Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Regina Beach, SK.

Anxiety and stress are inevitable in today's world. I work with each client to determine their thought patterns and stressors and help them to develop the skills to navigate life's ups and downs. Whether you are looking for a diagnosis, and understanding of anxiety/stress, or are wanting to build skills to deal with what you are facing, I am happy to help you build a plan that meets your needs.

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Because I have personally struggled with the challenges of anxiety, I realize how truly overwhelming anxiety conditions may become. Anxiety can range from having performance or test anxiety or being a "worry-wart" to the debilitating effects of panic attacks. My approach to assisting people suffering from symptoms of anxiety is to consider the biopsychosocial model of human functioning. That is, considering how our thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations and interpersonal relationships affect our experience. Strategies are based on providing assistance and support to manage undesirable thoughts, overwhelming emotions, and intolerable sensations.

There is no "one size fits all" treatment. Treatment options are explored and tailored to meet your needs. Counseling assists to develop self awareness and practical techniques for creating positive change and experiences. Approaches include interpersonal counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based and strength-based, client centered counseling.

I am a registered psychologist (provisional) in the province of Saskatchewan. My approach to counselling is eclectic, humanistic and collaborative. I use strategies from many theories such as client-centered, solution-focused, CBT, DBT, and evidence-based strategies for long-term weight loss. You are a unique individual and together we will discover what works best for you!

Our minds and bodies are so strongly connected that stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on our physical and mental health. Counselling provides tools such as cognitive and behavioral coping strategies and the use of tools such as relaxation and self hypnotic suggestion to manage stress and anxiety. One on one counselling and group education workshops are available.

All mental health problems may be categorized as anxiety & stress or depression so the category is broad. We will first look at the cause. Does your anxiety stem from a fear of discovery of your sex addiction? Or does it stem from trauma, abuse or sexual misconduct further back in your life? Are you afraid your partner is sexually compulsive? If stress reduction requires psychotherapy, guided imagery or hypnotherapy to discover the trauma behind perfectionism, eating or personality disorders like anorexia or OCD, we will approach that from a place of safety. We will help you put boundaries on those encroaching on your mental health or safety and learn new strategies for grounding and peac

Stress is unfortunately an unpleasant fact in our busy world and people often have too many things on their plates. Counselling can help by offering a safe place to debrief and sort through things. You can get assistance to develop a self-care plan that will provide an outlet for the stressors as well as a way to prevent the stress from building up initially. Having a self-care plan that you are committed to can lessen or prevent anxiety, which can have very negative impacts on one’s life. Relaxation exercises, guided visualisations and other strategies can be taught and practiced during the counselling sessions so that you may have concrete tools to use.

The Narrative approach looks at the story behind anxiety and stress. What is happening in life and how do you relate to those events? I navigate with you, as we discover the inner strength and ways in which you can deal with how anxiety invades your life and allow you to write a different story. I can also introduce some well researched techniques that, depending on the individual, help to reduce stress and anxiety in life, and/or allow you to move forward in spite of those feelings.

Do you frequently feel overwhelmed by the demands of your day to day existence? Are racing thoughts or persistent negative worries dominating your thinking? These experiences could be indicative of anxiety and stress. It's essential to recognize these signs and take proactive steps towards managing them. In counselling, we will explore your unique situation. Together, we'll address the following questions: Is anxiety driving your stress? Are external stressors exacerbating your anxiety? Our goal is to develop a personalized plan to manage both your stress and anxiety effectively by using evidence based therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Solution Focused Therapy.

I begin by demonstrating genuine care for my clients' concerns, creating a safe, trusting space where they feel truly heard and supported. Using a bottom-up approach, I provide a range of exercises that enhance flexibility and help clients better regulate their nervous systems, effectively preventing overwhelm and reducing freeze responses. As they gain a sense of safety, we work together to identify and challenge cognitive distortions contributing to their symptoms, exploring how once adaptive responses have transformed into maladaptive habits. Additionally, I assign homework and offer targeted psychoeducation, empowering clients to manage anxiety and stress effectively in their daily lives

Cristina explores with you what relaxation techniques and lifestyle changes are suitable for you to cope better with anxiety and stress. Today we cannot avoid stress but we can learn to better cope with stress and how to relax. She will help you find your own relaxation strategies and figure out when it works best for you to take time and relax. Cristina's mindfulness approach will help you build confidence in your ability to cope with anxiety and stress by recognizing and understanding the fight-flight-freeze response.

In providing therapy for anxiety, I work to create a safe, supportive environment to help clients understand and manage symptoms of anxiety. Through personalized strategies, I help individuals identify the root causes of their anxious thoughts and feelings, while offering practical tools to cope with stress, fear, and overwhelm. Together, we work on developing healthy thought patterns, building resilience, and creating a sense of calm and competence. Clients can expect to gain greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and confidence in navigating life’s challenges, all while learning how to live with less anxiety and more peace.