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Anxiety

Anxiety is your mind and body’s natural response to stress or perceived danger. It’s a feeling of worry, fear, or unease about something that might happen, often leading to physical symptoms like a racing heart, tension, or restlessness. While some anxiety is normal and can help us stay alert, it becomes a problem when it’s overwhelming or constant, affecting your daily life and well-being.

Depression

Depression is a mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, and act. It can cause feelings of deep sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in things you once enjoyed. It might also affect your energy, concentration, and sleep. Depression is not a weakness, it’s something many people experience. The good news is that it can be treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both.

Trauma

Trauma is the lasting emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event. Trauma can affect how someone feels, thinks, and reacts, and can sometimes cause ongoing stress, anxiety, or emotional pain. Experiencing a traumatic event can harm a person’s sense of safety, sense of self, and ability to regulate emotions and navigate relationships. It’s important to know that everyone responds to trauma differently, and therapy can help process these feelings and build resilience.

Relationship Problems

Relationship problems often arise when there are difficulties in communication, unmet needs, unresolved conflicts, or emotional disconnection between partners. These issues can stem from various sources like stress, differing expectations, or past experiences, and they can create tension, frustration, or distance in the relationship. Therapy can help identify patterns, explore underlying feelings, and develop healthier ways of relating and resolving conflicts.

Family Conflicts

Family conflict refers to disagreements, misunderstandings, or tension between family members. These conflicts can stem from communication issues, unmet needs, different values, or life stressors. While some conflict is normal, experiencing unresolved or chronic conflict can lead to emotional distress and strained family relationships. Therapy can help identify the root causes, improve communication, and work toward resolution.

Life Transitions

Life transitions can be described as significant changes or shifts in a person’s life that may bring about stress, uncertainty, or emotional challenges. These transitions might include changes such as starting or ending a relationship, moving to a new place, changing jobs, becoming a parent, or experiencing loss. While these shifts are a natural part of life, they often require adjustment and can sometimes lead to feelings of anxiety, grief, or confusion. 

The Approach

Healing Begins With Understanding The Problem

Lisa Westcoat, Psychotherapist, Therapist, mental health, counseling, Vero Beach, Treasure Coast

Healing is not a destination but a journey, and you do not have to walk it alone.

Starting the journey towards becoming the person you want to be in therapy, begins with self-awareness and a willingness to explore your inner world. This often involves acknowledging where you are now, identifying what is not working in your life, and defining the changes you desire.

As you continue this journey, therapy offers a space to unpack your thoughts and emotions, helping you make sense of past experiences and current challenges. With guidance from your therapist, you can begin to uncover deeper insights into your behaviors and beliefs, gradually shifting from self-limiting patterns to more empowering choices. This process fosters personal growth, allowing you to build a stronger sense of self and move closer to the person you truly want to become.

services, Lisa Westcoat, Psychotherapist, Therapist, mental health, counseling, Vero Beach, Treasure Coast

Take the 1st Step Toward a New You

Identifying Goals

We will help you identify and articulate what “being the person you want to be” looks like, including your values, strengths, and areas for growth and create an individualized treatment plan.

Exploring Obstacles

Therapy will focus on identifying internal and external barriers that are keeping you from reaching your goals. This might include negative thought patterns, emotional challenges, or limiting beliefs.

Developing Skills

Through various therapeutic techniques, you will learn skills to manage your struggles and stressors, improve relationships, and create healthier habits that align with your goals.

Lisa Westcoat, LMHC

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