Phoenix-area therapist, specializing in anxiety, depression, and childhood trauma.

Individual Treatment for Anxiety

Are your muscles are tight? Does your stomach hurt? Maybe you’re worried about your spouse, the kids, the house, the car, and on and on. You have a hard time going to bed because even though you’re tired, the thoughts begin to race and you can’t fall asleep. You wake up the next day, unrested with a full list of things to do, but none of them ever seem to get done and more are added all the time. You’re irritable, jumpy, and you have a hard time focusing and concentrating

Individual Treatment for Depression

You used to be able to manage well but those old coping mechanisms seem to have stopped working. You find yourself avoiding friends and family. You sleep too much, or maybe you don’t sleep enough. You’re not eating like you used to, minor activities seem like a major chore and you can’t seem to escape feelings of guilt and worthlessness.

Individual Treatment for Trauma

When people experience trauma, they frequently feel stunned, disoriented or unable to process distressing information. Denial and “switching off” are common reactions to overwhelming situations. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be nonetheless an emotional toll. Once these initial reactions subside, people can experience a variety of thoughts and behaviors.

It is common for people who have experienced disaster to have strong emotional reactions. Understanding responses to distressing events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.