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Therapy for Anxiety

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Anxiety can look like

Excessive Worrying – Constantly overthinking or fearing worst-case scenarios.

Irritability – Feeling easily frustrated or on edge.

Restlessness – Difficulty relaxing or feeling “keyed up” all the time.

Fear & Dread – Intense worry about the future, social situations, or specific triggers.

You might also struggle with…

All or nothing thinking

Seeing things in extremes – either perfect or a total failure

Catastrophizing

Expecting the worst-case scenario or exaggerating the severity of a situation

Overgeneralization

Viewing a single negative event as a never-ending pattern

Mental Filtering

Focusing only on the negative aspects of a situation while ignoring the positives.

Discounting Positive

Dismissing positive experiences or achievements as unimportant or as flukes.

Mind Reading

Assuming you know what others are thinking without evidence.

Anxiety doesn’t have to be your normal

Therapy for anxiety can take many forms, depending on the individual’s needs, the severity of symptoms, and the therapeutic approach used. However, most anxiety treatments involve some combination of talk therapy, coping strategies, and behavioral interventions. Here’s an overview of what therapy for anxiety could potentally look like if we worked together.

1. Initial Assessment & Goal Setting

. We will assess your symptoms, triggers, and how anxiety affects your daily life.

. We’ll work together to set realistic therapy goals (e.g., reducing panic attacks, improving sleep, handling social situations with less fear).

2. Evidence-Based Therapies

. Different therapy approaches may be used, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Most Common)

. Identifies and challenges negative thought patterns.

. Helps reframe anxious thoughts into more balanced perspectives.

. Uses behavioral strategies like exposure therapy (gradual exposure to feared situations).

Exposure Therapy (For Phobias, OCD, and Social Anxiety)

. Involves controlled, gradual exposure to anxiety triggers to reduce fear over time.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

. Teaches mindfulness and acceptance of anxious thoughts rather than fighting them.

. Encourages action aligned with personal values despite anxiety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

. Focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.

. Often used for individuals with intense anxiety and emotional dysregulation.

Psychodynamic Therapy

. Explores past experiences and unconscious conflicts that may contribute to anxiety.

. Helps build self-awareness of triggers and emotional patterns.

. We will assess your symptoms, triggers, and how anxiety affects your daily life.

.We’ll work together to set realistic therapy goals (e.g., reducing panic attacks, improving sleep, handling social situations with less fear).

3. Skill-Building & Coping Strategies

. Relaxation Techniques (deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation).

. Mindfulness & Meditation to stay present and reduce rumination.

. Grounding Techniques (5-4-3-2-1 method) for managing panic attacks.

. Behavioral Strategies (improving sleep, exercise, and routine adjustments).

4. Homework & Practical Application

. Therapists often assign exercises to practice coping skills between sessions.

. This might include journaling, exposure exercises, or practicing relaxation techniques.

5. Progress Monitoring & Adjustments

. Therapy is an ongoing process where goals and approaches may be adjusted as needed.

. Regular check-ins help track improvements and modify techniques as necessary.