When you are anxious, it can be hard to stay present and connected with others. Have you ever felt that pit in your stomach when you’re hurt? The thought of having to express your feelings feels terrifying. You may have learned that it is unsafe to share your feelings because you are “wrong” for having them in the first place.

These fears can lead to:

• ruminations keeping you awake at night

• isolation from others

• pressure to put on a façade that you are “okay”

• people-pleasing behaviors

• perfectionism

Anxiety can manifest physically in our bodies and include:

headaches

This is why it is important to learn skills to slow down and tune into your body so you can gain awareness of how to regulate emotions and soothe your nervous system.

Anxiety can become problematic when it effects your life in a negative way, whether at work, home, school, or in your relationships. The goal is to never fully eliminate anxiety, but to make it more manageable. Anxiety can be useful as it can help us prepare for things, survive in a dangerous situation, or work harder to achieve your goals. On the other hand, anxiety can be detrimental in that we can overthink, doubt ourselves, freeze up, or not speak up when we need to. Using evidence-based practices, together, we can identify the sources of your anxiety so that you can learn healthier ways to cope.

If anxiety is holding you back and interfering with your goals, I’d love to guide and support you toward healthier thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.