Therapy For HSP: What Is This?

Has anyone ever told you that you’re too sensitive? Maybe you recognize it, yourself. Things affect you more deeply than those around you. You have a hard time dealing with emotional situations. Or, maybe you struggle with overstimulation when it comes to your senses. 

If those things sound familiar, you could be considered a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HSPs tend to have extremely strong emotions – from overwhelming joy to deep sadness. 

While that might not seem like a problem, on the surface, it can lead to extremes very quickly, and make you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster more often than not. 

Highly Sensitive People can also be perfectionists, and often worry about disappointing others. While some of these feelings can be good, it’s easy for someone with HSP to feel constantly overwhelmed and pressured. It’s difficult for them to find peace. 

If you’re ready to let go of that frustration, therapy for HSP can help. 

What Causes High Sensitivity? 

On the surface, sensitivity isn’t a bad thing. It’s a sought-after personality trait, and many people even view it as a “soft skill” that can be used in their personal and professional lives. 

However, there’s a difference between being sensitive and highly sensitive. When your emotions start to take over and even minor situations feel overwhelming, they can end up having a negative impact on your life. 

So, what causes someone to be highly sensitive? 

Some of it could be genetic. If you tend to have highly sensitive people in your family, you could pick up the trait from them. However, it’s more likely that your sensitivity developed throughout your childhood due to your environment. 

What’s the Problem With Being Highly Sensitive? 

Again, sensitivity isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, when it starts to negatively impact your life, it’s time to seek out help. HSPs are often more prone to stress. They also tend to have overactive minds, which can lead to anxious feelings and make small situations feel bigger than they really are. 

Because of their overactive minds, it’s not uncommon for HSPs to experience emotional burnout. 

What Can You Do? 

If the issues here sound familiar and you think you’re a highly sensitive person, you don’t have to deal with overwhelming feelings and emotional stress for the rest of your life. 

Therapy can help you understand who you really are. You’ll end up feeling more relaxed and enjoying life while establishing closer relationships with your family and friends. You’ll learn to be more mindful and calm, and how to reach for and achieve your goals without getting frustrated. 

Most importantly, therapy for HSP will show you how to be self-compassionate. If you struggle with guilt or anxiety due to your sensitivity, working with a therapist will make that easier to manage. You’ll recognize that someone is in your corner, and having that professional support can make a big difference in your ability to “fight back” against your overly-sensitive thoughts. 

The main goal of therapy for HSP is to help you feel more like yourself and to remind you that you are whole. We’ll use techniques and tools that will help you overcome some of your extremely sensitive feelings, so you’ll feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions. You’ll also learn how to manage those emotions on your own, long after you’ve completed your therapy sessions. 

If you consider yourself an HSP or think you might be, don’t hesitate to reach out and set up an appointment. Together, in anxiety treatment, we’ll work on managing your emotions and developing the skills needed to keep your sensitive thoughts and feelings at bay so they don’t control your life.