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Christian Counseling for Anxiety in Orange County

Growing up, most parents and guardians did their best to help their young ones handle their fears.But life is complex.Although some worries were possibly lessened, not everything truly went away And at each stage of life, newer burdens and changing circumstances add to the growing list of things to worry about.

Articles about Anxiety

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(Simon) Chi Chan

Aug
2022
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How to Treat Social Anxiety Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

(Simon) Chi Chan

Social anxiety is a disorder that puts those who suffer from it in a position of struggle when it comes to socializing with others or being in social settings. This is from a deep-seated fear of embarrassing oneself and therefore having to deal with rejection. Over the years, this disorder has been widely misunderstood as people with social anxiety were thought to be merely shy and to extremes even thought to be anti-social. Nothing could be further from the truth. As humans, we are made for connection, and those who struggle with social anxiety yearn to develop and maintain meaningful relationships. When one has had social anxiety for a long...

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Christian Counseling for Anxiety

The different forms of anxiety are not something that only children and adolescents face – many adults struggle daily with self-doubt and fears about the future.It is a crippling ailment because anxious thoughts can hinder a person from experiencing what life can offer and prevent them from making the right decisions when they matter most.

Some anxiety symptoms include:

  • Bodily aches
  • Constant fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating and deciding
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Self-doubt
  • Sleep problems
  • Uncontrollable worries.

The counselors of Orange County Christian Counseling know well the damage that anxiety can do to a person’s life.In a neutral environment with an impartial counselor, clients are better able to dig down to the source of their worries so that healing may begin. With such help, many clients have been able to recover from Generalized Anxiety, Relationship Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and many more such issues.

Furthermore, the faith-based counselors always aim to dig deeper by helping their clients resolve their spiritual fears through a stronger relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.For ordinary human beings, the future will always be uncertain.But this is not the case for our omniscient and omnipotent God.

The fear of tomorrow robs a person of the joys of today.Overcome such fear by anchoring yourself on Christ. To schedule a risk-free initial session or to inquire about everything that Orange County Christian Counseling has to offer, contact us online or give us a call.

Testimonials

I can always depend on Jamie getting back to me, providing me with expert advice when I work my way through an issue with her, whether big or small. She always makes me feel safe, without judgement while still laughing with me to keep matters light and put into perspective. My relationship with her brings strength, clarity and hope in a world that poses challenges and difficulties- she helps me find the joy and meaning. Slam dunk.

Jamie Stodola is kind and gentle and really knows how to go after what is getting in the way. She takes great care in handling sensitive issues, and she does so with courtesy and respect. I felt dignified and acknowledged throughout the work we accomplished together. I am grateful to have found a reliable and trustworthy ally to assist me in my spiritual challenges.

Jamie Stadola has wonderful insight and compassion that allows you to feel heard, make positive steps forward, and feel safe as you reflect and grow.

Jamie has been an incredible support for me. At different stages of my life, she has been one my rock. Her advice, different perspectives and her faith in God help me see things in a different light. Many times I have called her from afar to listen to me and to give me advice with a different perspective on situations in my life. Many times we need someone to guide us.

I highly recommend Dr Joe Raphael of the San Diego Christian Clinic for your psychological & health needs. I’ve known Joe Rafael for 25 years. He impressed me as his teacher and I followed Joe’s professional journey from that point onward. Joe is a stellar clinician dedicated to helping people to live physically and mentally healthy lives. He’s also very like able and shows integrity in all he does. As you can see, I recommend JoeRaphael highly. DrDeborah M Khoshaba, Director of Training and Development, the Hardiness Institute, Inc