Therapy for Fear and Anxiety

Science-Based Treatment Enhanced by Spiritual Wisdom

(For ages 6 and older)

I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults overcome fear, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma through an approach that combines proven therapeutic methods with spiritual insights. This gives you both the solid foundation of evidence-based treatment and the deeper healing that comes from spiritual understanding.

The Science That Works

My primary approach uses exposure therapy and inhibitory learning - methods with strong research support. Here's how it works:

When you're scared of something, your brain learns to be afraid. But your brain can also learn to feel safe. New research shows that your brain doesn't erase the scared feeling. Instead, it learns a new, safer feeling that can win over the scared one.

This is called inhibitory learning. It's like having two voices in your head - one scared and one calm. We train the calm voice to be stronger. When the safe feeling wins, you don't feel anxious anymore.

How We Work Together

I use exposure therapy, which means we slowly and safely face your fears together. But I add something special - spiritual ideas that help you feel more peaceful and strong.

Instead of fighting your worried thoughts, you learn to change how you relate to them. You learn to watch your fears without getting overwhelmed. You develop skills to stay present and flexible when things get hard.

The Spiritual Enhancement

What makes my work different is that I include spiritual ideas that are meaningful to you. I work within your own spiritual beliefs, whatever they may be. Whether you're religious, spiritual but not religious, or just curious about deeper meaning, I meet you where you are.

The spiritual approach helps you feel empowered instead of like a victim. It helps you see that you have creative power to shape your experience. When you understand that your thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected, you start acting in ways that match how you want to feel. You don't wait to feel better before doing good things for yourself.

Common Concerns About Exposure Therapy

Some people worry that facing their fears might make bad things happen. If you think this way, I understand. I know how to blend spiritual beliefs with therapy so both work together well.

The spiritual approach helps you feel empowered instead of like a victim. When you know you have power to shape your experience, facing fears becomes about creating something positive, not just confronting something scary.

What Our Sessions Are Like

We'll use research-backed techniques along with spiritual insights. You'll practice facing fears in safe ways while learning deeper truths about yourself and life.

This work helps both your symptoms and the deeper patterns that keep them going. You'll learn practical skills to manage anxiety and a spiritual perspective that changes how you see fear itself.

Conditions I Help With

• Constant worrying (Generalized Anxiety)

• Panic attacks and fear of going places

• Social anxiety and shyness

• Specific fears (heights, flying, animals, enclosed places, vomiting, etc.)

• Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors

• Trauma and PTSD

• Perfectionism and performance anxiety

• Health anxiety

• Hair pulling or skin picking

Ready to Begin?

If you're ready to address your anxiety or trauma with an approach that honors both science and spirit, I'm here to help. Contact me to schedule a consultation and begin your healing journey.