Anxiety Counseling Disorder Private Practice 
Gary Direnfeld
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
About that anxiety. It referred to as a disorder because those feelings of fear are either unfounded or far greater than what is reasonable to the trigger. Given an anxiety disorder, the saying, “trust your gut,” just doesn’t hold. They are taken daily and usually long term.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 14, 2023
For many, there is a relational aspect to anxiety. Those that get drawn in become part of a dynamic where as they try to comfort, cajole, support, facilitate, the one with the anxiety experiences and expresses greater fear. In turn, the anxiety escalates. They seek others to help them manage, make them feel safe or less anxious.
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Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
That childhood anxiety. As you ask the many questions seeking an answer as to why from the child, you may inadvertently be ramping up anxiety for you both. Anxiety, as a disorder, is about feelings betraying the mind as the feelings are either disproportionate to the triggering event or an independent experience.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 14, 2023
The parent had anxiety. Their child had anxiety. It was labled GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The child had only seen individual therapists, none of whom knew of the parent’s own anxiety related to childhood experiences. It was of a concern for their kid’s safety.
Gary Direnfeld
JUNE 4, 2022
A history of any of these experiences can lead to difficulties with depression and/or anxiety as well as other mental/emotional disorders. If any of this describes you, please consider counseling to explore and address issues arising. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.
Gary Direnfeld
MAY 2, 2022
There’s a reason it’s called anxiety DISORDER. In a world that states, trust your feelings, that is about the worst advice when those feelings are owing to a disorder. As a disorder, your feelings are actually betraying you. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease and is often seen as an autoimmune disorder. Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. Then there are physical disorders and ailments of which Crohn’s is one. Experiences).
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