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723 people sought anxiety therapy help at Carrollton in the last year

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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 Carrollton, TX 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 Carrollton 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?

At Thriveworks in Carrollton, TX, we believe that anxiety therapy can be a great solution to the overwhelming feelings and physical sensations that are associated with anxiety. Our qualified team of psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and client specialists work with you through the entire counseling process step by step.

If you’re unfamiliar with counseling, or if you’re in the midst of a struggle with anxiety, schedule a counseling session at our Carrollton office today. By building a connection with one of our mental health professionals, you can learn to better cope with the effects that anxiety brings with it. 

What Is Anxiety? What Are Anxiety Symptoms?

It’s important to distinguish between what could be an anxiety disorder and transitory anxiousness. An anxiety disorder might constantly afflict sufferers, while occasional anxiety—the kind that most people experience throughout their life—is usually resolved without therapy. 

Examples of anxiety disorders include:

It’s essential to remember that occasional anxiety is not the same as having an anxiety disorder, and just because you’re feeling anxious, that doesn’t mean you’ll be diagnosed. 

Symptoms of anxiety disorders might include, but aren’t limited to: 

  • Feelings of doom 
  • Difficulty sleeping, to the point of insomnia
  • Feeling emotionally drained or possibly short-tempered
  • Frequent panic attacks
  • Racing thoughts, uncomfortable thought tangents without end 
  • Avoidance of a certain object or situation, such as social situations, that is not necessarily dangerous due to fear

These are just a few of the effects that an anxiety disorder might cause. Due to the extent that anxiety can inhibit a person’s life, seeking the help of a mental health professional is one of the best ways to treat anxiety. 

Thriveworks’ psychiatric nurse practitioners can help diagnose anxiety disorders and provide treatment using psychotherapy and/or medication to work through and reduce symptoms. Even if medication isn’t wanted or required, our therapists work closely to ensure that everyone receives a custom treatment plan. Your Thriveworks counselor can help you deal with anxiety in whatever form it manifests in your life. Our treatment plans and options are customized for you—because we know you’re one of a kind.

Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder?

Anxiety comes in many forms, but some of the most common include: 

  • Panic disorder: Panic disorder is an anxiety-related disorder that induces infamous “panic attacks.” Panic Disorders can be triggered by events in the past, present, or future, and can leave sufferers feeling dizzy, nauseous, with tingling in the extremities and the possibility of chest pain and rapid heart rate.
  • Social anxiety disorder: As the name suggests, this disorder creates feelings of fear and restlessness from being around others. It isn’t limited to just a fear of crowds or public spaces, but those who have it might feel anxious at work, around friends, or even family members
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): The most common of anxiety disorders, this type of anxiety manifests in general settings, and isn’t necessarily triggered by any one event or circumstance. For those who have it, it can be frustrating to pin down exactly what is causing their anxiety, and they may feel a constant undercurrent of unease running throughout their mind. 
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Though this anxiety disorder has been popularized in movies and tv-shows as something that only affects those with a military background or first responders, PTSD can affect anyone who’s had a traumatic event in their past. This form of anxiety disorder can cause flashbacks and night terrors. 

How Does Anxiety Counseling Work?

The two most common treatments for anxiety are psychotherapy, or talk therapy, and medication, often used side by side.

Psychotherapy is a very standard form of therapy, but what makes it effective against anxiety is the targeting of specific anxieties and working to overcome them. If the therapeutic approach is too generalized, it may not work as well. Different types of therapy used in talk therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, among others. 

Medication is the other common treatment for anxiety disorders. Though medications will not cure anxiety, they can lessen the severity of symptoms, allowing people to move through their lives a bit more easily. A few types of medications that are commonly used to treat anxiety include antidepressants, beta-blockers, and benzodiazepines.

Using these two tactics, your provider will work with you to create a treatment plan that aligns with your wants and needs while offering you support and guidance as you deal with your symptoms.

How to Find Anxiety Counseling in Carrollton, TX

There’s no need to delay seeking therapy for anxiety. Instead of facing these issues alone, and making educated guesses about what might be possible, Thriveworks can help you see the light of a new day. 

If you’re looking for anxiety therapy in Carrollton, TX, Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Carrollton is just a call away. Our scheduling specialists can help you with every step of the process.

Thriveworks even provides industry-leading benefits, such as: 

  • Flexible scheduling times, including weekend and evening availability
  • A free E-book about managing depression
  • Scheduling via our online booking system or by phone

We also offer online therapy, where you can meet with your provider or counselor to get the treatment and valued insight you trust.
If you find that anxiety has got you backed into a corner, don’t hesitate to
book an appointment with our world-class team of mental health professionals in Carrollton, TX.

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 Texas therapists and counselors accept 46 insurance plans

  • APEX Memorial Hermann

  • ARIA | Covenant Management Systems

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Buist Byars and Taylor (Employers Health Network)

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Self-pay costs at Carrollton
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

5.0 Thriveworks Carrollton reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Ken Brown is an amazing therapist. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and able to help individuals find clarity and resolution in their lives. He has a large depth and range of experience, and meets clients where they are at to assist them in reaching their goals. I highly recommend therapy with Ken, he’s phenomenal.
Read more Ken Brown is an amazing therapist. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and able to help individuals find clarity and resolution in their lives. He has a large depth and range of experience, and meets clients where they are at to assist them in reaching their goals. I highly recommend therapy with Ken, he’s phenomenal.
Carrollton Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Ken is a seasoned therapist that maintains an equal balance of care and directness. He is a professional that helps his clients by giving them the dignity of choice yet guides them along the path to their own healing.
Read more Ken is a seasoned therapist that maintains an equal balance of care and directness. He is a professional that helps his clients by giving them the dignity of choice yet guides them along the path to their own healing.
Carrollton Dec 2021
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Ken Brown is a therapist for the times. Down-to-earth, non-judgemental, but with enough directness to encourage personal accountability in the process of making life changes for better outcomes. You will experience a balanced approach to healing, as he will make you feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. Highly recommended.
Read more Ken Brown is a therapist for the times. Down-to-earth, non-judgemental, but with enough directness to encourage personal accountability in the process of making life changes for better outcomes. You will experience a balanced approach to healing, as he will make you feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. Highly recommended.
Carrollton Dec 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks in Carrollton, TX is located on E Trinity Mills Rd. We share a building with Trinity Vision, which is right next to Destiny Heights Church. President George Bush Turnpike is nearby.

Phone number

(469) 515-8872

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
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