What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Ashland, VA 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 Ashland 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?
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 Counseling – Counselors and Therapists in Hanover, VA
Anxiety is more than just nervousness or fear. It is a debilitating disorder that can significantly alter an individual’s ability to lead a product and mentally healthy lifestyle.
If you’re feeling like the symptoms of anxiety are beginning to become overwhelming, schedule a session with Thriveworks today to get started. Simply call or go online to book with an empathetic, experienced provider.
What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety?
An individual with anxiety disorder may experience the following:
- nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
- feelings of danger, panic, or dread
- rapid heart rate
- rapid breathing, or hyperventilation
- increased or heavy sweating
- trembling or muscle twitching
- weakness and lethargy
- difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
- insomnia
- digestive or gastrointestinal problems, such as gas, constipation, or diarrhea
- a strong desire to avoid the things that trigger your anxiety
- obsessions about certain ideas, a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- performing certain behaviors over and over again
- anxiety surrounding a particular life event or experience that has occurred in the past
How Can Thriveworks Hanover Treat My Anxiety?
The counselors at Thriveworks Hanover call help treat anxiety with the following therapeutic options, among others:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals identify and challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anxiety, while teaching practical coping skills to manage symptoms.
- Exposure therapy: Exposure therapy involves gradually exposing individuals to feared situations or stimuli in a controlled environment, helping them to desensitize and reduce anxiety responses.
- Relaxation techniques: Techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation can help calm the body and mind, reducing overall anxiety levels.
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): ACT focuses on accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values, helping individuals lead a more fulfilling life despite anxiety.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, emphasizing emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
- Support groups: Joining a support group can provide individuals with a sense of community, validation, and encouragement as they navigate their anxiety symptoms and treatment journey.
- Lifestyle modifications: Incorporating healthy habits such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and stress management techniques can complement therapy and medication in reducing anxiety symptoms.
Schedule Anxiety Therapy at Thriveworks
It is never too late to get help for anxiety issues or disorders. If you suffer from anxiety symptoms and are in the Hanover, VA area, give Thriveworks a call or book online today.
