Is Anxiety Preventing You From Finding Inner Peace?

Does the constant pressure of performing at your best prevent you from feeling any sense of calm? Do you feel uncomfortable with yourself or think you're unworthy of love and admiration? Has self-doubt led you to an overwhelming fear of offending others or embarrassing yourself?

Perhaps you put on a front for your social and professional circles to make it seem like you have everything under control. Yet no matter how good things may appear to everyone else, you simply cannot find a moment of calm, relaxation, or inner peace. 

Anxiety disorder symptoms affect every individual differently

It doesn’t take long for symptoms to take hold of your everyday life. Maybe your muscles feel tense or tight, especially when thinking about a less-than-ideal situation. Perhaps you experience intense headaches, a pit in your stomach, or digestive issues from the continual stress. It may even feel like your heart is beating out of your chest whenever it seems that life is presenting too many challenges to overcome.

When making significant decisions or being in a position to lead, the crippling fear of how others will judge your choices may negatively influence your thought process. You could be scared that with one wrong move, your family and peers will see you as a fraud, unworthy of your success or the life you lead. 

The pressure that you feel to consistently perform to perfection may be draining you from your joy in living, making the simplest tasks seem like too much to accomplish. You may feel like your mind never stops racing, constantly bracing yourself for that next moment of defeat. It can be difficult to catch a break when every action you take or choice you make seems like a matter of life and death. 

Anxiety is a natural response to stress and fear

When the burden of these overwhelming feelings become too severe, seeking treatment with a compassionate therapist can help you get to the reasons behind your anxiety. 

While many forms of treatment focus on methods to help you simply tolerate anxiety, I work alongside my patients to identify the underlying reason for your anxious responses.

In learning the root cause for your anxiety, I can help you heal by coaching you to overcome these symptoms so that you can finally find a moment to relax. With newfound insights, mindfulness, and communication techniques at your disposal, you can regain the conviction needed to move forward in your life with confidence.

Everyone Experiences Anxiety In Some Way, Shape, or Form

It’s safe to assume that if you ask someone if they have anxiety, they will probably tell you that they do. We all have battles that we have to face—some individuals experience these battles in the company of others, while some endure their fights alone. 

Everyone feels symptoms of anxiety at some point or another in their daily lives. Although this may be the case, many people still feel alone in their fight against anxiety because of how difficult it can be to discuss the disorder with others. 

Sharing your feelings with those who fail to understand them can be disheartening. And the wrong reaction from someone you care about may likely lead you to withdraw even further.

Overcoming An Anxiety Disorder Alone Is Complicated For Several Reasons

For many high-achievers, there’s tremendous pressure to succeed in every aspect of life today. You may think that the busier you are, the more successful you will seem to everyone else. Afraid to bother anyone with your worries, you may keep quiet when these anxious feelings arise, sacrificing your well-being on behalf of self-doubt and fear.  

Although many individuals experience these emotions, it seems like nobody is honest about their anxiety, which makes it easy to feel like you are the only one going through this. And although you sense the weight of the world on your shoulders—ready to crush your spirit—you tell everyone that you’re fine because you’re afraid to burden them with your worries and problems.

While discussions about mental health are more prominent nowadays, there still seems to be a stigma surrounding the topic, which prevents a lot of people from reaching out. 

Information is readily available surrounding the many different anxiety symptoms that exist. However, conducting research alone may not be enough to help ease the physiological distress that you are likely experiencing. In some cases, the information you find may lead to more stress. 

My job as an anxiety therapist is to provide you with support and relief while helping you find answers and solutions that speak to you and your needs.

Anxiety Counseling Teaches You How To Feel Comfortable In Your Own Shoes

Right now, you may find it difficult to envision a life where you feel safe and free from the heaviness that anxiety brings you. The beauty of therapy is that it gives you space to unpack your burden in an environment that is free of shame or bias.

We begin with an intake process that lets us see if we’re a good fit for each other. I will collaborate with you in our initial interaction to paint a broad image of your challenges and goals in order to understand how you view the world around you.

People often come into therapy already aware they have “irrational thoughts.” While other treatments focus on identifying and countering negative self-talk, I believe that anxiety therapy should be more than just a venting session. In learning the reasons for these feelings of anxiety you’re striving to overcome, we can figure out ways to address specific challenges and goals in a treatment plan tailored for helping you.

As your anxiety counselor, it’s my duty to make sure that you never feel embarrassed about how you feel. As our relationship grows, I hope to help you build the confidence required to manage your anxiety symptoms and cultivate healthier relationships with yourself and those around you.

What Patients Can Expect From Treatment

One of the main goals for treatment is to have an honest look inside of yourself in order to learn how and why your mind and body respond to the cues of anxiety. A primary tool that helps me accomplish that is called Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT). 

Pulling from elements of attachment theory, mindfulness, positive psychology, and relational neuroscience, EDT effectively identifies the root causes of emotional difficulties. That enables you to work in the here and now to restructure unhealthy habits and thought patterns that prevent you from maintaining healthy relationships with yourself and others. 

However, in order to heal and feel confident in present moment experiences, you must address the core suffering that leads to these symptoms. At the same time, I want to help you find immediate relief from anxiety as well. 

That could include developing strategies for increasing your tolerance to distress, communicating your needs effectively, and using mindfulness skills to ground and soothe yourself. Ultimately, we’re working to a point where you no longer need therapy. 

I’ve been helping clients transform their lives through anxiety treatment since 2013. And I know that you can lead a life of your choosing rather than one in which worry is in charge. It is possible for you to feel safe, comfortable, and confident in your own shoes. 

With my support and your commitment to change, you can free yourself from anxiety, cultivate healthy relationships, and finally attain those moments of peace and quiet within your mind.

Maybe You Have Concerns About Anxiety Treatment Preventing You From Committing To Therapy…

I’ve tried discussing my emotions in the past, but no one can help me feel better.

I know that you are hurting. You wouldn’t be considering the prospect of anxiety therapy if you weren’t feeling some discomfort in your life. And despite their best efforts, the ones you confide in may not always be equipped to provide you with the response you need to overcome your anxiety. 

Having been in the field since 2013, I have first-hand experience when it comes to progressing against the thoughts and feelings that hold my patients back. Together, we can learn about what makes your symptoms unique and how to address them whenever they arise.

I don’t know if I can ever feel safe from the pain that anxiety disorder has caused…

I understand that talking about your inner feelings and experiences can be uncomfortable, maybe even painful at times. But there is an important distinction between pain and suffering. Overcoming pain is attainable, but suffering is prolonged.

If you believe that you have suffered from anxiety disorder for long enough, the freedom gained by working through difficult emotions far outweighs the initial fear of looking inside.

What if I can’t afford your anxiety counseling services? 

Anxiety therapy is a true investment for those who desire meaningful, lasting change in their lives. Everyone deserves a chance to have their concerns heard, their fears addressed, and their needs met. 

Each individual bears a different circumstance, which is why I’m flexible in providing payment plans that can fit best for whatever situation you find yourself in. If you’re committed to creating positive growth in your life, I encourage you to take the next step. 

Rediscover Your Best Self

If anxiety constantly overwhelms you, treatment with Brian Jacobs can teach you how to cope with symptoms and address underlying causes so that you can feel more confident in who you are and the choices you make. 

Please visit my contact page for more information about my practice, or to set up a free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

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