Lorain Moorehead

Therapy and Consultation

Anxiety Therapy

1:1 services

Offering individual therapy: Routine 55 minute sessions, or 90 minute or 180 minute intensives. 

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Some level of anxiety is usually present, but an excess of it means it is becoming disruptive. One such situation is when it;s not clear what’s triggering it. This response can feel out of place if you are simply going about our day to day and nothing appears threatening. 


Anxiety and Panic

What is anxiety?

Anxiety, or the feeling of excessive worry and fear, is an uncomfortable response for a reason. If you're in a situation that's unpredictable, stressful, or potentially unsafe, the brain and body will send the anxiety alarm. Anxiety is a natural response and it typically consists of worry, unease, feelings of restlessness, nausea, shallow breathing, tunnel vision, a rise in body temperature, tingling sensations all over your body, or panic. This anxiety can help us determine next steps and engage with precaution. 


Your anxiety symptoms may include: 

  • excessive worry
  • feelings of dread
  • restlessness
  • stomach pain
  • headaches
  • high blood pressure
  • an inability to focus or feel comfortable in new situations. 

WHAT HAPPENS DURING ANXIETY

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The over-triggering of the anxiety response is thought to be caused by an increase in sensitivity in the amygdala and hippocampus, which are two parts of the brain that are responsible for storing memories, emotions, and deploying the fight/flight/freeze response. This high sensitivity makes it 
hard for the brain to distinguish between threatening versus neutral situations. This loop takes a heavy toll on the body and the mind, with avoidance and other self-soothing coping techniques being used frequently. 


  • Scrolling social media
  • video games
  • tv
  • shopping online
  • gambling
  • substance use/abuse
  • eating

SElf soothing/Numbing examples:

You might be finding that work, school, relationships, home life, and hobbies are incredibly hard to manage with anxiety. Tolerating or avoiding major aspects of your life might be leading to an unhealthy self-image, an inability to tolerate new information, and a breakdown in our ability to communicate.

You might notice you are beginning to form beliefs about yourself that are negative and harmful to your confidence. The first line of treatment for anxiety disorders is individual therapy with a licensed mental health professional. My clients often report marked success with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Parts Work (Ego States and Parts Work.) These treatments are brief, highly effective, and aim to reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of anxiety symptoms.

Avoidance for anxiety works in the short-term but the impact will be felt in the long-term. If you don't want to miss out on your life any longer, take the lead and consult with us today about treatment options for your anxiety. Schedule with the link below!


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what to expect:

Each person's experience is different which is why I collaborate with my clients so that together we can work out a plan that is unique to you. 

An individual approach