Anxiety and Depression

Therapy for Anxiety

Emotions and bodily sensations that signal fear and danger exist for a reason-to keep us safe. However, sometimes our signaling system goes into overdrive; This can lead to feeling anxiety disproportionate to the situation at hand. When anxiety exceeds its usefulness, it is often not only a detriment to our mental health, but our physical health as well. Studies have shown that chronic exposure to stress hormones in the body can lead to sleep difficulties, digestive issues, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, decreased immune functioning and difficulty with memory and attention.

You may benefit from seeing a therapist for anxiety if you:

• feel nervous, restless or on edge.

• have trouble concentrating or remembering things.

• have difficulty falling or staying asleep.

• feel an impending sense of doom.

• experience GI upset such as nausea or indigestion.

• find yourself ruminating on past experiences or conversations.

Therapy can help you identify signs and symptoms of anxiety. Together, we can work on filling your toolbox with ways to help regulate your nervous system, manage stress and decrease the intensity of anxious thoughts and feelings.