Dr. Michael Dadson (Mike Dadson) states: “The cause of anxiety may be related to the belief that one’s sense of self is worthless, the belief and thinking that you have a low sense of self-worth, or that your value isn’t high”.
In therapy, Dr. Mike Dadson will get to the core of your beliefs, thinking, and feelings of low self-worth, or the feeling of sadness, or even self-hatred.
When people are not able to manage their day-to-day relationships, it can be a fundamental cause of anxiety or depression.
According to Dr. Michael Dadson, “Anxiety is a natural response to stress or repeated exposure stress or to a stressful incident.” Anxiety can also be accompanied by symptoms of depression or avoidance. Types of anxiety disorders include: generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, and agoraphobia.
Dr. Dadson relates, “Anxiety disorders often involve excessive feelings of fear and anxiousness that are unnecessary or unwarranted.”
These differ in sharp contrast to occasionally feeling nervous or anxious – a natural instinct that can protect us or warn us from danger.
Links to Learn Anxiety Coping Strategies and to Understand more
Turning Fear into Power:
Understanding and managing anxiety | Longwood Seminar | Harvard Medical School
How to Cope with Anxiety
Olivia Remes | TEDxHasselt
Anxiety
National Institute of Mental Health
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD)
Anxiety Disorder
Wikipedia
Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD)
causes, symptoms & treatment | Osmosis
How Your Brain Can Turn Anxiety into Calmness
Dr. Martin Rosmann | University of California Television (UCTV)
Assessment of Strategies for Coping with Anxiety
Preliminary Investigations | Anxiety Disorders
Individual
One-on-one options for individuals needing help in overcoming issues or maintaining optimal mental health in their lives' daily challenges.
Couples
Couples counselling can be challenging, but the positive impact on your relationship, potential family members, and other external relationships in your life make it worth the effort.
Family
Father and child or entire family counselling can provide your family with the tools, language, and behaviour to successfully communicate and overcome obstacles.
Veterans
Dr. Michael Dadson offers treatment for veterans who experienced a military-related trauma which is negatively impacting their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
I will do my best to respond to you within 24 hours using our online booking forms. Alternatively, I can be reached in my office at 778-554-0174 to book an appointment.
Dr. Michael Dadson’s counselling session is $175/hr taxes included (50 minute hour).
Various forms of financial assistance can be found here.
Neurofeedback Session Fees:
Individual sessions-$120/hr plus taxes (50 minute hour)
Couples session rates are $175/hr plus taxes (50 minute hour)
Dr. Michael Dadson continues to help a full range of diverse individuals, couples, and families overcome stress, depression, anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, adjustment issues and developmental attachment injuries. Dr. Dadson’s publications in the areas of trauma and PTSD recovery, dissociation identity disorder (DID), and father and son relationships, can be found under the “Publications” Section above.
For a full list of Dr. Mike Dadson’s areas of expertise, please visit the “Our Expertise” section above.
Dr. Michael Dadson adheres to the code of ethics as set out by the Canadian Association of Clinical Counsellors and Psychotherapy (CCC) Association.
Counselling sessions are confidential. However as noted in section B, counselling and therapy responsibilities of the CCC, exceptions include when a need is presented to prevent defined and immediate danger to a client or others, or when a court orders disclosure.
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive therapeutic, intervention treatment method that assists you to consciously control your brain wave patterns.
Click here for more information on Neurofeedback.
The result of neurofeedback treatment can be greater relaxation, a sense of ease and emotional resilience. Among other neurological and mental health issues, Neurofeedback has been used in the treatment of ADHD, trauma and PTSD recovery, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, ASD, insomnia and drug addiction (Larson, S 2006).
Low energy neurofeedback system (LENS) is safe and effective neurofeedback therapy. In contrast to traditional neurofeedback (requiring your involvement in retraining your brain), the LENS software does all the work to remove blockages that may be causing your symptoms.
A neurofeedback session will take between 45 minutes to 60 minutes.
The Neurofeedback process is based on the needs and goals of individual clients.
Your therapist or counsellor will discuss the number of recommended sessions with you based on your needs and treatment goals.