Counseling Colchester, CT
Do you struggle with feeling worried or nervous? Perhaps you have so many worries going on that your thoughts feel like they are racing. Do you have a hard time trying to settle or control your thoughts? You want to relax, but feelings of anxiety will not let you. You might lay in bed at night having a hard time falling asleep because your brain feels like a computer screen with a hundred browsers open. You think about your worries and stress from the day and the worries and stress you anticipate for tomorrow. You might even wake up early in the morning feeling anxious and having your chest feel tight. You do not even feel like talking at social events for the fear of saying something that sounds weird. You might even think about the embarrassing thing you said to someone from 10 years ago. Anxious thoughts start to turn catastrophic thinking about the worst-case scenario of everything in life.
You Are Not Alone with Anxiety
You are sick and tired of feeling anxious and start searching for a therapist in Colchester. You are concerned this level of anxiety might be too much. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience any anxiety disorder at some time in their lives.” According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States.” The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports, “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.”
Is Anxiety Normal?
Some levels of anxiety are normal. It is normal to feel anxious when we are about to give a presentation, compete in an event, or after a random isolated stress event at work. Anxiety becomes problematic when it interferes with our functioning or something abnormal is happening. Anxiety can cause irritability impacting relationships with others. Anxiety can impact work performance. Anxiety can impact sleep cycles and appetite. Abnormal events can trigger higher than normal anxiety such as dealing with Covid-19. It is not normal to have schedules uprooted, trying to practice social distancing, and trying to homeschool children.
As a therapist in CT, I have seen how anxiety negatively impacts people’s lives. I have 11 years of experiencing providing therapy in CT to reduce anxiety symptoms and help to increase coping skills. Anxiety therapy can empower you to take back your life.
Anxiety Therapy Can Help You Feel Calm and Find A Sense of Peace
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.” You may feel that life is too busy between juggling work, family, and dealing with the anxiety symptoms that you do not have time for anxiety counseling. On the other hand, what could be more valuable than learning coping strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms?
Whether we meet online or in person, I can provide a space for you to explore your feelings without judgement. With individual therapy, together we will work on a plan to address your anxiety symptoms.
Colchester, CT Counseling - What Is Anxiety Therapy Like?
I help adults who are struggling with anxiety reduce racing thoughts and feel less worried. The first appointment is an intake appointment where I ask a lot of questions about your anxiety symptoms and your life. Then, we discuss what you would like to get out of therapy, so we are both clear on what you want to work on and achieve. How would you know counseling helped? What would it look like or feel like to feel less anxious? Then we take this anxiety treatment plan and work on developing coping strategies to work on lessening anxiety symptoms. For a more detailed explanation of what a first therapy session is like, click here to read more.
Anxiety Therapy Is Important to Reducing Mood Symptoms
As an anxiety therapist, I have learned therapy techniques to help reduce anxiety and worry. In the past 11 years, I have learned how to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing therapy strategies to reduce the downward spiral of anxious thoughts, slow down worst-case scenario thinking, and increase coping skills. As a CBT therapist, I help adults challenge their anxious thoughts and worries. To learn more about how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works, click here.
Online Anxiety Counseling Is New to Me. Is It Effective?
Yes, online anxiety therapy is as effective as in person therapy. Telehealth for anxiety is a healthy and safe way to get support. Some clients even prefer it to in person counseling because they are in control of their environment and works better with our ever-increasing life demands. You can sit in your office, in your home, or even in your car for your session. The therapy interventions are the same online as in person. Click here to read more about how online therapy works and address frequently asked questions.
Will I Ever Meet you in Person?
Yes, I do offer in person therapy in Colchester, CT.
Do You Accept Insurance for Counseling in Colchester, CT?
Yes, I am in network with most commercial insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. During our 15-minute phone consultation, I will take down your insurance information to verify your benefits for both online counseling and in person therapy sessions.
Colchester Therapist - You Deserve to Feel Less Anxious
You deserve to have less worry. You deserve to have less racing thoughts. You deserve to feel less irritable. You are worth having time that is dedicated to you and only and to have your voice be heard.
Counseling in Colchester, CT
Are you wondering if we might be a good fit? Call 860-888-2516 or fill out a contact form to learn more about anxiety therapy services and schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation today.
