– SPECIALITIES –

I have made a purposeful decision to focus my therapy services on two areas of specialization:

GRIEF
Grief therapy is a highly individualized process, as each person’s grief journey is unique. The ultimate goal of grief therapy is to help individuals gradually find a way to live with their loss while maintaining their emotional well-being.

ANXIETY DISORDERS
The goal of therapy for anxiety is to help individuals identify the root of their anxiety, reduce its impact on their daily life, and improve their overall well-being. It equips individuals to manage anxiety symptoms effectively and regain a sense of control and confidence.

Plant and glasses on table
Plant and glasses on table

– SPECIALITIES –

I have made a purposeful decision to focus my therapy services on two areas of specialization:

GRIEF
Grief therapy is a highly individualized process, as each person’s grief journey is unique. The ultimate goal of grief therapy is to help individuals gradually find a way to live with their loss while maintaining their emotional well-being.

ANXIETY DISORDERS
The goal of therapy for anxiety is to help individuals identify the root of their anxiety, reduce its impact on their daily life, and improve their overall well-being. It equips individuals to manage anxiety symptoms effectively and regain a sense of control and confidence.

Plant in dark vase

– GRIEF –

Grief is a natural and complex emotional response to loss. It is a universal human experience and can occur when an individual loses someone or something significant in their life. While grief is often associated with the death of a loved one, it can also be triggered by other types of loss, such as the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the diagnosis of a serious illness.

Plant in dark vase

– GRIEF –

Grief is a natural and complex emotional response to loss. It is a universal human experience and can occur when an individual loses someone or something significant in their life. While grief is often associated with the death of a loved one, it can also be triggered by other types of loss, such as the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the diagnosis of a serious illness.

Common responses of grief include:

  • Emotional Response: Grief typically involves a range of intense emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, regret, fear, and sometimes even relief. These emotions can vary in intensity and may come and go unpredictably.
  • Physical and Behavioral Responses: Grief can manifest physically with symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and physical aches and pains. It can also lead to behavioral changes, such as withdrawal from social activities, difficulty concentrating, and changes in daily routines.
  • Cognitive Responses: Grief often includes a profound sense of loss and a struggle to make sense of the world without the person or thing that has been lost. Individuals may have intrusive thoughts, memories, or dreams related to the loss.

It’s important to understand that grief is a normative and healthy response to loss. It is not something to be “fixed” or avoided but rather something to be experienced and navigated. People may move through grief at their own pace and in their own way, and the process may involve a mixture of emotions.

Support from friends, family, and professionals can be valuable during the grieving process. Grief therapy can provide a safe space to explore and process emotions, especially when grief becomes overwhelming or prolonged. Ultimately, grief is a journey of healing and adjustment, allowing individuals to find a way to live with their loss and carry the memory of what or whom they have lost.

Common responses of grief include:

  • Emotional Response: Grief typically involves a range of intense emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, regret, fear, and sometimes even relief. These emotions can vary in intensity and may come and go unpredictably.
  • Physical and Behavioral Responses: Grief can manifest physically with symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and physical aches and pains. It can also lead to behavioral changes, such as withdrawal from social activities, difficulty concentrating, and changes in daily routines.
  • Cognitive Responses: Grief often includes a profound sense of loss and a struggle to make sense of the world without the person or thing that has been lost. Individuals may have intrusive thoughts, memories, or dreams related to the loss.

It’s important to understand that grief is a normative and healthy response to loss. It is not something to be “fixed” or avoided but rather something to be experienced and navigated. People may move through grief at their own pace and in their own way, and the process may involve a mixture of emotions.

Support from friends, family, and professionals can be valuable during the grieving process. Grief therapy can provide a safe space to explore and process emotions, especially when grief becomes overwhelming or prolonged. Ultimately, grief is a journey of healing and adjustment, allowing individuals to find a way to live with their loss and carry the memory of what or whom they have lost.

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– ANXIETY DISORDERS –

Therapy for Anxiety is a structured, evidence-based approach to helping individuals understand, manage, and alleviate symptoms. Anxiety symptoms often include worry, rumination, irritability, and somatic complaints. Tyler Psychological Services specializes in most Anxiety Disorders, though the practice has particular interest in Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder.

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– ANXIETY DISORDERS –

Therapy for Anxiety is a structured, evidence-based approach to helping individuals understand, manage, and alleviate symptoms. Anxiety symptoms often include worry, rumination, irritability, and somatic complaints. Tyler Psychological Services specializes in most Anxiety Disorders, though the practice has particular interest in Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder.

1. Social Anxiety Disorder is a common mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of common social interactions. Individuals with social anxiety disorder typically experience overwhelming worry or distress in social situations and fear judgment, embarrassment, or negative evaluation by others. This anxiety can significantly impact their daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.

Here are some key features and aspects of Social Anxiety Disorder:

  • Fear of Social Situations: People with social anxiety disorder tend to experience extreme anxiety in various social situations, such as parties, meetings, job interviews, public speaking, or even everyday conversations. The fear may be specific to certain situations or more generalized.
  • Physical Symptoms: Social anxiety often manifests with physical symptoms, including sweating, blushing, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and muscle tension. These symptoms can be distressing and may lead to avoidance of social situations.
  • Avoidance Behaviors: To cope with their anxiety, individuals with social anxiety often engage in avoidance behaviors, such as avoiding social events, not speaking up in class or meetings, or using alcohol or drugs to self-medicate before social situations.
  • Negative Self-Evaluation: People struggling with social anxiety tend to have negative and self-critical thoughts about themselves. They often assume that others are judging them harshly or that they will embarrass themselves in social situations.
  • Impact on Relationships: Social anxiety can lead to difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships, both personal and professional. It may limit career opportunities and hinder social interactions.

2. Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. These panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear and anxiety that can develop with or without a specific trigger. Panic disorder can significantly disrupt a person’s life, as individuals often become preoccupied with the fear of having future panic attacks. As a result, avoidance strategies and behaviors typically develop, which can create marked distress for the individual.

The hallmark of panic disorder is the occurrence of panic attacks. These attacks usually reach their peak intensity within minutes and typically include symptoms like:

  • Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Sweating
  • Nausea or abdominal distress
  • Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or faint
  • Hot flashes or chills
  • A sense detachment from oneself  or dissociation
  • A fear of losing control
  • A fear of dying

1. Social Anxiety Disorder is a common mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of common social interactions. Individuals with social anxiety disorder typically experience overwhelming worry or distress in social situations and fear judgment, embarrassment, or negative evaluation by others. This anxiety can significantly impact their daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.

Here are some key features and aspects of Social Anxiety Disorder:

  • Fear of Social Situations: People with social anxiety disorder tend to experience extreme anxiety in various social situations, such as parties, meetings, job interviews, public speaking, or even everyday conversations. The fear may be specific to certain situations or more generalized.
  • Physical Symptoms: Social anxiety often manifests with physical symptoms, including sweating, blushing, trembling, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and muscle tension. These symptoms can be distressing and may lead to avoidance of social situations.
  • Avoidance Behaviors: To cope with their anxiety, individuals with social anxiety often engage in avoidance behaviors, such as avoiding social events, not speaking up in class or meetings, or using alcohol or drugs to self-medicate before social situations.
  • Negative Self-Evaluation: People struggling with social anxiety tend to have negative and self-critical thoughts about themselves. They often assume that others are judging them harshly or that they will embarrass themselves in social situations.
  • Impact on Relationships: Social anxiety can lead to difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships, both personal and professional. It may limit career opportunities and hinder social interactions.

2. Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. These panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear and anxiety that can develop with or without a specific trigger. Panic disorder can significantly disrupt a person’s life, as individuals often become preoccupied with the fear of having future panic attacks. As a result, avoidance strategies and behaviors typically develop, which can create marked distress for the individual.

The hallmark of panic disorder is the occurrence of panic attacks. These attacks usually reach their peak intensity within minutes and typically include symptoms like:

  • Rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Sweating
  • Nausea or abdominal distress
  • Feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or faint
  • Hot flashes or chills
  • A sense detachment from oneself  or dissociation
  • A fear of losing control
  • A fear of dying

Support from mental health professionals can be valuable for individuals with panic disorder. Learning about the condition and connecting with others who have similar experiences can provide comfort and understanding. With proper treatment, many people with panic disorder can experience significant relief from their symptoms and go on to lead fulfilling lives.

Support from mental health professionals can be valuable for individuals with panic disorder. Learning about the condition and connecting with others who have similar experiences can provide comfort and understanding. With proper treatment, many people with panic disorder can experience significant relief from their symptoms and go on to lead fulfilling lives.