One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Thriveworks Anxiety Counselors in Allentown, PA
Anxiety can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. When it is untreated it can take over your thoughts and life and leave you feeling debilitated.
At Thriveworks Allentown we have trained, experienced, and caring counselors to help you get your thoughts and feelings under control. Call or book online to schedule your anxiety therapy session today.
Do I Have An Anxiety Disorder?
You may have an anxiety disorder if you have any of the following symptoms that negatively affect your daily functioning:
- Excessive and persistent worry
- Restlessness
- Fearfulness and avoidance of people, places, or situations
- Panic attacks which manifest in physical symptoms that mimic a heart attack such as: rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, chest pain or shortness of breath, feelings of choking, dizziness or feeling faint, nausea or abdominal distress, headaches, weakness, trembling or shaking, or feeling of being detached from self
- Fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy
- Sleep disturbance
- Muscle tension
- Poor concentrating
- Feeling as though your mind is going blank
- Obsessive compulsive tendencies
- Physical ailments that don’t improve after care
Why Do I Feel Anxious?
Often anxiety symptoms seem to come out of thin air. Whatever the case is, the good news is that anxiety is highly treatable and research as shown on countless occasions that counseling helps.
Treatment includes helping you understand your anxiety symptoms and providing you with cognitive behavioral strategies and techniques to overcome it. The techniques used can include mindfulness, relaxation techniques, gradual exposure therapy, establishing routines, or exercises to help you retrain your brain.
Sometimes medication is indicated to help your brain get back on the right track. It is not uncommon to have the best treatment response when anxiety is treated with both counseling and with medication.
Schedule Anxiety Therapy with Thriveworks Allentown
If you’re ready to take control of your anxiety and reclaim your life, contact Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry in Allentown today. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way, from setting up your insurance to scheduling your first session. With flexible appointment options available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, we make it easy to prioritize your mental health.
At Thriveworks Allentown, we understand the importance of fast access to care. That’s why most of our clients have their first session within a week of reaching out to us.
Whether you prefer in-person or online therapy, we offer a variety of options to accommodate your needs. Plus, we accept a wide range of insurance plans to make quality mental health care accessible to all. Don’t let anxiety hold you back any longer—call Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown today to start your journey toward a happier, healthier life.
