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Understanding Anxiety

Therapy For Anxiety

In Huntington Park | Southeast Los Angeles

Life comes with periods of unease and nervousness. Anxiety, like any other feeling, is trying to communicate something to you. Do you know what it’s trying to say?

Anxiety doesn’t have to be a terrible thing. It’s a normal aspect of our human experience, serving as our alert system to indicate when something feels unsafe or uncomfortable. However, if anxiety gets in the way of living your desired life, exploring it in therapy may be beneficial.

Even if you are not sure how therapy can help you, or you feel nervous about beginning, please know that these feelings are normal. I’m here to support you—I’ll assist you in sorting through your thoughts and feelings, offer feedback, explore solutions, and share insights from scientific research on anxiety.

  • People experiencing anxiety often encounter some of the following: 

    • Feeling “out of control,” “on edge,” or nervous

    • Restlessness

    • Unpredictable bouts of rage or irritability

    • Racing thoughts

    • Avoidance of people, places or new things

    • Procrastination

    • Overplanning and preparing

    • Excessive worry

    • Double or triple checking things

    • Perfectionist tendencies

    • Obsessive behaviors

    • Fast talking or no talking at all

    • Assuming the worst

    • Impatience

    • Increased heart rate, muscle tension, stomach issues, shortness of breath, sweaty palms, trembling, hot/cold sensations

    • Difficulty tolerating uncertainty or the unknown

    • Indecision

    • Self-doubt

    • Fear of judgment, rejection, or humiliation

  • While anxiety is a natural aspect of life, it doesn’t have to dominate or ruin your life. Anxiety is highly manageable, and learning more about it will equip you with ways to navigate life’s challenges with more ease and less dread.

    Picture a life where you could:

    • Feel calmer

    • Experience less worry

    • Confront your fears

    • Learn to ground yourself

    • Improve your relationship with yourself and others

    • Feel more aware of how your body experiences anxiety

    • Refuse to let anxiety dictate your decisions

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If you or your loved one is experiencing anxiety, and you’re ready to take the next step, schedule a consultation call today.

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