We offer video and teleconferencing therapy services! Speak with a counselor without leaving your home!
The mind is an amazing and wonderful thing, capable of emotions ranging from happiness and joy to that of the deepest fear, anxiety, and even sadness just to name a few. The epidemic of anxiety that seems to plague our society has edged out depression for the most commonly diagnosed disorder. Nearly, everyone these days seems…
Anxiety is defined by The American Psychological Association as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives. Luckily there are a few tried and true methods to help lessen the anxiety you feel right now. 1. Stay in the…
We all feel anxious or afraid from time to time, but fear is different from anxiety and anxiety doesn’t necessarily mean an Anxiety Disorder. So let’s define some terms. Fear is a negative emotion in response to the belief that something is threatening or painful. Anxiety is a heightened state of worry, unease, or discomfort, a…
Occasional anxiety and worry are a normal part of life, they are part of a system of tools our brains use to help us cope with stressful or possibly dangerous events. But sometimes we experience anxiety that isn’t related to any sort of external stimulus or the feeling of anxiety doesn’t leave when it should….
It is not uncommon for people to have had at least one panic attack in their lifetime. Modern society has brought great advances, but for the average person it has brought additional stressors along with the advances. From the high school student who is feeling the pressure to perform and who is dealing with difficult…
