment creates a space where you can speak freely to anxiety, fear, trauma, and stress. It is often the case that this highly specific way of speaking alleviates symptoms associated with anxiety, fear, trauma and stress. If the treatment is of sufficient length, it also allows the patient to access the structures, patterns and repetitions underlying their anxiety, fear, trauma or stress. It is often quite difficult to change these patterns and repetitions as they are what we know, what we are familiar with. The work with the psychoanalytically oriented therapist supports changes in these patterns and supports you as you make your way into new territory.

Worry and anxiety are very common in modern life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a quarter of the American population may experience symptoms of anxiety or depression during a typical year. Worry, stress, panic and anxiety make us miserable and account for as much as a third of all visits to hospital emergency rooms. Fortunately, psychotherapists have many techniques available to help with these problems. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you need to address this all on your own. If you would like help in dealing with these problems (or related concerns like shyness and social anxiety), don’t hesitate to contact me.

Overwhelmed with life? Need someone to talk to or decompress with? I create a place where you can come and "just be," whatever that looks like to you. I provide an abundance of ways to help you manage your stress and how to release it in a healthy manner. I encourage you to explore situations from perspectives that you may not of known could exist. When life engulfs you, allow me to guide you in discovering your inner strength.

Anxiety can be paralyzing. Constant worries, doubts, and fears are a normal part of life. It’s natural to feel anxious when an upcoming test is due, the first date, or to worry about your finances after being hit by unexpected bills. The difference between “normal” worrying and generalized anxiety disorder is that the worrying involved in GAD is: excessive intrusive persistent disruptive

When working on anxiety and stress with me, you will learn about how the brain works when it responds with anxiety or fear. You will learn techniques for calming this anxiety response down so that you can live life more fully and more relaxed again. You will learn methods of self-care to help you manage every day stress and major stressful events.

Who doesn’t suffer from anxiety and stress to some degree? We live in an anxious and stressful world. If you find yourself burdened by anxiety and stress, let me help you learn to not only reduce your worries, but learn to live in a way where anxiety and stress doesn’t paralyze you or cause you to miss out on life. I’ve taught countless people easy strategies to live with “normal” stress and anxiety in ways that can actually improve your life instead of decreasing the quality of it. Contact me today to find out how you can learn to “regulate your nervous system.” I like that much better than “manage stress.”

I will help you to understand why you have anxiety/stress and how to manage it. By understanding your thoughts and emotions, you will better be able to handle life challenges. I teach multiple ways to deal with these emotions and ways to keep them from overtaking you. I will help you design a toolbox with tools for you to use to prevent and treat these emotions.