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Stress Isnât Just in Your HeadâItâs in Your Body,Your Schedule, and Your InboxâThe Anxiety Therapist
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The Hidden Connection Between Burnout and Childhood Trauma
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How to Outsmart Your Anxiety When the Future Feels Scary
07:11
The Psychology of Change: Why You Struggle to Follow Through
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How to Stop Anxiety from Controlling Your Motivation
08:46
Struggling to Ask for Help Hereâs Whatâs Really Going On
07:48
Stuck in Overthinking? This One Mental Shift Changes Everything
10:35
Why Your Nervous System Wonât Let You Relax
11:32
How to Handle Uncertainty Without Losing Your Mind
09:42
Can Perfectionism Ruin a Relationship?
11:23
What It Means to Be a Highly Sensitive Person HSP â and How It Connects to Anxiety
08:31
Discover Mode vs. Defend Mode: How Your Brain Handles Anxiety
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Weâre All Addicts: How "Cheap Dopamine" Is Hijacking Your Brainâand What to Do About It
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Stuck in a Toxic Cycle? This Psychological Pattern Might Be Why
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How to Truly Forgive and Let Go (and Why it's the Self-Care Practice You Need for 2025)
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How to Handle Holiday Anxiety Without Losing Your Sh*t
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How to Replace Self-Criticism with Self-Compassion
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Beyond the Mask: Unveiling Imposter Syndrome to Embrace Your True Potential
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Why Your Unhealthy Habits Arenât About Willpower (and the Surprising Role Your Childhood Plays)
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How to Use Positive Self-Talk to Reduce Anxiety Immediately
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How to Rewire Negative Thinking: From âHave Toâ to âGet Toâ
14:38
What to Do If You Have a Fear of Flying â Without the Xanax and White Knuckles
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Why You Keep Feeling Overwhelmed: The Window of Tolerance Explained
13:39
How to Tell If You Have High-Functioning Anxiety and What to Do About It
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Practical Strategies to Reclaim Your Confidence (Part 3)
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The Origins of Imposter Syndrome: Understanding Where Self-Doubt Comes From (Part 2)
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Why High Achievers Struggle with Imposter Syndrome (And How to Overcome It) - Part 1
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How to Stop Assuming the Worst: Understanding Anxietyâs Impact on Your Relationships
09:24
How to Calm Your Mind: A Deep Dive into DBTâs Most Powerful Tools
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How to Reduce Emotional Overwhelm: DBT Techniques Explained
12:13
How to Understand "Pure O" OCD: The Silent Battle in Your Mind
12:11
You're Breathing Wrong: Here's How to Fix It
10:35
5 Proven Visualization Techniques to Manage Anxiety and Stress
12:11
Why Understanding Narcissism Matters: Unpacking Its Impact on Relationships and Mental Health
08:39
How Perfectionism Could Be Holding You Back: Understanding Its Hidden Costs
09:16
How to Make Daily Movement a Habit for Stress and Anxiety Relief
10:17
Inside Digital Anxiety: The Role of Urgency in Modern Stress
08:50
Why You Feel Exhausted After Work: The Science Behind Functional Freeze
09:43
Why You're Never Satisfied and How to Change It with "The Gap and The Gain"
10:56
How Guilt and Anxiety Actually Ruin Your Relationships
10:18
Why Avoidance Increases Anxiety: Understanding the Hidden Risks
09:35
Stop the Stress: Why We Overthink Our Future Emotions and How to Fix It
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Why Your Parent's Emotional Maturity Matters More Than You Think
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Why Do We Judge Others? Unpacking the Psychology Behind Everyday Judgments
06:36
Why Opening Up Feels Scary: The Science Behind "Vulnerability Hangovers"
06:55
Stay Calm and Captivate: 6 Effective Strategies to Crush Public Speaking Anxiety
06:33
Why You Feel Lonely Despite Being 'Connected' and What to Do About It
10:49
The Sober Curious Solution: Exploring Life Beyond Alcohol for Anxiety Relief
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You Can't Afford to Ignore This: The Power of the Pause
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How to Transform Your Life by Addressing the Immature Defense Mechanisms You Didn't Know You Had
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Unlocking the Mind: Understanding Neurotic Defense Mechanisms and Their Impact on Your Mental Health
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How to Transform Anxiety into Action: Adopting Mature Defense Mechanisms
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How to Heal Your Inner Child and Other Parts: A Journey Through Internal Family Systems (IFS)
07:06
Winning Strategies Against Intrusive Thoughts
07:37
Understanding Serotonin's Impact on Anxiety
08:20
From Anxious to Anchored: Why Your Time is More Valuable Than Money
06:09
How to Distinguish Between Toxic Stress & Hormetic Stress
07:51
How to Outsmart the Hedonic Treadmill: Elevate Your Happiness Set Point with Proven Strategies
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Why You Should Set Daily Intentions: A More Practical Approach to New Year's Goals
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Why New Year's Resolutions Suck
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About
My name is Kristen Jacobsen, LCPC, and I'm a psychotherapist on Chicago's North Shore. I created this channel to provide information and coping strategies for anxiety and mental health. I have personally struggled with anxiety since I was a kid, so I consider myself both a clinical and personal expert in this area.
I've been in the mental health field for over 15 years and specialize in working with clients struggling with anxiety and complex trauma. I have my own private practice and am an adjunct Psychology professor at National Louis University. My goal is to end stigma and encourage people to become more proactive in taking care of their mental health.
Please note this is not a form of therapy, nor is it a substitution for therapy, so if you find you're really struggling, please reach out to a therapist in your area for some professional help. If you ever feel unsafe, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
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