Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Fruitland Park, FL.

Are stressors at work, anxiety in your personal life, panic attacks or phobias getting in your way? This does not have to continue, and there are options available other than medication. Depending on your situation you could experience significant improvement in as soon as three sessions. I provide a safe and private environment for you to work through it at your own pace. I also offer counseling sessions by phone if that is your preference. Please get in touch so we can discuss your situation and determine if/how I can help.

Stress is a normal part of everyone's lives, however, when left unmanaged it can become overwhelming. We help our clients to manage stress and reduce anxious symptoms by holding safe therapeutic space for them to work through difficult emotions and experiences in a supportive environment. Anxiety can be caused by many different factors and can be temporary or chronic. Processing traumatic experiences and gaining perspective into what is contributing to your symptoms can shed light on how to lessen the severity and have more good days than bad. We will utilize therapy techniques tailored to your specific needs to assist you in making progress.

As a high-achieving man, anxiety and stress comes with the territory. And you wouldn’t be where you are today in life unless you’ve handled it pretty well until now. But most successful men find that anxiety eventually impacts them. Whether it’s slowly been eating at you for years, or you’ve just experienced your first panic attack, you’re not going crazy. There are solutions, and this can get better. I help men learn practical stress-management techniques, but I don’t stop there. I also help them identify the root causes of their stress and anxiety, and use research-proven EMDR therapy to systematically target them. The results are measurable, evidenced by deeper calm and clarity of mind.

Are you a hard-working guy being crushed by stress? Stress, anxiety, burnout, and addiction are all predictable outcomes when stress gets too high. In my experience, men are often misunderstood and under-appreciated... even by their own wives and children. The good news is that you don’t have to slowly suffer and fade off into the sunset. You were created for more than this, and even strong men need support from time to time. You’ve shown your grit through the ups and downs of life. You’ve already been through a lot. But getting professional help shows a different kind of toughness, and if right now you’re buckling under the weight of life, it’s time to take the next step. I’m here to help.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. My approach to treatment is holistic and empowering, blending evidence-based techniques with personalized care to help you regain control and peace of mind. Together, we’ll identify triggers, develop practical strategies for managing stress, and uncover the underlying causes of your anxiety. In our work, you’ll build resilience, improve emotional balance, and learn tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and calm.

Anxiety and stress are both negative feelings that most people experience on a weekly, if not daily basis. Counseling for these concerns can help you work through the tough days and give you a better understanding as to the triggers causing you anxiety and stress. Through counseling you will be able to learn healthy coping skills you can use on a daily basis to help reduce your anxiety and stress. Through counseling your anxiety levels will also be assessed to determine the severity of your symptoms. Some severe cases of anxiety may result in needing possible medication to help lower your level of anxiety to be able to work through the issues causing the discomfort.

Anxiety, stress, panic disorder, OCD and several other emotional and physical symptoms can be debilitating and interfere with a full and happy life. I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as ERP (Exposure Response Prevention for OCD) to help individuals manage and overcome or reduce these stress symptoms to create a life that more enjoyable and optimistic without that fear that normally accompanies these symptoms in daily life.

Constant worrying and feeling stressed out does not have to be your normal! Anxiety tells us that we need to avoid, avoid, avoid. We think if we avoid the things we fear, then the anxiety will go away but that's actually how we inadvertently make our anxiety worse. Through CBT and ERP, you will learn the tools to face your anxiety and increase your tolerance for the feelings that come along with it. By facing your anxiety, you can make choices that lead to doing the things you love most. In therapy, you'll also learn coping skills and be able to express your worries in a supportive space.