Anxiety can be incredibly challenging. It has a profound impact on all aspects of life. If you're prepared to bid farewell to anxiety, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
CALIFORNIA ANXIETY THERAPIST
Understanding anxiety disorders
Were you aware that anxiety disorders rank as the most prevalent mental health concern, impacting almost 20% of the US adult population annually? That's over 40 million individuals, with less than half receiving treatment.
Women experience anxiety at double the rate of men,
and half of young adults aged 18-24 report that anxiety symptoms adversely affect their daily functioning.
It's high time we acknowledge this prevalent issue and prioritize effective anxiety treatment.
Signs and symptoms of anxiety
Feeling Nervous or on Edge
Having a sense that something bad will happen
Experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety
Difficulty concentrating on the task at hand
Trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep
Inability to control the worry
Avoiding triggering people, places, situations
Common types of anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, excessive worry across various aspects of life, including work, relationships, home life, travel, and everyday activities.
Panick attacks
Panic Disorder is a psychological condition marked by recurrent panic attacks that seemingly occur without a specific trigger. The distress experienced during these episodes can lead individuals to develop a fear of having future panic attacks, often resulting in avoidance of situations they associate with such experiences.
Social anxiety
Social Anxiety, or Social Phobia, is a mental health condition characterized by heightened apprehension surrounding social interactions. Individuals may dwell on perceived social blunders for days or struggle with being put on the spot. They often avoid situations such as public speaking and large social gatherings.
What is high-functioning anxiety?
High-functioning anxiety is a hidden challenge.
While coping with all the symptoms of anxiety, you're also striving to maintain the facade of normalcy.
In cities like San Diego, the constant pressure to excel is relentless. Even if you seem to be "handling it all," your suffering is still valid. You deserve support just as much as anyone else.
Acknowledging that you need help can be daunting, but trust me, you'll be grateful you did. You don't have to bear this burden alone.
Main causes of anxiety
History of Trauma
Your anxiety might stem from past traumatic experiences. These could be categorized as "big T Trauma," such as a car accident or physical abuse, or "little t trauma," like being bullied at school or going through a difficult breakup.
Lifestyle Factors
Various lifestyle factors could be contributing to your anxiety, including an imbalance between work and personal life in Los Angeles, excessive caffeine consumption, inadequate nutrition and exercise, involvement in toxic relationships, or even positive life changes.
Underlying Health Conditions
There may be underlying health issues exacerbating your anxiety. As a holistic therapist, I'm eager to collaborate with other integrative healthcare professionals in California to address your anxiety from a holistic perspective encompassing mind, body, and spirit.
Genetic Predisposition
Does anxiety seem to run in your family? It's possible that your anxiety is partly influenced by genetic factors. While genetics isn't the primary focus of our work together, we'll concentrate on aspects you can actively change and address.
What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy is precisely that—it involves talk therapy aimed at assisting you in overcoming anxiety for good. Collaborating with an anxiety specialist ensures you're receiving expert care.
You'll partner with a therapist boasting over a decade of experience in supporting women like yourself in conquering anxiety.
Types of Anxiety therapy in California
Mindfulness therapy for anxiety
Somatic therapy for anxiety
CBT therapy for anxiety
Mindfulness Therapy for Anxiety
How does mindfulness therapy address anxiety?
Mindfulness entails cultivating a non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. During therapy sessions, I'll guide you in observing your surroundings through the senses—feeling textures, seeing California palm trees, or hearing ambient sounds.
Why is mindfulness effective for anxiety?In anxiety disorders, the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for the fight/flight/freeze response, is often overactive. Mindfulness prompts the body and mind to relax and reset, alleviating anxiety.
How does an anxiety therapist incorporate mindfulness?Anxiety therapists teach and encourage mindfulness practice, which you can utilize beyond therapy sessions. Mindfulness is highly adaptable and can be practiced anywhere, aiding in stress management.
What's the objective of mindfulness in anxiety therapy?The primary aim of mindfulness in therapy is to enhance awareness of habitual anxious thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. Through this awareness, you can gradually interrupt and transform these patterns over time.
Somatic therapy for anxiety
How does somatic therapy address anxiety?
Somatic psychotherapy is an innovative therapeutic approach that taps into the body's innate healing capacities. During sessions, a somatic anxiety therapist will gently guide you to slow down and tune into the sensations present in your body at that moment.
Why consider somatic therapy for anxiety?
Anxiety isn't solely confined to anxious thoughts; it also manifests as physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate, gastrointestinal discomfort, and muscle tension. Somatic techniques aid in restoring a sense of safety within the body.
How does a somatic therapist assist with anxiety?
Before anxious thoughts become apparent, there are underlying body sensations and emotions triggering the response. A somatic anxiety therapist facilitates the development of body awareness, enabling you to address anxiety at its source.
What's the objective of somatic therapy for anxiety?
The aim of somatic therapy is to create a secure environment and nurturing relationship where you can release accumulated tension and stress from your body, which likely underlies your anxiety.
CBT therapy for anxiety
CBT focuses on understanding the interconnection between our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Renowned for its robust scientific backing, CBT is often hailed as the premier therapy for anxiety, with California boasting a wealth of skilled CBT therapists.
Why opt for CBT to address anxiety?
Beyond its efficacy in treating anxiety, CBT offers simplicity and versatility, applicable to a wide array of life challenges and stressors. While primarily targeting anxiety, its principles can be adapted to tackle any detrimental thought patterns.
How does an anxiety therapist employ CBT?
Anxiety therapists collaborate with you to establish therapy goals and equip you with CBT techniques for managing anxiety in daily life. They support and hold you accountable as you progress, incorporating CBT exercises both during and between sessions.
What's the objective of CBT in treating anxiety?
The goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety is to break the cycle of anxious thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, enabling you to lead a life free from anxiety. Once mastered, you'll no longer rely on therapy for support.
Anxiety Therapist in California
Hi there, I'm Jess!
If you've gotten this far down the page, I'm assuming it's striking a chord. I'd be honored to help you in your journey towards healing anxiety.
Wondering what to expect?
I offer online therapy in California. Talking to me won't feel clinical or cold, I promise. It's important to me to be real with you and help put your anxiety at ease.
Still on the fence?
I've helped many adults like you and have witnessed the transformation from anxious to empowered. If you think I might be a fit, I encourage you to take the next step and schedule a free, no-pressure phone consultation. I even offer online scheduling to avoid phone tag :)