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Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at times. When feelings of uneasiness and fear become excessive and symptoms exist such as obsessive and disturbing thoughts, problems sleeping, nightmares or flashbacks of traumatic experiences there may be a more serious problem that needs treatment. Physical symptoms that can be indicative of anxiety or panic include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, nausea, dizziness, and feeling faint. You may experience feelings of a loss of control, fear about the future and even a sense of terror and impending doom. It is extremely important to seek help with these symptoms as early as possible. I offer support to the clients I work with in understanding the underlying cause of the anxiety, developing coping strategies, exploring treatment options including psychotherapy, yoga, meditation and other alternative healing practices and considering referral for a medication evaluation.

Your work with me in therapy can also be extremely important in helping to resolve traumatic experiences that can be the source of sever and chronic symptoms of anxiety.