Reasons for Therapy
There are many reasons to seek therapy.
Listed below are some of the most common.
Anxiety Treatment in Stockholm
Anxiety and worry often appear as a persistent concern that something might go wrong, together with a sense of agitation or inner tension. It can involve excessive thinking, restlessness, sleep difficulties, or a racing heartbeat.
Physical symptoms are common, and anxiety can overlap with stress reactions – sometimes showing up as heightened activation, and at other times as a feeling of emptiness or emotional numbness.
When someone describes feeling that “there are a lot of emotions,” it often reflects an overflow of thoughts and worry that take over, making it hard to find calm and a sense of direction
Depression
Depression is often characterized by a deep sense of sadness, low self-esteem, and a lack of motivation. It can lead to exhaustion and a wish to withdraw from others, where relationships, daily life, and work start to feel empty or meaningless.
Some people experience a more activated form of depression, where they keep themselves busy in order to fend off the sadness while at the same time distancing themselves from underlying feelings of anxiety.
Therapy for Relationship Difficulties
Many people seek help because the relationships in their lives have not developed in the way they hoped. It may concern current relationships or past experiences that continue to have an impact.
Some tend to adapt too much to others’ expectations, while others struggle with closeness despite a longing for stable and secure connections.
Treatment for Migraine & Exhaustion
Migraine, exhaustion, and stress-related reactions often share common features, involving a combination of cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms that have been present for a long time.
Chronic difficulties may arise from stress itself, while other symptoms stem from migraine or other physical conditions.
Get in Touch
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience, offering therapy at my private practice in central Stockholm as well as through online sessions.
Together, we can find the form of therapy that best fits your needs and situation – whether you prefer meeting online or visiting the practice in person.
Maria Sandgren
Lic. psychologist, PhD psychology