Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Madoc, ON.

Anxiety is our body’s way of getting us ready for action, getting us ready to fight or flee in a given situation which, while helpful in keeping us alive, can be very unhelpful when it negatively impacts our ability to live our daily lives. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how anxiety and stress show up in their lives, and to strengthen and develop strategies to minimize the impact they have on living the life you want to live. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

My approach to anxiety and stress focuses mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as it is an empirically-tested, evidence-based technique. It includes recognizing and addressing distorted thinking, grounding techniques, mindfulness, maintaining a journal, and self-care. Alongside CBT, we can explore the roots and possible causes of the anxiety. I have had great successes with clients who came to me with anxiety. One client in particular had social anxiety so severe, she would become physically sick, experience awful gastrointestinal issues, and eventually faint when in a social situation. As a result of therapy, her coping skills improved, until her anxiety all but disappeared.

Everybody worries. But when your stress level is crippling or you go out of your way to avoid anxiety-producing situations, it's time to make a change. Stop the overthinking and gain control of your stress, by becoming aware of what you're telling yourself and replacing it with more accurate and helpful thoughts, slowing your mind down, and taking action to reduce or even eliminate the sources of your stress and anxiety. It may seem overwhelming, but you'll be amazed at how quickly you can start to feel better once you take the first few steps. Your mental and physical health are too valuable - call now to put the anxiety and stress behind you, and start enjoying life again.

Stress and anxiety is a part of everyone's day to day lives. However, when it becomes difficult to function due to loss of sleep, change in appetite, panic attacks, upset stomach, aches & pains, etc. therapy can be most beneficial. I use various relaxation techniques, deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, as well as talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (addressing self defeating automatic thinking patterns which effect our mood and behavior). I can teach you how to manage unpleasant symptoms related to stress and anxiety.

Anxiety and stress are amongst the most common challenges that I assist people with almost every day in my practice. At some level, almost everything comes down to stress in some way, however everyone experiences it differently under different circumstances. When we work together to reduce your anxiety and stress symptoms I'm confident that you'll benefit from the wide range of disciplines I have studied during my years specializing in anxiety and stress, both as a therapist in training and as an anxiety researcher at York University. Whether mindfulness, meditation and self-hypnosis, to cutting edge approaches like biofeedback and autogenic relaxation, we'll find the way that helps you best

Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when chronic stress and anxiety plagues your life, there can be significant consequences to your health, well-being, and interpersonal relationships. Anxiety is one of the most comment forms of mental health suffering that individuals, couples, children and families experience. Shauna assists you to learn effective ways to manage your anxiety and improve your quality of life. People who seek treatment often experience a dramatic increase in well-being, satisfaction and happiness!

I have a lot of respect for clients who possess the courage to come to therapy to address a longstanding fear or phobia that has been causing significant distress or has been preventing them from living the life they want to live. I like to take a structured CBT approach to what is causing the fear which includes examining unhelpful thoughts and helping the client gradually move towards greater exposure to the feared stimulus. I am always researching what works in the field of anxiety treatment. I am currently exploring exposure therapy through virtual reality which can help the client complete more gradual exposures in a less risky environments before trying the exposure in real life.

Think of anxiety as. your mind's overzealous gaurdian, a little like a worried friend who double-checks everything. It's an ancient system designed to keep you on your toes! It ensures we are vigilant in everyday life, but sometimes anxiety over-estimates the amount of danger we are in, and this is when it becomes a problem. Therapy can help get anxiety back to healthy levels by identifying triggers, teaching coping strategies and providing tools to manage those anxious thoughts.

In Anxiety & Stress treatment, I use a combination of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Regulation techniques, and mindfulness practices to help clients manage overwhelming emotions. By identifying the root causes of anxiety and stress, we work together to develop practical coping mechanisms and shift negative thought patterns. My approach is focused on creating a calm and supportive environment where clients can learn to better manage stress, reduce anxiety, and regain control over their thoughts and behaviors, leading to greater emotional balance and well-being.

It's time for you to restore your confidence, sense of well-being and enjoyment of life! If you're looking for a therapist, chances are you're hoping to make some changes in these areas. I will help empower you to learn new ways of dealing with stress, depression, anxiety or other difficult emotions and make room for new ways of coping. Many of my clients struggle with being overly self-critical, have a hard time 'turning off' thoughts and at times feel as though they're just 'going through the motions'. Therapy can absolutely help you feel better! If it feels right to you, please give me a call.

Anxiety and Stress are prevalent and challenging issues that may seem insurmountable and hopeless at times. Stress is an individual experience and often means different things to different people. Some may describe it as tension or worry, or some may describe the feeling of anxiety as being overwhelmed or out of control. My professional training and experience has shown that simple changes can make a big impact on a persons quality of life and their experience of anxiety. At the core of every persons experience is the bodies natural reaction to stress, fight or flight. Learning more about how your own personal reaction can initiate recovery through awareness.

Low levels of anxiety can motivate us to accomplish goals and perform at our best. As the level of experienced anxiety creeps higher, it robs us of our joy and can make us feel overwhelmed resulting in either inactivity or a compulsion to be overactive yet not experiencing any lasting relief. Our sense of internal peace and calm is replaced by perpetual overthinking and fear. Let's work together to gain insight into the root cause of your anxiety so that we are able to empower you to reclaim your experience of joy and a sense of internal calm.

Integration of talk therapy with holistic body centred modalities: Giving space for the client to explore and express feelings, own awareness’s, transform thoughts, grieve, vent, and neutralize guilt, anger and fear. New understandings and thus new neural pathways begin to form. Somatic focusing: A profound process of accessing the deep subconscious through breathe work And Life Coaching, meditation, visualization, Emotional Freedom Technique, New Decision Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Cranosacral, Reiki, forgiveness and acceptance work, supplements for brain chemistry balancing are very effective as well. Also CBT, EFT . The combination is powerful.