ANXIETY AND TRAUMA THERAPY IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR WELLBEING.
MELISSA ZAWISZA, LCSW-S #41173
You're here because you are ready to take action.
Anxiety and trauma are my specialty areas. Here are some examples of what brings people into my office:
My childhood was hard as my parents fought all the time;
When I was younger, I was sexually abused;
I struggle trusting people since the trauma happened;
My mind won’t stop racing and I can’t sleep;
I am not interested in spending time with friends or doing activities I used to enjoy;
People give me positive feedback which is the opposite of what I say to myself;
My fears from my past relationships are interfering in my present day life; and
I am struggling after a major life change.
Clients and I work together to examine their past, identify healthy coping skills and areas where they are stuck and explore ways to move forward.
How I work
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that therapy is a collaborative effort.
The idea of therapy is an interesting one. We are strangers with different life experiences. You are seeking out a service from me. You are the expert on yourself. I have been working in the mental health field for over twenty years. My experience working with survivors of trauma started in my first graduate school internship. Since then, it’s been the focus on my career in different settings including state agencies, schools, and a hospital based trauma clinic.
Whether you are a teen, parent of a teenager, or an adult, think about these questions:
Do I need therapy?
This is an important question to answer. Remember, therapy for anxiety or trauma does not last forever. Try it out. If you have a loved one who you think needs therapy, talk to them.
Is there therapy right for me?
Finding the right therapy is the a good first step in answering this question. In Dallas-Ft. Worth, there are a lot of therapists with different specialties. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, learn to manage their mental health symptoms or discover their strenghts.
How does therapy work?
Therapy is usually about an hour long and weekly in the beginning. I’ll send you some paperwork to complete. During the first session, we meet to discuss what is bringing you to therapy now. Then we’ll identify goals to achieve. Once the goals are completed, two things can happen: 1) You stop therapy or 2) You may identify another topic to address.
Get the support that’s right for you.
Ready to get started?