Anxiety Counseling

ANXIETY CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING AND CONFUSING.

People may tell you to “calm down,” BUT ANXIETY IS REAL. You may have crippling social anxiety. You could be constantly on edge and stressed that something bad is going to happen. You may also be dealing with intrusive thoughts that you can’t seem to stop, feeling trapped in your own mind, unable to calm the thoughts. Anxiety can also lead to depression because you feel so hopeless being so confused by so many fears that are growing.

Is Anxiety Impacting Your Quality Of Life?

Are constant worries getting in the way of your ability to relax and enjoy life?

Do you often feel keyed up and on edge, cycling through intrusive thoughts?

Are you tired of always being affected by the mental and physical discomfort created by anxiety?

Anxiety can feel overwhelming and confusing. When you can’t stop imagining worst-case scenarios, it’s almost impossible to concentrate and stay present. Often, anxiety appears as physical symptoms, including shortness of breath, rapid heart palpitations nausea, dizziness, chills, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. Sometimes, these feelings intensify to the point of becoming a panic attack, which happens when a racing heart, feelings of doom, and overwhelming fears take over. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s possible that you avoid certain people, places, and activities out of fear of what might happen.

When anxiety goes untreated, it can lead to symptoms of social anxiety and depression. Maybe you avoid socializing because you feel too self-conscious or scared of being judged. Or maybe you feel hopeless because your anxiety has started to infiltrate every aspect of your life. These issues have a way of preventing you from living fully, whether you are no longer performing well at work, feeling connected in your relationships, or able to make everyday decisions.

Our therapists specialize in anxiety and understand that you’re eager to find relief from your symptoms. We will work with you in counseling to overcome negative thinking patterns and calm anxious thoughts. With our ongoing and devoted support in therapy, you can learn to cope with your anxiety in a lasting way.

No Matter What Symptoms You Experience Or Where Your Anxiety Comes From, Therapy Can Help You

Our specialized therapists take a holistic approach to all forms of mental health, both in how you heal your mind and body. Whether your anxiety stems from a sudden change or transition in your life, or you have been struggling with symptoms for a long time, can be a meaningful resource for coping.

Therapy can be beneficial for treating everything from generalized anxiety–characterized by persistent worries, even in normal situations–to phobias. We also treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as well as social anxiety and depression symptoms that have stemmed from anxiety.

Through the counseling process, you can gain perspective and learn lifelong emotional regulation skills that will help you manage your anxiety. Our skilled, empathetic therapists are here to guide you in developing life-changing awareness so that you can replace outdated, unhelpful patterns with new, healthy practices. Let us help you overcome your fears.

At Balance Therapy, We Are Committed To Helping Clients Overcome Their Anxiety

If you struggle with anxiety, there may not be many opportunities in your life where you can feel safe to slow down, explore, and just be. Our therapists provide an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you can receive support and a new understanding of yourself. We will work with you to address the way you view your thoughts so you can find different ways of understanding your anxiety and see things more realistically.

Our therapists are anxiety specialists who know how to gently uncover the root of the issue as you reflect on your beliefs, values, early experiences, family patterns, and personal narrative—and their relationship to your fears. Working together in therapy, we can get to the core of your discomfort as you discover new, lasting strategies for coping.

The Anxiety Treatment We Use

At Balance Therapy, we are a team of humanistic, person-centered clinicians who are deeply invested in your healing. Though therapy for anxiety is individualized to the unique needs of each client, some of the treatment approaches we use are:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - teaches you skills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - helps you adjust your mindset and recognize the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - a highly structured model that addresses anxiety symptoms originating from trauma.
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – a specifically trauma-informed approach to CBT.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – allows you to explore your values and how to live in alignment with them.

We know that living with anxiety has become overwhelming and exhausting, but change is possible. As you clear away the space anxiety has taken up, you can achieve a new sense of purpose, meaning, happiness, and fulfillment in your life. All it takes is the first step of saying yes to anxiety treatment.

Still Unsure If Therapy Can Help With Your Anxiety?

"I worry about the cost of counseling for anxiety."

Though therapy is an investment, it’s an investment in yourself! Living with a scarcity mindset will not ignite change, and it perpetuates the idea that your healing and relief aren’t worth it. Investing in this process will not only improve your quality of life but also your work performance and relationships along with it.

"I have a busy schedule and worry that I can’t make time for weekly appointments."

Our therapists are committed to providing accessible, convenient anxiety treatment services. We do everything possible to accommodate our clients’ scheduling needs, including offering therapy via telehealth, which can offset the time taken up by a commute.

"I am worried I will become reliant on therapy for anxiety."

The counseling process is not designed to take forever. Rather, our therapists are committed to providing you with effective, long-term skills and strategies for coping with anxiety so that you can apply what you learn outside of the counseling space and initiate lasting change in your life.

Let’s Explore—And Overcome—Your Fears Together

If you’re tired of anxiety negatively impacting your life, our therapists are here to support you and guide you every step of the way through treatment. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please fill out our contact form.