Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Mansfield, TX.

Edith's approach to treating anxiety and stress is to 1) identify and resolve the core conflict that is the source of anxiety and stress, 2) reduce the overall frequency, intensity and duration of the anxiety so that daily functioning is not impaired, 3) learn and implement coping skills that result in a reduction of anxiety, worry and stress, and improve daily functioning.

Anxiety is supposed to be an ally. It is a primal emotional experience that is supposed to help you avoid danger. It forecasts a potential future, but in the modern world, that future may not exist. The dirty trick of anxiety is often the worrying about worrying about worrying about worrying about worry. Stopping the cycle through increased understanding of the biological systems involved in anxiety and learning how to change the bodies reactions begins the process of turning anxiety back into an ally instead of an enemy you have to fight.

I provide practical tools to regain control over overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Through cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectal behavior therapy, clients can learn to identify triggers, challenge negative patterns, and cultivate a sense of calm. I collaborate with clients to develop personalized strategies that empower them to navigate anxiety-inducing situations, ultimately fostering greater resilience and emotional well-being.

You'll discover a welcoming and judgment-free environment to talk about your stress and anxiety throughout our sessions. We'll work together to create realistic coping mechanisms and relaxation methods specific to your own requirements. We'll strive toward long-lasting relief by identifying and addressing the reasons of your anxiety. I'll provide you strategies for controlling overpowering feelings and thoughts, giving you the power to take back control of your life. You'll receive the support and direction need to face obstacles with more resiliency and peace via our therapeutic relationship.

People having anxiety disorders feel extremely fearful and unsure.Their fears and worries make it hard to complete everday tasks. Anxiety disorders are different from everyday, normal anxiety because the symptoms are more intense (panic attacks), lasts longer (anxiety that persists for months instead of ending after a stressful situation ends) and can lead to phobias that interfere with daily functioning. Symptoms include; restlessness, fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, and poor sleep. I work with clients to learn relaxation training, to identify, challenge, and replace fearful self talk with more realistic thoughts. We will focus on solutions,mindfullness & a healthy lifestyle.

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.

Navigating anxiety's grip requires a holistic approach, and that's where my expertise comes in. My therapy melds Somatic Experiencing with psychodynamic insights and CBT strategies, targeting anxiety's roots and its surface manifestations. Through understanding the unconscious processes and attachment patterns influencing your anxiety, combined with practical skills for managing symptoms, we embark on a journey toward lasting relief. My focus is on empowering you to transform anxiety into a source of strength, guiding you to a place of calm, clarity, and resilience. Together, we'll explore your path to tranquility.