Anxiety Treatments

How many times have you driven somewhere and arrived with little memory of the trip? Or eaten an entire bag of chips while watching television and barely tasted a single bite? Or spent time with your spouse, children, or friends while your mind was somewhere else entirely, worrying about tomorrow, replaying yesterday, or running through

When you’re anxious, your mind and body can feel as though they are constantly on high alert. Your thoughts may race, your muscles may tighten, and your attention can become fixated on uncomfortable symptoms or frightening possibilities. Guided meditation is a powerful tool that can help interrupt this cycle and teach your nervous system how

Why Facing Your Fears Is the Fastest Path to Freedom Imagine a child who is afraid of swimming. The first time she goes into a pool, the water feels cold and unfamiliar. Her heart races. She clings tightly to the edge, cries, and refuses to let go. Now imagine her parents respond by saying: “Pools

Anxiety sometimes develops after a frightening, painful, or overwhelming experience. Even though the event is over, the brain and body can continue responding as though the danger is still present. A car accident may leave someone terrified of driving. A frightening medical experience may lead to intense health anxiety. An assault may cause someone to

You’re getting ready for a peaceful night’s sleep when you notice something moving on the floor next to your bed. A spider. You immediately call for your braver half to come to the rescue. Your hero jumps into action. A shoe slams against the hardwood floor. WHACK! Thank goodness. Then you see the spider scurry

Not only is hypnosis relaxing, it can also be an effective tool for reducing anxious behaviors, increasing bravery, building confidence, stopping smoking, and changing the way you think and behave. It is not as simple as having one hypnosis session and being cured. Like most forms of personal growth, lasting change depends on various factors,

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combine strategies of acceptance and mindfulness with behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. This means connecting with the present moment fully, without judgement, instead of waging a battle within one’s mind about the future or trying to change things out of one’s control. Through analogies, metaphors and

Many people are reluctant to try medication and would prefer to overcome anxiety on their own. I understand this, and in many cases, I support it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and self-help strategies can be remarkably effective. But sometimes anxiety is so severe that therapy alone is not enough. In these cases, medication