Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Superior, MI.

Anxiety & Stress are very real and more prevalent than ever in our society. So much of the pain of these come from the messages we give ourselves and then how we react to those messages. Quite often Anxiety & Stress lie to you and you have to learn how to decrease the power of those messages. I believe in the DARE technique, which has proven to be quite successful in significantly decreasing and for some eliminating, anxiety, and will help with stress as well. We will work together to learn new strategies to work through the anxiety and stress and give you back more control in your life. While it can be hard work, it is absolutely possible to get to the other side and get your life back

Having multiple life stressors can impair your ability to manage your emotions, thoughts and behaviors, making you susceptible to anxiety. This can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, excessive worry, obsessive thoughts or actions, separation anxiety, social anxiety panic attacks or irrational fears and beliefs. In counseling we can determine what your life stressors are and how to reduce or eliminate them. You can learn techniques to combat the irrational thought process and expectations that are linked to anxiety. You will be able to work through life events that have created anxiety for you.

Anxiety and stress can be approached from two directions. One is aimed at symptom reduction - in other words, decreasing the feelings of anxiety and stress. The other direction, which can be employed at the same time, helps the client to understand the underlying causes of anxiety and factors that create feelings of stress. We work to reduce stressful situations, and also on how to handle the inevitable stress and anxiety that life brings.

Anxiety and stress are some of the most common concerns that clients bring to me in session. The constant worry of how to get everything done, while navigating a pandemic, in an ever-changing world can seem overwhelming at times. You are not alone. Whether you are looking for help with your daily challenges or feel like stress and anxiety are impacting your relationships, I can help. I look forward to working with you on ways to calm your mind and experience the peace you are looking for.

I believe that when a person has an overestimation of threat, combined with an underestimation of their ability to cope, an anxious response develops. Recognizing that anxiety will never fully disappear, I work with the client to live alongside their anxiety by learning to understand it. I help with strategies and techniques that will help the client make meaning of their stress-response and understand and challenge their internal dialogue.

I am a psychotherapist who understands life can feel like a daily struggle. No one should have to endure these feelings alone. As a professional counselor, I compassionately listen and support clients as well as offer a therapeutic relationship that provides clients the opportunity to emotionally move forward and bring a healthy balance back into their lives. It is possible to heal, gain a sense of well-being, restore hope, and rekindle happiness even during the most challenging times. Clients that experience less stress/anxiety often feel more relaxed, increased energy, less stressed, motivated, experience satisfaction in relationships, and have an easier time coping with difficulties.

Anxiety and stress therapy can help you to uncover your underlying concerns, fears, and needs, and develop coping mechanisms to begin managing your symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other techniques can help teach you to live with a greater sense of inner peace. Contact Hopeful Minds Psychology Group to help you develop the skills and tools necessary to not only survive, but thrive.

Overwhelmed? Constantly worrying? You don't have to handle it alone. We can discuss ways to calm the wave of worry and search the darkness of being overwhelmed. We will discuss how to set healthy boundaries and develop productive coping skills to manage your stress. I offer a safe space to discuss what is triggering your anxiety and stress, leaving room to discuss how you can move forward healthily.

Stress is not good for our body, our mind, our spirits. We know from the medical field that many diseases are complications of stress. If you feel overwhelmed, have difficulties with sleeping or concentration, panicky, fearful, tense, and like you can’t ever “let go,” you are probably suffering from anxiety. Psychotherapy can help you learn to identify stress triggers, cope with stress more effectively, and calm your nervous system. “Calming our nervous system” is the main tool people for living happy and productive lives. Don’t delay getting help for yourself, every additional week or year that you live with unnecessary stress may be limiting your lifespan!

I specialize in Anxiety and Stress treatment. My approach is to not just help you manage your anxiety but to overcome the anxiety. By integrating cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches you will resolve feelings and experiences that contribute to the anxiety and correct negative and distorted thinking. If you are someone who tends to overdo for others or if you are a people pleaser I will help you learn to set boundaries and implement assertiveness techniques. These can be very helpful in reducing anxiety. You can worry less and feel more confident.

While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they don’t treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people don’t believe it or you! Imagine if you can trick the brain into changing without you telling your conscious mind that you are changing it? Problem with anxiety and stress is that the brain in this state knows you want to change it and it resists. Contact Kevin@kevinfleminphd.com for the ultimate stress and anxiety solution that will literally change your brain's autonomic nervous system patterns while you sit on your butt. 877-606-6161.

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” This is a wonderful quote and exactly describes our work together. What could you do if you could stop being worried what others are thinking? If you could stop being focused on making others happy? If you could just be comfortable being you? Can you imagine waking up, looking at your planner, & just reflect on what the day will bring without that knot in your stomach or the loop of anxious thoughts in your head? It is possible. Together we will identify your anxiety, begin to understand it, & learn tools or skills to take control of it.

Do you often feel stressed out, nervous, tense, fearful, or just plain "on edge"? Anxiety symptoms can have a significant impact on your day-to-day function. In addition to exploring the possible root causes of your anxiety, I can help you to develop practical stress management tools and coping skills to help ease your symptoms and improve you quality of life.

My approach to treatment for anxiety and stress is a combination of talk therapy, journaling, and cognitive/behavioral therapy. I work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that makes sense and is accessible for who you are. Sometimes, even the thought of therapy can cause anxiety and/or stress. My goal is to minimize this anxiety and stress so that you can be most productive in reaching your goals to improve the overall quality of your life. Together, we will build on your strengths so that you feel empowered on your healing journey.

The pressures of modern life in stressful times or situations can lower a shadow of despair over anyone's sense of well-being. These may manifest as problems with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and/or the inability to maintain positive connections in personal relationships. My goal in therapy is to simply be present with my client in a very real way that assists them as they learn to access their own inner resources and reclaim meaningful equilibrium in their lives.