If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, chances are you don’t need me to describe it to you or give you a list of symptoms; You know.
Anxiety and depression are very real; but also very treatable. I can help you explore techniques and treatments that will help you move beyond anxiety or depression and get back to the business of living your life.
Some of the techniques that I use to treat anxiety and depression include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, relaxation exercises, guided imagery, and art therapy. Your case is unique to you and we’ll work together to find the unique plan that works for you.
I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address depression, but helping you find the unique plan that helps you the most is always my goal.
If needed, I can help you connect with a psychiatric prescriber who can assist with managing your depression and/or anxiety with medication until you are improved enough to discontinue medications; research shows that clients who receive the best results for the longest period of time are receiving both therapy and medication, when needed.
Unsure if anxiety or depression is the issue? See the list of symptoms below:
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge; feeling as if you are “coming out of your skin”
Feeling tired or easily fatigued
Difficulty concentrating; mind going blank; difficulty “finding words”
Irritability
Muscle tension
Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
Having sleep issues, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or unsatisfying sleep
Common Symptoms of a Panic Attack
Heart palpitations, a pounding heartbeat, or accelerated heart rate
Sweating
Trembling or shaking
Sensations of shortness of breath, smothering, or feeling pressure in your chest
Feelings of impending doom
Feelings of being unable to control your symptoms
Common Symptoms of Depression
Persistent sad, anxious; feeling “empty”
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Irritability
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies or activities
Decreased energy, fatigue
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or feeling tired all the time
Changes in appetite
Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause that don’t respond to medical treatment
Passive thoughts of suicide such as “Everyone would be better off without me”, “What’s the point?”
Active thoughts of suicide such as making plans for ending your life