Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Owen Sound, ON.

Anxiety and stress are common responses to life stressors and signal that we require rest. Our therapists help uncover the potential causes and provide coping skills to help reduce symptoms. Decision making is difficult when feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or stress. If you decide to access counselling for anxiety and stress, we will assist you to find tools to help.

In these difficult times, and before, anxiety and stress can sometimes sneak up on us until we are surprised to find that we are catching colds, experiencing muscle aches and pains, or even are having difficulty eating or sleeping regularly. I will help you get to the root of what ails you, whether it is past trauma, current life stressors, an impending life transition, or generalized anxiety. By helping you uncover your strengths and teaching you tools to manage your stress or anxiety, I can assist you in rewriting the story you tell yourself about your past and your future.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Anxiety and stress are two conditions that have treatments that work. Cognitive behaviour therapy, desensitization therapy, and hypnotherapy (all of which I practice) are often tremendously helpful. I have been a psychologist since 1986, and I can help. Set up a time to see me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

The experience of stress and anxiety can be a challenging one to navigate alone. Throughout sessions, we will work to understand activators of stress and anxiety, develop management tools that serve you best, and explore the various meanings and purposes that stress and anxiety serve in your life. Contact me for a free consultation to learn more about my approach and to see if we would be a good fit.

The Men’s & Woman's Group at New Life Potentials is a “here and now” process educational/therapy group that provides an opportunity for men to support and mentor each other. To become more empowered in their personal, professional, and relational lives. It is a confidential, safe and supportive environment where men can find understanding and encouragement. Through therapeutically guided interactions amongst group members, as well as intensive self-exploration, introspection and reflection, participants have an opportunity to develop the tools to better manage the areas in their lives that are ‘stuck’ or in ‘crisis’. The "authentic life" is one that is free of stress and anxiety.

Some level of anxiety and stress is normal. When it starts to effect our quality of life however, it is time to see how it interferes and how to stop it from impacting our level of functioning. Too much stress can lead to burnout and other physical health conditions, it is important to learn how to manage stress effectively. Too many worries can lead to debilitation and impact our job performance and relationships with our families. The good news, is that both anxiety and stress can be managed with positive results.

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.

Anxiety can be a productive and useful tool in helping us understand and interpret our environment. However, when anxiety is chronic, it can take a significant toll on both physical and mental health, ultimately effecting all facets of our lives. I like to examine the causes of anxiety and understand what anxiety is attempting to communicate and protect one from. In doing so, I hope to reframe anxiety, foster acceptance and welcome healing and change. I am also a strong believer in self-care and giving oneself permission to rest, which is imperative in stress and anxiety management. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.

While a certain amount of stress and anxiety is normal, and can actually be beneficial when it warns us that something is 'off' or helps to keep us motivated; it becomes problematic when the worries never shut off, or when fear or panic prevent us from fully engaging in life. If anxiety is negatively interfering in your day-to-day life, if you are losing sleep or often feeling overwhelmed, if you are avoiding certain situations, or if it is contributing to physical symptoms - reach out. With a combination of cognitive and behavioural strategies, I can help you to manage the overwhelm, so that you can 'stand up' to anxiety and face life with greater confidence and ease.