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Do you get easily overwhelmed, struggle with anxiety, or feel haunted by your past?

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Do you struggle with negative thoughts that can make it hard to concentrate and focus?

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Do you struggle with a need to be perfect?

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Do you use substances in order to numb out or feel good?

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Do you often doubt your decisions?

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Do you feel like your past is impacting your ability to move forward?

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Do you have “trust issues?”

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Do you often think that you don’t have it “that bad” or that others have it worse which keeps you from getting the support that you need?

Anxiety and Trauma Therapy | Susan Abdel-Haq, LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Telehealth Therapy in California

THEN IT’S TIME TO

put yourself first

Therapy for trauma and generalized anxiety is not only a good thing but often critical for your overall mental and physical wellbeing.

You are a survivor that is trying to hold it all together. You feel pulled in so many different directions and this pressure to have it all figured out.

You may even struggle to get a good night’s sleep because there is just so much to take care of and it is hard to just quiet the “noise.” Sometimes you get angry at yourself for caring so much. On the surface, it looks like you have it made: career goals, good job, seemingly good relationships… but internally you feel the heavy weight of fatigue and burn out. You may envy those friends that seem to have it all and get through each moment with ease (those happy insta posts don’t help!). It can feel really isolating.

You put a lot of pressure on yourself to “power” through these difficult emotions because you want to desperately prove that things are “good.” Or perhaps you come from a culture or family background that doesn’t encourage you to seek therapy. We are human and no one is immune to the hardships that get thrown our way. The body remembers, and it isn’t always easy to just “snap out of it” and let go of the traumas we’ve faced.

Anxiety and Trauma Therapy | Susan Abdel-Haq, LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Telehealth Therapy in California

THERAPY CAN HELP.

Your experience is real to you, and that is what matters most.

Your therapy space will help you to step into the person that you want to be.

Individual therapy is an opportunity to reflect, repair, and find new meaning in the upsetting things that have happened in your life.

You get to not only learn how to effectively cope with the difficult emotions that you experience but how to take note of all the good in your life. You will learn how to get into your body and out of your head in a way that is encouraging and healing.

Anxiety and Trauma Therapy | Susan Abdel-Haq, LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Telehealth Therapy in California

HAVE SOME

QUESTIONS?

Some of the things you described sound like me, but I don’t know if I experienced real trauma or if I have anxiety. Can I still benefit from therapy?
Absolutely! These issues exist on a spectrum and the techniques that I use can still greatly benefit you. Also, there is a tendency to minimize what we have gone through as a way to survive, so that is something that can be addressed in our therapy.
How long does therapy take and how often do we meet?
We will meet on a weekly basis in order to establish that connection, consistency, and trust from the beginning. As you start to feel more stable and comfortable, we can discuss reduction of services to every other week depending on your needs. Unfortunately, there is no set time for therapy as each person’s presenting concerns and goals are unique. With complex trauma, therapy can last longer. I recommend committing to at least 12 weekly sessions and then re-evaluating the need for continued services. Therapy is a process and I am here to support you as long as you need.
What if I start to feel uncomfortable feelings in my session?
Part of the therapy work is allowing you space to feel without shame and judgment. I will help you experience your emotions in a way that doesn’t feel threatening and, over time, will make you feel more resilient. I use evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness skills (breathing, relaxation techniques, and guided visuals) to help you prepare for the trauma work and to recognize within yourself when it becomes too much in that moment. Any approach that I do is done with your full permission as you become the expert on your needs.
How can I get therapy when I am so stressed with work, my partner, kids, and just getting through the day?
Like a lot of things in life, therapy is an investment for your overall emotional wellness. There is a tremendous benefit to setting aside that one hour a week to put the focus on you and only you. Through therapy, clients often find greater control in how they find balance and set boundaries within their relationships.
Anxiety and Trauma Therapy | Susan Abdel-Haq, LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Telehealth Therapy in California
TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You can learn to manage your anxiety and heal from your traumatic experiences. 

If you would like to schedule an initial consultation, please call me today.

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Susan Abdel-Haq, LMFT | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Telehealth Therapy in California