Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety can be one of the most uncomfortable emotions that we experience. Anxiety drains our energy, dominates our thoughts, and prevents us from being able to savor the present. It’s common to dread the way anxiety makes us feel, but to feel that we do not know how to prevent it or lessen its hold on our lives.
Therapy for anxiety will help teach you new ways of thinking and new strategies for managing anxiety. For example, we might explore body-based relaxation as a way to decrease physical tension and stress. We will also develop your ability to catch and quiet thoughts that cause you to feel anxious or stressed.
I use a variety of techniques to treat anxiety including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and somatic therapy tools.
Therapy for Anxiety FAQs
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While symptoms vary from person to person, they commonly include:
Racing thoughts
Excessive worries
Feeling overwhelmed
Difficulties thinking or concentrating
Restlessness
Trouble relaxing
Feeling fatigued or tired
Feeling agitated or irritable
Physical tension and tightness in the body
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In short, yes! While anxiety can seem incredibly pervasive and frustrating, the majority of people will notice a moderate improvement in their anxiety within 2-3 sessions and continued gradual improvements thereafter. The goal of anxiety treatment is not necessarily to eliminate all of your anxiety (all emotions can be helpful some of the time). Rather, the goal is to help you feel more in control of your anxiety and equip you with tools to feel better physically, mentally, and socially.