Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Bergenfield, NJ.

Anxiety and stress is often symptomatic of internal conflict that creates the perception of threat. If we liken ourselves to a collection of different personality traits who all serve important functions, then the goal in reducing stress and anxiety is to make a conscious space to integrate, coordinate, and tailor, these sides of ourselves for optimal functioning. When we can learn to be the benevolent, kind, curious, and autonomous facilitator of such a network then we cease to be at the mercy of internalized critics who we continued to depend on in unhealthy ways beyond their capacities to offer effective guidance.

I have experience with reducing and eliminating panic attacks, curing phobias, and reducing more generalized anxiety. Anxiety can feel unbearable, and give you the sense that you are in danger. Here also looking at relationships can be very helpful to determine where your anxiety comes from (modeling anxious parents, getting a sense that the world is a dangerous place). and what thoughts and feelings your anxiety may be distracting you from. Getting to know you well can be instrumental in giving you relief from anxiety and reassure you that you are not alone.

Feelings of anxiety and stress are the number one reason people seek out therapy with me. We live in a fast paced and solution oriented world. Here in New York these pressures are often multiplied. This can lead to extreme stress and anxiety. With a focus on mindfulness and stress reduction I will use motivating techniques to both give you tools to minimize these feelings as well as ways to mitigate it in the future.

Every human being faces some degree of anxiety and stress but there are times when their magnitude can become overwhelming and can rob you of your ability to function and enjoy life. Together we will explore the roots of your stress and anxiety, be they relational, job related, or from some other source. I will give you concrete strategies for dealing with them in the moment as well as helping you understand what changes you can make long term whicht will decrease your levels of stress and anxiety.

Anxiety and Stress hurt. Because loved ones likely don't know what to do for you and can't really understand what you are going through, it's hard for you to feel supported and understood by them. My office is your safe space where anything can be discussed without fear of judgment or ridicule. Especially in stressful times people sometimes lose sight of their own resiliency and their ability to cope. I work from a combination of accepted psychotherapeutic approaches and I will use my expertise, skills, perspectives, experiences and training to work with you in a collaborative approach to help you find and use your own strengths to move forward and succeed in your goal.

Therapy will help you be well prepared and be coping with your daily life with much less anxiety, depression, and stress. You don’t need to have some kind of ‘disorder’ to find usefulness from therapy. In fact, if you’re simply looking for personal growth in any aspect of your life, you will typically find the skills and resources through therapy that will help you with family problems, marital issues, and more.

When working with people who struggle with anxiety I teach skills that enable people to manage the daily stresses of life. This includes those struggling with generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder. By learning how to cope more effectively with these symptoms people learn how to live more functional and satisfying lives.

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 is simply a difficult thing to experience. It ranges from a constant feeling of distress to an acutely overpowering feeling that seems to consume. It is also quite common. Years of working with this issue have made to clear to me that part of mastering anxiety is gaining a working knowledge of why ones gets anxious. Insight is not enough however. When awareness is achieved then one can move to replace old patterns with new ones. It is these new and increasingly adaptable patterns that leads to a successful mastery of anxiety.

There are many types of anxiety, and many reasons why people become nervous or anxious. At the Lukin Center, we work with all individuals impacted by anxiety and stress. Whether a person is going through a temporary period of increased stress or if a client has been distressed by worries his or her entire life, our therapists are able to help clients control their thoughts, learn to relax even during feared situations, and reach their goals.

Your anxiety and/or stress are interfering in your life, or simply, have become debilitating. You are experiencing feelings of danger or panic, nervousness, or physical sensations of weakness, tiredness or trembling. Anxiety and depression are often related, often sharing sense of hopelessness, helplessness or loss of interest in things that used to elicit joy or relaxation. Through therapy we will explore the underlying causes of your anxiety and provide for you the ability to autonomously address these feelings as well as the often associated fear of failure.

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 is a signal your mind is sending to alert you of a real or perceived threat. For example, you are stressed about work: perhaps anxiety is a sign that your fear you are not good enough. There are situations in life when you need a signal so that you make the right decision at the right moment; but when anxiety is too intense, you feel paralyzed and cannot make decisions because all options seem to lead to the worst case scenario. I will help you learn from your anxiety so that you can look beyond the discomfort and understand what is the concern or fear underneath it; then we will work directly with that fear or concern.