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Therapy for Anxiety in New Haven, CT—Counselors and Therapists  

Instead of allowing anxiety to control your life, consider working with an anxiety therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT. We have a team of counselors who have the extensive education and training needed to help you cope with and overcome the thoughts and feelings that keep you from living your best life. Reach out today to get started.

How Do I Know If I Have Anxiety?

You might think you just worry a lot. But when does worrying turn into anxiety? At what point does it become too much? Consider the following examples of anxiety:

• Feeling worried and nervous almost the entire day, even if there isn’t something to worry about
• Avoiding social situations and isolating yourself
• An internal dialogue that focuses on your fears and insecurities
• You feel so overwhelmed that you can’t get anything done, in turn making your anxiety worse

Symptoms of Anxiety

Can you relate to any of the aforementioned feelings? You might be experiencing anxiety. “While each individual person presents with varying symptoms as well as intensity of those symptoms, there are symptoms of anxiety one can look for,” explains Jessica Spar, Licensed Professional Counselor for Thriveworks in New Haven and West Hartford.

• Restlessness
• Trouble focusing
• Sleep problems
• Fatigue
• Sweating
• Irritability
• Excessive worry
• Mood swings
• Racing or unwanted thoughts
• Lack of or increased appetite
• Indecisiveness

These symptoms can be harmful to your mental health on their own, but when combined it can be really hard to overcome. If you feel anxious on a daily basis, or even in certain situations, you could benefit from speaking with a professional. Working with a counselor could help you learn how to overcome these concerns and work towards living a happier life!

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Some of the types of anxiety are:

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): GAD involves the feelings of anxiety and worry that last for months on end. This disorder can cause you to feel irritable, restless, and fatigued.
2. Panic Disorder: This type of anxiety is based on panic attacks. People feel like they are experiencing a heart attack during their panic attacks and they can happen without warning.
3. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD): SAD is anxiety brought on in social situations. This may cause you to feel nervous, embarrassed, and even judged even if people they are interacting with are friendly and caring.
4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): When someone goes through a traumatic event, it could cause them to suffer from PTSD. This is experienced by nightmares, intrusive memories, and flashbacks. Different triggers could bring upon PTSD and other times it can be at random.

Schedule an Appointment with an Anxiety Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT

If you are ready to tackle your anxiety and think you can benefit from working with a therapist, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in New Haven, CT. Our team of therapists is ready with open arms to help you tackle the challenges you have.

To schedule an appointment, you can go to our online booking portal or call (203) 586-4264 to be connected with a scheduling specialist. We offer online counseling in addition to our in-person sessions. Online counseling gives you the flexibility of speaking with your counselor wherever you are! In addition, we offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.

Are you ready to thrive? Reach out today to schedule your first sessions with one of our therapists.