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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is to first calm down the nervous system that is in survival mode. The second would be to identify and understand what is triggering the anxiety. Then, I would dig deeper into understanding how these triggers came to be something anxiety-provoking. Finally, I would address these triggers not only through cognitive exploration but also by delving into the emotional, somatic, and relational dimensions.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy: psychoeducation, emotion regulation, cognitive reframing, distress tolerance skills, reality testing, some tools from ERP (exposure response prevention), parts work, and trauma processing.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they are able to sit with their anxiety, face it, and work through it, and as a result experience a decrease in anxiety response to triggers.
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by practicing mindfulness and regulation skills outside of therapy, engaging daily in activities that calm down one's nervous system, since it is really helpful in treating anxiety (for example art, yoga, massages, nature walks, etc.). In addition, spending quality time with friends and families, and utilizing support groups.
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can just come in with an open mind, curiosity, and a desire to learn and heal.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Toms River, NJ 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 Toms River 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.
Anxiety is not a fun experience. When it is chronic or severe, it can be crippling. It can change your thought patterns, emotions, behaviors, and your simple enjoyment of life! Having chronic and/or severe anxiety is like an alarm bell living in your head that doesn’t turn off. It’s exhausting!
There is hope, though. Anxiety is treatable- it’s one of the most treatable mental illnesses out there. With Thriveworks Toms River, you don’t have to live with anxiety. Therapy isn’t magic, it’s still hard work and processing and perseverance, but it can speed up your recovery process and help build a brighter future all together.
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There is no one answer to this question. Anxiety will look different in every situation and with every person. Some people experience what is called ‘specific anxiety’, often signs of an underlying phobia. These people might experience anxiety only in specific situations, such as seeing a dog, driving, or talking to strangers. Then there is the more common and generalized form of anxiety called Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This is where there is a pervasive sense of danger throughout your life without a ton of patterns. It just exists, no matter what you do.
As always, the first step is to recognize the problem. Common symptoms of anxiety are:
The basis of counseling is the client-therapist relationship. It’s not easy opening up about mental health struggles, and it’s even harder to take steps to overcome it. Having a counselor, you trust is vital for the therapeutic process. That’s why at Thriveworks Toms River we take extra care to practice a client-first mentality. Your goals, worries, personality, dreams, fears, and lifestyle will all help shape and guide every session of our practice. After all, therapy is about you and where you want to go with your life.
At a Thriveworks Toms River anxiety counseling session, you might discuss:
Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders, and it’s also highly treatable. That doesn’t mean it is easy or enjoyable. No one deserves to live with anxiety. Counseling in Toms River is just one tool you can use to break free of anxiety and live the happy, fulfilling life you deserve.
Thriveworks Toms River wants to thank you for the courage and vulnerability it takes to even think about reaching out. It’s not an easy step, but it’s a step that can change your life for the better. If you are ready to leave anxiety behind, give us a call at 732-852-4977. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances. In addition, most new clients can meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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