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My general approaches to addressing a client’s needs in anxiety therapy are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). CBT provides a more traditional approach of exploring the impact of thoughts on feelings and behaviors and works to process and manage those thoughts to reduce the impact on one's decision-making. ACT utilizes these skills and implements more mindfulness-based strategies to reduce experiential avoidance of uncomfortable emotions and focuses on increasing values-based actions.
I assist clients in building the following skills to meet their treatment goals:
I know clients are making progress in anxiety therapy when they are less often moving away from uncomfortable situations and emotions and are more often moving toward their values and goals through actions. Clients are typically utilizing the skills learned in therapy outside of the therapy office to increase the likelihood of these values-based actions. Clients also tend to demonstrate a greater level of insight into their emotions and report a decreased impact of these emotions on their decision-making.
To supplement therapy, clients can practice and implement the skills learned in therapy in their day-to-day lives. It is also important to engage in preventative strategies, such as a regular sleep schedule, healthy diet, appropriate work-life balance, engagement with positive social support, and hobbies, as they can improve our overall emotional well-being throughout the day. While these are not possible all the time, the more we engage with them, the more benefits we receive from that action.
To prepare for their first therapy session, all an individual needs to bring with them is an attitude that is honest and open to alternative perspectives and a willingness to try the interventions suggested in the session. It also can be helpful to have a general idea of what the client’s goals for therapy may be. The client should be prepared to answer some general questions about themselves to give the therapist a clearer picture of who they are.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Media, 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 Media 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.
Thriveworks Counseling & Life Coaching in Delaware County, Media, PA, offers professional therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety disorders. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to helping you manage and overcome anxiety to lead a more fulfilling life. Call us at (610) 557-1991 to schedule your appointment.
It’s normal to worry during stressful events or transitions. However, if anxiety and worry start to consume your everyday life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Over the last two weeks, have you experienced any of the following?
If you or someone you love is suffering from an anxiety disorder, Thriveworks Counseling can help. Our licensed counselors and therapists are trained to treat anxiety disorders using effective treatment approaches, including:
At Thriveworks, we understand how difficult it can be to get an appointment with a qualified therapist who accepts your health insurance. We accept most major insurance plans and typically offer appointments within 7 business days of your initial call.
We are conveniently located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 600 N Jackson St, Suite 300, Media, PA, 19063. We are accessible by public transportation via SEPTA Regional Rail, Trolley, and bus, and we offer ample free parking.
Call 610-808-9923 to schedule an appointment, or fill out a contact form and we’ll call you!
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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