Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in St. Anthony, MN.

Anxiety creates a powerful physiological response, that intensifies with chronic stress. Intrusive thoughts are on an unending playback loop, like gerbils on a wheel. Counseling teaches new skills for managing emotions, for stopping thoughts, and for replacing them with more life-affirming ones. Charlie uses skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to help us see things in a new light. He also teaches mindfulness skills, skills in how to control what we are paying attention to. When our anxiety is born from trauma, then going deeper into understanding how our past shapes our present views or ourselves is essential. We can learn effective skills for emotional self-regulation.

Stop and take a breath. Anxiety and stress can overwhelm you at times but there is a better way. I will help you learn how to quiet yourself, live more in the present, and find your balance again. You can learn specific ways to change your thoughts and behaviors that will reduce anxiety and allow you to respond better to stress. Anxiety makes it hard to ask for help but please reach out and call today.

Anxiety has a tremendous impact on the people that struggle with it, as well as the people around them. It saps the energy from their life. Anxiety is fear. Anxiety focuses on the future. In therapy, we try to identify what the fear is and how best to work through it. There are a number of different treatment approaches including talk therapy, exposure therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE).

Everyone feels anxiety and stress sometimes. But, when it starts to feel overwhelming, exhausting, unrelenting, and limiting, I can help. My approach is one of curiosity and compassion. I explore why anxiety and stress have become apart of you. What adaptive function did they originally serve for you? Are they present to protect you from fear of future failure or pain? Once we acknowledge and understand their original purpose, we work on finding new meaning for these defense mechanisms, and eventually let them go.

I'll help you learn how to manage anxiety and stress so they don't feel so overwhelming. Some people are genetically "wired" to be more anxious or vulnerable to stress and worry. Loss and difficult experiences also contribute to a heightened state of anxiety. Understanding the sources of your anxiety and stress, and connecting with thoughts and behaviors that enhance your internal sense of well-being will allow you to live with anxiety or stress rather than feeling over-run by them. I teach mindfulness and relaxation techniques as part of reducing anxiety and managing stress.

We offer counseling for people struggling with feelings of stress or anxiety. Sometimes this can look like irritability or a need to control. Other times we just have so much on our plate that we need help determining what to let go of or how to manage our time or emotions differently. By utilizing counseling, we will provide you with a space to talk about your concerns and offer tools to help manage anxiety and stress.

There are many type of anxiety disorders, with both common and unique symptoms. Anxiety can be brought on by a single stressful event or chronic difficult life experiences. Some of us are more prone to anxiety by our natural temperament and studies a family history in some cases. Treating anxiety starts with a thorough assessment to accurately diagnose and treat. Treatment is tailored to address you specific symptoms and usually involves cognitive behavioral therapy and/or medications. As a RN and therapist, I can assist with both assessment and treatment- in addition to medication management if needed. They symptoms of anxiety can be very dificult but the good news is that treatment works.

Are anxiety and stress causing you to have self-doubt and loss of confidence? Do you experience intrusive thoughts that affect your concentration? 18% of people experience anxiety. Fortunately anxiety is easily treatable. Together we will evaluate your symptoms and determine an individual treatment plan and strategies to alleviate your anxiety and restore your confidence.

I have experienced great success in helping my clients reduce or eliminate the anxiety in their lives - whether it's panic attacks, a specific phobia, or more generalized anxiety. The key to this success is utilizing hypnosis. Hypnosis provides us with a powerful way to access the part of you that is creating the anxiety. Anxiety usually operates as a kind of internal "early warning system." Through hypnosis, we can access the warning system (the anxious part of you), and help it realize the counter-productive nature of the anxiety. Most symptoms are cleared in 3 to 7 sessions.

People who suffer from anxiety often find their lives disrupted by unwanted worries and fears. Everyone has to deal with different kinds of stress in their lives. Anxious people often do not know what to do to relieve some of these stresses. I teach people how to manage stress and anxiety by learning effective ways to become and remain calm and relaxed. Sometimes I use hypnotherapy to help people get to the root of some of the factors that are leading to anxiety. Please call me to learn more about how I can help you on your way to a more manageable life

If you are experiencing stress and anxiety, then you know what a self-fueling cycle it can be - the endless worries, telling yourself you "just need to try harder," the frustration that comes when nothing you do seems to be make a dent in your stress level, leading to physical tension that causes you to feel like you can't get a deep breath or a good night's sleep. And then you worry and beat up on yourself even more. But please know that stress and anxiety respond really well to therapy! You and I will work together to figure out where to break into that cycle and how to do it quickly and most effectively. Often clients experience significant symptom reduction in 5 sessions or less.

Anxiety and stress can distort our view of the world and sap our energy for life and relationships. We provide a narrative, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral approach to understanding patterns of anxious thoughts and/or loss of perspective from unrelenting stress which allows you to regain and sense of confidence, hope for the future, and capacity to relate to others in healthy, positive ways.

We become vulnerable to the demands of our families, relationships, and professional worlds. We may find ourselves soaked in anxiety, anger, or resentment at situations where it's not always the best response. I can help you make a plan to deal with this stress and anxiety. It starts by identifying the sources of stress inducing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Often times we tend to overlook the true source. Eliminating stress is impossible but I can help you with management techniques. I can help you learn to have control over your stress and it's affects on your physical, emotional, and mental health. The goal is to gain a deeper sense of self awareness.

Anxiety/Stress and Depression many times go hand in hand. We will work together to identify and understand the behaviors, emotions, ides, life problems and events that may be contributing to your anxiety/stress about life. We will determine goals and strategies to help restructure ways of thinking and mistaken beliefs that may perpetuate anxiety/stress and/or depression. You will learn coping techniques and problem solving skills to regain a sense of pleasure and control over your life. Together we can move forward toward the life you desire.

I know a lot about anxiety. A great deal of what I know is because of what I have experienced personally. As a result of my personal experience I have a great deal of passion about helping others. I have also learned a great deal about what goes on in one's thinking, behavior and emotions as a result of anxiety. I know there is hope and I can teach this to you. I will teach you about the neurophysiological underpinnings of anxiety and how the brain can actually be "rewired" by distinct changes in how one approaches one's thinking, behavior in day-to-day situations. I give practical homework that will help you get relief and likely even from the first session.

When anxiety or stress is taking over your daily life, it's important to develop a better understanding of what's happening in your mind and body to fuel it. We will work together to explore the experience and help you develop skills to tolerate it. I offer an affirming space and invite you to express whatever you need to in regard to your anxiety or stress: fears, however irrational they may seem, offer important information about who you are and what you need to feel more grounded and capable.

We all feel stressed from time to time, but when feeling anxious becomes a way of life, it can interfere with our ability to enjoy life. Do you commonly feel on edge, have racing thoughts that won't turn off, have difficulty sleeping, or just feel that you would like to feel more relaxed and at peace? These are signs of anxiety. When anxiety reaches certain levels it can interfere with your relationships, with your job, and can lead to dangerous physical ailments. See if the therapists at CenterLife Counseling can help you manage your anxiety. Visit our website at http://www.centerlifecounseling.com for more information or to contact us for scheduling.

Anxiety and stress are a part of everyday life for most people. However, anxiety and stress can become so powerful that they take over our lives and it feels as if anxiety and stress are in control. If it feels like anxiety and stress have taken over your life, we can work together to reduce their impact in your life. We will use cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and explore how you grew up to develop effective coping strategies. Together, we will help you take your life back from anxiety and stress.

Your life does not have to be defined by stress and anxiety! I can help you better understand the source of this discomfort and together develop an individualized treatment plan to help you find relief. Anxiety and stress can result in significant risks to your health, including loss of sleep, increased or decreased eating, high cholesterol, heart attack, and more. So don't wait, I can help you find relief!

My approach to managing anxiety is twofold. I first evaluate your situation & understand the external factors that impact you. Next we design and implement a plan to address those factors. Skills like assertiveness, and limit setting may be used to deal with the external stressors. The second thing we do is increase your coping skills. We can use specific behavioral plans, changing self-talk, letting go, and using social supports to increase your resiliency. Stress reduction methods such as meditation, exercise, spiritual resources, and breathing exercises may be used. With time and some effort, you will find that your self-doubt and anxiety will be replaced will confidence & self-esteem.

"We spend a lot of time worrying about things that never come to pass". Sometimes we invest so much time and energy worrying about the 'what if's" that we fail to enjoy the 'now' moments. We can become consumed by fear, panic, and uncontrollable worry. This may prevent us from enjoying our daily activities, from pursuing our goals or new relationships, or actively participating in the lives of our loved ones. Not only does this place added stress on ourselves, but it can be taxing on those around us. Our work together will identify, as well as alter, the thoughts, feelings, and defeating behaviors contributing to anxiety and stress

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

Anxiety can be paralyzing! Feeling stressed, irritable, overwhelmed, confused and in a panic can be very draining and disabling to your life. While we work together, we can come to learn about these feelings and situations that bring rise to the anxiety. I am a psychologist trained to treat anxiety and stress to assist you in new coping skills. Reaching out for professional help can begin the process so you do not have to feel so helpless and alone. Feel free to call to set up a time for therapy for yourself. Life does not have to always be stressful.

I treat stress and anxiety, such as acute stress, episodic stress, and chronic Stress. I also treat anxiety issues, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Here is a breakdown of the 6 big stressors in people’s lives. They are workplace stress, family stress, relationship stress, holiday stress, school stress, and mental stress. Mental stressors include fear, self-expectations, embarrassment, feelings, attitude, needs, wants, goals, lack of goals, illness, drugs, head games, friendships, relationships and irrational thoughts.

Do you feel stressed-out, anxious, and on edge? Do you find it difficult to relax and enjoy the moment? Are you distracted by consistent worry? Do you catastrophize and imagine the worse case scenarios? What if you could feel clam, relaxed, and confident in your decisions? And did not worry about the future? It is possible to let go of worry and anxiety. You can experience less stress in your life. Let me help you find your peace.