Counselor Off the Clock · Episode 21
Befriending Anxiety
Watch on YouTube ↗Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people reach out for help, and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Counselor Off the Clock, Lydia Thompson sits down with Amy Frew of Arcadian Therapeutic Services to talk about what anxiety actually is, why it tends to peak during stressful seasons, and how we can meet it with care instead of fear.
Rather than treating anxiety as an enemy to defeat, Lydia and Amy explore what it means to befriend it: to understand what your anxiety is trying to tell you and respond with compassion. It is a hopeful, practical conversation for anyone who feels run by their worry.
In this episode
- What anxiety really is, and why it is not a character flaw
- Why anxiety tends to peak during busy or stressful seasons
- Practical ways to stay grounded in anxious moments
- How to approach anxiety with compassion instead of fear
About the guest
Amy Frew is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Arcadian Therapeutic Services, supporting people of all ages through both therapy and medication management.
If anxiety is weighing on you or someone you love, we can help. Concord Family Counseling offers counseling in Brentwood and by telehealth across Tennessee.
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