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Anxiety, believe it or not, often serves an important purpose. In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, anxiety is understood not as a flaw to eliminate, but as a protective part of the nervous system; one that developed to help you survive, avoid danger, or maintain control...

In the early stages of therapy, many of my high-achieving, ambitious and career- driven clients have the same fear:  What if I’m not as good after doing this work?  To me, this fear makes sense.  You've spent a lifetime gaining ground, only to suspect your ambition and...

High-Achievers, Anxiety and Perfectionism. How Are They Connected?You are driven, motivated, goal-oriented and successful.  You confidently turn your ideas into reality.  You see an obstacle and you attack it so that any barrier you encounter quickly becomes a jumping-off...

Prince Harry became a huge advocate for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) therapy. Who would have known that a royal from England would help introduce the public to a type of therapy that helps to manage an array of symptoms of anxiety, depression...

Knowing the professional details about your therapist is important when making decisions about your treatment for anxiety.    An Anxiety Therapist’s Training and SpecialtyAll licensed psychotherapists (professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family...

On the surface, many people believe they know what trauma looks like. That includes the responses, ‘symptoms,’ and long-term effects. But, traumas aren’t so cut and dry. They affect people differently. Some who experienced a traumatic event may react right away. Others might...

Anxiety is often regarded as a “negative emotion”. If you’ve dealt with an anxiety disorder like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, PTSD, panic attacks or OCD, you understand why it is regarded as such. I understand why, too. I don’t mean to minimize your...

In my experience, most people come to therapy because they are overwhelmed by their feelings and their thoughts. They feel paralyzed by anxiety, crippled with depression or burdened by traumas from the past. Often, it seems as though thoughts and feelings are happening TO...