Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Milton, NY.

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.

Many individuals have anxiety and stress in their lives. Chris has treated clients for stress and anxiety through effective counseling and psychotherapy in Westchester and Putnam County. As a therapist, I partner with clients to offer techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy and solutions oriented counseling yielding good results. Many clients have generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias that Chris has experience in treating these types of anxiety. Stress can impact clients in many ways where depression and anxiety effect your quality of life. With proper stress management counseling, clients can go back to normal functioning and enjoy life again.

You're a hard-working, motivated professional. You've managed to create a decent life and career. But behind the facade, you feel the lurking demons others would be shocked to know about. You often feel anxious and isolated, despite having people around you, it's like you're walking around with a sign on your forehead that says "I'm incompetent." Maybe it's hard to trust in relationships or you're constantly fighting off reminders of prior traumas. Through a trauma-focused lens, talk therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, and other modalities, I help high-functioning, successful professionals heal the wounds of a difficult childhood, ongoing relational issues, or traumatic events.

The “plague of the human race” assures you aren’t the only one enduring anxiety and stress. Through psycho-education, mindfulness-based practices, and a collaborative approach, a person can find ways to push the refresh button on life. It’s possible to learn new approaches to eliminate and manage stress and anxiety while finding the benefits of letting go.

Most of us experience anxiety and/or stress at some point. However, when it persists and reaches a heightened level of intensity, therapy may be needed and can have a powerful impact on reducing these symptoms. Talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are two approaches shown to have success in treating anxiety. Talk therapy allows for my clients to open up and unburden themselves from the weight of what they may be carrying and validating their experience and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps address and shift any unhealthy thinking or behaviors associated with the anxiety. This can significantly improve ones ability to manage their anxiety.

Anxiety and stress can be accompanied by negative thought patterns that can lead an individual to worry about past events, current events, and future events. Identifying these negative thought patterns as well as triggers can be a stepping stone to relieve some anxiety and stress. I have experience working with adults, teens, and children who possess symptoms of anxiety and stress.