Anxiety Treatment

Is Anxiety Holding You Back From Living The Life You Want?

Sometimes, life can be challenging and overwhelming, leaving us feeling as though there is no end in sight to our troubles. Occasional worry is an expected part of life, but for many people, it feels like anxiety is taking over important areas of life and their ability to function.

Are you fearful of everything, constantly worrying about the past or the future?
Do you avoid social situations and interactions because of overwhelming fear about how they may turn out?
Are you always overthinking things, putting off making a decision until it is made for you?
Do you have panic attacks or other strong physical reactions to anxiety?

Perhaps you’re constantly nervous and on edge, unable to relax as a result of your fear that something awful will happen. For example, you may want to engage more with people but are simply not able to because you’re scared of social gatherings or you worry about being judged.

And when you become anxious, it feels like your whole body is reacting. You may suffer from a slew of physical problems, such as headaches, stomach aches, and other digestive issues. Or maybe you are simply unable to sleep at night because of consistent racing thoughts.

It May Feel Like Anxiety Is Ruling Your Life And You’re All Alone

Experiencing chronic anxiety is isolating, hindering you from being able to live the life you want to live. When your level of anxiety is affecting your ability to function on a day-to-day basis and you avoid engaging with activities or events because of your fears, life can quickly become a very lonely place.

How often have you wished you could just stop pushing people away, not feel scared, or live a normal life? While chronic anxiety may not go away by itself, there’s hope. Therapy can help you decrease your worries and anxiety and start to make life more manageable.

Anxiety Is On The Rise Everywhere

Unfortunately, anxiety is very common, especially with all of the extra stressors we all have in our lives today. COVID, political discord, increased financial and employment uncertainty, environmental issues, and violence and danger in our communities and schools (to name just a few things) have caused anxiety to continually increase year after year in this country and all over the world.

The Anxiety & Depression Association of America identifies anxiety as the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the US, affecting approximately 19.1 percent of the adult population (18 years and above).*

The most common types of anxiety are:

Phobias
Panic Attack Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Reaching Out For Help Can Be Difficult

Many who suffer from anxiety could benefit greatly from therapy, but they may often be too scared to trust others or worried that treatment won’t help.

If this is your situation, please let us assure you that you’re not alone. We understand your struggles, and we would love to help you feel safe and welcomed in our practice. With time and the support of a compassionate therapist, you can learn to manage your anxiety.

Anxiety Therapy Can Help Make Your Life More Enjoyable Again

The good news is that anxiety—whatever its form—is very treatable. Through counseling, many people suffering from anxiety and fears can experience life-changing results and significantly improve their daily functioning.

Think about what life might be like if the level of worry you’re currently living with would be less and you had the tools to overcome the stressors that come up. An experienced counselor can be an objective listener, point out alternatives, and help you work through anxiety issues so you don’t have to miss out anymore.

What To Expect From The Therapy Process

At the Place for Counseling, we have trained and experienced specialists that specialize in treating all types of anxiety disorders. The treatment process will move forward at your own pace.

Your therapist will create a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore the root of the issues that are causing you to struggle so much—patterns of behaviors, history with anxiety, and its effects on past and current relationships. Together, you will work to set goals to create a unique treatment program just for you. Your counselor will also work with you to develop coping skills and work through your issues step-by-step.

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Specific Anxiety Treatment Methods And Approaches We Use

Many times therapy for anxiety involves working through other issues such as current and past relationship problems or trauma that may be causing you to be stuck in old patterns of behavior. In therapy, you will have help to identify more effective strategies both to cope with difficult situations and to achieve your goals.

To accomplish this, our therapists utilize different treatment approaches:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – an anxiety modality that helps identify maladaptive thought patterns, emotional responses, or behaviors and change these automatic reactions into more positive ones
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) – a therapy method that teaches skills for managing strong emotions and difficulties with social relationships

We also utilize mindfulness and other effective treatment strategies to help you work through your anxiety symptoms. There is a high rate of success in the counseling process.

Some people seeking treatment for anxiety have severe, chronic emotional issues, while others are dealing with normal life events that make them anxious. Whatever your challenges are, we are here to help. You don’t have to do this alone. With support from one of our skilled therapists, you can learn to manage your anxiety and enjoy life again.

Maybe You’re Considering Treatment for Anxiety, But You Still Have Concerns…

What if counseling makes my anxiety worse?

We understand that it can be difficult to talk about and share your struggles. And it’s true that sometimes bringing up issues can temporarily cause an increase in symptoms. While some sessions may feel somewhat uncomfortable, overall, clients report over and over that the positive changes they experience are worth enduring a little discomfort.

Of course, choosing the right counselor is important. We encourage you to set up a free consultation with one of our therapists to make sure they are a good fit for you.

Do I need medication to make my anxiety go away?

While many people elect to try medication to help decrease symptoms of anxiety, research has taught us that counseling is an integral part of the solution. Learning skills and techniques and integrating them is an essential part of decreasing anxiety in your life.

During the therapy process, if you and your therapist feel that medication may help, we can give you a referral to a doctor that can discuss options with you. At The Place for Counseling, we will work with you to find the best solutions for you, with or without the involvement of medication.

I’m worried that others will find out I’m seeing a counselor. Is therapy confidential?

Absolutely! Your counseling process is completely confidential and private. Any sharing of information will only happen through you or with your permission.

You Can Regain Joy And Peace In Your Life

At The Place for Counseling, we have trained and experienced counselors who are ready to help guide you to a future where you are in control of your life and not your anxiety. We invite you to reach out and start the process of feeling better.

We offer a variety of appointment times and days to fit into your busy schedule. Feel free to call with any questions you may have. You can also schedule a free, 20-minute consultation via phone or telehealth so you can meet the therapist you will be working with to make sure you are a good fit.