What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Kailua, HI 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 Kailua 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?
Like many other mental health conditions, anxiety can be managed with the help of a mental health professional. Consider calling Thriveworks Counseling in Kailua, HI at (808) 201-8130.
Recognizing Different Types and Causes of Anxiety
Anxiety comes in many forms and can cause many physical and psychological symptoms. While the symptoms of anxiety can look very different from one person to the next, there are some commonalities in the way specific conditions manifest and how they develop.
While there are a great number of anxiety disorders recognized worldwide, some of the most common forms of anxiety include the following:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Perinatal or postpartum anxiety
- Specific phobias
- Social anxiety disorder
- Separation anxiety
- Panic disorder
Treating anxiety is possible, and most anxiety disorders can be effectively managed with some support from a professional. If you’re ready to leave your anxiety behind, a licensed therapist or counselor is ready to help at Thriveworks Counseling in Kailua, HI.
What Does Anxiety Therapy Involve?
Anxiety counseling is a multifaceted approach that is highly specific to each individual client. A licensed therapist or counselor will create a treatment plan for you that is unique and addresses the concerns and issues you’re facing.
Anxiety treatment plans are composed of several therapies, and will likely include one or more forms of talk therapy. During therapy sessions, a mental health professional will walk you through understanding your anxiety, pinpointing potential causes and triggers, and implementing techniques that will reduce your stress and keep it from interfering with your life.
There are several types of talk therapy that are effective in treating depression, including the following:
- Behavioral therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Exposure therapy
Meet with a Therapist or Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Kailua, HI
If anxiety is interfering with your life or happiness, a therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Kailua, HI, can help. Call our office today at (808) 201-8130 or use our convenient online scheduling tool to schedule your first appointment.
