Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Red Lake, ON.

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.

In working with clients on their anxiety and stress I primarily aim to promote understanding: understanding of why we are feeling so anxious and stressed, what factors contribute, what can be done to better manage or eliminate anxiety and stress from our lives, and most importantly, how to eliminate ambiguity from our lives. I specialize in working with clients on their stress and anxiety, whether it stems from work, relationships, family, trauma, lifestyle, or beliefs. It is only through understanding that we can promote comprehensive and meaningful change in our lives. I utilize principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused work, and psychodynamics in my work.

Stress and anxiety includes a wide range of psychological conditions, such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, and post traumatic stress disorder. Research demonstrates that psychotherapy is extremely effective at treating stress and anxiety. Within sessions, I emphasize on using psycho-education to help clients understand the nature of anxiety and why people develop anxiety. As a CBT and DBT practitioner, we will examine the relationship between thoughts and anxiety so that your life is not limited or restricted by anxiety symptoms. I will help you learn ways to successfully deal with anxiety, such as relaxation and mindfulness.