Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Saskatoon, SK.

Anxiety is part of being human and is an emotion we all experience. However, anxiety can at times take over one’s life and result in constant worry and fear about the past, present, and future. I will explore with you, in a kind, caring, and non-judgmental way, some of the central issues that might be causing your anxiety. And help you learn grounding and body awareness techniques that refocus your attention in the present moment to cope with triggers.

Anxiety and stress are inherent in our lives and can motivate us to make rational decisions and choose beneficial behaviours. When anxiety and stress become excessive, they can be immobilizing and have a detrimental effect on our personal health and social functioning. Identifying our life stressors and emotional stress responses can move us toward developing personalized coping strategies. Improving our coping skills can reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of distressing anxiety experiences.

Anxiety and stress can take a toll and can affect many areas of our lives. I support those looking for support with managing anxiety and stress. I also have a special interest in supporting those looking to recover from perfectionism and burnout. Together we can learn about our unique nervous systems, increase our coping tools, and work towards creating a life that is sustainable and enriching.

Bev gently works with clients to help them tame their anxiety. Bev uses techniques to help clients get to the root of the anxiety and to work to resolve the issue. Bev works with clients to help them recognize first degree emotions and how to process those emotions so they begin to have mastery over them, and in the process, become more assertive about their needs. Bev teaches clients to recognize their own stress and stressors. Bev helps clients have inner permission to de-stress and helps client explore ways to de-stress and methods of de-stressing. Bev also helps clients appreciate stress as in eustress or optimal stress, as well as to recognize the lack of challenge or over-stress.

Anxiety and stress are useful emotions and feelings in our lives. We need a certain amount of stress to be productive, motivated and successful. Like stress, anxiety has a functional purpose, to make us vigilant and on guard to protect our selves. Yet too much anxiety or stress can be a problem. Tiredness, relationship issues, physical health issues and the like can result. Facing the issues with courage and strength can usually provide relief if not an answer.

In working with anxiety and stress we will talk about the larger 'problem' and think of different ways of framing or addressing it. This will occur over several sessions. In each session however we will introduce or practice a technique that the client can use to manage the symptoms of anxiety. Some of the techniques are visual, but I also usually do 5 minutes of meditation or breathing exercises. I used to live in India and credit my yoga instructors there for the breathing exercises I have learned to cope with anxiety. I always ask clients at the end of the session what their 'take-away' is, and we collaborate on a short and long term plan moving forward.

While our bodies are perfectly designed to adapt and react to stress, modern problems mean that we tend to detect life threatening dangers in very ordinary places. Conflicts at work, arguments in our relationships and uncertainties such as the post-Covid world activate old survival mechanisms. We may be stuck in the buzzing, fear states of ‘fight-flight’ or the numb and paralyzed states of ‘freeze and shut down.’ The good news is that I have a long history of safely and successfully helping individuals and couples to reduce and release stress using a variety of CBT and mindfulness techniques, as well as trauma-informed therapy. You have my commitment to compassionate and educated care.

Narrative Therapy Approach to Grief Part of processing a loss is finding a new purpose. Sometimes this means using a compass made of different values than before. Narrative Therapy can help you regain control over your life story. When you begin narrative therapy you can dictate how you will move forward, and rewrite your experience of the grief you feel.

Living with PTSD can be a daunting journey, but healing is attainable. Jared specializes in personalized counseling services crafted to suit your unique experiences with PTSD. By employing cognitive-behavioral strategies and trauma-focused interventions, Jared aids in symptom management, memory processing, and coping skill development, enabling you to reclaim control over your life. With his empathetic support, Jared guides you toward post-traumatic growth and renewed vitality, helping you navigate the path to recovery with resilience and understanding.

My approach supports client competencies (strengths) and solution based therapy. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on solutions to their unique struggles and issues. I also have training in Art and Narrative Therapy, REBT, and Existential approaches. As well, I offer Parent Education Training assistance. I help individuals navigate through issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I have a special interest in working with couples and relationship issues. My approach relies on extensive experience in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, TEAM-CBT, and MI.

Anxiety is a major issue that needs to be addressed and properly maintained to achieve balance in life. Interesting to learn is that there is such a thing as positive anxiety: "eustress". Eustress is the perfect amount of anxiety to keep one attentive, alert, and performing well. "Distress" on the other hand, will create a shut-down or dysfunction in behaviour. Critical to understand is that negative messages we send ourselves ('Cognitive Distortions') significantly contribute to distress. Anxiety is real and it can be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be.

Accepting new clients! Stress is an inevitable part of life that affects us all at some point. It can stem from various sources, such as work, relationships, or financial concerns. If left unmanaged, it can have detrimental effects on one’s physical and mental well-being and lead to anxiety. Therefore, developing effective stress management techniques is crucial to navigating life's challenges. For some people, their anxiety could be genetic or due to other factors. I help my clients explore their anxiety/stress and come up with the appropriate treatment. Take the first step: contact me today!

Are you living your life constantly feeling on-edge? Are you a worrier who can't seem to turn it off? Does anxiety or stress keep you from being fully present for your family? As an anxiety and stress specialist, I know rough this can be. But there is hope. Together, we can deploy powerful techniques to get you feeling calm, relaxed, and emotionally thriving, so you can effectively deal with life challenges. Imagine: going about your day feeling excited rather than worried, confident rather than stressed, and focused rather than scattered. If you’re ready to stop worrying and start living, reach out.

Anxiety and Stress has become a part of what we all deal with in life-today. We can help you develop the right coping tools to manage both, so it doesn't feel these emotions are in control of you. If you want to experience and learn effective and unique coping mechanisms for anxiety and stress, book your free 15 minute consultation appointment with us today. We can help!

Anxiety is a natural response to stress and everyone experiences some anxiety. Anxiety becomes a problem when it persists long after the incident is over or the level of anxiety is over the top and out of proportion to the triggering factors. Unhealthy anxiety can severely limit your enjoyment of life and put unnecessary stress on you mind and body. Imagine living your life free of unnecessary anxiety. Imagine breathing easy and feeling at peace. Susan will help you discover the underlying causes of your anxiety and learn ways to change your mind and your body to release anxiety and better cope with stress and triggers.

Anxiety is very common within our society and as such also one of the most common reasons that clients come for counselling. I integrate grounding and breathing exercises along with Cognitive behaviour therapy in my treatment of anxiety. It can also be helpful to consider sensorimotor (body) symptoms that the client is experiencing, I have training in sensorimotor psychotherapy and take a trauma informed approach to treating anxiety and depression.

Rev. Jodi Bryant uses a faith-based Christ-Intervention Transformation and Spirit-led Soul Discipleship Psychotherapy Model with integrated clinical approaches and psycho-education to assist people going through stress, anxiety, trauma and related issues. She's helped hundreds of people acknowledge their spiritual, emotional, and mental roots that were present and affecting their journey towards healing.

Anxiety and stress can steal your enthusiasm for life, reduce your confidence, and interfere with your life. If you have been experiencing feelings of dread or fear or if you are fed up with anxiety stopping you from doing the things you would like to do, there are a variety of counseling approaches and techniques that I can employ to help. Together we will work to help you overcome the negative thoughts and beliefs that fuel your anxiety and adopt strategies to increase your resilience.

Stress is a fact of life. Work, school, finances, relationships, raising children, concerns about the future, and countless other issues can be overwhelming. We simply cannot handle long-term, chronic stress without health consequences. Anxiety goes hand-in-glove with stress. Stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, and anxiety often heightens stress levels. This feedback loop can feel crazy-making, overwhelming, and get in the way of everything. In my practice, I help people to better understand stress and anxiety, and learn ways to deepen their ability to cope, and move toward enjoying increased peace of mind and sense of stability. Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss how we can work together toward getting you feeling like you are more in control of your life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety can arise from real or perceived threats, leaving you feeling like your internal resources are insufficient to cope. It can immobilize or drive you to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and fears of potential outcomes. Life inherently carries moments of angst, but often, we find ourselves needlessly consumed by worries about the future – many of which may never materialize. I'm here to help you unravel the roots of your anxious thoughts, drawing from your past and present experiences to identify strengths and new coping techniques. Through this process, you'll gradually experience reduced anxiety and heightened self-esteem.

Life throws many surprises at us, and while we cannot predict the outcome of any situation, we can take control of how we respond to certain situations. In our sessions, you’ll learn about acceptance and how to exert your power of choice over whatever life may throw at you. I utilize an integrated approach that combines neuroscience, cognitive, behavioural, somatic and mindfulness interventions to help you overcome overwhelm and cope with all life's surprises.

Anxiety and stress can rob you of the ability to enjoy life, reduce your productivity, and frazzle your nerves. I will help you better understand how anxiety specifically affects you. Using evidence-based methods, we will develop a plan to reduce your stress. You will learn how to create calm in your body and your mind. You will improve your concentration, identify personal strengths, increase your self-esteem, find that you have more patience, and be able to enjoy life again.

Everyone experiences anxiety and stress at some point in their lives. It is a normal process to protect us from real danger. However, anxiety can become overwhelming and rob us of our joy and peace in life, affecting us physically, mentally, and emotionally. The many stressors of life, such as losing a job, endinga relationship, being discriminated against, moving, experiencing a loss or a serious illness, or even going through a positive change in life can be debilitating. Sometimes our ways of coping can be destructive. I can help you to find ways to help you manage and cope with the stressors in your life so that you can experience less anxiety and gain healthier ways of coping.