Marion Fitzsimmons, PhD, NP

When the worry, or the pain, or the fear of our current situation is standing in front of us like a brick wall, what if we could see beyond it? What if we could literally stand on our toes and look OVER it? Would seeing what lies beyond the present change how it's affecting us? When triggered by the right stressors, the genes we are born with can lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations. And throughout life, we may experience abuse, neglect, loss, poverty, trauma and situations that make us feel “stuck.”

Most stressors require support via therapy. Some respond better to medications.