Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Kyle, TX.

Anxiety can manifest in many different forms, and can deeply interfere with quality of life. Anxiety is a natural human emotion that we all experience (for some of us it is situational, and for others, it can be more generalized). When anxiety is experienced in extremes, or feels unmanageable, therapy can be a valuable resource for discovering how to better manage and cope with anxiety.

Anxiety is an important survival skill- but it can get out of hand! If you are thinking worst case scenario all the time or feeling nervous about little or everyday things, let me help. We can get your brain back to thinking in a more positive and realistic way. We should be anxious when something is wrong, but if nothing's wrong, you might need to re-learn how to be calm and relaxed. And if something is wrong, I believe you have the tools to handle it! I understand anxiety and where it comes from and I specialize in helping clients re-train their brain to be more balanced and reasonable. Just one session of talking over your anxieties can help immediately!

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@kevinfleminphd.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.

WalkinTalkinTherapy can be a crucial component in the fight against anxiety and stress. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, unease, and worry. The source of these symptoms is not always known. Stress can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. You may have a harder time focusing, feel tired most of the time, or lose your temper more often. Stress may also cause sexual problems. It can also cause problems with falling or staying asleep and nightmares. While scientists have long known that exercise can temporarily boost serotonin levels and improve mood, the latest research shows it can have a deeper and more lasting effect when combined with talk therapy.

Lake Austin Psychotherapy offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorder as well as EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing) to accelerate symptom relief from anxiety, stress and panic disorder. Somatic Experiencing is also incorporated to promote mind-body connections and autonomic regulation for heightened nervous system response.

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but for some the anxiety is so frequent or intense that it interferes with their lives or even triggers panic attacks. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help my clients get a sense of control over their own anxiety. We collaborate to learn skills to reduce the frequency or intensity of the anxious feelings, to tolerate the anxiety when it does occur so they can still function through it, and to practice habits that reduce stress and improve general mental health.

Stress and anxiety are inescapable in our culture. We have to deal with work, family, school, finances, relationships, health, and spirituality, and all too often, they conflict. It is how we handle it that determines how it impacts our lives. For some of us, our anxiety seems to take over our lives, whether it be generalized or related to specific issues. For others, we often do not realize the symptoms of stress until it overwhelms us. There are mental, emotional, behavioral, and health-related symptoms. If not dealt with, it can impact our relationships, our health, and our functioning. I specialize in helping people learn healthy ways to manage and overcome anxiety and stress.

Anxiety can be a debilitating condition that manifests in any number of behaviors including such things as isolating, and OCD rituals, to name a few. Many people who experience high anxiety have panic attacks which literally create a physical response that often mimics a heart attack. Panic attacks are terrifying and can sometimes occur without a trigger. When that happens, the fear of the panic attack is as intense as the anxiety itself which often causes more frequent and intense panic. The root of anxiety is fear. There are a number of therapeutic modalities that have scientific evidence that supports their effectiveness. I work to discover the cause and then find the right modality.

Anxiety, that desire to jump out of your own skin with worry or it's kin, depression, slogging through the day with heavy heart and slow pace are each debilitating states. When combined, the overwhelm grows exponentially. Life Practice provides the tools, strategies and insights for you to manage these distressing states and find relief. Experiencing freedom from the burdensome and vibrancy for full living is possible.

Anxiety and stress make it impossible for you to think through immediate issues let alone work through complex interpersonal conflict and trauma. I work with my clients on mindful approaches to anxiety. It's important to utilize skills that help us relax our bodies so that our minds can come back online and work through the actual problems we face.

It's challenging if not impossible to live in today's world anxiety and stress free. But for some, anxiety and stress are interfering with the ability to enjoy life, relationships, and work. This does not have to be. For those with a family history of anxiety, a combination of medication and counseling is often a very effective remedy. For those whose anxiety is strictly situational- techniques discovered in counseling and practiced in life are the suggested remedy for empowering one in their every day lives. I can help you in your quest for peace and confidence in this area of your life.

I specialize in treating adolescents and young adults with depression and anxiety. My goal is to help every client feel welcomed into therapy and leave with practical tools and insights to carry forward in life. I use a relational and present-focused approach tailored to the client's specific needs, with the goal of both symptom reduction and a greater understanding of the self and relationships.

Anxiety can make us feel stuck and like we live in a fog. It can even become crippling and consume our lives. The feelings of being overwhelmed and stuck may feel insurmountable. The truth, though, is that we can absolutely empower ourselves to cope with stress and overcome anxiety. We are capable of working through these issues, stay present minded, and find a way forward. My goal is to help Clients who struggle with stress and anxiety feel more sure of themselves and their ability to navigate their life. We will get to the root of the anxiety and you can see that you are more than capable of working through life issues.

Occasional anxiety and stress are normal parts of life but sometimes it can seem like they are running your life instead of you. Counseling can help you understand & navigate your relationship with anxiety, it can provide practical tools for managing the stress and anxiety, as well as heal those parts of yourself determined to remain imprisoned by your own fears.