Anxiety & Depression
Therapy for Anxiety
Can therapy help with anxiety? Absolutely! Anxiety symptoms differ greatly from person to person, so what you're experiencing is unique to your situation and life experiences. Getting to the root of what's causing anxiety can help you make changes in your life so you can be feel more comfortable. Once you understand the sources of anxiety, you can begin to heal.
Anxiety and depression are flip sides of the same coin and often occur together. Anxiety can range from everyday things like making a decision, to larger worries that get worse over time. These can begin to impact performance in work or school, daily activities, relationships, and more.
Whether you're experiencing general anxiety, panic, or phobias, common signs include:
- Feeling Restless, Wound Up, Edgy
- Trouble Concentrating
- Spacing Out
- Irritability
- Muscle Tension
- Sleep Problems
- Heart Palpitations or Sweating
- Feelings of Impending Doom
- Irrational Worry
- Avoidance
Anxiety Therapy Online or In-Person
Depending on your level and type of anxiety, you may prefer virtual therapy where you can remain comfortable at home, or opt for in-person therapy that gets you out of the house. The best therapy for anxiety is whatever helps you feel comfortable and safe. I provide both types to meet your needs.
Therapy for Depression
Treating depression with therapy can help you overturn negative thoughts and behaviors so that you can function at a level that feels better. That's because depression—no matter the underlying cause—creates distorted thinking that causes people to respond to challenges in a negative way. Depression is real, common, and beatable.
Depression in Seattle is common. Whether you're experiencing ongoing depression, seasonal sadness, or you just feel down right now, I can help you explore what's going on inside and give you tools to better navigate your depression.
Depression and anxiety are flip sides of the same coin and often occur together. Some things you might be noticing with depression include:
- Feeling Helpless or Hopeless
- Overwhelming Negative Thoughts
- Increased Irritability or Anger
- Changes in Appetite or Sleep
- Loss of Energy or Motivation
- Feelings of Worthlessness
- Escapist Behaviors
- Feeling Sluggish or Drained
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Reduced Social Activity
Depression Therapy Online or In-Person
Depending on your level and type of anxiety, you may prefer virtual therapy where you can remain comfortable at home, or opt for in-person therapy that gets you out of the house. The best therapy for anxiety is whatever helps you feel comfortable and safe. I provide both types to meet your needs.