Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Hickory Creek, TX.

A certain amount of Anxiety and Stress are normal in life. But when life gets too big, we sometimes lose the ability to deal with them effectively and need help. There are many ways that counseling can help bring relief (some of it immediately!) in these areas. Some people find relaxation tools are helpful in day to day approaches but we also need to be able to tap into other tools when that is not enough. With an expanded tool kit, we have more options, more tools, to deal with stress and anxiety where we do not have to live in their relentless shadow.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

You'll discover a welcoming and judgment-free environment to talk about your stress and anxiety throughout our sessions. We'll work together to create realistic coping mechanisms and relaxation methods specific to your own requirements. We'll strive toward long-lasting relief by identifying and addressing the reasons of your anxiety. I'll provide you strategies for controlling overpowering feelings and thoughts, giving you the power to take back control of your life. You'll receive the support and direction need to face obstacles with more resiliency and peace via our therapeutic relationship.

As a pastor, I've seen firsthand the impact that anxiety and stress can have on individuals and families. Thankfully, the Bible provides wisdom and guidance on how to manage these difficult emotions. One of my favorite verses on this topic is Philippians 4:6, which reminds us not to be anxious about anything but to present our requests to God with thanksgiving. As your pastor and counselor, I can help you apply this biblical wisdom to your life and work with you to develop practical ways to manage stress and anxiety. Don't let these emotions control you any longer – let's work together to find peace and calm in the midst of life's challenges.

Dr. Underwood & Associates are training in the treatment of anxiety disorders that range from adjustment issues to Post Traumatic Stress. Through the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, CBT, & HRV-Biofeedback, clients can enjoy life again by utilizing healthier coping skills that focus on minimizing the use of medications. Underwood Counseling & Consultation PLLC focuses on the use of integrated wellness approach such as therapy, fitness, nutrition, & acupuncture.

Anxiety will cripple you from living your life. There are concrete skills you can develop that help reduce anxiety and manage it when it tries to take over. You have more power than you think over your own anxiety and I can help you avoid the pitfalls of anxiety that so many people fall into. I've had tremendous success in treating my clients who struggle with this unique but common disorder. You don't have to let it stop you from having the life you want.

Clients will experience significant benefits from anxiety and stress counseling, as I provide clients with effective tools and support to manage and alleviate their symptoms. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore and understand the underlying causes of their anxiety and stress. Through various therapeutic techniques and interventions, clients can develop strategies and relaxation techniques to reduce their anxiety levels and manage stress effectively. I also provide clients with the opportunity to gain insight into their thought patterns and behaviors, helping them identify and challenge negative thinking that contributes to their anxiety.

Anxiety is much more than fear; it is the sum total of stressors on your body. Nonetheless, deep fears and traumas constitute some of the biggest contributors to anxiety, and these can heal! Our bodies are not made to live in constant anxiety. All of us know our pathway back to health. We must be listened to deeply, and ditch the facades. It is our job to ask the right questions to guide you there.

Is your soul anxious, stressed, worried? Do you feel like your ship is about to sink or are you seeing signs that it's already sinkiing? I am here to help. I offer relaxation therapy and can help you regain control over the battle in your mind, emotions and body. Life does not have to be this way any longer! You can take control and don't have to let this control you. I will personalize your therapy and together we will overcome!

Anxiety can feel overwhelming and there is often a tendency to avoid situations that a person feels will cause further or increased anxiety. Interestingly, when a person is able to address or move toward what causes them anxiety, they move toward the answer to the feelings or sensations they are experiencing. The answers lie in approaching what cause us anxiety rather than avoiding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy gently assists a person in learning to approach what causes anxiety and find the answers to overcome the feelings of being overwhelmed.

I practice psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life.

Lake Austin Psychotherapy offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorder as well as EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing) to accelerate symptom relief from anxiety, stress and panic disorder. Somatic Experiencing is also incorporated to promote mind-body connections and autonomic regulation for heightened nervous system response.

Al of us worry and get scared from time to time. But those with anxiety may feel consumed by fears of things that might seem irrational to others. It can be hard to relate to these concerns, and as a result, many people don’t know how to best help someone with anxiety. With anxiety, you don’t necessarily see what the person is dealing with. So it’s important to be sensitive to what the person with anxiety is going through, even if it doesn’t make sense to you. We can teach you, through God's. Word, how to implement sound, healthy changes into your lifestyle that will take enormous burdens off of your psyche and help you to heal.

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but for some the anxiety is so frequent or intense that it interferes with their lives or even triggers panic attacks. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help my clients get a sense of control over their own anxiety. We collaborate to learn skills to reduce the frequency or intensity of the anxious feelings, to tolerate the anxiety when it does occur so they can still function through it, and to practice habits that reduce stress and improve general mental health.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ) is an evidence-based treatment model. From an ACT perspective, struggling and pain are part of the human experience. The essential components of ACT include stop struggling with unwanted thoughts and feelings, being mindfully aware of the present moment, and committing to a course of action that is consistent with what matters to you in life. ACT helps you stop fighting and/or avoiding your anxiety, develop a new relationship with your thoughts and feelings, and live the life you desire.

While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they dont treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people dont 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 and panic are some of the most uncomfortable emotions people experience. The key to ridding yourself of fear is to face it. Worrying about a problem is NOT the same as facing the problem. By shining light on the hidden fear, you will immediately diminish its power. Then, through examining your strengths, developing skills and coping mechanisms, and by practicing courage you will quickly turn your anxiety into confidence and power. The situations and people you used to dread will quickly become manageable and possibly even exhilarating.

Axiety and stress sometimes become part of our daily life. There is a connection between our thinking to our feelings that is very easy to understand and take charge of so that we can create healthy change in or lives. These patterns can often be tracked from the modeling in our family of origin or even possibly a physical imbalance. Coping skills go a long way in creating balance and peace in our lives, but we often need to slow things down to get some understanding of how we are processing information and expectations in our lives and relationships.

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.

While anxiety and stress are very common, it does not make them any the less debilitating to your life. Our brain's natural built in resources meant to protect us often end up back firing in times where the amount of stress and anxiety is simply not needed, however turning this process off can be difficult to do without the support of trained counselor by your side. Through learning tools, techniques, and lifestyle changes to manage and re train our responses, it is fully possible to reduce anxiety levels and the stress that comes along. Anxiety and Panic Attacks can really prevent you from living life to its fullest and I am eager to meet you where you are at to kickstart your healing.

We have all experienced anxiety and stress at certain points in our lives, and some of us much more than others. I will help you navigate and better understand the source of your anxiety and/or stress, which often times lies beneath the surface, and will help you in finding effective and healthy coping skills that help you deal with the stressors in your life, as well as collaborate on ways to reduce to stressors, when and if possible.

Do people ever say to you, “Just calm down”, “Get a grip on yourself”, “You’re stressing me out!” Well, it probably means you really are stressing out too much! Stress is a normal part of life. But when stress is prolonged it can have negative affects, such as headaches, an upset stomach, heart problems and high blood pressure, or even depression or anxiety. If you are overwhelmed with stress, it’s important to know stress CAN be managed. We can help you develop coping skills and create a healthy routine and balanced lifestyle that lessen the affects of stress. We will also help you to think about life differently and keep things in perspective, so that you worry less and live more.

A multifaceted treatment approach for anxiety and stress in counseling involves combining the cognitive restructuring of CBT, the mindfulness practices of MBSR, the tangible tools of relaxation techniques, the systematic exposure of Exposure Therapy, and the forward-focused strength-building of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Tailoring these approaches to individual needs creates a comprehensive and effective strategy for alleviating anxiety and stress, empowering clients to foster lasting well-being.

We hold our anxiety and stress in our body. We feel tension, gut problems, hot flashes, disrupted sleep and more. I work with anxiety and stress by helping individuals learn and develop tools to re-regulate their nervous system. When we have a coherent and fluid nervous system, we can do difficult things without feeling paralyzed by overwhelming fear.

Therapist will work with client to explore and identify the root issues that are fueling issues related to stress and anxiety. Therapist and client will create a new and healthy daily routine that promotes balance and emphasizes joy. This new routine will consist of self care practices, engagement with hobbies, social interaction, and incorporating a rage of coping mechanisms.