Anxiety can affect the mind body and spirit. Everyone has worries but excessive anxiety might affect a persons life in a deeper way. Excessive anxiety can put a serious strain on our relationships, our health and our ability to enjoy life.

Anxiety can manifest in different ways. Anxiety might show up as:

• Frequent worry, tension or uneasiness

• A sense of panic or overwhelm

• Overwhelming self-consciousness in social situations

• An overwhelming fear about a specific situation that might cause you to avoid things you actually want to do

• Physical symptoms such as problems sleeping, nausea, muscle tension, digestive problems or trouble being still

Treating Anxiety

I work with clients to deal with anxiety and have more peace of mind. Together we build awareness and understanding about how your particular nervous system works and what you need in order to feel safe. Once clients feel increased capability to self regulate, we can examine some underlying causes of anxiety which might include past trauma or family dysfunction. We can also look at and discard cultural norms and expectations that are a source of anxiety or suffering. At this point many clients become interested in mindfulness and/or spirituality as a sustainable way treat anxiety and develop self compassion in the long term.