What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Bastrop, TX 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 Bastrop 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?
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?
Stress and Anxiety Counseling – Therapists and Counselors in Bastrop
At Thriveworks Bastrop, we will work through the anxiety issues you’re struggling with and help you develop practices to help relive that anxiety, so you can stand tall, confident and ready to tackle life’s obstacles.
We can help with your anxiety levels—give use call or schedule with us today and get started.
Anxiety Disorders Take Many Forms
In the session you have with your Thriveworks provider, they will get to know you, talk about your struggles and talk about the sort of anxiety you may be dealing with.
Types of anxiety disorders include:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Agoraphobia (fear of specific places or situations)
- Separation Anxiety
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Panic disorder
- School phobia (particularly in children)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
We want to help you live with a happier, more fulfilling and relaxed state of mind.
Anxiety Therapy Options at Thriveworks
Some of the treatment options for anxiety that are available at Thriveworks may include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This widely-used approach helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety. Through CBT, clients learn coping strategies to manage their anxiety symptoms effectively.
- Exposure therapy: Exposure therapy involves gradually exposing individuals to feared situations or objects in a safe environment. This helps them confront their fears and learn that they can tolerate anxiety without resorting to avoidance behaviors.
- Mindfulness-based therapy: Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and deep breathing exercises, are incorporated to help individuals develop present-moment awareness and reduce anxiety symptoms. Mindfulness-based approaches promote acceptance of thoughts and feelings without judgment.
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): ACT combines mindfulness techniques with strategies to help individuals accept their thoughts and feelings, commit to values-driven actions, and increase psychological flexibility in the face of anxiety.
- Medication management: Psychiatrists at Thriveworks may prescribe medications such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications to alleviate severe anxiety symptoms, particularly when combined with therapy.
- Relaxation techniques: Therapists may teach relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery to help individuals reduce physical tension and promote relaxation in times of stress or anxiety.
There’s Hope — Call Us Today
There’s no reason to face your anxiety on your own. Consulting with a professional, caring therapist: Call Thriveworks Bastrop today at 512-521-3243 and find relief from fear and worry, or schedule online.
