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Are you tired of struggling with the emotional pain of anxiety, depression, or relationship problems?

Anxiety, depression, and relationship problems can significantly impact all aspects of your life, disrupting your career and social life and fueling nervousness, panic attacks, and sleeplessness.

You may be feeling sad and lonely or worthless and passionless. Possibly you are struggling with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence. Fear of rejection or disappointment from ongoing relationship challenges may leave you feeling hopeless and stuck. In short, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles can erode your capacity to feel fulfilled and happy with your life.

Perhaps you've tried to avoid your pain through overworking, alcohol or drug abuse, relationship addiction, or other compulsive behaviors. Maybe you've done talk therapy or used prescription drugs, but only experienced partial or no relief, leaving you even more discouraged

Unresolved trauma is often the underlying cause of anxiety, depression, and
painful relationship patterns.

"I first came to see Ross when my life was falling apart. I was extremely depressed, scattered, broke and quite hopeless…. Working with Ross has accelerated my healing process…. No other method or therapy I have tried has given me the real concrete results that Ross has. I have been struggling through life since as long as I remember. Ross has finally given me a peace that I cannot describe. "

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Anxiety, depression, and relationship problems can be due to any number of factors, especially major traumas such as:

  • Death of a loved one
  • Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse
  • Abandonment or rejection (by a parent or significant other)
  • Painful relationship breakup (e.g., deep betrayal)
  • Major illness, injury, or health problem
  • Automobile or other type of accident
  • Certain surgeries or other invasive medical procedures

Even seemingly insignificant events can cause traumatic responses, leading to anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles. If you've experienced a pattern of subtle, but painful experiences or you tend to be sensitive by nature, less severe traumas can have a long-term negative impact on your sense of well-being. For example:

  • Experiencing painful or hostile family relationships
  • Being shunned or ignored by an important person
  • Humiliation by a friend, sibling, or teacher
  • Constant criticism or ridicule by an authority figure
  • Embarrassment by a co-worker or boss
  • Never "measuring up" to the unrealistic expectations of a parent
  • Anxiety about a traumatic event experienced by a loved one

Traumatic memories often become stuck in the brain and nervous system.

One of the main reasons that anxiety, depression, and relationship problems can be so difficult to overcome is because the memory of a traumatic experience can get "stuck" deep in your brain and nervous system. Even well after a traumatic event has ended, the trauma can remain alive and active, creating painful symptoms that are highly sensitive to getting re-activated or "triggered" by current situations. For example, if you were painfully rejected by a parent in the past, you may notice those same painful feelings from childhood getting re-activated when you're feeling rejected by your spouse or a close friend.

"I began counseling with Ross because anxiety and depression were literally ruining my life. It was hard for me to go to work, socialize or enjoy any aspect of my life. I had fear, worry and panic attacks and my depression was constant and extreme at times. I couldn't imagine living this way forever… it was too painful.

Through Ross's guidance and the counseling techniques that he used, I was able to overcome my anxiety pretty rapidly. We next shifted attention to my depression and were able to work through that too… I can't believe the results!... I now feel happier and more alive than I've felt in over a decade."

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If you've been struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship problems, you've probably wondered a thousand times: "Is there some way to overcome this pain?"

The answer is a resounding YES!!!

It's never too late to make positive changes in your life.

Imagine how light and free you would feel if you could release the traumas that have been the source of your recurring emotional pain. Therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles can help you to:

  • Feel more relaxed and comfortable in social situations
  • Have a more positive outlook on life
  • Experience more fulfilling and satisfying relationships
  • Move forward with your career goals
  • Experience greater self-esteem and confidence
  • Live free of addictive and compulsive behaviors
  • Experience a deeper spiritual connection

Counseling for anxiety, depression, and relationship problems can be an effective and lasting way to move beyond your emotional pain...

Amazingly, you're already equipped to heal from trauma and its painful after-effects. In my approach to counseling for anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles, I utilize powerful therapy techniques to help you process and release the unresolved traumas that have been holding you back from living the life that you want.

"Before I started counseling with Ross I was extremely stressed, frustrated, and confused about my relationship… I felt very anxious, jealous, and had low self-esteem. It was a challenge for me to communicate effectively, I feared rejection, and was uncomfortable with intimacy… I found Ross to be very perceptive and he was effective at identifying the issues that I needed to address… My anxiety has cleared up and my relationship with my partner is going better than ever. ... "

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Research indicates that counseling is most effective when it incorporates both the left and right sides of the brain. Trauma is stored on the right side of the brain. Traditional talk therapy only accesses the left side of the brain and is not capable of processing trauma. My approach engages both sides of the brain to help you release trauma and the painful symptoms it creates.

"Ross Cohen is one of the most gifted healers I have ever come into contact with. He integrates talk therapy with EMDR, Energy Psychology, and Body-Mind Therapy… In Ross's office all things are connected and one becomes acquainted with the most empowered version of oneself. "

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In my approach to counseling for anxiety, depression, and relationship problems, I utilize a highly effective 3-Part Healing Process:

  1. Releasing the emotional traumas that are the underlying source of your anxiety, depression, and relationship problems.
  2. Transforming your negative thinking - which fuels fear, worry, and sadness -into a positive mindset.
  3. Changing the life patterns and behaviors that are setting you up for unhappiness and dissatisfaction.

Feel free to call me today at (503) 887-3309 or email me to book a counseling session or to set up a FREE consultation.

Office located in Portland, Oregon. Serving the Portland metro area, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, West Linn, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Tualatin, Gresham, and Vancouver, WA.