ANXIETY PSYCHOLOGIST EDMONTON
Your heart is racing. Your body feels tense. And it feels like you just can't stop shaking - like there's a tremor inside you that just won't go away. You have worries that you just can't seem to control. Your mind likes to jump to the absolute worst case scenario and you get stuck there, frantically trying to prepare yourself for the scariest future outcome.
Sleep is tough - your thoughts consume you and you can't seem to get out of your head enough to get any rest.
Maybe you avoid going out, or pursuing things you would really like to because you feel stuck in your fears and the "what ifs...."
Maybe you spend a lot of time online trying to just figure things out.
Maybe you find yourself constantly looking to others for reassurance or to finally get a sense of certainty or control.
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Anxiety is exhausting. But you are not alone.
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HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
I understand the toll anxiety can take - how you never really feel free from it. And I work with individuals every day to support them in learning to manage their anxiety and to live more fulfilling lives.
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Through evidence based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you can learn to:
-find ways to calm and relax your body and nervous system
-quiet your anxious thoughts
-learn to think in a healthier, more functional way
-take action on things you have been avoiding
-improve relationships with others
This is a talk therapy approach that also teaches you specific tools and strategies that you can incorporate into your daily life.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS
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gain a better understanding of what anxiety is
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discover the root causes of anxiety in your life
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learn tools for relaxation
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quiet your worried mind
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boost your confidence
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improve your relationships with yourself and others
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improve concentration and focus
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get better quality of sleep
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go after things you were previously avoiding
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feel an overall sense of balance in your life
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Ready to get started? Book now or contact us for a free 15 minute consultation.
Types of Anxiety Treated
General Anxiety
You find yourself worrying about anything and everything.
Social Anxiety
You get anxious about the idea of going out and being around others. You worry about what other people might think of you.
Panic Disorder
Panic attacks are common and you never know when the next one is coming.
Specific Phobia
You are particularly anxious or fearful around something specific (ie: heights, driving, snakes, etc.).
Health Anxiety
You find yourself worrying mostly about your health and engaging in behaviors to try and lessen the worry.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
You get intrusive thoughts, images, or urges and are compelled to engage in certain behaviors in an effort to ease your anxiety.
FAQ'S
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What types of therapy do you typically use?
At New Roads Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tend to be the first choices for therapy approaches. However, you can expect a treatment plan tailored to you, where we may also explore nervous system regulation and EMDR if appropriate.