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3,025 people sought anxiety therapy help at Allentown in the last year

Discover how starting anxiety therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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David Lampert
David Lampert
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS, +20 more
Domestic Abuse, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Men’s Issues, +8 more

I see therapy as both a science and an art — a space to combine self-discovery, emotional mastery, and meaningful growth with compassion and insight... I see therapy as both a science and an art — a space to combine self-discovery, emotional mastery, and meaningful growth with compassion and insight. Read more

Next opening: Fri Apr 25, 11 am View all availability
Nicole Dunn
Nicole Dunn She/Her
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Administrators, +38 more
Narcissism, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +10 more

As a writer and counselor, and a person who has undergone a variety of struggles in multiple and diverse areas, helping others to find guidance, throu... As a writer and counselor, and a person who has undergone a variety of struggles in multiple and diverse areas, helping others to find guidance, through their encounters and interactions, embracing the uniqueness of the narrative, and emphasizing the meanings that people construct through experience, I support insight and understanding through personal stories. Stories can often heal and replenish emotional and mental wellness, as well as being empowering, inspiring, and restorative. 'The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.' - Marcel Proust. Read more

Next opening: Tue May 6, 12 pm View all availability
Olivia Dalton
Olivia Dalton
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Administrators, +37 more
Narcissism, LGBTQIA+, Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, +11 more

You are worth investing in, and I would honor the opportunity to assist you in becoming your best self. I can’t wait to meet you!

Next opening: Mon May 12, 12 pm View all availability

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What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

My go-to approach for treating anxiety is to offer my client information about how anxiety can take control of our thoughts and behaviors, exploring ways that anxiety may affect their daily life or how it may be held in their body without their awareness. In sessions, I may utilize skills from CBT or DBT and incorporate various somatic exercises to see what may be most beneficial to my client. I find using various skills and exercises can really be effective in helping someone find more balance, expand their awareness of their anxious thoughts, and assist in empowering them to change the unhealthy patterns that have been holding them back.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

Some of the tools that I teach in anxiety therapy might be:

  • Mindfulness – understanding being in the present/body scans/meditation for relaxation.
  • Grounding techniques – using awareness of the space around you to assist in balancing mind and body and being brought back to the present moment. Examples include polyvagal exercises, breathing techniques.
  • Checking the facts.
  • Exposing or pushing through the discomfort of anxiety.
  • Catch, check, and change the thoughts.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they can share positive experiences, like that they have been able to manage while utilizing the skills they have learned in sessions. Hearing that a client was able to tolerate being somewhere or doing something that was really hard or unmanageable for them to do before is when I know they are finding their balance and growing through these experiences.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement anxiety therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by working on the skills that were discussed in sessions. It could be practicing their breathing techniques or even listening to meditation audios to help relax their mind when they are feeling stressed. Trying different techniques can be helpful so they can see what may be more useful to them in anxious times.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

Preparing for your first anxiety session does not have to be stressful. Feel free to come and share what has been difficult for you to work through on your own. In sessions, we can narrow down what your goals are and help identify your biggest worry. If you know already what you may want as a goal for your sessions, feel free to write down your thoughts so you can remember all that you want to share.

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What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Allentown, PA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.

How does anxiety therapy work?

Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Allentown therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.

How to deal with anxiety?

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.

Symptoms of anxiety

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Sense of impending danger
  • Nervousness/restlessness
  • Trouble focusing
  • Excessive sweating
  • Shaking
  • Headaches
  • Stomach issues
  • Fatigue
  • Panic attacks
  • Increased heart rate

What is the best therapy for anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.

Is anxiety therapy conducted in person or online?

Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.

How long does anxiety therapy last?

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.

Is therapy worth it for anxiety?

Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.

Need more help deciding?

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.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our Allentown therapists and counselors accept 37 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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I looked around for a therapist for a month or so I found this place and I read and reread the reviews and Lauren’s bio a few times When I finally called a few months ago the woman who took my information and answered my questions, I specifically asked if I needed a new letter for my emotional support dog would they be able to help. She assured me absolutely yes. We do it all the time Now a few months into my sessions I asked Lauren for a letter to give my landlord. Lauren informed me over 3 weeks ago she would ask her boss. 2 weeks later she told me no, her boss said no. I had to go online. A year ago my landlord did not like the online one and wanted it from a local Therapist This past week when I had my appointment with Lauren, she said she couldn’t, i asked what kind of therapist she was. Because I was told when I decided to come to your practice that I could get one, I was told I had to have a few sessions with the therapist Now on Tuesday 2/13 I asked, she told me she was meeting with her boss the next day and would tell him what I was told She said she would email me the next day, now it’s Saturday and nothing. I now am so upset that I put all this time into a therapist that isn’t qualified to write a letter, not because of her, but from some rule that I was lied to about on the onset Now I really think I need to go find a true therapist The fact I’m told to go online to get one from a stranger, while I am in therapy Makes me question your practice In sales we call it bait and switch
Read more I looked around for a therapist for a month or so I found this place and I read and reread the reviews and Lauren’s bio a few times When I finally called a few months ago the woman who took my information and answered my questions, I specifically asked if I needed a new letter for my emotional support dog would they be able to help. She assured me absolutely yes. We do it all the time Now a few months into my sessions I asked Lauren for a letter to give my landlord. Lauren informed me over 3 weeks ago she would ask her boss. 2 weeks later she told me no, her boss said no. I had to go online. A year ago my landlord did not like the online one and wanted it from a local Therapist This past week when I had my appointment with Lauren, she said she couldn’t, i asked what kind of therapist she was. Because I was told when I decided to come to your practice that I could get one, I was told I had to have a few sessions with the therapist Now on Tuesday 2/13 I asked, she told me she was meeting with her boss the next day and would tell him what I was told She said she would email me the next day, now it’s Saturday and nothing. I now am so upset that I put all this time into a therapist that isn’t qualified to write a letter, not because of her, but from some rule that I was lied to about on the onset Now I really think I need to go find a true therapist The fact I’m told to go online to get one from a stranger, while I am in therapy Makes me question your practice In sales we call it bait and switch
Donna Feb 2024
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Top notch service! Excellent 1-on-1 counseling. Very pleased with her help so far!
Paul Feb 2024
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Mikayla is by far the most responsive and compassionate therapist I ever had. She listens, and gives advice and truly cares. I am very grateful for her and the convenience of my weekly sessions.
Kristen Jan 2024
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1320 Hausman Rd Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104

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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located off of Hausman Rd., in a building with several other businesses. These include Integrity Personnel, Inova Technologies, and GPI/Greenman-Pederson, Inc. There is a small lake behind our building.

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