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"I am so grateful to you for empowering me to overcome my anxiety related to claustrophobia! Being a professional female, I tried for years to talk myself out of the real anxiety that existed telling myself, most often, that I was a bright woman with numerous degrees and licenses and the notion of needing to really talk to someone about this mental health issue was crazy. Although apprehensive about sharing my concern with anyone, I am now so thankful that I did. As I mentioned in the first of the three sessions that we met, I first developed this sense of discomfort when I was in the third trimester of pregnancy with my second child. Because my child was breech, the physical sense of the baby’s position became a mental one for me. Since meeting with you I have found my presence in small places, like sitting in the back of a vehicle with my children, driving in parking ramps and being on elevators and airplanes, to be more than tolerable. The techniques that you shared with me have been helpful and are still utilized when I find myself in those situations. Additionally, I have found that the relaxing tools automatically take place and begin to work. I am not even cognizant that I am utilizing a relaxation technique. The therapy that I received from you changed the way in which I am able to lead my life on a daily basis…"
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Claustrophobia 