Experiencing occasional anxiety or feeling down occasionally is normal. However, when worry, fear, and despondence become more frequent and regularly interrupt daily life it is important to get assistance. Common signs of anxiety include feeling restless or tense, ruminating over decisions, having a sense of impending doom, and even physical sensations like rapid heart rate, sweating, and gastrointestinal problems. Similarly, signs of depression also may include feelings of sadness or hopelessness, but manifest physically in other ways, like having low energy, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, or sleeping too much.

When working with clients presenting with anxiety, depression, or both (which is very common) I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in combination with other treatment modalities (psychodynamic, interpersonal, and supportive) to help relieve negative symptoms and provide coping strategies that are simple and effective.