Anxiety can feel heavy. It can make simple things hard. We want to help. At Live Well Mentally, we create a personalized plan for you. A well-structured plan can help reduce anxiety. Here, we will explain how a plan helps.
What Is Chronic Anxiety?
Chronic anxiety lasts a long time. It is more than being nervous for a little while. People with chronic anxiety worry a lot. Worry can make your heart race. It can make it hard to sleep. It can make it hard to go to school or work. But help is possible.
What Is a Personalized Therapy Plan?
A personalized therapy plan is a road map. We make the map with you. It shows small steps you can take. It uses your needs and your life. No two plans are the same. We listen to your worries. Then we pick tools that fit you.
How Personalized Plans Ease Anxiety
We help in ways that are easy to use every day.
- We Learn About You First.
- We ask simple questions. We listen with care. We learn about things that worry you. We learn what helps you feel safe.
- We Set Small Goals.
- Big changes feel hard. We take small steps first. Small wins build hope. Small wins make big wins possible.
- We Teach Simple Skills.
- We show breathing tools. We show ways to think kinder thoughts. We teach plans to calm your body. You can use these tools at home, at school, and at work.
- We Use Talk and Medicine If Needed.
- We talk about your feelings in a kind way. Sometimes medicine can help your brain rest. If medicine helps, we check it often. We always work with you to choose what feels right.
- We Watch Progress Together.
- We meet and talk about how things are going. If a step is hard, we change the plan. The plan grows with you.
- We Support Your Family Too.
- Family can learn how to help. When family understands, you feel safer. We can teach short ways parents or caregivers can help at home.
What Tools Might Be in Your Plan?
We use many tools. We pick the ones that fit you.
- Short exercises to breathe and relax.
- Simple ways to notice upsetting thoughts.
- Steps to face small fears safely.
- Games to practice calm thinking with kids.
- Medicine options when the doctor thinks it will help.
- School or work plans so you can do well each day.
All tools are chosen to fit your life. We offer a clear explanation of each tool.
What We Offer at Live Well Mentally
We help with many kinds of problems. Our team cares for children and adults. Our services include help for:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders
We work gently. We use talk therapy and thoughtful care. We help you find ways to feel better that fit your life.
Meet Theresa Antwi
Theresa Antwi, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is part of our team. She is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in Connecticut. Theresa helps people of all ages. She works with children aged 7 and older and with adults. She uses talk therapy and medication management. Theresa listens with empathy. She focuses on each person’s unique needs. Many patients say they feel heard and cared for.
How to Start a Personalized Plan
Starting is simple.
- Reach out to us. Tell us you want help.
- We schedule a quiet talk. We listen to your story.
- We make a simple plan with small steps.
- We try steps together. We check how it goes.
- We change the plan if needed.
You do not have to do it alone. We walk with you. We help you learn tools that you can use every day.
Tips You Can Try Today
Here are easy things to try now.
- Breathe in for four counts. Breathe out for four counts. Do this three times.
- Identify three visible items. Mention two objects you can feel. This helps when your mind races.
- Try a short walk. Moving your body can help your brain.
- Tell a trusted person one small worry. Talking can make the worry lighter.
A Kind Closing
Anxiety can be tough. A plan made just for you can make it easier. At Live Well Mentally, we care about your comfort and your pace. We use kind talk, simple skills, and medicine when needed. Theresa and our team will walk with you. We want you to feel calmer and more able to do the things you love.
If you want help, we are here. We will listen. We will make a plan with you. You are not alone.
FAQs
Who makes the plan?
We make the plan with you. Theresa Antwi and our team listen and help choose the best steps.
Will I have to take medicine?
Not always. We talk about medicine only if it can help. You help choose what is best.
