Anxiety
How a Simple Change in my Phone Settings Helped My Anxiety
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist As a therapist, I spend a lot of time talking with people about regulating their nervous systems.
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Taking On Anxiety One Step at a Time
Learn how to manage anxiety with grounding techniques, self-compassion, movement & mindful awareness. Create space between you & your anxious thoughts.
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The Pandemic and Anxiety: Why You May Be Still Struggling
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist We’re 5 years out from the March 2020 shutdown; just long enough for us to see who
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Journaling as a Pathway to Easing Anxiety
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Anxiety often lives in the background like static—you may not always notice it consciously, but it looms
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Why Limiting Exposure to World Events Can Help Reduce Anxiety
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist We live in unprecedented times, a time when the entire world is at our fingertips. At no
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Supporting Someone Who Has Anxiety: The Weight of Emotional Labor
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist As a therapist, we often hear from people who love someone with anxiety. You want to be
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Small Daily Habits That Help Reduce Anxiety: Creating Your Anxiety Plan
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist When you live with anxiety, the days can feel unpredictable. Some mornings you wake up steady, and
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What Does Anxiety Feel Like? Physical, Mental, and Emotional Signs
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Because anxiety is such a prominent mental health condition, many people have a basic idea of what
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What Are the Risk Factors for Depression in Women?
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Anyone can experience depression. Even if everything goes “right” and there is no prior history of mental
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Political Anxiety: How to Stay Informed Without Feeling Overwhelmed
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Our current political climate has many people feeling tense, overwhelmed, and even worried or downright scared, regardless