How to Work with the Root Pain of Anxiety I’ve been there—the endless “what ifs,” the racing heart, the fear that something bad is about to happen. It’s exhausting. You might be trying everything: breathing exercises, self-help books, meditation apps. And maybe they help… for a moment. But then the anxiety creeps back in. Why? […]
When my clients struggle with anxiety, they often lean on familiar coping strategies to find temporary relief. These techniques can include deep breathing, grounding exercises, journaling, or reframing thoughts—tools many clinicians routinely teach. But what if these go-to methods are only scratching the surface of the issue? What happens when coping strategies stop being effective? […]
How to Expand Your Tolerance for Anxiety: A Process-Based Approach to Healing Anxiety isn’t the enemy. In fact, trying to get rid of it completely may be the very thing that makes it worse. This guide explores how shifting your mindset about anxiety—from something to eliminate to something to work with—can help you build long-term […]