San Diego is a wonderful place to live. It’s proximity to the beach and Mediterranean climate offer opportunities to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year. It’s no surprise that San Diego is a popular destination for people looking to relocate. There are numerous opportunities for recreation and self-care in the San Diego area. An important component of self-care for many is starting therapy or counseling. If you need assistance with finding a therapist in the San Diego area, please read my blog, “Finding a therapist, counselor, or psychologist in San Diego.”

Choosing the right therapist for you can seem like a challenging task, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed and needing help as soon as possible. I understand that finding the right therapist, and beginning therapy or counseling can be difficult. I would like to share some tips and ideas that you can use to find a therapist who is a great match for you in San Diego.

Hi, I am Jane and I am a therapist in Orange County. In this blog, I offer a discussion about anxious thoughts, the ways they limit people, and some techniques to better manage anxious thoughts when they arise.

Do you tend to feel frozen or stuck? Are you frustrated that you don’t know why you feel the way you do? Do you worry about what other people may think of you? You may not realize it, but you likely have an internal dialogue that makes you feel insecure and unworthy. It can be tough to recognize this internal dialogue since it’s something that you’ve likely been carrying with you and trying to ignore for a long time. You may have good days and bad days, and find it very difficult to deal with the bad days and to understand why they occur or how to reduce them. You may have anxious thoughts and doubts that are weighing you down and preventing you from engaging in life in a more free and comfortable way. You may think about telling your friends about your anxiety but then worry that you will be judged or perceived in a negative way. Wouldn’t it be a relief to feel lighter and happier in your life?

Do you come home after work and feel anxious because you think you are going to be fired or you are not capable of doing this job and they hired you by mistake? Your head starts drifting to all these different worst case scenarios and you start beating yourself up. Logically, it sounds crazy because you have a degree, years of experience, and excellent performance reviews. But something in your brain makes you feel like you are not capable of doing this job and you are a total failure. You can’t tell anyone because it sounds so crazy and you are embarrassed to share this secret with others. It would be selfish to complain about your own life. You tell yourself “My life is good.”