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We all worry from time to time, but when your worries linger and begin to interfere with the quality of your life, it’s time to get help.

If you’re a chronic worrier, you may not be able to imagine a life without excessive worry. But with ongoing therapy, you can learn how to stop worrying about things you can't control so you can become a happier person overall.

Whether you are located in downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Worry

When considering whether you should seek help for worry, it’s essential to know the symptoms to look out for. Here are some of the most common symptoms of worry:

  • A nagging feeling that something bad is going to happen.
  • Lack of concentration.
  • Feeling hot or sweating.
  • An increased heart rate.
  • The inability to switch off negative thoughts.

If any of these symptoms apply to you, it’s wise to get professional help. The sooner you do, the quicker you can learn how to stop worrying. Since worrying often involves getting trapped in thoughts, you may be interested to read licensed therapist Mara Fisher’s advice about how to stop overthinking your life.

How to Stop Worrying and Regain Your Happiness

A worry therapist will not only teach you how to stop worrying, but they’ll craft a unique plan to target your specific triggers and any underlying mental issues you may have. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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We will talk about what is most important to you, whether it is unresolved bad experiences in your past, your present relationships to self and others. to help you move forward towards your current life goals.

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With a compassionate heart and an emotion-focused approach, I am dedicated to guiding clients through their most challenging moments towards healing and transformation.

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We will explore what is keeping you stuck and how they contribute to the patterns that get in the way of achieving your goals. I have strong experience with Brainspotting and utilize client centered, trauma informed, and eclectic approach.

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Help you heal and grow. We will explore the roots of day-to-day struggles, how past experiences affect your mind and body, and how you claim space in a world that can try to minimize you and your wellbeing.

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We are going to get deep into how trauma and difficult feelings are stored in your body, as well as in the brain. And we will work together to create action plans so you have concrete ideas for creating the life you want.

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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.


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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that our behaviors, how we feel, act, in a given situation, are a result of the beliefs we have about that situation. If you are willing to investigate your beliefs and adjust them to fit today's reality, you will feel and act differently.

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