Anxiety
When faced with unpleasant thoughts and feelings, we often focus on how to get rid of our anxiety so we do not have to sit in the discomfort. While “getting rid of anxiety” may sound ideal, attempting to do so often makes the experience worse and may even intensify these unavoidable feelings and sensations. The more we try to push the anxiety away, the more our minds become consumed by the worry, rumination, and fear. We may find that anxiety grabs such ahold over us that we are no longer able to be present in our relationships, at school or work, and in life.
There is another way…
Individual therapy provides space to better understand our anxiety, practice acceptance, and develop practical skills, all while cultivating a life guided by what matters to you. Our brains are wired to experience anxiety and potential “threats” as a means of survival. Therefore, rather than focus on how to get rid of those unpleasant feelings and sensations, our work together targets how to manage the anxiety more effectively and commit to actions aligned with your values. In doing so, you can learn how to acknowledge uncomfortable emotions as they arise and have the tools to still live more fully in the present.
