ANXIETY AND STRESS

It’s incredibly common to feel overwhelmed, tense, or trapped in cycles of worry, even when those feelings become exhausting or disruptive. They might show up as persistent unease, racing thoughts, emotional weight, or a constant sense of being on edge.

At Desert Oak Counseling in Phoenix, we offer trauma-informed therapy that honors the nervous system and creates a safe, attuned space to explore both symptoms and their deeper roots. Using modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapies, clients learn to shift unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotional responses, and build resilience for future challenges.

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Rather than pathologizing symptoms, trauma-informed care recognizes that anxiety and chronic stress often stem from unresolved trauma, attachment wounds, or prolonged dysregulation. This shift fosters compassionate curiosity and reduces shame. By viewing anxiety and stress as adaptive responses to past conditions, we help clients build new, safer internal and external environments for long-term healing.