You probably know that everyone experiences stress and anxiety from time to time. But when fear, anxiety, panic attacks or phobias begin to rule your daily life, you're suffering needlessly. A counselor or hypnotherapist can help you stop the pain and anguish you're going through.
Are You Experiencing Any of These Symptoms of Anxiety:
You feel worried and anxious most of the day
You feel anxious trying to deal with normal, everyday events
You're suffering from panic attacks, and terrified you'll have them again and again
You're more and more scared about going places, being around people, or taking part in life
You're tense and uncomfortable in social situations
Or, Are You Anxious or Phobic in Specific Situations:
You have a fear of flying
You dread having to drive long distances, or on the freeway, or on narrow roads
You're fearful of needles or injections
You're anxious when you ride an elevator or an escalator
You're scared of public speaking
You're panicked about an upcoming test
Anxiety, panic or phobias can make you feel hopeless; like there's no possible way to change how you feel. You can feel all alone, thinking your loved ones don't understand the pain you're suffering with.
You can feel stuck with relentless fear that doesn't go away for long, no matter what you try. It hurts your self-esteem and your self-confidence. Your world becomes smaller and smaller as you try to avoid feeling anxious or panicked.
The Good News Is, There REALLY is Hope! Healing is Absolutely Possible Through Counseling or Hypnotherapy!
You can learn to become calm, confident and in control of your life again. You can significantly reduce your anxiety and panic, and feel good again.
By learning how to change your thoughts and behaviors, you can reclaim your life, and enjoy a new-found sense of happiness and peace.
CASE STUDY
(The name and identifying details have been changed to protect the anonymity of a former client.)
Mary, age 48, came to see me because she'd been suffering for years with anxiety and panic attacks and recently it had been getting worse.
Mary had begun dreaming of doing some different things with her life. She longed to take a day trip up to the mountains. But every time she started to drive there, she began to panic and had to turn back and go home.
She belonged to a woman's social club, and was the treasurer. But she'd get really anxious when she stood up at the meeting to give her report, and often was afraid she was going to faint.
Even a leisurely outing to the mall had become increasingly difficult. She'd start to panic and have to leave. She was having more panic attacks around her husband and friends when they went out to a restaurant or a movie. She was terrified of being away from her home, trapped in the middle of a panic attack.
In our counseling sessions, I began helping Mary by leading her through deep, progressive relaxation processes. This started to calm, soothe and relax her anxious mind and body. She started to experience deep peace. I made personalized CDs of the relaxation techniques for Mary to use at home. She was teaching her mind and body to feel relaxed again.
We began to change her behaviors in order to feel more comfortable and confident in situations that were panicking her. For example, we mapped out a slow-but-sure plan to help her drive up the mountain successfully by herself. We tackled each of her anxiety-producing situations a step at a time. She started to feel stronger and more at ease in different situations.
I helped Mary identify the thought patterns that added to her anxiety and panic. We developed more constructive ways for her to think about herself and her life. She began to feel better about herself, and more optimistic. She was taking control of her life again.
As a Counselor & Hypnotherapist, I Can Help You Reduce
Your Anxiety and Panic and Take Control of Your Life Again
I have a counseling process that teaches you to become relaxed, strong and confident in yourself. This process reduces your anxiety and panic, and lets you feel comfortable and positive about yourself and your life.
In my counseling or hypnotherapy sessions I use a two-step process that delivers a powerful punch to your panic or anxiety:
As a Licensed Therapist I help you systematically change your thoughts and behaviors that contribute to your anxiety. You learn simple steps that allow you to manage, and then master your anxiety. Comfort and strength begin to replace your anxious thoughts and actions.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, I teach you easy-to-learn methods of breathing, relaxation and imagery. They calm your nervous body and mind and release endorphins (the body's natural tranquilizer). I make personalized CDs for you to use at home, to create more peace, tranquility and positive thought, and to rehearse comfortable, new ways of doing things.
Possible Benefits of Treatment with Me:
Radically reduce your anxiety and panic attacks
Eliminate, or drastically decrease, your specific fears and phobias
Increase your self-esteem and self-confidence
Develop a new comfort level as you do your activities every day
Build a real confidence, ease and desire to participate in life more fully
Discover new strengths and strategies that let you take control of your life
Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to deal with stress successfully
Are you ready to release your anxieties and fears? Are you ready to learn how to stop the panic attacks? Are you ready for more peace, confidence and happiness in your life?
We can discuss how I may be able to help you resolve your problems with anxiety, panic or fears. Since 1990, I've been helping people take control of their lives. I'd like to help you, too.
Kathleen Jordan is a counselor and hypnotherapist who helps adults and teens overcome anxiety, panic, fears and phobias. She provides services to those in the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Thermal and Coachella. She sees people in her office in Palm Desert, and also offers phone and Skype sessions to others in the state of California.
