Soothing Anxiety

2273765529Anxiety is like a storm that never ceases.

Few things are more exhausting than having your mind on high alert, constantly scanning for danger and threat.

Anxiety, much like trauma, erodes the most essential resource we have, which is trust in ourselves. Your internal alarm system is stuck, with one foot on the accelerator and the other on the brake. You worry about what could go wrong or get stuck thinking about past events.

It’s as if you’ve handed the keys to your mind to an unwelcome security guard who only drinks Red Bull and never sleeps.

My approach to anxiety is holistic.

Through our work together, you’ll develop a holistic set of tools that will weave in the body, heart, mind, and soul to address and soothe your anxiety. Each tool provides specific benefits.

Narrative therapy allows us to explore how unhealthy narratives and thought patterns drive your anxiety. By increasing your awareness of these stories, you’ll learn to catch and reframe them into new narratives that support nervous system regulation.

Benefit: This approach can help you develop greater self-compassion and a more positive mindset, empowering you to reshape your experiences to maximize growth and minimize negative self-talk.

Internal Family Systems is a tool that will help us identify and address conflicting internal parts that often drive anxiety. By befriending and reframing the roles of these “parts,” we can encourage them to work together, fostering coherence in our inner world.

Benefit: This integrative work promotes self-acceptance and understanding, helping you navigate internal conflicts more effectively.

In Somatic Therapy, we will use mindfulness-based somatic tools to help you rewire your nervous system.

Benefit: This can lead to a deeper connection between your mind and body, allowing you to release stored tension and feel more grounded.

Through Spiritual and Existential Inquiry, we will examine your relationship to death, meaning, and purpose. Anxiety isn’t just connected to the mind, heart, and body; it can also have roots in the spiritual and existential realms.

Benefit: This exploration can foster a sense of purpose and clarity, enabling you to find deeper meaning in your experiences.

Here are the takeaways.

As your anxiety settles, you’ll create more space for the feelings you desire – like joy, ease, connection, and wisdom – to guide you forward. Imagine shifting from a fear-based mindset of “What could go wrong?” to one of trust and possibility: “What could go right?”

Take the first step today toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

Get started by booking a free consultation!