Treating Mental Health Issues in Las Vegas, NV

Our therapists at EVOLVING REFLECTIONS COUNSELING CENTER are highly knowledgeable about strategies in dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse. We diagnose and treat mental health issues in Las Vegas, NV. Come to us, and we will help you battle your emotional or psychological struggles and resolve conflicts with your family.

What Is Anxiety?

Worrying is a normal part of life. Yet, people with anxiety disorders have intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, these involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of extreme anxiety, fear, or terror that reach a peak within minutes, which are panic attacks.

Symptoms can start during childhood or the teenage years and can continue into adulthood. These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, and are out of proportion to the actual danger that realistically exists. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings.

Common Symptoms:

Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist:

Your worries are interfering with your work, relationships, or other parts of your life.
Your fear or anxiety is difficult to control.
You feel depressed and have other mental health concerns.
You have trouble stopping alcohol or drug use.
You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. (If this is the case, seek emergency treatment immediately.)

It’s tough to deal with anxiety alone. Get help from a therapist now, so you can manage your emotions.

Factors That Increase Risk of Developing Anxiety Disorder:

Traumatic Events
Stress Due to an Illness
Relationship Stress
Workplace Stress
Drugs and Alcohol
Other Mental Health Disorders Such as Depression

Areas to Which Anxiety Can Lead:

Depression and Mental Health Disorders
Substance Misuse or Abuse
Insomnia
Social Isolation
Problems Functioning at School or Work
Poor Quality of Life
Suicide

What Is Depression?

Depression occurs when you constantly feel sad and lose interest, which stops you from doing your usual activities. Different types of this condition exist, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, negatively affecting feelings, thoughts, and actions. Generally, depression results from a mix of dreadful events and factors, not from a single cause. Symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships or daily activities.

Depression Symptoms:

Risk Factors for Depression:

Biochemistry: Differences in certain chemicals in the brain may contribute to symptoms of depression. Genetics: Depression can run in families.
Traumatic Events: Abuse and life-threatening situations may cause one to develop post-traumatic stress reactions.
Environmental Factors: Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse, or poverty may make some people more vulnerable to depression.

What Is Grief?

Grief is an overwhelming feeling of sadness that stems from either losing a loved one or from a terminal diagnosis they or someone they love has received. This moves in and out of stages from disbelief and denial to anger and guilt, finding a source of comfort, and eventually adjusting to the loss. Experiencing grief is normal for both the dying person and the loved one. For some, it can take many years to accept death as the end stage of life.

The death of a loved one will naturally lead to grief—a universal and personal experience that varies from person to person. Other examples that cause grief include the end of a meaningful relationship, job loss, loss through theft, or the loss of independence through disability.

Symptoms of Grief

Physical Symptoms:

Emotional Symptoms:

Memory Lapses, Distraction, and Preoccupation
Irritability
Depression and Euphoria
Extreme Anger or Feelings of Being Resigned to the Situation
Feeling Removed From Daily Life
Unable to Carry on With Daily Duties of Life

Spiritual Symptoms:

Please reach out to us if you or a loved one has any of the symptoms of the mental health conditions above. If left untreated, they can get worse. We are here to support you.