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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 West Hartford, CT 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 West Hartford 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?

Us humans are prone to worry: about projects and productivity at work; raising our children “right”; keeping our significant other happy; paying all of the bills on time; spending enough time with family; tidying up the house. This list can vary from person to person but one thing is always true: it is a long list and it can drive us mad. Fortunately, we can find comfort in the fact that it’s completely normal to worry. However, it’s important that we understand and identify when this worry has gotten out of control.

Anxiety, by definition, is excessive or uncontrollable worry. If your worry has escalated to this heightened degree and you are experiencing significant distress as a result, consider working with an anxiety therapist or psychologist. These professionals are experts on anxiety—they understand the harmful symptoms that accompany anxiety, from fatigue to loss of appetite and many others, and they can help you learn to better manage the symptoms specific to your disorder. Whether it’s generalized anxiety you’re dealing with or a more specific anxiety disorder (such as social anxiety), a skilled therapist can help.

“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world—not even our troubles.” –Charlie Chaplin

Are you looking for Hartford therapy to help anxiety? The anxiety therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks Counseling in West Hartford are skilled professionals and leaders in their field. They truly care about their clients and are dedicated to using their skills, training, and experience to help these individuals manage the symptoms of their disorder and live happier, healthier lives. If you are experiencing anxiety, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Hartford County today. We can set you up with an anxiety therapist who will help you change your life for the better. Give us a call at (860) 553-3374 when you are ready to schedule your appointment.

Am I Suffering from Anxiety?

Do you experience worry that feels more extreme than a normal level or amount? Does your worry cause you to feel physically ill or uneasy? You might be struggling with anxiety. Mimi Akhand, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at our West Hartford office, explains that “some of the earliest signs are overthinking, nervous energy, rapid heart pace, trouble focusing and sweating.” That said, anxiety is characterized by a variety of harmful mental, behavioral, and physical symptoms. While these symptoms can vary on a person by person basis, here are common symptoms:

  • Excessive or uncontrollable worry
  • Feelings of restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Lack of concentration
  • Fatigue
  • Trouble falling or staying asleep
  • Nausea
  • Tense muscles

Trying to manage any combination of the above symptoms can prove difficult, not to mention this effort can have negative effects on your wellbeing. Fortunately, you don’t have to do this alone. You can work with a professional to better manage your symptoms, understand where your anxiety might stem from, and enjoy your life again. Reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in West Hartford, CT when you’re ready to get to work with one of our anxiety therapists or psychologists.

What Are the Main Types of Anxiety?

As we mentioned previously, there are different forms of anxiety, of which vary in symptom presentation and severity. Here are 5 of the major anxiety disorders:

  1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Generalized anxiety is characterized by day to day worry, even when there is nothing clear to worry about.
  2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD is characterized by anxiety stemming from a traumatic event, such as physical or mental abuse. Victims of trauma can develop a wide range of symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, hypersensitivity, and more.
  3. Social Anxiety Disorder: Social anxiety is characterized by anxiety causes by social events or interactions. People with social anxiety disorder might feel anxious in any and all social situations or in a very specific situation (e.g., public speaking).
  4. Panic Disorder: Panic Disorder is characterized by extreme fear that can cause physical symptoms from dizziness to shortness of breath.
  5. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): OCD is characterized by nonstop unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that the individual feels compelled to perform.

If you’re dealing with one of these symptoms, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in West Hartford. We have help available.

Schedule Anxiety Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in West Hartford

Are you looking for therapy to help with your anxiety? Partner up with a Thriveworks Counseling anxiety therapist or psychologist in West Hartford. We want to help you manage your symptoms and better enjoy life again. You can reach us at (860) 553-3374, whenever you are ready to schedule your appointment. We’ll be here.

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 West Hartford therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

  • Humana PPO | EPO | HDHP

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Talk therapy

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Hear from our clients

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I couldn’t be more pleased with the help Tracy Saucier has given me! She is so kind, compassionate and a great listener.
Read more I couldn’t be more pleased with the help Tracy Saucier has given me! She is so kind, compassionate and a great listener.
Jane Feb 2024
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I love the format of telehealth in the evening. At a time where it's so challenging to find Psychiatrists, Thriveworks has been so easy to work with. And Ericka is lovely; easy to work with, easy to talk to, trustworthy, and very helpful.
Read more I love the format of telehealth in the evening. At a time where it's so challenging to find Psychiatrists, Thriveworks has been so easy to work with. And Ericka is lovely; easy to work with, easy to talk to, trustworthy, and very helpful.
Elizabeth Feb 2024
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I feel very comfortable talking with my therapist Jill about things that have been taking up room in my mind. She helps me find tools to cope with PTSD, anxieties & depression. I know I have a while to go but I am seeing progress due to our sessions.
Read more I feel very comfortable talking with my therapist Jill about things that have been taking up room in my mind. She helps me find tools to cope with PTSD, anxieties & depression. I know I have a while to go but I am seeing progress due to our sessions.
Elizabeth Feb 2024
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Tracy Saucier is an excellent therapist and I feel very comfortable with her
Helen Jan 2024
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Mr Saxton and the counsellors at Thriveworks are highly skilled and knowledgeable in assisting overcome situations that require special understanding.
Read more Mr Saxton and the counsellors at Thriveworks are highly skilled and knowledgeable in assisting overcome situations that require special understanding.
Ash Dec 2023
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The importance of finding a relatable therapist is key! Being in the medical field myself and coping with those stressors post 2020 traumatic events lead me to reach out for help. Learning understand and cope with moving forward in a healthier way. Thank you Ms Cano for making it easy to talk to you and relate!
Read more The importance of finding a relatable therapist is key! Being in the medical field myself and coping with those stressors post 2020 traumatic events lead me to reach out for help. Learning understand and cope with moving forward in a healthier way. Thank you Ms Cano for making it easy to talk to you and relate!
West Hartford Mar 2022
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Eva is absolutely wonderful and has given us tools and techniques to improve our communication and marriage.
Read more Eva is absolutely wonderful and has given us tools and techniques to improve our communication and marriage.
West Hartford Feb 2021
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Mimi is wonderful, attentive and kind. She's really helped me to grow and see the positives in myself. I am so happy to have met her!!!
Read more Mimi is wonderful, attentive and kind. She's really helped me to grow and see the positives in myself. I am so happy to have met her!!!
West Hartford Dec 2019
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Hartford is located at the corner of Farmington Ave and Ardmore Rd. We currently share the building with Step To Beauty and New England Realty Management, among other businesses. Across the street will find The Westfield apartment building and one block west on Farmington Ave is the Beth David Synagogue.

Phone number

(860) 530-5326

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