Calm Brain. Calm Life.
Anxiety and Trauma Therapy for Adults
In-Person in Oakdale, Minnesota
Every day is the same.
Waking up is like Groundhog Day.
Your mind is already running, ruminating about everything on your plate.
Sleep was nonexistent, and your bedsheets, like your body, were all tied up in knots.
Moments of calm are few and far between.
For just a second, you let your mind wander freely, gazing out your window at the swaying trees.
But worry yanks you back to reality just as quickly.
All the concerns of the day come flooding in, and your mind is off to the races again.
It’s affecting every part of your life.
Fear grips you during the day, and vivid dreams jolt you awake at night.
Relationships are strained. You can’t focus at work. Your health is suffering.
If only you could turn down the dial on the intensity.
You try your best to make do.
Lumbering through your day, pretending that everything is fine only goes so far.
Memories sweep you off your feet at all the wrong times.
And attempts to connect with people always seem to miss the mark or end in frustration.
Something has to change.
There are moments when a glimmer of calm shines through, and you’re reminded it’s possible to feel differently.
It’s clear that if you keep doing the same things, nothing will ever change.
You’re ready to try something new.
There is another way.
Imagine waking feeling rested with a sense of calm and alertness.
Your body is relaxed – your breath and heart rate steady and peaceful.
Your mind is focused, and your mood is light and balanced.
Armed with a strong sense of yourself, you’re ready to cope with anything life brings.
Alison Hawkinson,
PsyD, LP, LLC
Hi, I’m Alison.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel painful or heavy.
I’ll greet you with warmth and understanding in every session. We’ll laugh together and highlight what’s been going well. It will be the bright window in your day that’s just for you.
We’ll quickly move you to your goals using nontraditional and effective methods. Working directly with the nervous system is where the magic happens.
You’ll come to rely on the power of your brain to regulate on its own with practice and move out of the past and into the present.
We’ll work together toward changes that will be obvious and life-changing, and you’ll walk out of our sessions feeling calmer and more connected to yourself.
Live in the moment with ease and flexibility.
Start focusing on what really matters. Learn to
savor and appreciate all of the sparkling moments.
Calm your brain, and calm your life.
It’s time to take back control of your life. Reach out now.
I’ve always loved butterflies, because they remind us it’s never too late to transform ourselves.
– Drew Barrymore