Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Iowa Colony, TX.

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.

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.

Anxiety and stress are daily factors of life which pile up negatively impacting all aspects of life; i.e.: Graduate School, career, interpersonal relationships, family interactions, parental and caregiver roles and responsibilities. Often time what brings someone into therapy is the anxiety of stress involved in letting other people down or failing at a new task or life-long goal. Utilizing DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) will give you skills to identify recognize your anxiety and stress, help you to identify the origins of it and work through it in a functional non-avoidant way, which leave your integrity intact and your self-esteem positive.

I provide practical tools to regain control over overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Through cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectal behavior therapy, clients can learn to identify triggers, challenge negative patterns, and cultivate a sense of calm. I collaborate with clients to develop personalized strategies that empower them to navigate anxiety-inducing situations, ultimately fostering greater resilience and emotional well-being.

My approach to treating anxiety is rooted in creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore the underlying causes of their anxiety. I incorporate cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify and reframe anxious thought patterns, mindfulness practices to manage physical symptoms, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to encourage living in alignment with their values despite discomfort. I aim to empower clients with practical tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and regain a sense of control, ultimately fostering a calmer, more balanced approach to life.

When a person is feeling anxious or stressed, a natural, internal, drive to seek out safety, emotionally and/or physically, is triggered. This is often referred to as the "fight or flight" response. In this state of distress, people tend to react emotionally versus respond thoughtfully; sometimes with good outcomes, but many times with bad. In the horse world, we call this "run first, ask questions later". My goal in working with anxiety and stress is to help people become "first responders", not "first reactors". In slowing down the instinctive drive of "fight or flight" using a variety of self-regulation tools, along with trigger recognition, mindful outcomes can be achieved.

If you experience anxiety and stress, there a strategies you can use to avoid feeling consumed by it. We will collaborate in identifying your triggers, and determine long-term strategies through behavioral therapy. Anxiety may always be apart of your life, but it does not have to overwhelm your day-to-day. Finding the treatment that works best for you will allow you to lead a more enjoyable life.

I am trained in mindfulness-based stress reduction, and it's a great approach to reducing anxiety. I teach simple strategies that you practice daily. One simple strategy is just before you fall asleep at night, think about your day and choose the best part. This techniques puts you in a positive frame of mind just before you fall asleep. When you practice this daily, over time you will begin to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and get that good quality sleep while you are asleep.

Anxiety & Stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, drained and unmotivated. I can help you look at your anxiety & stress in a whole new way. As we work with root causes of anxiety and learn to utilize anxious symptoms to our benefit, our stress can go down. As a therapist that has suffered from anxiety, I can relate and help you navigate, manage and overcome your anxiety.

You can learn to be less anxious in one session and can learn tools you can use for the rest of your life to reduce your level of anxiety. You can learn to change your self-talk and also learn deep muscle relaxation. Stress is normal and natural, but you can learn techniques of how to minimize stress and how to handle it better. You can control your stress instead of allowing your stress to control you.

I specialize in helping adults thrive in their relationships with others, as well as with themselves. I can help you address feelings of perfectionism, unworthiness, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-doubt, shame, stress, and other feelings. I utilize a strength-based and solution-focused approach to ensure you meet your goals in sessions with me. Together, we will collaboratively identify effective strategies to help you through this challenging time in your life. Our aim is to facilitate healing and foster inner peace, not only for yourself but also in your interactions with others.

If worries plague you I would be happy to help you learn new ways to face and deal with them. Stress can be relieved in many ways, and I would be pleased to help you figure out which ways will work best for you. I will help you explore how you may have become anxious and stressed and learn useful coping mechanisms for now and ways of living that will reduce your anxiety and stress in the future.

Anxiety is a normal part of life. Sometimes, however, anxiety or stress can become overwhelming and take control of your life. Anxiety can affect your thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and even physical sensations. We utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach to help you manage anxiety symptoms, change unproductive thought patterns, identify triggers, express your deeper feelings and needs, and feel more calm and relaxed.