Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Paoli, PA.

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 have some level of stress & anxiety that is often experienced as fear & worry. For some, however, the anxiety can become overwhelming. This may involve a specific stressor or an increase in life stressors, a phobia, generalized anxiety or even panic symptoms. It is important to identify what might be triggering the anxiety as well as any predisposing causes. I work with individuals to explore the roots of negative thoughts & beliefs & then begin the process of altering them. I also assist in sorting through ineffective coping strategies & replacing them with new & more helpful strategies. This process helps provide relief by addressing both the anxiety symptoms & the underlying cause.

Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm are among the most common reasons people seek therapy. Sometimes these problems don't have an obvious cause, but they are frequently connected to the systems around us – our families, schools, workplaces, communities, and even society and the world at large. Therapy for stress and anxiety includes learning and practicing relaxation skills, adapting your life/your environment to help you thrive, and exploring unhelpful thoughts or beliefs that may be causing problems. I want to help you feel more in control of your life and ready to handle daily challenges and stresses.

We have come a long way since the days of running from a tiger in the forest...or have we? Though our modern lives are far removed from that ancient experience, our bodies are not! Understanding how the survival system of our minds and body play out in modern day life is key to understanding how to manage stress and anxiety. I work with clients to learn how to develop skills and insights that move them from surviving to thriving and effectively increase their capacity to enjoy life!

I help clients understand how anxiety develops and how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Together, we explore unhelpful thinking patterns and practice practical strategies to manage worry, such as challenging negative thoughts, using calming techniques, and gradually approach feared situations. I support clients as they build confidence and learn skills that make anxiety more manageable, empowering them to navigate daily life with greater calm, clarity, and control.

We understand that anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming. Our therapy sessions offer a safe and nurturing space to explore your feelings and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Using tailored techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, our compassionate therapists work with you to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve your overall well-being. We focus on your unique experiences, helping you gain control and find balance in your life. Let us support you in achieving a calmer, more centered self.

Got Stress? Get Creative! My favorite daily practice is to smile when I feel one of those feelings (stressed, upset, overwhelmed, anxious…) I immediately feel better and am able to respond effectively to what is in front of me (like car going too slow when I’m in a hurry or someone being rude/ unthoughtful/difficult). I learned this during my training over the years in performance and improv… learning to creatively respond to what’s coming at me/being offered by the world with acceptance and openness. And, as a therapist I have seen how creatively responding verses automatically reacting out of anger, fear, stress, frustration, etc can help clients as well as me. In the....

You are a unique individual. Together we will work to understand where your anxiety and stress are coming from. Once we know the source, we will work on both managing your symptoms and resolving the underlying issues behind them. By addressing the deeper issues, you are more likely to experience long term relief. As healing occurs, you can learn to experience a true sense of peace and appreciation for the good things in your life. As the anxiety continues to fade, you will find you can concentrate better when working, and relax more when you are not. You will find yourself better able to enjoy life, be emotionally present with loved ones, and focus on activities you love.

While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they don’t treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people don’t believe it or you! Imagine if you can trick the brain into changing without you telling your conscious mind that you are changing it? Problem with anxiety and stress is that the brain in this state knows you want to change it and it resists. Contact Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com for the ultimate stress and anxiety solution that will literally change your brain's autonomic nervous system patterns while you sit on your butt. 877-606-6161.

No matter how long you have been suffering from anxiety - even panic attacks - you can free yourself - mind, body and spirit. When you learn to identify the thought patterns that create anxiety and replace them with more positive thinking, you enjoy greater peace of mind. When you learn to notice tightness as it occurs in your body and release that tension, you become more relaxed. When you connect with the unconditional love and healing power of your Divine Nature you transform old patterns and become the conscious creator of your experience. Learn to better manage your stress. Download my free report "Manage Your Stress - Mind, Body and Spirit" at www.drqatanasamanen.com

Are you suffering from symptoms of anxiety? Do you wish you had someone to talk to and think you need guidance getting back on track? Symptoms of anxiety and fear resulting from personal life events can significantly impair and disrupt an individual’s daily level of functioning. There’s no denying that life often presents us with our fair share of challenges. These life events, even the positive ones, can throw us into a tailspin and leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, confused, and vulnerable. But with the right tools and mindset, you have the power to not only overcome any adversity but also transform into a more authentic and confident version of yourself. Schedule a free telephone consultation by calling 610-944-4327. https://empoweredlifeandwellnessllc.com/

I see this as the "common cold" of mental health issues that every client struggles with on some level. I help clients look at possible past and current factors that may be creating or maintaining the stress and anxiety. If the anxiety/stress is coming from past or current traumatic experiences, EMDR therapy helps clients re-process them to come to a more adaptive view that aids healing. I teach relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation practices to be used at home to decrease the impact of stress and anxiety on a client's life. Finally, I help clients identify and rid themselves of unhealthy relationships that may be creating or maintaining the anxiety.

We experience anxiety in many ways: excessive worry about future events, catastrophic thoughts, insomnia, restlessness, pounding heart, sweating, avoidance of specific things. While we cannot avoid stress, our ways of coping with stressful situations affect our mental, physical and spiritual health. In a safe, empathetic environment, I help clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, environmental changes/life situations, moods and physical reactions affect anxiety level. Together, we develop effective coping strategies to reduce anxiety, regain a sense of empowerment and a return to the calm and balanced life we deserve.