Are you anxious?

Anxiety is among the most common mental health struggles in adults. About one-third of adults will be affected by an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. However, less than half of people with diagnosable anxiety disorders seek help. 

Experiencing anxiety is normal and isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. Like all emotions, it comes and goes with our circumstances and can help our system become activated if needed. However, when anxiety doesn’t go away, begins popping up more frequently, and gets in the way of you living your life, it may be worth exploring this in therapy. 

Living with anxiety is exhausting and can be crippling. Our thoughts constantly torment us, causing us to doubt and question everything: the world, our loved ones, ourselves. Anxiety also creates chaos and unsettling in the body. Pounding heart, sweating, trembling, and dizziness are all too familiar experiences for a person dealing with anxiety. It causes us to put our goals, our dreams, our life on hold. Anxiety is truly a beast to overcome, but it is not impossible. 

If you are struggling, anxiety counseling in Augusta, GA can help.

Types of Anxiety​

Generalized Anxiety: People with generalized anxiety often feel like disaster is about to strike, no matter what is going on. They feel anxious about a wide range of things, from everyday concerns to bigger issues. It can be tough to shake off those feelings of unease. 

Social Anxiety: Imagine feeling like there’s a spotlight on you wherever you go, and not the good kind. Social anxiety can make social situations feel shameful and humiliating. It can prevent you from developing close relationships and expressing yourself.

Panic Disorder: Have you ever had a panic attack? It feels like a medical emergency, down to the shortness of breath and pounding heart. Panic attacks can come out of nowhere, leaving you feeling like you’re having a heart attack or going crazy. Worse, it can cut you off from living the life you want, in fear of having another panic attack.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Pop culture portrays OCD as a hand-washing and cleanliness disorder, but this is a vastly limited picture. With OCD, we have recurring and uncontrollable thoughts that are bothersome and oftentimes disturbing. We naturally learn rituals to manage this mental onslaught, but it only fuels more anxiety. It’s like having a full-time job just managing your mind.

“They told me all of my cages were mental…And it’s hard to be at a party when I feel like an open wound…”  -Taylor Swift

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

Did you know anxiety is not only a feeling, but a physical experience we feel in our body?
Look below and see if you’ve felt any of the following anxiety symptoms.

Emotional Signs of Anxiety: Excessive worry, irritability, difficulty concentrating, fear of losing control, restlessness, feelings of dread, dissociation, or doom; constant feeling of apprehension; difficulty making decisions

Physical Signs of Anxiety: Increased heart rate; shortness of breath; muscle tension; chest pain or tightness; sweating; nausea or upset stomach; fatigue or insomnia; avoidance of situations/people that trigger anxiety

How Will Online Anxiety Therapy in Georgia Help?

Anxiety does not have to be a life sentence. I want to help you come back to yourself and overcome the anxious thoughts and helplessness. At my practice, I help teenagers, young adults, and adults learn to cope with the physical and mental symptoms of anxiety and panic. In our work on your anxiety, I may implement techniques like mindfulness, somatic (body-based) therapy, and inner child/parts work to help us dive deep into the root of your anxiety. I will use various approaches such as compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and somatic-oriented approaches. You will be amazed at how quickly your body (and brain!) can achieve calm and groundedness once you are in a safe therapeutic space.

Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and chill. I won’t try to fix you, because you’re not broken. It’s my privilege to hear your story and walk alongside you, as you learn to put your anxiety in the backseat where it belongs. Reach out to my anxiety therapy practice in Georgia and let’s unlock the wisdom you have within.  

Let’s begin anxiety counseling in Augusta, GA today.​

Are you ready to find peace and serenity? Let’s get started today in helping you conquer your anxiety. I believe that everyone possesses the capacity to find relief from anxiety. The teenagers, college students, and adults I work with will receive compassionate, actionable support to help manage their anxious thoughts and become more confident in their day-to-day life.  To begin anxiety treatment in Augusta, GA, follow these steps today:

If you’re ready to start online anxiety therapy in Georgia South Carolina, Vermont, or Florida, here’s what to do:

1.    Contact Kellyn for a free 15-minute phone meet-and-greet.

2.   Meet with Kellyn, an online anxiety therapist.

3.   Begin online therapy from anywhere in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Vermont.