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This is the anxiety episode you’ve all been waiting for.
What is anxiety, really? And why does it seem to get worse the harder we try to make it go away?
As clinicians, we see far too many people who arrive exhausted—having tried every technique, strategy, and mindset shift yet still feeling trapped in fear. In this episode, we start where real healing begins: understanding anxiety at its root.
Are we destined to live with anxiety forever? Does it truly “never go away”? The answer may surprise you. Relief is possible—but only when we treat anxiety in the right way. Cognitive tools don’t work for somatic responses, and somatic approaches won’t resolve cognitive patterns. Effective treatment requires knowing what you’re dealing with and using the right tools for the job.
This episode breaks down why a one-size-fits-all approach fails and why working with a clinician who has an eclectic, informed, and flexible approach can be life-changing.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat
Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/
If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:
Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com
District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com
ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com
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This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC: www.pressrecordstudios.com
By Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW and Heather Harten. LCSW5
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This is the anxiety episode you’ve all been waiting for.
What is anxiety, really? And why does it seem to get worse the harder we try to make it go away?
As clinicians, we see far too many people who arrive exhausted—having tried every technique, strategy, and mindset shift yet still feeling trapped in fear. In this episode, we start where real healing begins: understanding anxiety at its root.
Are we destined to live with anxiety forever? Does it truly “never go away”? The answer may surprise you. Relief is possible—but only when we treat anxiety in the right way. Cognitive tools don’t work for somatic responses, and somatic approaches won’t resolve cognitive patterns. Effective treatment requires knowing what you’re dealing with and using the right tools for the job.
This episode breaks down why a one-size-fits-all approach fails and why working with a clinician who has an eclectic, informed, and flexible approach can be life-changing.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyDoPeopleDoThat
Visit our website: https://whydopeopledothat.com/
If you'd like to contact Stacy and Heather or learn more about their practices, visit the following sites:
Long Island Counseling Services - www.longislandcounselingservices.com
District Support Services - www.districtsupportservices.com
ADHD Training Center - www.adhdtrainingcenter.com
Follow the "Why Do People Do That?" Podcast on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydopeopledothatpodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569908326130
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whydopeopledothatpodcast
This episode was produced at Press Record Studios in NYC: www.pressrecordstudios.com