Anxiety

  • Performance anxiety, fears about negative judgement/evaluation, avoidance and perfectionism

  • Social anxiety, fears regarding rejection and failure, blushing, sweating, freezing, lack of eye contact, trouble with “small talk”

  • Panic attacks 

  • Phobias

  • Obsessions and compulsions (OCD)

General Anxiety/Stress 

  • Constant worry/racing thoughts/worst-case scenario thinking

  • Poor focus, concentration, and judgment

  • Physical symptoms (headache, stomach issues, tense muscles)

  • Procrastination/avoidance of responsibilities and tasks

  • Day Dreaming, fantasizing, escaping

  • Increased use of alcohol/substances

Mood Issues

  • Depression/sadness/feeling empty

  • Self-esteem and self-worth issues

  • Harsh inner critic, negative mindset and outlook

  • Feelings of guilt, blame and worthlessness

  • Increased irritability

  • Loss of interest/pleasure in activities

  • Issues with sleep, appetite and weight

  • Decreased energy

  • Lack of purpose

Anger and Impulse Control

  • Frequent arguments and altercations

  • Failure to resist aggression

  • Poor frustration tolerance

Relationships

  • Codependency

  • Attachment issues (avoidant, anxious, disorganized/fearful-avoidant)

  • Communication issues

  • Conflict avoidance

  • Difficulties being assertive and setting boundaries

  • People pleasing, over apologizing

  • Problems with trust

  • Sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues

  • Understanding dysfunctional patterns

Dating

  • Fears of rejection, judgement, and negative criticism

  • Persistent and intrusive thoughts and worries about what the other person thinks of you

  • Shaping behavior so the other person likes you or “has a good time” rather than being your authentic self.

Career concerns

  • Lack of meaning or purpose at work

  • Finding and navigating the right field

  • Over-working and burnout

  • Over identifying with work

  • Over dependence on “success” and achievements (ie title, salary, praise)

Trauma and PTSD

  • Re-experiencing through flashbacks or nightmares

  • Avoiding reminders of the event(s)

  • Heightened arousal that causes significant distress

  • Intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings

  • Feeling detached or estranged from other people