Conquer your nerves. Reclaim your life.

Stress & Anxiety

Anxiety is normal : to a degree. But what level is typical and what degree requires therapy? A little anxiety is healthy — motivating, even. However, the distinction is if your anxiety unfortunately causes you unnecessary distress and suffering and is negatively impacting your work life, social life, or family life. That’s when a licensed counselor can help dramatically.

Anxiety is a critical emotion that lets us know we are stressed, something is important to us, or a sign we want to protect ourselves.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 37% of those suffering receive treatment. The most common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, acute stress and adjustment disorder.

Know the Symptoms

Signs you may be struggling with anxiety.

1 Difficulty focusing or turning your thoughts off
2 Regular trouble falling or staying asleep
3 Feeling uneasy, restless, or severely indecisive
4 Fearing upcoming events or future uncertainties
5 Persistent self-doubt or discomfort in social settings
6 Frequently feeling agitated, irritable, or easily upset
7 Anxiously dwelling on things you know you “shouldn’t”
8 Chronically “hung up” or anxious about a specific situation
9 Overly judgmental of yourself and obsessing over mistakes
Next Step Will Help You

Learn to cope, manage, and live with your anxiety.

Living with anxiety is extremely distressing and we understand that when your worry flares up, you want nothing more than to make it go away. No matter how long you’ve been experiencing symptoms, if your anxiety is interfering with your life, we can help. Our counseling approach is collaborate and we’ll work together to understand your specific concerns and aid in your development of specific skills and techniques for coping with anxiety. Your Next Step counselor will support you in managing your anxiety and improving your understanding of it, because your worry is unique to you.

Gain New Awareness, Skills & Freedom

Leave empowered and equipped to:

1 Gain insight and identify what triggers + perpetuates your anxiety
2 Learn coping skills to manage your mood and reduce symptoms
3 Help you decrease your feeling of being overwhelmed and on-edge
4 Understand how your thoughts contribute to your anxiety symptoms
5 Live in service of your goals even in the face of worry and uneasiness
6 Learn what’s happening in both your brain and your nervous system
7 Start to assert yourself and set boundaries in difficult conversations
8 Increase personal insight, self-esteem, and self-trust
9 Utilize your strengths to support your growth