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Why You Date Emotionally Unavailable People
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Inner Critic vs. True Self: How Childhood Shapes Anxiety and Self-Doubt
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Attachment Style Breakdown: How Childhood Shapes Relationships, & Subconscious Patterns
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How to Respond to Judgmental People (Without Losing Yourself)
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Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
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Burnout Symptoms That Might Actually Be Trauma Responses
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Tools to Heal Your Inner Child (That Actually Work)
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Self-Worth Rewired: Why “Know Your Worth” Isn’t Enough
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Why Perfectionism Is a Trauma Response, Not a Personality Trait
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What Is High-Functioning Anxiety? Signs You’re Anxious But Still “Performing”
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Why Coping Skills Aren't Enough
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How Shame Creates Anxiety & Perfectionism
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How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adult Anxiety
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What Is Overfunctioning? Psychology Explained
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Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety: Why You Look Fine But Don’t Feel Okay
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Why Rest Feels Unsafe | High-Functioning Anxiety, Nervous System Healing, Anxiety Recovery
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The Hidden Link Between Perfectionism and Childhood Trauma
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How to Tell If Your Anger Is Actually Anxiety (And What to Do About It)
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Why You Always Feel Guilty—and What It Says About Your Mental Health
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Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Body,Your Schedule, and Your Inbox│The 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
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The Psychology of Change: Why You Struggle to Follow Through
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How to Stop Anxiety from Controlling Your Motivation
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Struggling to Ask for Help Here’s What’s Really Going On
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Stuck in Overthinking? This One Mental Shift Changes Everything
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Why Your Nervous System Won’t Let You Relax
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How to Handle Uncertainty Without Losing Your Mind
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Can Perfectionism Ruin a Relationship?
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What It Means to Be a Highly Sensitive Person HSP – and How It Connects to Anxiety
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Discover Mode vs. Defend Mode: How Your Brain Handles Anxiety
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We’re All Addicts: How "Cheap Dopamine" Is Hijacking Your Brain—and 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
09:55
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 Aren’t 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 “Have To” to “Get To”
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What to Do If You Have a Fear of Flying – Without the Xanax and White Knuckles
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Why You Keep Feeling Overwhelmed: The Window of Tolerance Explained
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How to Tell If You Have High-Functioning Anxiety and What to Do About It
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to Reclaim Your Confidence (Imposter Syndrome 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 Anxiety’s Impact on Your Relationships
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How to Calm Your Mind: A Deep Dive into DBT’s Most Powerful Tools
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How to Reduce Emotional Overwhelm: DBT Techniques Explained
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How to Understand "Pure O" OCD: The Silent Battle in Your Mind
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You're Breathing Wrong: Here's How to Fix It
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5 Proven Visualization Techniques to Manage Anxiety and Stress
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Why Understanding Narcissism Matters: Unpacking Its Impact on Relationships and Mental Health
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How Perfectionism Could Be Holding You Back: Understanding Its Hidden Costs
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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 useful information, tools, and tips for anxiety management 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, perfectionism, 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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