Anxiety
Anxiety is a pervasive condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and a constant state of unease. It can manifest in various forms, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias, leading to significant distress in daily functioning.
Anxiety may stem from numerous factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. Individuals suffering from anxiety often experience symptoms such as restlessness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances. These symptoms can severely impact one's ability to engage in everyday activities, maintain relationships, and achieve personal and professional goals. Moreover, long-term exposure to anxiety can lead to physical health issues like increased risk of heart disease, chronic respiratory disorders, and gastrointestinal conditions, which further complicate the management of anxiety.
Lea utilizes interventions such as neurofeedback and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to effectively treat anxiety. Neurofeedback helps regulate brain activity, promoting a state of calm and balance, while CBT provides coping mechanisms and strategies to manage anxiety triggers. This dual approach has shown remarkable results in alleviating anxiety symptoms and enhancing the quality of life for many clients.
Lea has extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and veterans who have struggled with anxiety and now lead lives free from debilitating worry and fear!
Anxiety Testimonial:
““After I’d been seeing Lea Leonard for about six months, she suggested I try neurofeedback. At the time, I was taking three medications prescribed by my psychiatrist. By the end of that month, I was down to two medications, and just over a year later, I was able to stop taking the last medication. I went more often at first, and now I do neurofeedback once every three weeks. Next it will go down to once a month, and then less and less. It’s pretty remarkable how it makes you feel. Neurofeedback helped with my insomnia and mood level as I stopped taking the medications. With neurofeedback, you feel more relaxed and more in control; everything is in perspective. Lea is phenomenal. She is so caring and such a giving a person who really listens. The way she communicates is amazing. Lea helps you learn how to help yourself. She asks you questions and you figure it out! I didn’t know there was something you could do to get off your medication. Medication makes you feel better but it masks why you don’t feel good. I’d taken it for a long time and had experienced side effects such as panic attacks. With the neurofeedback part of my treatment, I started feeling better within a month. There were no side effects! I felt more upbeat and in control of my life. It just gets better all the time.”
–Laura”