Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Mantua, NJ.

Find yourself stressed due to anxiety or unable to let go of certain thoughts. Sometimes the issues and concerns in our life make us feel very anxious. Using a variety of techinques that focus on how your thoughts affect your feelings and behavior, we strive to help you deal with the anxiety so that it does not run your life. You deserve to be in control of your life and to live life to its fullest.

I create a safe, warm, caring atmosphere so that you can share your stressful feelings of anxiety, fear and worry as well as hurt, anger, depression, bitterness, sadness, helplessness, discouragement and hopelessness. You may also be experiencing guilt, shame or grief and serious relationship (marital, family, parent-child, partner, career/job) problems. I can help you shift from this state of emotional and mental distress/darkness to the experience of emotional and mental light. I can also help you heal from the physical and physiological symptoms that often accompany anxiety, stress, fear and worry. (rapid heart beat, rashes, high blood pressure, back and headaches, stomach distress etc

Got Stress? Get Creative! My favorite daily practice is to smile when I feel one of those feelings (stressed, upset, overwhelmed, anxious…) I immediately feel better and am able to respond effectively to what is in front of me (like car going too slow when I’m in a hurry or someone being rude/ unthoughtful/difficult). I learned this during my training over the years in performance and improv… learning to creatively respond to what’s coming at me/being offered by the world with acceptance and openness. And, as a therapist I have seen how creatively responding verses automatically reacting out of anger, fear, stress, frustration, etc can help clients as well as me. In the....

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.

Teens experience extreme high levels of stress an anxiety on a daily basis. Teens experience anxiety symptoms in the following way: worry, rapid heart beat, restlessness, nervousness and self-doubt. Teens tend to avoid the activities that are connected to these symptoms affected there overall functioning. I will listen to your teen discuss their feelings/symptoms related to stress/anxiety and create a plan to address these symptoms.

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but for some the anxiety is so frequent or intense that it interferes with their lives or even triggers panic attacks. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help my clients get a sense of control over their own anxiety. We collaborate to learn skills to reduce the frequency or intensity of the anxious feelings, to tolerate the anxiety when it does occur so they can still function through it, and to practice habits that reduce stress and improve general mental health.

Anxiety and Stress are commonly experienced issues in our fast paced society. We provide therapy utilizing insight, behavioral change, and relaxation techniques to manage the symptoms of anxiety and stress. We also support client's in developing realistic plans to reduce stress and anxiety in their lives. Common techniques used in our practice are mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, and insight oriented therapy.

Anxiety can rob you of the ability to be at peace and experience joy. It interferes with relationships and your ability to focus. I will help you interrupt those racing thoughts or worries and to deal with them in a calm and structured way so that you are no longer at their mercy. We can also work to uncover the roots of stress or anxiety so that you have insight into what started those feelings and what may be triggering them. When you can understand yourself, you can begin to take care of yourself and control those feelings in new ways. Call me to discuss what kind of anxiety you struggle with and we will talk about what kind of help you would like.

Are you tired of feeling anxious? Is stress ruining your life? I utilize various techniques to help you achieve your goal. Among them are cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, creative visualization and role play. I have been able to assist clients in successfully manage their anxiety and stress, so they can have a more productive life and find happiness.

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 and Stress are a normal part of life- in fact, I view them as vital components. Anxiety is energy, and if used correctly, can help propel you forward. But once the anxiety becomes overwhelming, it becomes a blockage, leaving you feeling completely stuck. In therapy, I will help you learn about your anxiety and how to manage and control it. I will teach you techniques to overcome feelings of extreme anxiety, and how to maximize the energy you feel from your anxiety.

WalkinTalkinTherapy can be a crucial component in the fight against anxiety and stress. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, unease, and worry. The source of these symptoms is not always known. Stress can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. You may have a harder time focusing, feel tired most of the time, or lose your temper more often. Stress may also cause sexual problems. It can also cause problems with falling or staying asleep and nightmares. While scientists have long known that exercise can temporarily boost serotonin levels and improve mood, the latest research shows it can have a deeper and more lasting effect when combined with talk therapy.

We all deal with stress an anxiety on some level. They are often the result of an over-active mind. Often when we are feeling anxiety we are caught up in the future and find it difficult to be in the present moment. As a yoga teacher, I am a huge advocate of mindfulness practices and work with my clients to develop their own mindfulness and self care practices that work best for them. I understand that yoga and meditation is not for everyone so I strive to help my clients cultivate practices that work for them. I also work with my clients to create lives that are filled with meaning and fulfillment, which research supports helps us deal with stress and anxiety more effectively.