Therapy for Anxiety and Perfectionism in Brooklyn, NY
Every person who lives in NYC or Brooklyn, experiences city living differently. For some, city life has left them fearful of multiple things, situations, or ideas. Constantly worried and nervous about when the other shoe will drop or when danger will arise. Creating a tightness in their chest that seems to come out of nowhere. They are on edge and feel panic on a consistent basis.
For others, city life feels like they are constantly chasing after something. Chasing the clock, a trend, the train, the next step in a career, or possibly the next step in life. They feel the bar for success constantly moves each time they reach. They struggle to meet the expectations of others and themselves.
For both of these city dwellers, numerous nights are spent going down a rabbit hole of what-ifs; ruminating on past mistakes, and begging for a moment of relief from the endless worries.
If this chase resonates with you, it may be time to seek assistance with managing anxiety and/or perfectionism.
The therapists at SG Wellness are here to assist Black, Latinx, and People of Color to learn how to manage stress and anxiety and begin to quiet the noise!
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a body’s response to fear, stress, and/or an uncertain outcome. Anxiety is actually normal in stressful situations, as it is the body’s way to warn us of perceived danger. Small amounts and brief moments of anxiety are healthy, however, it becomes unhealthy when anxiety begins to affect our ability to live our life optimally( with joy and peace).
Unhealthy anxiety has many levels and presents differently in each of us. Here are some ways anxiety can present for Black, Latinx, and People of Color:
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Excessive worry about anything and everything
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Racing thoughts and rumination over past mistakes or future situations
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Intense feelings of panic that leaves your heart racing and wondering when the impending doom will occur
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Feeling a loss of control over yourself and your life
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Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep at night, although you are tired and fatigued
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Trouble focusing on the task due to worries and racing thoughts
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Feeling overwhelmed and avoidance of tasks
What is Perfectionism
According to the APA dictionary, perfectionism is the habit of pressuring others and oneself to meet a high standard that can be unrealistic or difficult to consistently achieve.
Perfectionism can be directed towards self, by creating standards regarding how the self is supposed to look and be. Or it can also be directed towards others and how they are to look and be. Perfectionism can also be a person’s perceived view of others perception of them. Therapy for perfectionism in Brooklyn, NY may help you overcome these struggles. Here are some signs of perfectionism.
Signs of Perfectionism
- Intense fear of failure
- Overly critical of self and others. Only approving of those who are able to meet an unrealistic standard
- Procrastination. Becoming overwhelmed with the pressure to get things right
- Unable to accept compliments, or only able to accept compliments from a select few
- Indecisiveness. Fear of making the wrong choices and the impact of those choices
- Constant stress and worry
These are just a few of the common symptoms and presentations of anxiety and perfectionism. If any of these speak to you, know that you are not alone. Many Black Latinx and People of Color have been taught that these anxiety and perfectionism symptoms are normal, just a part of life. Taught to live by the motto “pressure makes diamonds”. But what if the pressure is too much to manage alone? What happens when life’s various worries become too much to bare? This is when receiving assistance with managing the pressure and symptoms of anxiety and perfectionism can help.
Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Perfectionism in Brooklyn, NY Can Help You Find Peace!
SG Wellness Anxiety and Perfectionism Therapists Can Help
Seeking help for anxiety or perfectionism can be scary. It means recognizing that something may be wrong and acknowledging that you are not managing well alone. Our perfectionists and anxiety therapists are aware of this fear. That is why we tailor anxiety treatment and therapy for perfectionism in Brooklyn, NY to your needs.
With the right interventions, our therapists will assist you in learning your triggers. You will begin developing an awareness of how anxiety or perfectionism may present in your life. Your therapist will then help you create goals and provide tools to best help you manage.
SG Wellness Therapeutic Approach to Treating Anxiety and/or Perfectionism
We take a multicultural approach because we know how challenging it is for minorities to give themselves space to breathe. We know how challenging this is with the unrealistic expectations society holds us to. Anxiety treatment and therapy for perfectionism in Brooklyn, The Broncs, Bedstuy, and via online therapy in New York is a safe space and here is how we can help.
At our in-person and online therapy practice, we use the following to help you begin to work through your anxiety and perfectionism:
- Grounding techniques: mindfulness and self-care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): used to find the connection and pattern between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how to reshape this pattern
- Motivational interviewing: to help gauge readiness for change
- Exposure Therapy: to help you face your worries and fear head-on
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): used to regulate emotions
- Psychodynamic Therapy: to help find the root cause of symptoms
With assistance, consistency, and the right tools and treatments in time, you will be able to reduce and manage your anxiety and/or perfectionism
Are you ready to begin Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Perfectionism in Brooklyn, NY? Let’s talk!
Change is not easy and you do not have to do it alone. You owe it to your present and future self to the best you with ease, joy, and peace.
Begin Anxiety Treatment and Therapy for Perfectionism in Brooklyn, NY?
If you’re ready for a change, we can help! At SG Wellness in Brooklyn, NY, you will work with anxiety and perfectionism therapists who have your best interest in mind. We will help you understand how you got here and where you need to go from here. If you’re ready to take a leap of faith and focus on yourself and your needs, follow these simple steps:
- Contact SG Wellness
- Talk with our anxiety and perfectionism therapists.
- Begin finding and reducing the external and internal pressures on yourself!
Other Services SG Wellness Offers:
SG Wellness offers a wide range of services for Millenials and Gen Z individuals seeking support. At our therapy practice, we have therapists who identify as black therapists, Latinx therapists, Dominican, & BIPOC. It’s our mission to offer multicultural counseling that serves you and your needs. We offer in-person and online therapy for people of color, therapy for Latinx individuals, indigenous populations, and middle eastern clients, as well as therapy for men and women. If you’re looking for a safe space we are here for you.
Additionally, if you’re looking for another kind of support other than therapy for self-esteem we have more services. Other services we offer include therapy for self-esteem, depression treatment, individual therapy, individual relationship therapy. All of our services are offered via online therapy in New York. Areas we serve include Bedstuy, The Broncs, Queens, and Brooklyn, NY. When you’re ready, let’s work together!
SG Wellness Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Brooklyn NY 11216
347-475-1676
info@sgcounselingnyc.com