Anxiety &
Depression
at Inner Journey Counseling
Treating Anxiety & Depression
In my experience, people are generally depressed and/or anxious for one of three main reasons:
Trauma
Going through physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse can leave scars in a person in the form of irrational beliefs such as “I am not lovable” I can’t trust anyone” or “I am not safe”. These beliefs form a filter through which people interpret events and information about themselves and others in a way that leads to anxiety and depression. For example, if I don’t have any irrational beliefs and I lose my job, I might be worried about money however I will just focus on getting another job. However if I have irrational trauma-based beliefs such as “I am not worthy” or “I am a failure” I will start beating myself up with thoughts like “I am a loser”, “No one will hire me” and get very anxious and depressed. Or if I am in a relationship/friendship and my partner/friend gets angry with me and I have beliefs like “I am not lovable” I will either react in a defensive hostile manner or shut down and withdraw neither of which will result in a healthy resolution of the conflict. The inability to have healthy relationships/friendships can also lead to anxiety and depression.
Being dissatisfied with life
If I am in an unhappy relationship, or I don’t like where I live, or I don’t like my job or I am lonely due to lack of friendships or I don’t take the time for fun my life can feel overwhelming and/or empty which in turn can lead to anxiety and depression.
Genetics
It is possible to inherit a tendency to depression and anxiety due to genetic factors.
I have a number of approaches that can be used to treat anxiety and depression including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Hypnosis, Mindfulness and Exposure Therapy. I also do Life coaching to help my clients to create a satisfying life. Especially when genetics are involved it might be helpful to try psychiatric medication as well and I can refer people to prescribers of psychiatric medication when appropriate.
How Do I Know if Depression & Anxiety Therapy is Right for Me?
At Inner Journey Counseling I start out by getting to know you, understanding what is important to you, discovering what your values and strengths are, and identifying what is preventing you from living a life in accordance with those values. Once we have identified these blocks, I use a variety of methods that work together to remove those blocks so that you can express your true self.
The particular approach taken will depend on the individual(s) being treated.
Contact Ron Paul & Inner Journey Counseling
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(928) 380-6130
Address
711 N Beaver St Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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