Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Oregon City, OR.

The pace of modern life is stressful. Furthermore, the expectations placed upon individuals to "be all they can be" are many times unrealistic and place unnecessary stress on the individual. Further adding to anxiety and stress is the isolation of many; indeed, many lack the interpersonal connections necessary in order to have the psychological support necessary when met with the adversities of life. Counseling offers clients a place to come and receive the interpersonal support that they need to overcome demanding life circumstances, while also addressing the thoughts and cultural expectations that may also be contributing to a client's anxiety and stress.

I see anxiety as such a common human experience that can have multiple sources or seemingly no source. I am curious by nature and so part of my work with you is taking a holistic view of what contributes to your anxiety, sharing information about the bodily experiences and causes of anxiety, the natural lifespan of emotions and how our human psyche tends to prolong emotions to the point of suffering, and, most importantly, what can you as an individual do to have less anxiety. Together we'll explore many body-based, emotion-focused, and cognitive ways to have you living with anxiety as a manageable (maybe even helpful) emotion.

Life can be stressful, and at times we all experience anxiety. If stress and anxiety are getting in the way of living life to its fullest and hampering your every day functioning, it’s time to seek help. You might even be using unhealthy coping methods like drugs, alcohol, overeating, etc. Allow me to help you discover the root cause and learn healthy coping skills. There is hope for a brighter and happier tomorrow!