It’s time for you to step back into your life and welcome in peace.

You are a successful career woman who is fighting anxiety every stinking day.  You say “yes” without considering your schedule or needs. You worry all the time about what others think about you, and you tend to act differently depending on who you are around. You are scared of being rejected or abandoned, and you spend way too much time in your head replaying conversations you’ve had, fearful that you said something wrong. You doubt yourself frequently and hate to make decisions! Your body has a lot of tension and you’ve been to your doctor or an ER because you thought you were having a heart attack. You were told you were having an anxiety attack, were prescribed medication and then advised to start therapy. You’ve procrastinated doing either of these because you believe you should be able to manage stress on your own.

You deserve a therapist that is a specialist in women, anxiety and depression.

I’m Karla Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For the past two decades I have helped successful career women who are overwhelmed with trying to be perfect for everybody. I help them learn to let their guard down and experience a life that is not controlled by anxiety or people-pleasing. You are feeling uncertain in your relationship, stagnant in your career, or feel disconnected from the woman you see in the mirror.  In therapy with me, my clients learn to open up about themselves, let go of people-pleasing and get realigned with their values. We may even find humor in the midst of healing from your pain. My clients typically see me weekly, online, so they have consistent support and can move out of feeling like they are in a crisis. I recommend strategies for you to focus on and start applying to your life between our sessions. I believe it is important for you to stay connected to your healing in between our appointments. Therapy is a place to release your stress and feel relief and hope. It doesn’t have to feel scary or hard.

The right therapist for you is a phone call away.

If you are ready to stop avoiding your life and allowing anxiety to control you, click below to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to discover how therapy, with a plan and the right therapist, can make a difference in how you feel today going forward. My practice is entirely online in the state of Missouri.

Karla Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed in the state of Missouri, Advisory Committee for Licensed Clinical Social Workers

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