Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Long Beach involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Long Beach therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.
Get Therapy for Anxiety—Appointments in Long Beach, CA
If you are experiencing uncontrollable or unpredictable anxiety, therapy can help you learn to control it. The licensed professionals at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA understand how to treat anxiety and can work with you to develop the skills to manage your feelings.
Common Anxiety Symptoms People Often Feel
Anxiety disorders can look different from person to person but some symptoms are usually common in people with anxiety. These include:
- Excessive worrying
- Panic attacks
- Feeling tense
- Excessive nervousness
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating and staying on task
- Difficulty relaxing
- Irrational fears or phobias
- Social anxiety
- Self-destructive coping mechanisms
The professionals at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA are experts in mental health issues and can assist you in reducing your anxiety.
Getting Help: What To Expect From Anxiety Therapy Sessions
Various kinds of treatment for anxiety can empower you to manage and control your symptoms. Prescription medications are sometimes used, as are various forms of talk therapy, where a client works with a mental health professional to identify and resolve issues causing emotional distress.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used types of talk therapy for anxiety and centers around the idea that our thoughts affect how we feel and behave. Working to reframe and change these thoughts can therefore have an effect on our behavior. Your therapist will teach you strategies for dealing with your “all or nothing” thinking, for example, so that over time you can recognize and manage these thought patterns yourself.
Other types of therapy include exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychotherapy. You may also learn relaxation techniques and coping skills, such as deep breathing and meditation exercises, to keep anxiety symptoms more manageable. Your provider will work with you to customize a treatment plan that is right for you.
Talk With an Anxiety Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Long Beach, CA
At Thriveworks, we accept many different insurance plans—so if your anxiety is getting in the way of your overall health and well-being, you don’t have to fight it alone. Reach out to Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA to begin your journey to a healthier life today.
