Anna Chavez-Sandoval (She/Her)

Even when the change is a positive one, it can be difficult to let go of what is familiar. Therapy for life transitions will vary on the situation and goal; it can include exploring how the change impacts beliefs of self, coping skills to navigate complex emotions and space to express reactions to the unknown. Human being like consistency; we like routine and predictability. When those things morph, it is uncomfortable. At times, that discomfort impacts well-being.

Anxiety is an emotional, physical, cognitive experience that encompasses the feeling of being untethered and on alert. It connects back to our survival system and it's efforts to keep us safe. Through stressful experiences, that innately helpful alert system can get stuck in the "ON" function; we will work to turn this system off. This can be achieved a variety of ways, usually including relaxation skills, mindfulness, traditional processing and desensitizing/defusing the charge of triggers.

Depression is an emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral experience that encompasses the feeling of being disconnected from both oneself and from others. Treatment for depression aims to shift symptoms in all areas they impact. Treatment might look like increasing those positive engagements, regulating negative thought, breaking cycles of thought-emotion-behavior and exploring the parts of self-carrying those negative beliefs. Often, it's a combination of all the above.

Anxiety is an emotional, physical, cognitive experience that encompasses the feeling of being untethered and on alert. It connects back to our survival system and it's efforts to keep us safe. Through stressful experiences, that innately helpful alert system can get stuck in the "ON" function; we will work to turn this system off. This can be achieved a variety of ways, usually including relaxation skills, mindfulness, traditional processing and desensitizing/defusing the charge of triggers.

Even when the change is a positive one, it can be difficult to let go of what is familiar. Therapy for life transitions will vary on the situation and goal; it can include exploring how the change impacts beliefs of self, coping skills to navigate complex emotions and space to express reactions to the unknown. Human beings like consistency; we like routine and predictability. When those things morph, it is uncomfortable and when that discomfort impacts well-being, we need support.

Anxiety is an emotional, physical, cognitive experience that encompasses the feeling of being untethered and on alert. It connects back to our survival system and it's efforts to keep us safe. Through stressful experiences, that innately helpful alert system can get stuck in the "ON" function; we will work to turn this system off. This can be achieved a variety of ways, usually including relaxation skills, mindfulness, traditional processing and desensitizing/defusing the charge of triggers.

Even when the change is a positive one, it can be difficult to let go of what is familiar. Therapy for life transitions will vary on the situation and goal; it can include exploring how the change impacts beliefs of self, coping skills to navigate complex emotions and space to express reactions to the unknown. Human being like consistency; we like routine and predictability. When those things morph, it is uncomfortable. At times, that discomfort impacts well-being.

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) interventions allow clients to acknowledge opposing forces in their lives (such as the desire for change and feelings of being stuck in current struggles) so that they can learn applicable ways to shift out of negative patterns and into intentionally effective behaviors. DBT is so rich with skills and provides set (worksheets and handouts) for each skill we talk about. It really does seem like you could say "there's a skill for that" for just about anything.

Artistic interventions; using art to process is an expressive and non-judgmental way that allows us to access parts of the brain and emotional experiences that might be otherwise hidden. I am not trained as an art therapist, however, I use artistic representation regularly. I find that this helps clients connect on a deeper level with their own emotions, thoughts, feelings and energy.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): EMDR is an evidence-based practice shown to effectively reduce symptoms of trauma. Trauma can simply be defined as any life experience too overwhelming for the brain to process and understand. I am EMDR trained and can provide this modality virtually. I find that EMDR pairs well with all the other approaches I use, especially Internal Family Systems (IFS) and mindfulness.

Sometimes we find ourselves at a spiritual crossroads; we can see where we've come from but long for a different path. It is in this space of self-awareness that both self-evolution and self-unease are born.

Sometimes we find ourselves at a spiritual crossroads; we can see where we've come from but long for a different path. It is in this space of self-awareness that both self-evolution and self-unease are born. That space of discomfort is an incredible gift! It is the desire to manifest a meaningful and authentic life. On the other side of the angst is possibility, balance and synchronicity. To get to the other side, we rummage through the old blocks in the path; the process is part of the journey.