Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Specializing in Anxiety Disorders for almost 25 years, therapy begins with learn to reduce anxiety via relaxation therapy ( breathing, muscle relaxation, biofeedback, music therapy) then the mind learns to be at peace with itself ( positive thinking, meditation, thought stopping) and thirdly facing one's fears gradually ( aka: Systematic Desensitization) one builds up confidence and reduces anxiety.

Anxiety and stress take a hold on you and never let go, leaving you trapped and frozen. I help my clients to learn all about the magic of mindfulness practice. It's one of the most effective ways to put you in control of your emotions, rather than them controlling you. Imagine how great it would be to have an internal place of peace and serenity that you can use at any time to relax and become grounded. Mindfulness is an ancient practice that is also supported by scientific empirical studies. It's one of the best ways to change your life.

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.

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.

The amount of stress you are under is pretty intense. It's causing you to worry about pretty much everything in your life. It’s like you’re constantly playing over and over again what might happen. It's to the point it's hard to think about anything else. I can help you. I will teach you better coping skills and strategies to help regain a sense of control over the things in life that cause you to worry. Call now to schedule an appointment.

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.

Many people have anxiety. Anxiety is the most common problem that clients bring into psychotherapy. Anxiety can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness, and dread. Sometimes you can say what it is bothering you. Your job or relationship may be causing you stress and you want to solve the problems. You don’t know how to deal with the mounting pressures. Friends will often say “don’t worry about it” but that doesn’t help. Sometimes you don’t really know what is bothering you it just is. I can show you how spot these feelings before they overwhelm you and what you can do about it. We’ll get clear on what has been difficult for you and how have you been feeling.

Our anxiety therapists can help you free yourself from the burdens of over-thinking, over-worrying and over-reacting to anxiety, empowering you to regain peace of mind. You cannot fix the problem of anxiety by avoiding it; you must instead learn how to change your relationship to it. Chronic or intense anxiety can end when properly addressed with the help of a therapist. Anxiety therapy helps break the cycle of avoidance by teaching you how to face the anxiety head-on. Call us now to schedule a first appointment with one of our anxiety therapists.

Anxiety and stress reflect our inability to cope with the conditions of our lives. While there are some aspects of our lives that we can actively change, often, what really needs to change, is our attitude towards these conditions. Together, we will sort through your daily experience and discover a more resourceful way of approaching your life. My integrative approach helps you to relax into your body and mind and listen to and trust in your inner guidance.

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.

We all experience stress from time to time. But, when stress or anxiety starts to impact your relationships and functioning, that’s often a sign that it’s time to seek help. I approach anxiety and stress management from a skills-based perspective. I use CBT and DBT frameworks to provide skills that help you to manage symptoms and gain independence.

Everyone feels anxiety and stress from time to time. But when self-critical thoughts and self-defeating patterns of behavior dominate, getting through the day can be overwhelming. Learning about anxiety and stress, -- its signs, symptoms, and causes is the first step to overcoming the problem. Together we can explore the triggers that lead to your anxious and stressed feelings and develop new coping mechanisms for relief.

Anxiety is like a little monster that gets bigger and bigger if it isn't kept in check. I can help you or your child get past anxiety by slowly learning to face each fear. Of course, this is easier said than done! I teach a host of techniques to help with this, such as positive self-talk, role-playing, calming techniques and guided imagery. With children I also introduce play therapy- which usually feels like a lot of fun. Getting past anxiety is an empowering and confidence building experience for clients of all ages! Let me help you in this journey...

Here, as with depression, the problems come in many many forms and involved many different additional feelings as part of them - anger, depression, rage, discouragement, frustration, resentment, and so on. Your particular constellation of these feelings, your unique collection of symptoms, and of course your personality - your way of experiencing and handling life - all play into how your therapy will go. Some relief is usually quick with simpler anxiety and stress symptoms. More ingrained anxiety, forming your longer standing mode of interacting with the world, will take longer to abate.

We live in a stressful world. Often the complexities of our lives can become ovewhelming and they can cause great anxiety. Through good psychotherapy, together we can break down your seemingly unmanagable oppressive thoughts, this can help you cope with your life's circumstances in a productive manor and by eliminating the unhealthy anxiety you will be able to see stress as is, just one more challenge in your life.

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.

Counseling will allow you to identity the things that triggers your feelings of anxiety and stress. It is important to explore current coping strategies whether successful or not. You will learn skills and technique to better manage your feelings and reaction. Some of these skills may involve relaxation, reframing thoughts, prioritizing or delegating tasks.

Stress is not only an internal problem but is evoked by environmental impingement such as family, business, and political currents. All individuals have varying levels of stress in their lives. One of the focuses of psychotherapy is to help with increasing a capacity to move through it. An enhanced capacity for imagination and creativity can be a result.

Anxiety and stress are signals that something is going wrong and you need to make changes. If you feel anxious or stressed ask yourself, " Who or what are you angry at? Or, what are you doing that is painful, without limits and leaves you in a state of Dis-Ease/ Anxious and Stressed? Many times your anxiety can be expressed in panic attacks which are overwhelmed emotions unable to be contained. Psychotherapy will help you to express these pent up emotions and burdens. It will teach you to: be assertive with yourself and others, learn to say "No", relax, set limits, take better care of yourself and learn to use anxiety as your friend and a warning signal that you need to make changes,

I will help you with anxiety and stress in a variety of ways. Sometimes just talking can calm and de-stress you, especially if we explore unhelpful thoughts or poor time management that hinder you. Othertimes, I will teach you breathing exercises, meditation, EMDR and hypnosis that are natural healing agents. I will encourage you to engage in physical activity, spend time in nature, eat foods that are natural antianxiety benefits, or if appropriate, get a pet. If you wish, I will help you gain perspective by developing a spiritual approach.

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, as babies aren't born believing that the world is a dangerous place. We might progress to uncovering important thoughts and feelings your anxiety may be distracting you from. "Going to university about yourself" can be instrumental in providing relief from anxiety and reassure you that you are not alone.

Good therapy helps uncover the root causes of anxiety, and finds ways to transcend the specific current issues and deals with the underlying sense of worry that seems to arise from nowhere. Anxiety arises due to one's own natural energies being turned back on oneself. I help you see that the anxiety and circular, repeated thinking are due to deeply-held messages. These restrictive messages cause you to feel that authentic self-expression is dangerous, not wanted, and unhealthy. Gradually discovering old traumas and hidden beliefs so they are fully understood and digested, frees you to live in more peace and more fulfilled.

Anxiety can take many forms, including excessive stress, low self-esteem, panic attacks, phobias and compulsions. When fear or anxiety is experienced on a daily basis it can become so familiar that it goes un-noticed until problems arise that grab our attention. These can include health problems, insomnia or feeling stuck in bad relationships. Addressing anxiety can free up your energy and enjoyment, and give you back your life.

I teach clients tools that they can use to help calm them when they are feeling stressed. I also teach clients specific strategies to keep their stress and anxiety-related thoughts from interfering with their lives. I give clients positive and adaptive responses to stress. I explore with clients the root of their their fears and the importance of not letting those fears keep them from doing the things they want to do.

Anxiety and stress are challenging to manage in the world today. There is a normal amount of productive anxiety and stress. When not managed properly, high levels of anxiety and stress can cause physical and psychological conditions. Typically, higher levels of anxiety are seen with depression (one usually comes with the other). Trauma can impact the severity of symptoms experienced. Anxiety and stress can be treated successfully with regular treatment and a willingness to make gradual changes in one's life.