Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Pecan Grove, TX.

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.

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.

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.

Therapy helps individuals identify and understand the triggers that lead to drug use or negative behaviors. By dissecting these patterns, therapy enables individuals to manage their responses to triggers more effectively. Therapy also equips individuals with practical strategies for managing stress, cravings, and other challenges associated with recovery. Skills such as mindfulness, stress management, and problem-solving are central to many therapeutic approaches, helping individuals navigate difficult situations without resorting to drugs or past behaviors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anxiety comes from fear. God tells us He "has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." We can access that power by making a conscious decision every day to surrender our anxiety to him. Trust God to take care of you, but also to guide you to others, including friends, clergy, and treatment professionals, who can help you walk this difficult path.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a high-achieving man, anxiety and stress comes with the territory. And you wouldn’t be where you are today in life unless you’ve handled it pretty well until now. But most successful men find that anxiety eventually impacts them. Whether it’s slowly been eating at you for years, or you’ve just experienced your first panic attack, you’re not going crazy. There are solutions, and this can get better. I help men learn practical stress-management techniques, but I don’t stop there. I also help them identify the root causes of their stress and anxiety, and use research-proven EMDR therapy to systematically target them. The results are measurable, evidenced by deeper calm and clarity of mind.

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.

I approach counseling for anxiety and stress from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective. I think it is vital to examine the interplay among your environment, your relationships, your daily routine, your emotions, and your thoughts when it comes to treating anxiety and stress. Treatment often involves making internal or external changes to these aspects of your life. The hope is that changes to one part of your life will produce changes in the other areas.

We all experience anxiety at times. Anxiety is a way our body tells us that something is wrong. By using tried and true techniques to help you become more aware of what is occurring in your body, mind and emotional self, we help you to identify where you feel the anxiety in your body, how you feel it emotionally and the thoughts you experience when anxiety occurs. You can make meaningful changes in your life by learning how to slow these thoughts down while we work together to unravel the root causes of your stress and anxiety. We can help you to learn relaxation techniques and in some cases we collaborate with your Dr. to help you manage symptoms while working towards long term solutions.

Stress and anxiety are common today. Learn proven skills to manage or reduce anxiety. Enjoy a relaxed, quiet environment as you meet with me to work toward increasing your sense of peace. Therapeutic skills learned through DBT, CBT, relaxation techniques, self-care and meditation can help you feel better!

Anxiety and Stress can at times overwhelm us. Continued unhealthy stress causes us to not perform at our best and may put us in a negative light towards others. We listen warmly and allow you time and space to process through your difficulties. We also offer you explanations and bring awareness to possible cognitive distortions. Combined with calming exercises and techniques provides invaluable mental health experience and minimizes stress and unhealthy anxiety.

Utilizing a holistic and client centered approach, I specialize in helping clients effectively managing anxiety and stress. Through a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and relaxation exercises, I empower individuals to regain control over their thoughts and emotions. Together, we explore underlying triggers and develop personalized coping strategies to promote resilience and emotional well-being. With compassionate support and practical guidance, clients learn to navigate life challenges with greater calmness, and inner peace.

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.