Anxiety Specialist in Madison, Mississippi

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Anxiety Specialist in Madison, MS

Tyler Slay is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing evidence-based treatment for Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, and Stress in Madison, Mississippi.

Tyler is an anxiety specialist who works with clients to change the way they relate to their anxiety, while addressing the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Tyler treats intrusive thoughts, worry, overthinking, health anxiety, anticipatory anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks, often referred to as anxiety attacks. He offers online counseling to anyone located in the state of Mississippi.

Who Needs Anxiety Therapy?

If you struggle with worry, intrusive thoughts that won’t go away, a need for constant reassurance, or anxiety about upcoming events, you may benefit from anxiety help from someone who sees clients with anxiety disorders on a regular basis. This kind of therapy can help you feel more at ease and more capable of focusing on the things that matter most—rather than on the topics that make you anxious.

What Is Specialized Anxiety Therapy?

Specialized anxiety therapy is a focused approach that prioritizes managing the effects of anxiety disorders before addressing other topics. For people with severe anxiety, it’s often difficult to process the past or plan for the future when just getting through the day feels overwhelming due to anxious thoughts or experiences. This approach helps you gain stability first, so deeper work can follow.

Why See a Specialist for Anxiety Disorders?

Just like any other area of counseling, anxiety disorders require a specific approach to be effectively managed. A general therapist might be helpful, but a specialist can often help more quickly and deeply. Anxiety treatment is typically most effective when the clinician has experience with cognitive behavioral therapy, although other treatments can be integrated.

While coping skills are important, they sometimes only help you “cope” while remaining anxious. A specialist can help uncover and address the root causes of anxiety and the patterns that maintain it. The goal is not just short-term relief, but long-term freedom from the grip of anxiety.

How Do I Schedule an Appointment?

Contact me to schedule an appointment. If for any reason I’m not available, I’ll help you find a qualified provider who is. After our first meeting, you’ll receive a strategic plan to guide your therapy and begin your journey toward lasting relief.

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I’m Tyler Slay, a licensed professional counselor based in Madison, Mississippi. I help people work through anxiety, OCD, and trauma so they can feel more in control of their lives. I work with many clients who just feel depressed and don’t know why. I work with adults, teens, and kids who are ready to stop feeling stuck in their own heads and start finding real relief. If you're looking for Christian counseling for any of the above concerns, or if you’re just wanting to make sure therapy aligns with your faith, I offer that as well.

At my counseling practice here in Madison, I’ve had the privilege of helping high-achieving, thoughtful people just like you navigate tough challenges including panic attacks, health anxiety, perfectionism, religious scrupulosity, social anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. No matter what brought you here, I’m glad you’re taking steps to grow for yourself and for those you love.

I’m here to walk alongside you with a gentle, collaborative approach that’s all about creating lasting change. We’ll go at your pace, using proven therapy methods. In addition to helping you with your symptoms, we’ll work to make sense of your unique story and personal history. It takes a lot of courage and humility to take this step. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to take steps toward feeling better and staying better.

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  • In therapy, we’re not just skimming the surface of your symptoms. We’ll talk about what really matters to you. We’ll look at your goals, your story, and figure out the best path forward that’s unique to you. Clients often tell me how much better they feel having a plan instead of just hoping their symptoms go away.

    Since I’m from Central Mississippi, I’m well connected to many other mental health professionals in the area. If we think a team approach might be what you need, I’m happy to help connect you with the right support to help you get better.

  • If you’re in Mississippi and looking for help with anxiety, OCD, stress, or trauma, I’d love to help you find relief. Reach out today and book your appointment.

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