Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Dardenne Prairie, MO.

Who among us can say (truthfully) that they are living an anxiety-free life? Just living can be stressful! But if your anxiety and stress seem to be getting the best of you, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to get help today. It won't get any easier if you try to brave it alone. A few simple techniques and having someone to talk with may be all you need to make your world a less stressful place. I'd love to be that person. Call me at (314) 249-5444 or check out www.judykoehlertherapist.com .

Stripped to the core, anxiety is basically fear of the unknown. Anxiety is quite common and most individuals experience anxiety from time to time. However, when anxiety interferes with the quality of your life it can be beneficial to speak with a counselor about your specific set of circumstances. My approach to treating anxiety is highly dependent upon the needs and specifics symptoms of the individual. However, almost always does it include a look at the individual's core beliefs about his or herself, others and the world in general. Investigation into these areas can be helpful in understanding the source of the anxiety which is a determinant in choosing the appropriate treatment.

Anxiety manifests itself in many ways: General anxiety, obsessive-type anxiety, social anxiety and performance anxiety. Sometimes anxiety is coupled with Depression and irritability and other times it manifests itself physically in tics, twitches, and tremors, or in physical ailments like hypertension, chronic pain, or ulcers. Sometimes anxiety is debilitating, as in panic attacks or specific phobias. Tyler works with many different forms of anxiety. To find out more about anxiety visit his webpage at http://www.carepointcounseling.com/resources/anxiety.shtml.

The way we think and behave in an apprehensive manner can sometimes cause Anxiety. Since everyone can be anxious from time to time, this can be deemed to be normal. Anxiety and stress becomes a concern when it conflicts with a healthy lifestyle and causes consequences. Amy works with her clients to identify the core causes of the root of the anxiety/stress, supports her clients through the process of recovery and helps her clients develop tools to assist in addressing them one by one. Amy uses CBT, behavioral modification, and mindfulness techniques to aid in the process.

Anxiety and stress are all too prevalent in our society of high expectations, fear of failure and desire for immediate fulfillment. Many times our lives feel out of control which causes us to clamp down and try to control our reality even more. I want to help you understand what is at the core of your anxiety or desire for control. This is often an area we feel we can "cope" with on our own, which often means we push it down and hope it goes away. I would like to walk through it with you to help process and learn a better way to deal with whatever life brings.

Sharon finds it rewarding to help individuals address anxiety and stress issues. She offers a variety of treatment options (counseling, EMDR, EEG biofeedback, Quantum biofeedback, stress management training, relaxation exercises, temperature training) and all of her treatment plans are individualized. Many of Sharon's clients simultaneously utilize more than one therapy. She has found that the biofeedback can have a calming and stabilizing benefit. The counseling and EMDR is used to help individuals identify and change negative core beliefs that are causing or supporting stress and anxiety. Please call Sharon today and start collaborating with her to reduce your anxiety and stress!

We all experience anxiety and stress in varying degrees of severity. Our work together will help gain insight into the causes of your distress. We will develop powerful coping strategies to use in times of need to prevent and/or reduce your symptoms. I will walk you through a step-by-step mindful meditation process that is even effective for "busy minds" and can reduce your cortisol (stress hormone) production and assist you in alleviating feelings of stress and anxiety.

Unchecked anxiety and stress can take a toll not only on a person’s mental and emotional well-being, but on their physical health as well. I enjoy helping my clients overcome anxiety and stress with powerful cognitive tools which allow them to regain the energy, peace and joy they need. It's wonderful to remain a "planner" while retiring the "worrier."