Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Richboro, PA.

We live in a society and time filled with uncertainty, so anxiety is a natural side effect. I try to help my clients understand the root of their anxiety, whether it be trauma or past experiences in their lives. I help individuals to find ways to cope with the anxiety as it comes up rather than allowing it to consume their lives. I believe that anxiety is something that can be managed with behavior and cognitive modifications.

Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn off your thoughts? Do anxious thoughts keep you up at night? Do you experience panic attacks in which you have trouble breathing or feel like you're having a heart attack? Alisa can help you learn how to manage symptoms of anxiety with relaxation tools, other stress management tools, and ways to decrease anxious thoughts and feelings.

While we all live with some degree of anxiety and stress in our lives, there are times when the anxiety and stress levels overwhelm us and our usual ways of coping no longer work. When overwhelmed by stress an anxiety, it is not uncommon to shut down, engage in poor decision making or partake in destructive escape routes. I help clients gain perspective, problem-solve, and find ways to increase support during times of extreme stress, anxiety, loss and disappointment. Clients with whom I work with on issues of anxiety and stress report feeling more hopeful, more capable, reassured and better able to tackle life's challenges and disappointments.

Got Stress? Get Creative! My favorite daily practice is to smile when I feel one of those feelings (stressed, upset, overwhelmed, anxious…) I immediately feel better and am able to respond effectively to what is in front of me (like car going too slow when I’m in a hurry or someone being rude/ unthoughtful/difficult). I learned this during my training over the years in performance and improv… learning to creatively respond to what’s coming at me/being offered by the world with acceptance and openness. And, as a therapist I have seen how creatively responding verses automatically reacting out of anger, fear, stress, frustration, etc can help clients as well as me. In the....

Successfully treating anxiety and stress is often illusive. Don't forget - stress and anxiety are not the same thing - kind of like thunder and lightening not being the same thing. It is possible to feel stress without feeling anxious. But, when anxiety flares up, stress is always waiting in the wings. We know that anxiety is a fear-based emotion. Genetics gone awry is to blame. Getting relief from stress is often easier than getting relief from anxiety. Stress can be managed to some extent, but anxiety is innate. We are born with it. Not great news I'm afraid, but there are therapies that can help overly-anxious people find relief. Medication is often the treatment of choice.

Anxiety and stress coping deficits can be exausting and cause great distress in people's lives. Additionally, what most people typically do to cope with such anxiety (avoidance techniques) can often lead to further anxiety and greater overall suffering. Utilizing the techniques shown to be effective in the CBT literature, we can work together to move through the anxiety issues and get back to a world that is bigger, more meaningful, and much more peaceful.

We have come a long way since the days of running from a tiger in the forest...or have we? Though our modern lives are far removed from that ancient experience, our bodies are not! Understanding how the survival system of our minds and body play out in modern day life is key to understanding how to manage stress and anxiety. I work with clients to learn how to develop skills and insights that move them from surviving to thriving and effectively increase their capacity to enjoy life!

We understand that anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming. Our therapy sessions offer a safe and nurturing space to explore your feelings and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Using tailored techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, our compassionate therapists work with you to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve your overall well-being. We focus on your unique experiences, helping you gain control and find balance in your life. Let us support you in achieving a calmer, more centered self.

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 see this as the "common cold" of mental health issues that every client struggles with on some level. I help clients look at possible past and current factors that may be creating or maintaining the stress and anxiety. If the anxiety/stress is coming from past or current traumatic experiences, EMDR therapy helps clients re-process them to come to a more adaptive view that aids healing. I teach relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation practices to be used at home to decrease the impact of stress and anxiety on a client's life. Finally, I help clients identify and rid themselves of unhealthy relationships that may be creating or maintaining the anxiety.

Whether you are struggling with Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Disorder or generalized stress, your life can feel unmanageable with these overwhelming issues. Medications offer some relief however counseling may be able to offer a result. So often belief systems can create these stresses. I will help you discover the belief systems that are contributing to your high levels of anxiety and stress. In addition we will look at relaxation techniques and calming exercises which may be as simple as learning how to use breathing. In addition the use of meditation and imagery will be used. You can learn to live your life anxiety and stress free.

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.

Are you tired of feeling anxious? Is stress ruining your life? I utilize various techniques to help you achieve your goal. Among them are cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy, creative visualization and role play. I have been able to assist clients in successfully manage their anxiety and stress, so they can have a more productive life and find happiness.

To feel occasional anxiety or stress is a normal part of the human condition, especially in today's fast paced world. But if stress is managing you, rather than the other way around, it's time for some help. Not doing so can lead to serious work, relationship, and health problems. There are as many ways to manage stress as there are stressors. Together, we'll find approaches that work for you.

Anxiety and stress impact many persons' lives daily. Some people experience stronger levels of anxiety and stress which can meet the criteria for a mental health disorder, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD. Therapy can address this in many different ways. One way is to look at how thoughts and behaviors are linked using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. Other modalities such as Narrative Therapy or Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy may look at how life events and familial patterns impact one's sense of anxiety/stress and the management of these issues. Another approach is mindfulness which helps clients get in touch with their body to work.

We live in stressful times! The demands can feel overwhelming, the worries constant. Let's work together to help you understand anxiety and not be limited by your fears. Step 1 is to recognize the voice of anxiety: those terrifying what-ifs, the out-dated beliefs about who you are and what you can do, the cruel and unrealistic expectations... We can't get used to the water by standing at the edge of the pool. If you want to go in toe-by-toe, that's fine! I'm a toe-by-toe person, myself! I will nudge, but never push. Together, we'll figure out how you can take steps toward creating a life that is meaningful and satisfying to you, without being held back by anxiety.