Anxiety Therapy
It’s undeniable that life comes with stress. We live in a busy, fast-paced world where the demands are high, and we are faced with daily challenges. It’s normal to worry about things from time to time, but when our worries escalate we may need specialized support to help manage. Some symptoms of anxiety include:
- Excessive worry or difficulty “letting go”
- Feelings of fear or panic
- Feeling nervous
- Physical symptoms such as racing heart, sweating, shortness of breath, upset stomach
- Difficulty sleeping
- Avoiding activities that trigger negative feelings
- Difficulty focusing or not thinking about what worries you
- Doing certain things over and over to help reduce negative feelings
- Challenges in your relationships
How Therapy Can Help
There are many approaches that can be helpful in treating anxiety. We can work together to help identify the underlying causes of your anxiety and make a specialized plan to respond to your specific needs. It is very helpful to identify certain thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that support the anxiety, and work to challenge and change those. We may utilize relaxation techniques, helping you to focus on the immediate needs, and explore experiences that may influence your unique situation. We will help you to learn new ways to manage stress so that things to do not continue to escalate and interfere in your life.