Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in West Kildonan, Winnipeg, MB.

All of us have times in life where situations create such stress for us that we find living difficult. Others of us have a lifetime struggle with anxiety and panic attacks. I can help clients get back on track and help with coping in order to manage life, and to counter the pull of our negative thoughts and feelings through cognitive behavior therapy and general support.

If you suffer from stress and anxiety you feel overwhelmed with worries and fears that something terrible may happen to you or someone close to you. Anxiety may seem to have a life of its own and you feel powerless to control it. You may have panic attacks. Fortunately stress and anxiety problems are common and treatable. If you suffer from anxiety you join an estimated 14% of the population. You are not alone! Proven treatments that I utilize such as EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are effective in lessening or eliminating the pain and suffering caused by anxiety.

Anxiety tends to be an epidemic in our fast paced, technologically advanced world. Our external experience is busy, and our internal experience is often busy in reaction. Anxiety is made up of thoughts, feelings, and body sensations. I work with clients to slow down to become aware of what anxiety is made up for them, and to support them to develop more creative responses and resources to strike a new, healthier balance, even when anxiety arises.

The number of people experiencing stress and anxiety is at an all-time high in our society. There are many reasons for this increase, and therapy is the perfect place to explore your underlying reasons. Once we have a better understanding of your stressors and the causes of your anxiety (and the type if applicable), together we can create a toolbox of methods and strategies to help alleviate the symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Anxiety has been on the rise in North America for decades. In a culture of privileges and conveniences, thankfully mental health is also being given a helping hand by reducing it's stigma. We are increasing the awareness that stress, anxiety and trauma are human experiences that deserve professional treatment. No one should have to suppress feelings of dread and desperation, but ought to have a safe place to discuss what's going on and find new ways to cope and adapt.