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How do you work with clients with anxiety?

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Sarah Thiessen

Mental Health Therapist
Online Therapy
Sometimes life's struggles and transitions have led to pain and feelings of being paralyzed and lost. You are not alone even though day after day it might feel like a daily battle. Counseling can be the answer to finding hope and a new beginning to finding answers, self-awareness, and self-compassion for making new choices and having a new outlook. Sarah helps you find connections between your thoughts, feelings and actions to be emotionally healthy and face past hurts that are holding you back. Thoughts aren't facts and you can learn to change that inner voice that criticizes you and shed faulty beliefs that lead you down the wrong path time and again. Sarah is certified in EMDR, a highly researched and supported therapy for trauma and PTSD. EMDR enables people to heal from symptoms and emotional pain and is also used to address multiple mental health issues. Using techniques that align with neuroscience, this therapy uses the body’s ability to heal, often producing relief from many symptoms quickly. For children, Sarah integrates play techniques with EMDR because children heal through play and imagination. The effectiveness of EMDR results in clients who feel empowered rather than paralyzed by life experiences that in the past caused them great pain. EMDR does not require extensive homework or hours of talking about the pain to find relief. Simply said, talk therapy helps clients handle emotional pain, but EMDR removes the emotional pain! This is why EMDR is almost always Sarah's go to choice for most of her clients regardless of therapy issue.
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Jeremy Case

LPC
Online Therapy
Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and a Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Counseling both from Ottawa University. Jeremy Case is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) independently licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (OK BBHL). Jeremy is a Veteran of the United States Navy (USN) and served overseas in support of Operation New Dawn (OND), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Jeremy has experience working with all age groups but has specialized with adolescents and adults. Jeremy has worked with people struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD/VAST, trauma, difficulties with sleep, stress, spirituality/religion, and many other areas of concern as well. Jeremy also works with youth and adults of the LGBTQ+ community. Jeremy is an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist. Jeremy is an Indigenous American, also referred to as “Native American” and “Indian” and is a member of the Ottawa (Adawe) Tribe of Oklahoma. Jeremy utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy and coaching that includes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI); Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT); Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Energy healing techniques such as Reiki (Certified Reiki Master); Spiritual Counseling (Ordained Minister by Universal Life Church); and is a Life Coach.
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Michael M Zavala

DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Online Therapy
Hello! I'm Dr. Michael M. Zavala, a New Mexico based Family & Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on holistic and integrative psychiatry. I help adults, high-achieving professionals, and entrepreneurs experiencing obesity, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury rediscover their sense of excitement and engagement with work, loved ones, and life by offering a specialized approach for those motivated to uncover the root cause of their symptoms, improving behavioral health through lifestyle modification, psychotherapy, and integrative psychiatry, with medication as an option, NOT the only option. My approach harmonizes modern medicine with holistic strategies, fostering a balanced mind, body, and spirit. I'm here to guide you through the healthcare process with warmth, respect, and professionalism, ensuring you feel heard and valued every step of the way. Let's work together towards better health and well-being! TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: My treatment philosophy focuses on a holistic approach to healthcare. I believe in seeing the whole person, not just their symptoms. I listen carefully to each patient, valuing their unique experiences and needs. My goal is to partner with patients, offering compassionate and individualized care. With a strong background in integrative psychiatry and mental health, I emphasize trauma-informed practices. I am dedicated to ensuring every patient feels safe and supported throughout their treatment journey. Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, I strive to provide comprehensive care. Each patient is important to me, and together, we will achieve lasting wellness.