ANXIETY: It's perfectly normal to feel anxious when uncertain
Take comfort in knowing it's okay to experience these emotions and try to be kind to yourself during these times.
Anxiety happens when the brain gets caught in repetitive cycles of anxious thoughts, rumination, and worry. These patterns feed into each other, creating unhelpful thought loops that keep anxiety going.
Occasional anxiety, especially concerning specific issues, is entirely normal; everyone experiences it from time to time. But when anxiety becomes intense and traps you into a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, or exhausted even by small tasks, it can be very tough. It may lead to frustration, self-criticism, racing thoughts, trouble focusing, and other physical sensations that can be quite upsetting. If these feelings occur frequently and are hard to manage, they could lead to social withdrawal and disrupt your ability to enjoy life, work, and relationships. Remember, you're not alone, and many people share these feelings, and help is available if needed.
I use Psychoeducation and neuroscience-based techniques to gently guide you in creating new neural pathways that break the cycle by recognizing automatic negative thoughts and their triggers. I also incorporate therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Informed (DBT) to help you understand how anxious thoughts, rumination, and worries operate in your brain.
These caring approaches help you recognize patterns and behaviors that cause distress and support you in reshaping thought patterns that might keep you feeling stuck. In our sessions, you'll build a set of skills that will motivate and support you in adopting more positive ways to manage anxiety during your healing process, even after you leave my office.