
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain
Anxiety, Depression, and Anger
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Anxiety
Anxiety is our bodies warning system when we experience perceived threats or potential danger. In some cases, this is normal and natural because it is designed to keep us safe. The issue becomes when our anxiety overrides what are most often safe or ‘normal’ activities.
Together, we will work at a pace that is taiolored to your own needs; that helps you discover strength, resiliency, and courage as we confront, understand, and move through your greatest sources of anxiety.
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Depression
Depression can take on different forms. Whether you are dealing wth Major Depression. Persistent Depressive Disorder, or Seasonal Affective Disorder; depression can cause a range of intense symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and engages in daily activities.
Depression can affect anyone regardless of the persons age, gender, race or ethnicity, income, culture, or education. Further, there is research to suggest that genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors can also play a role in the disorder.
Together, we can work towards finding hope and building resiliency into your life so that the darkest days can seem just a little bit brighter.
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Anger
Everyone experiences anger in life. It is a normal and improtant emotion. But misplaced or uncontrolled anger can end up hurting ourselves, our loved ones, or others. You do not have to be controlled by your anger.
Together, we can learn strategies to overcome and control your reactions to triggers that can help you respond in healthier ways for both you and those around you.