The worry, the what-ifs, the exhaustion of being on edge all the time — there are ways through it.
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Living with anxiety can mean different things to different people. For many, it means lying awake at night somehow worrying about everything and nothing at the same time. You wonder sometimes if you’re going crazy. You imagine all the possible ways things could go wrong.
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You think you’re one mistake away from being fired. That saying the wrong thing could end a relationship — with your partner, your friends, even a colleague. You’re constantly on edge, constantly bracing. You review past interactions and think about what you could have done differently, what you should have said, what you wish you hadn’t said.
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Living with anxiety is like a dream in which you can’t fully open your eyes. You’re struggling to see what’s right in front of you, and because you can’t see clearly, you imagine the worst. It weighs you down. Your whole body feels heavy. Your chest is tight. Your stomach is in knots. Sometimes you struggle to breathe.
Globally, approximately 1 in 4 (27.6%) of those experiencing an anxiety disorder receive treatment.
In the U.S. alone, approximately 19.1% of adults experience an anxiety disorder each year.
Women are nearly twice as likely to be affected by anxiety disorder compared to men.
It’s not uncommon for someone who struggles with anxiety to also feel depressed. Fortunately, treatment for anxiety and depression often overlaps.
Every client is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating anxiety. But there are common threads. Sometimes we know exactly when the anxiety began — after a car accident, a painful breakup, even after the birth of a child. For those where a significant event is at the root, we may use EMDR to help resolve the underlying trauma.
I have seen countless clients who look perfectly healthy from the outside: great jobs, loving families, solid futures. But on the inside, they’re gasping for air . It can look like someone who has it all together — who never misses a deadline, always delivers, is reliable and dependable. But underneath, they’re terrified that if they falter for even a moment, everything will fall apart.
Some clients have always felt anxious and aren’t sure why. For them, one of the first steps is learning to acknowledge and accept the anxiety as part of their experience. Acceptance doesn’t mean we’re okay with it. It just means we stop fighting it long enough to actually work with it.
Helping you find relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma — in person and via telehealth.
Internal Family Systems therapy in Baton Rouge, LA. IFS-trained therapist Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW helps adults heal trauma, anxiety, and inner conflict.
Individual therapy in Baton Rouge, LA with Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW. Compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Telehealth available.
Couples therapy in Baton Rouge with Gottman-trained therapist Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW. Rebuild communication, trust, and connection. In-person and telehealth.
EMDR therapy in Baton Rouge, LA with licensed therapist Mechele de Avila Evans, LCSW. Effective, evidence-based trauma treatment. In-person and telehealth available.
