Anxiety
Connie’s passion and area of specialization is in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety related disorders.
“When I began my practice, I found that close to 100% of clients who came to me also presented with anxiety that was affecting their lives to one degree or another. While I was able to help them to some extent, I found that I needed a much bigger toolbox in order to make the lasting changes that would really make a difference in their quality of life. I committed to learning everything that I could learn about anxiety, trauma, OCD, and related disorders, and I spent over a year doing a very deep dive into ongoing education and specialization. And then, the results started to happen!
Anxiety is pervasive. It touches every area of life and it can be a massive obstacle to simply existing peacefully. Apart from the robbing of peace and joy, anxiety also causes NUMEROUS physical health problems. It is not just in your head. Anxiety lives in both your head AND in your body. It invades the nervous system and keeps you constantly on edge.
Left untreated, it commonly leads to migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, memory issues, chronic back and neck pain, higher blood pressure, digestive issues, and even difficulty regulating the temperature of your body, among so many other issues. But it also impairs your ability to think clearly, causing ruminating and catastrophizing thoughts and “future fantasies.” It causes you to be on constant edge, always looking over your shoulder and walking on eggshells through life. People can even begin to feel unsafe in their own bodies.”
Well meaning loved ones tell you to simply “don’t think about it. Don’t give it power. Think of something else…” And even though they are genuinely trying to help, that advice does not work and actually STRENGTHENS the grip of anxiety. Avoidance is a trap that reinforces the cycle.
But there is help and there is hope. ANXIETY IS TREATABLE! With the proper steps in place, your body has the ability to reset in about 15 weeks. It is possible. It is brain science. I’m not saying it’s always easy, but your brain has the ability to heal itself. My passion is to help guide you to freedom.”
Connie is certified in:
Evidence-Based approaches to alleviate anxiety
Treatment of Anxiety and OCD
Identification and treatment of anxiety disorders
EMDR interventions for trauma treatment
EMDR skills for the treatment of anxiety disorders
EMDR for complex trauma
Advanced EMDR skills
Treatment of worry, panic, and phobia
Treatment strategies for distressing obsessive thoughts
Treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors
Exposure and response prevention for OCD
EMDR modifications for children and special populations
EMDR modifications for online therapy
Connie maintains her commitment to continuing education and is currently enrolled in the following classes:
Comprehensive foundations for trauma treatment
Stress Disorders: Brain-based tools to disrupt “false-alarm” anxiety
Polyvagal model for trauma and addiction
Articles
Anxiety Overview
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15Kfe86FCq/
ANXIETY AND TRAUMA
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14qgXJaz6t/
SOCIAL ANXIETY
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18K5b5UPq3/
SOCIAL MEDICINE, AND HEALING ANXIETY AND TRAUMA
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18aE1whdkb/
HEALING FROM UNEXPECTED SOURCES
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19ncrnGiRV/