mckinney,dallas,allen,frisco

I use a combination of relaxation and body
awareness training, and cognitive behavioral
interventions when teaching people to manage their
anxious reactions.  In cognitive behavioral therapy, we
focus on changing the thoughts and the behaviors
associated with your anxiety.

   I will also help you to learn effective breathing,
grounding, and relaxation techniques to help you calm
your physical responses.
     
  
  Anxiety is a basic human emotion, like sadness, or anger.  It is part of your
body's 'fight or flight' response which prepares you to act quickly in
situations that are perceived to be threatening or dangerous.  It is a normal   
response when you are feeling uncertain, troubled, or unprepared and is
very useful in helping you respond in a crisis.

   Anxiety can become a problem it if becomes overwhelming and prevents
you from taking appropriate actions or prompts you to take actions that are
counterproductive.

  
Becki A. Hein, MS, LPC
1506 N. Greenville, Suite 250
Allen, TX 75002
469-235-3123
STOP WORRYING...START LIVING !!
Ask yourself these questions to determine if  
anxiety has become a problem for you:

  • Do you feel anxious more often than not throughout
    your day?
  • Have you restricted your activities as a way of coping
    with anxiety?
  • Do you experience panic or panic-like symptoms in
    certain predictable situations?
  • Are you intensely fearful of specific situations or
    things (e.g., animals)?
  • Do you experience acute anxiety in social situations?
  • Have you developed elaborate rituals or thought-
    processes to manage anxiety?
  • Is your anxiety related to a specific, traumatic event?
Tips for Alleviating Anxiety

  • Exercise; get your body moving
    every day.
  • Eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet.
  • Get adequate amounts of sleep.
  • Seek emotional support from
    friends and family
  • Focus on positive aspects of your
    life.
  • Set realistic, attainable goals.
  • Monitor how you think about
    stress and reduce and/or change
    thoughts which are negative.
  • Identify activities which feel
    overwhelming and  reduce your
    involvement or seek ways to make
    them more manageable.
  • Seek counseling.
  • Reduce or eliminate the use of
    alcohol and drugs and limit caffeine
    intake.