FREE YOURSELF FROM ANXIETY AND FIND PEACE
with Mariana Girala, LMFT
Do you struggle with excessive worrying -a need to control your life?
Do uncontrollable thoughts torment you day and night?
Do you feel physically sick before an event-or even feel sick seemingly unprovoked at all?
Has the pandemic triggered insomnia, worry and fear about the future?
Anxiety can make you feel constantly tired, make it difficult to concentrate, or even make you irritable towards those around you. A fear of impending doom can be terrifying, and hinder you from living your most fulfilling life.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
In therapy, you will learn how to explore the underlying beliefs that are making you feel anxious and work on changing them. You will develop skills to self-soothe, allowing you to grow your self-assurance to approach situations with a positive outlook, managing the feelings of fear and dread that are holding you back.
SOME ISSUES THAT BRING PEOPLE TO THERAPY
Nervousness, restlessness or feeling tense.
Feelings of danger, panic or dread.
Difficulty falling asleep.
Physical symptoms
(rapid breathing, shortness of breath, increased heart rate).
Avoiding certain situations.
Social Anxiety.
Difficulties adapting to life Changes.
Mindfulness and Meditation.
Self-soothing techniques
RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST
Your relationship with yourself, is the first and most important relationship that sets a standard for everything else. When you work with a Relationship Specialist, you will see your unique situation as a whole, considering all aspects of your life.
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS
Anyone can learn to have a great self-esteem. Evidence based therapies are backed by science and extensive research, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I help people challenge and restructure the beliefs that are limiting them.
MIND-BODY APPROACH
Awareness of the mind-body connection is backed by researchers that scientifically prove the complex links between the mind and body, which you can use to relate to your thoughts in a different way, by self-compassion and acceptance. I am trained in Meditation for Everyday Living (Harvard Medical School, 2019) and I utilize guided imagery and mindfulness to help individuals who are managing difficult emotions.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS
My life experience gave me the sensitivity and understanding of cultural diversity. In my professional career I worked with clients from diverse backgrounds, families dealing with immigration issues and multicultural couples. I speak fluent English, Spanish and Portuguese.
PERSONALIZED ATTENTION
I am strongly committed to providing warm, personalized care to clients who are motivated to change their lives. My priority is that every person who works with me, feels that they have a professional by their side who is available, responsive and caring.
TESTIMONIALS
Working with Mariana was very helpful. She gave us practical tools that helped us grow much closer!
C.U.
Mariana is a very dedicated professional, she is very helpful, always with good vibes and an amazing energy! I loved working with her, all the conversation, tips and tricks, uplifting material she gave me... :) Thank you Mariana!
M.A.
Mariana listens very closely and provides extremely valuable insights with tools that have helped us a lot. She is a great counselor and we recommend her fully.