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Anna S. Vaneaton

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Specializes in: Addiction Medicine and Social Work
Professional interests include: self-esteem issues, relationship issues, depression
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Anna S. Vaneaton is a social worker in Johnson City, TN specializing in addiction medicine and social work. Anna S. Vaneaton is affiliated with BetterHelp.

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About Anna S. Vaneaton

“I am licensed in Tennessee with 29 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, self confidence, addictions, and grief. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I wanted to state that my hours are on my Calendar. I always want people to get their needs met with days/time preferences. I do not work on Fridays and weekends.”

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Online messaging - send messages throughout the day as you have time; relax and give yourself opportunity to fully ponder each step of the conversation

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Instant Message (IM) Visits - real-time chat -- like a phone call, but over text

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Some issues Anna S. Vaneaton can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Self-Esteem Issues

Self-esteem is the value one assigns to oneself based on a complex combination of factors such as confidence, identity, sense of belonging, and self-image, among others. Self-esteem plays a critical role in determining one's happiness and overall well-being. Those with a very positive self-perception are considered to have "high" self-esteem, whereas those with negative self-perception have "low" self-esteem. Self-esteem does not dictate one's true intelligence, skills, looks, or accomplishments, although it can undermine one's motivation and opportunities. Successful people can have low self-esteem, and in some cases, that low self-esteem might motivate people to work harder at establishing themselves. Self-esteem is also not a binary scale, but a broad spectrum that people may move up or down throughout the course of their lives.

Humans begin to gain self-esteem in childhood from being cared for by adults and reaching natural milestones such as learning how to tie one's shoes. Self-esteem evolves through adolescence and adulthood, and can change drastically based on one's positive and negative experiences. It's important to develop healthy self-esteem to navigate through challenges, make decisions, and gain motivation to pursue interests.

Self-esteem issues can influence one's emotions, behavior, relationships, and world view. Self-esteem issues frequently arise from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can be caused by factors such as trauma, caregiver neglect, abuse, bullying, and academic, social, or professional difficulties. Stressful life events such as parental divorce, caregiver conflict, and financial problems may also contribute to low self-esteem. In recent years, researchers have highlighted the influence of social media in negatively impacting adolescents' mental health. Common signs of low self-esteem include:

  • Focusing on failures instead of accomplishments
  • Feeling triggered when making mistakes
  • Constantly comparing oneself to others in a negative way
  • Lacking confidence

Excessive self-esteem can also be problematic in that it can hinder one's ability to form relationships with others. People with extremely high self-esteem may appear to be conceited or entitled. Some researchers suggest very high self-esteem can lead people to engage in more risk-taking behaviors. Causes of excessive self-esteem are less well-known, but may include upbringing, personality, and cognitive biases.

Fortunately, self-esteem issues can be readily addressed at any time. Positive self-affirmations recognizing one's own accomplishments can raise low self-esteem. Accepting one's own weaknesses and imperfections can benefit those with both low and high self-esteem. People with self-esteem issues often find therapy is an effective means to improve their self-esteem and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with self-esteem issues identify and change destructive patterns of thought. Support groups, family counseling, and antidepressant medication may also help with self-esteem issues.

Maintaining a positive outlook and belief in oneself can go a long way towards forming healthy self-esteem. Developing a strong sense of self can be important for well-being and contributes to overall happiness and success in life.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Anna S. Vaneaton for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Anna S. Vaneaton treated as a social worker in Johnson City, TN were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 438

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Anna S. Vaneaton.

Gender
Female 22
Male 22
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65 17
65 to 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Anna S. Vaneaton From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Anna S. Vaneaton treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 34
High Cholesterol 17
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 9
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 13
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia 2
Cancer

Education & Training

She has a state license in Tennessee.

Licensed In: Tennessee

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Biography

Ms. Anna Vaneaton practices social work and addiction medicine in Johnson City, TN. Ms. Vaneaton obtained a license to practice in Tennessee.

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