Can I feel less stress and stop self-defeating patterns?

Have you ever wished that you could feel less stressed, feel closer in important relationships, or stop self-defeating patterns? This kind of change is possible. Dr. Charles R Davenport provides individual therapy and couples counseling to help adults, children, and couples. Dr. Davenport is a Licensed Psychologist who counsels people through life transitions, career stress, and relationship problems.

Many times our behaviors are driven by avoidance of uncomfortable feelings or thoughts. Frequently, this kind of avoidance happens reflexively without our conscious awareness. If we were aware of all of the potentially threatening things in our environment we would be overwhelmed so, our mind streamlines information processing to keep help us and keep us safe. The part of our mind that protects us from threatening events frequently responds more in the short term and can leave us feeling stuck or not able to fully reach the life we dream of. When we do not feel in control of our own destiny we can begin to have symptoms of depression or anxiety. They can present as difficulty sleeping, change in appetite, loss of interest in things we used to like, or even ongoing worrying. Through increased awareness of our automatic processing of thoughts and feelings and having greater understanding of their impact on our actions we can find change even when things feel hopeless.

Counseling and therapy sessions are used to help understand the underlying feelings that arise and frequently drive us to avoid unpleasant situations. Beginning therapy or counseling is a commitment and it is very important to find a good match with your therapist or counselor. For a telephone consultation please call Dr. Charles R Davenport PsyD LLC at 941-321-1971. Dr. Davenport has counseling offices in Venice FL and Sarasota FL.

Posted By:

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

1525 Tamiami Trail S., Ste 603 A

Venice, FL 34285

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

950 South Tamiami Trail, Ste 202

Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: (941) 321-1971

Fax: (941) 866-0936

www.drcharlesdavenport.com