Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety Is A Normal Part Of Life—But It Does Not Have To Control You

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders. We all experience it at varying points in our lives, and most people who experience anxiety don’t talk about it. This is because there’s a stigma around anxiety, and many people feel ashamed to have it. 

People who struggle with anxiety often wonder why they can’t control it and think they should be able to handle it alone. This leads to minimizing their problems or dismissing them as not that serious. 

Though anxiety is normal, it should become a concern when it’s started to affect your day to day. Constantly worrying, being unable to control fearful thoughts, and obsessively running through the events of the day are all signs that you need help. When anxious thoughts and feelings affect your sleep, relationships, work, and school, seeking therapy is the best option. 

Societal Pressures And Genetic Disposition Can Contribute To Anxiety Development

We live in a society that puts an unhealthy amount of pressure on our performance at school, in our careers, and on managing our day-to-day responsibilities. We often think we need to do more or take more on to be valued. We often don’t want to feel like we are disappointing others, so we take on more tasks, and that can contribute to and exacerbate anxiety symptoms.

On top of that, people with a familial history of anxiety or other mental health issues are more inclined to develop anxiety. Genetic disposition coupled with your environment and personal experiences can contribute to the manifestation of anxiety symptoms. 

Regardless of how you developed anxiety, we want to help you. We understand how anxiety can change the way you live your life. Counseling will help you learn how to cope with and even experience relief from anxiety symptoms that have been plaguing you all this time.

Anxiety Therapy Can Help Quiet Your Racing Thoughts

Therapy offers you a safe and supportive space to identify and explore the root causes of your anxiety. Our goal is for every client to feel truly listened to and understood. You have a voice here, and we want you to know that your experiences are validated. 

We’re dedicated to equipping you with practical tools to help ease the burden of anxiety. With us, you will gain insight into yourself and your experiences. We aim to empower you to live fully without feeling trapped by your thoughts. We recognize that anxiety can be overwhelming, and we’re here to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and provide you with effective coping strategies. Our approach is tailored toward each individual, and we believe in working collaboratively with you every step of the way.

Our Approach To Anxiety Therapy

In therapy sessions, we will begin by gathering comprehensive information about our clients’ experiences and backgrounds. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety allows us to collaborate with our clients to identify and challenge anxious thoughts. By examining the root of these thoughts and exploring whether they are based on reality or irrational fears, we aim to reframe them in a more positive and logical light.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for anxiety offers valuable tools for emotional regulation. We’ll help you to realize that it’s okay to feel anxious, but you can learn coping mechanisms to manage anxious feelings effectively. Additionally, we incorporate chain analysis techniques that allow you to pause and evaluate the pros and cons of your anxious thoughts in a structured manner.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is another effective approach that we utilize to target specific memories contributing to your anxiety. Through the lens of EMDR, we help you to process and resolve these memories to alleviate associated distress.

Psychodynamic Therapy helps you to understand the underlying dynamics associated with your anxiety, such as early life experiences or significant life changes. Using this modality, you will gain greater insight into your anxiety and develop healthier coping strategies.

Narrative Therapy and motivational therapy play a crucial role in helping you reframe your understanding of anxiety. This is done by externalizing the issue and emphasizing that anxiety is not a personal flaw but a natural response to various factors. At Evolve Therapy Group, we support our clients in embracing a more empowering narrative and motivation for change.

Our overall goal for anxiety therapy sessions is to help you get to the point where your thoughts no longer feel frustrating and overwhelming. When you have the right tools, you will feel more confident in yourself—that way, you no longer have to sit alone with your anxiety. You will find that you can “turn off” those ruminative thoughts and achieve relief from anxiety.

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