How do you work with clients with anxiety?

at least 50% of my current client load struggle with anxiety, its a natural human emotion, I usually help clients work through this by teaching them about the connection between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Welcome, it is my pleasure to walk alongside you on this journey. I understand that finding the right therapist may be a daunting and difficult task, feel free to contact me for a free consultation. I too am a daughter of immigrants, wife, mother, sister and friend. I look forward to working with you.

For clients with anxiety, we process their current worries and I mainly teach clients distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills per session.

Shonta Williams received her MSW from the University of Georgia. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 18 years of experience working with adolescents, individuals, couples and families on issues of anxiety, anger management, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions such as divorce, parenting, co-parenting, and grief. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to process their thoughts and emotions and create healthy coping skills and healthy connections with others. My therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based(MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT). I would be honored to take the journey to healing with you.

Effective anxiety treatment focuses on the worry thoughts, emotions, behaviors and physical symptoms. This is a total mind-body approach because stress really does make us feel sick. I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional and will support you with your goal of decreasing anxiety. Maybe you want to feel more social and less avoidance. Or you feel irritable, overwhelmed and overthink in some situations. You will learn ways to challenge negative thoughts, regulate fear and stop self-defeating behaviors. We can use CBT, DBT and EMDR therapies. These are treatments that have been extensively researched and proven effective. 

Are you ready to make some changes? I’m a therapist with 25+ years of experience. I help clients with anxiety and trauma develop new skills and insights to feel calmer, confident and in control. If you are struggling with feeling fearful, nervous, overwhelmed, irritable and physically ill, I can help. Therapy can provide you with the tools to be your authentic self, improve relationships and just feel better.  I’m Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II). I would love to speak with you about any questions you have and what you’d like to accomplish in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we’d work well together. Let’s chat today. 

I find that understanding what anxiety is providing for you along with practicing a lot of different coping techniques works well in helping to manage those feelings.

Life can throw us a lot of curveballs! Even happy things like relationships, pregnancies, babies, new jobs, new moves, and new places can disrupt our mental health and leave us feeling anxious or depressed. If you’re feeling less like yourself, with anxious thoughts, trouble sleeping, trouble making decisions, difficulty motivating or just feeling like your new life wasn’t what you expected, a therapist can help get you on a new path towards healing and connection.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help people learn new ways to manage feelings of anxiety and walk with you while you work through your life transitions. I help teens and adults like you struggling with your new world and help you look forward to the future again. I am also trained to work with kids, teens and adults manage Tourette’s with CBIT.

When working with clients with anxiety, I focus on the present moment rather than trying to pinpoint a single cause. Anxiety comes from many factors, like biology, life experiences, and environment. Instead of analyzing its origins, we’ll explore how it shows up in your life today and what it can teach you about your needs and values. Our goal is not to eliminate anxiety but to help you develop a healthier relationship with it, building skills to move toward what truly matters to you, even with anxiety present.

I am on a continual search for understanding what it truly means to be human.​ I believe that each of us carries an inner wisdom that guides us toward growth and authenticity. In a world full of distractions and external pressures, it’s easy to lose touch with that voice. In our work together, I’ll help you reconnect with yourself, uncover what really matters to you, and make choices that reflect your values and needs.

For clients with anxiety, I use a personalized approach, which often involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address negative thought patterns and help clients develop healthier coping strategies. Additionally, I incorporate mindfulness-based interventions and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to promote emotional regulation and reduce anxiety. Medication management is also available, depending on the client's specific needs, and I work closely with them to monitor and adjust treatment as necessary.

Brittney Cabral, APRN, PMHNP, is a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Arizona. With a solid foundation in both psychology and nursing, Brittney holds degrees from the University of Central Florida and Western Governors University, and she is a graduate of Walden University’s psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner program. She has additional certifications in ADHD and dialectical behavior therapy, is a 200 hr yoga teacher, and 100 hr certified meditation teacher. Brittney is currently serving patients 18+ at Inner Balance Mental Health. She specializes in a holistic approach to mental healthcare- one that encompasses medication management as a tool, which also placing focus on lifestyle modification, and mindfulness practices.

I firstly approach anxiety from a person centered lens that works to validate, hold and sit with a clients anxiety. Anxiety is unique its in origin because it does serve as a protective factors in its most primitive state however there is a tipping point where it becomes consuming, isolating and physically dsyregulating to the point that patients cannot sit with their symptoms. I hold both the space to process what it is like to live with anxiety and provide time and focus to not only work on challenging thought content and coping skills but also for patients to explore contributing past life events and experiences.

Lily McWilliam is an LCSW who works with expectant and birthing persons in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with a specialty in treating addiction disorders. Working form adolescence through adulthood, Lily strives to provide an authentic space for clients to process, and build coping skills to navigate the various stages of life's journey.

For clients with anxiety, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions to help manage symptoms. I also offer medication management when appropriate. I work closely with each individual to understand their triggers and develop a personalized treatment plan that prioritizes their mental well-being and equips them with coping strategies.

Hi, I'm Kimberly Arthur-Mensah, and I'm a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner located in Dallas, Texas. With years of experience, I've dedicated my career to supporting both children and adults dealing with various mental and physical health challenges. My focus is on thorough evaluations and developing effective treatment plans for conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and personality disorders. I pride myself on working closely with patients to understand their unique needs and goals. Using a combination of therapy and medication management, I aim to find the best path to help them achieve optimal mental health. My practice emphasizes patient safety and comfort, ensuring open communication and collaboration. I'm passionate about empowering my patients through education and continuous support, promoting lasting improvements in their mental well-being. My commitment is to provide a compassionate, effective treatment environment where every individual feels understood and cared for.

In today’s world, who hasn’t experienced anxiety or panic? Anxiety is one of the issues I specialize in. Together we will work towards challenging anxious thoughts, learning and practicing different techniques to reduce, cope, and manage the anxiety, as well as be able to accept things that you cannot control, focus on the present moment, and not let anxiety take over. 

Hi, and welcome. I am a hispanic, bilingual, licensed therapist with over 8 years of experience . I currently focus on helping young adults navigate through life’s difficulties. I consider myself part of the new wave of modern therapists. I am a very down to earth therapist, and you will see that reflected in our sessions. Our sessions will feel very safe, relaxed and casual!