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Starting Anxiety therapy

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in St Charles, MO 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 St Charles 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?

Anxiety disorders can disrupt your social life, family life, and even hurt your ability to perform at work or school. Constant worry or fear can make basic tasks seem daunting and prevent you from participating in the activities you love.

If you think you might be suffering from an anxiety disorder, consider working with a mental health professional at Thriveworks Counseling in St Charles, MO. A therapist can help you identify the source of your anxiousness and give you the tools to cope with your symptoms. Call our office today or use our convenient online scheduling tool to set up your first appointment.

Understanding Anxiety: Common Signs and Symptoms

There are many forms of anxiety that present themselves with a wide variety of symptoms. Anxiety can look different from one person to the next, and it can manifest in both physical and psychological symptoms.

Many people with anxiety experience some of the following symptoms:

  • Persistent feelings of worry, fear, or distress
  • Sense of impending doom
  • Overthinking plans, solutions, or worst-case scenarios
  • Restlessness or nervousness
  • Difficulty concentrating on tasks
  • Trouble making decisions
  • Irritability or agitation
  • Muscle tension or feeling twitchy
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms

Anxiety symptoms can last for a long time, or they might come and go. Unfortunately, most anxiety symptoms won’t go away on their own, and the disorder usually gets worse over time if left untreated. Mental health professionals from Thriveworks Counseling in St Charles, MO can help you reduce your anxiety symptoms and live a happier, healthier life.

How Does Anxiety Therapy Work?

Treating anxiety is a personalized process based on the specific issues, fears, or concerns you’re facing. Your provider will create a treatment plan based on your symptoms, personality, emotional state, experiences, and preferences.

Your treatment could involve some form of psychotherapy, including:

  • Interpersonal therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Exposure therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

Start Treatment for Anxiety with Thriveworks in St Charles, MO

Anxiety disorders can be complicated, daunting, and downright frustrating, but Thriveworks in St Charles, MO, wants to make treating anxiety as convenient and accessible as possible. We accept many major insurance plans to make our services as accessible and affordable as possible.

We provide a range of appointment options to help you find time for treatment. We offer extended weekend and evening hours to accommodate your busy schedule. We also provide online counseling opportunities via video chat for the days when you’d prefer to work with your therapist from the comfort of your home.

You don’t have to face your anxiety on your own or let it control the way you live your life. Working with a professional from Thriveworks Counseling in St Charles, MO, can help you take control of your mental health and live your best life. Reach out today to get started.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Missouri therapists and counselors accept 1 insurance plans

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Self-pay costs at St Charles
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.5 Thriveworks St Charles reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Angela Johnson took the time to go above and beyond when she provided therapy for my partner and I
Read more Angela Johnson took the time to go above and beyond when she provided therapy for my partner and I
St. Louis Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Angela Johnson is an amazing therapist!! She gave me the tools needed to be able to control my anxiety.
Read more Angela Johnson is an amazing therapist!! She gave me the tools needed to be able to control my anxiety.
St. Louis Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Michelle Treece was my therapist about 5 years ago when my life was a complete mess. She took the time to really understand me and was able to slowly help me pick up the pieces of my life. Excellent therapist.
Read more Michelle Treece was my therapist about 5 years ago when my life was a complete mess. She took the time to really understand me and was able to slowly help me pick up the pieces of my life. Excellent therapist.
St. Louis Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Angela is an amazing therapist! Would recommend her to anyone who is struggling with emotional issues. She has helped me work through a lot of things and helped me build skills.
Read more Angela is an amazing therapist! Would recommend her to anyone who is struggling with emotional issues. She has helped me work through a lot of things and helped me build skills.
St. Louis Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Thankful for the help and support from my counselor.
St. Louis Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Shanna is a fabulous counselor. She is personable, caring, down to earth and she has a witty sense of humor. Her patience and warmth empowers her clients to reach their potential.
Read more Shanna is a fabulous counselor. She is personable, caring, down to earth and she has a witty sense of humor. Her patience and warmth empowers her clients to reach their potential.
Kansas City Dec 2020
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★★★★★
Shanna is a consummate professional and a great therapist. She has great insightful , empathetic, gentle, yet firm. She provides practical application, resources and tools needed to become the best version of oneself. She displays a tough love approach and understands areas to work on. She is always prepared, very detailed oriented, responsive and cares about the client journey. and patient. She seems empathetic and kind, but also clear and firm. Her sessions always end with actionable goals and she is willing to move the session toward relevant concerns if need be
Read more Shanna is a consummate professional and a great therapist. She has great insightful , empathetic, gentle, yet firm. She provides practical application, resources and tools needed to become the best version of oneself. She displays a tough love approach and understands areas to work on. She is always prepared, very detailed oriented, responsive and cares about the client journey. and patient. She seems empathetic and kind, but also clear and firm. Her sessions always end with actionable goals and she is willing to move the session toward relevant concerns if need be
Kansas City Dec 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Had a very sympathetic but direct counselor who was tremendous. She helped me see patterns in my own behavior that should change is response to situations that had led to my depression previously. Very compassionate and helpful.
Read more Had a very sympathetic but direct counselor who was tremendous. She helped me see patterns in my own behavior that should change is response to situations that had led to my depression previously. Very compassionate and helpful.
Kansas City Dec 2020
Review left on Thriveworks.com

Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy St Charles is off of 5th Street and Ameristar Blvd. We are near Subway and Comfort Suites.

Phone number

(314) 370-1811

Languages spoken by MO providers

  • English
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