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Do you feel like your mind is always racing-like there's a constant alarm bell going off that you just can't shut down? Anxiety isn't just "in your head." It's your body stuck in fight-or-flight mode, convinced that danger is always around the corner. Life events, chronic stress, or past trauma can all flip this switch and keep it stuck on high alert. While coping skills help in the moment, they don't always resolve the deeper triggers. EMDR goes further by targeting those root triggers and retraining your nervous system to stand down. Clients often describe feeling calmer, lighter, and more in control after EMDR. It's not about erasing who you are - it's about finally letting your mind and body rest. Imagine living with a calmer mind and body. EMDR can help restore balance. Contact me to see how we can work together.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD), which involves an intense fear of judgment or embarrassment in social settings. CBT focuses on identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns and employs behavioral strategies, such as exposure therapy, to help individuals gradually face their social fears. It also provides practical skills like deep breathing and mindfulness to manage physiological anxiety symptoms.
Social anxiety, often referred to as social anxiety disorder (SAD), is a prevalent yet frequently misunderstood mental health condition. It is characterized by an intense and persistent fear of social situations where one might be scrutinized or judged by others. This fear can profoundly impact an individual’s daily life, hindering their ability to engage socially, perform in academic settings, or participate in routine activities. It is crucial to distinguish between social anxiety and shyness. While shyness is a common trait that can cause discomfort in social settings, social anxiety is far more severe and persistent. Individuals with social anxiety often experience extreme fear and may avoid social interactions whenever possible, potentially leading to isolation and loneliness. This avoidance can further exacerbate their anxiety and negatively affect their emotional well-being.
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Coping can manifest in various ways, with individuals typically employing either problem-focused or emotion-focused strategies. A problem-focused approach involves actively seeking to change the stressor that is causing distress. However, this method may not always be feasible. On the other hand, emotion-focused coping comes into play when a person must endure the stressor. This approach is centered on altering the emotional response associated with the stressor. In essence, if changing the problem is not possible, one can shift their perspective or feelings about it. In therapy, clients are taught how to cope with stressors that are beyond their direct control. A licensed professional can assist you in managing both the stressors and the emotions that contribute to your distress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a clinical approach that helps people change their distressing circumstances by first changing the thoughts causing them. Chances are that if you or someone you know is experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, lack of assertiveness, or adjustment issues the underlying thoughts are contributing in some way. One advantage to seeking professional help is uncovering the core thoughts that perpetuate the distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has had great success in treating these and many other conditions. Clients usually attempt psychotherapy after they have made several attempts at solving their problems using alternate methods. One reason why clients don’t find relief from their distressing situation is that they are not working at the source of the problem. How one views their situation will affect how they will behave and feel. For that reason, it is important to have thoughts that are conducive to the kind of life you want to have. If you feel that your life is not in line with what your dreams or wishes have been, then take control and change the course of your future. Don’t let another year, five or ten go by before you act. The time that passes by can’t be recovered. Learn how to create the life that you like so you can look back at the memories and say, ‘those were the good old days.’ What to expect… Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a time-limited approach. So, you won’t spend year after year in therapy. It is a structured approach that addresses the problems the client is experiencing at the moment. How it works… Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients resolve their distress by recognizing and changing their irrational thoughts, restructuring their core beliefs, and learning to find evidence that supports their thinking. If you would like to talk to a therapist about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, contact me. I serve Pembroke Pines, Davie, Weston, Southwest Ranches, Plantation, Cooper City and surrounding areas.
