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Erin:
I use CBT and mindfulness approaches when treating anxiety. I find these approaches help clients to better understand what is contributing to their anxiety, what they are experiencing both internally and externally, and how to manage their symptoms more effectively.
Jami:
My go-to approach for treating anxiety is understanding the root, then identifying healthy coping outlets to calm down the root trigger. I prefer working on the root first so that we can identify specific, personalized coping plans that really work rather than a blanket one-size-fits-all approach.
Erin: Here are a few of the tools that I teach clients in helping clients to better manage their anxiety:
Jami: I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
Erin:
I know that clients are making meaningful progress in a few ways. First, I can usually tell in the way in which clients are talking about their experiences. I can hear when the tools we discuss are being applied in a way that expands their perspective and helps them to manage their symptoms more effectively. Second, clients typically tell me that they are feeling better. Third, I see progress in the behavioral actions and changes that clients make in their lives over time. These signs of progress make this job so incredibly rewarding!
Jami:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they're able to better recognize their anxiety early, employ coping strategies effectively, and identify an idea of what triggered it.
Erin:
Clients can supplement their time in therapy by listening to podcasts or reading books that may apply to what they are trying to work on. It's also always very helpful when clients are tracking their thoughts and feelings outside of therapy in order to provide the most accurate information in sessions. And of course journaling can be an incredibly valuable way for clients to explore and organize their thoughts and feelings in new ways. A few podcasts that I love and recommend are “The Happiness Lab,” “Where Should We Begin?” and “We Can Do Hard Things.” A few of my favorite book recommendations are “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” “Book of Joy,” and “Wherever You Go, There You Are.”
Jami:
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by practicing coping and grounding skills outside of sessions daily as well as keeping a log of anxious moments and triggers.
Erin:
To prepare for your first session you may want to think about what goals you have for therapy and what you want to get out of this experience. Most importantly though, you just come as you are!
Jami:
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can find a safe, calm, private place to hold the session, take a few deep breaths, and prepare your mindset to be open to trying new things.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Bethlehem, PA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Bethlehem therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
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.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everyday stress and anxiety is normal. However, there is a fine line between occasional stress and anxiety and the anxiety that is characteristic of a mental health disorder.
There are different types of anxiety, such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorder. These disorders are characterized by different symptoms, but each is rooted in nearly debilitating levels of anxiety. The good news is that whatever the cause of your anxiety, a Thriveworks counselor can help. They can assess your symptoms, offer a diagnosis, and work with you to come up with a plan that will help you live a happier, healthier life moving forward.
Therapy has proven to help people with a variety of challenges, of which includes mental health challenges like anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is specifically effective in the treatment of anxiety, as this approach focuses on helping clients change their harmful thinking patterns which can bring about unwanted anxiety.
For example, cognitive behavioral therapy can help an individual who has panic disorder learn that their panic attacks are not heart attacks (which is a common misconception), or they can help someone with social phobia realize that people aren’t watching their every move. The therapist might also use exposure-based treatment, which treats anxieties or phobias rooted in specific objects or situations. In exposure-based treatment, the individual will gradually confront their fear until they see that it is not a threat.
Here are a few tips they might offer to help you control your anxious thoughts:
1) Accept that everybody worries, and it’s okay. None of us will ever be able to completely stop worrying, as worrying is a natural part of life. But there is a line that you shouldn’t cross and that’s worrying about worrying! Find comfort in the fact that we all worry and don’t let it drive you crazy.
2) Channel the negative into the positive. Now that you’ve accepted that worrying is normal and you probably aren’t going to completely stop the habit of worrying, you can focus on channeling the negative into something positive. Your counselor will offer some effective strategies for doing so like exercising, journaling, dancing, or even singing! They’ll help you find something that works for you.
3) Focus on what’s in your control. Your counselor will also lead you in learning to focus on what’s in your control, rather than the unforeseen events and the external factors that you can’t control. There’s nothing you can do to ensure traffic is steady on your way to work or your flight arrives on time—so stop worrying about it! I know it’s easier said than done, but your counselor will help you accomplish this mission.
The providers at Thriveworks Bethlehem are skilled, caring professionals who want to see you succeed in life. And if you’re struggling with any kind or degree of anxiety, they want to help. Do you think you could benefit from working with a counselor or therapist? If the answer is yes, make an appointment today. To schedule a session, all you have to do is give us a call at 484-241-2848. A scheduling specialist will help you get all set up with a provider who can best help you and your unique situation. We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to working with you!
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