Dr. Smtih & Associates, LLC helps individuals, and couples who are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. In addition to the above, we help organizations and their employees recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout and stress while learning coping skills to manage them. I understand life is a series of challenges and I am here to help you with those particular obstacles you're trying to overcome. Do you try to keep it together on the outside, but on the inside, you are falling apart? Do your friends and family look to help and support, you but fail to recognize the pain you're dealing with? If so, I encourage you to take a chance at regaining control over your problems. Why wait until the ship has sunk, when you can reach out for help today? Take the first steps to open up so you can be on the path to healing.
As you begin your journey to a better you, my goal is to support you and create an environment for you to explore your emotional needs and overcome challenges that prevent you from meeting your full potential. I have an open-mined approach to your holistic wellness and take into account your culture, family values sexual identity and spiritual beliefs.
Anxiety
One in every four Americans suffer a mental health condition. Depression and Anxiety are two of the primary disorders for those diagnosed. At times, those who suffer from depression or anxiety are not aware they are stuck in a fog because they have become accustomed to the negative emotions. Seeking help is not only important but beneficial to understand the signs and symptoms of the debilitating condition so you are able to identify them in yourself and those you care for.
Those who have experienced a traumatic situation or extreme disturbing event are encouraged to seek counseling, no matter the signs or symptoms. Together through counseling we explore and work to bring to the surface not only the cause of your distress but what’s maintaining it and developing healthy ways to cope and eliminate it.
Signs You May Struggle With Anxiety
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Fear and worry are natural emotions to have in certain situations. Yet, the feelings of fear, uncertainty, panic and excessive worry can have an effect on their daily living and relationships. There are many root causes of anxiety and different types of “Anxiety Disorders” which all fall under an umbrella.
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If you experience any of these symptoms on a regular basis it may be time to seek professional help.
Fear and worry are natural emotions to have in certain situations. Yet, the feelings of fear, uncertainty, panic and excessive worry can have an effect on their daily living and relationships. There are many root causes of anxiety and different types of “Anxiety Disorders” which all fall under an umbrella.
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Do you experience sudden and unpredictable emotional distress. Panic usually happens at random with no specific cause, leading to shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness and fear of dying and feeling detached? If so, you could suffering from a Panic disorder.
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Do you experience chronic mental fear and anxiety that leads to avoidance and disrupts your life? If so, you could suffering from a Social anxiety disorder which could have an affect on your relationships, daily routines, work, school and other activities.
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Do you have an extreme fear of an object or situation? If so, you could suffering from a Specific phobias. Those with Phobias can have both symptoms of anxiety and avoidance.
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Do you persistently worry, feel nervous, have intense fear of interacting or talking with strangers, feeling irritable, difficulty concentrating and anxiety if anticipation of a feared activity or event? If so, you could suffering from a General anxiety disorder. However, unlike panic disorder, these anxious feelings generally do not cause physical symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.
Depression
DEPRESSION
What is depression?
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Depression is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of consistent feeling down, low self-esteem, lack of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause are common symptoms. Those affected may also occasionally have delusions or hallucinations. Similar to anxiety, depression covers several types of sub-categories such as:
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Major depressive Disorder
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Bipolar depression
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Dysthymia (persistent mild depression)
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Seasonal Affective Depression (SAD)
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Mood disorder
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Postpartum depression
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Signs and Symptoms to look out for
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Social withdrawal
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Over sleeping or a lack of sleep
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Suicidal thoughts
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Chronic fatigue
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Lack of interest in activities
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Low sex drive
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Feeling down and out, hopelessness, lethargy
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Severe guilt
Depression does not discriminate across cultures, genders or age groups. There are many causes of depression as well as risk factors such as trauma, grief, genetics, postpartum, as well as situational circumstances. While depression presents differently in different cultures, it’s important to understand the symptoms of depression and to seek help.
As you begin your journey to a better you, my goal is to support you and create an environment for you to explore your emotional needs and overcome challenges that prevent you from meeting your full potential. I have an open-mined approach to your holistic wellness and take into account your culture, family values sexual identity and spiritual beliefs.
