What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Media, PA 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 Media 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 Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling & Life Coaching in Delaware County, Media, PA
Thriveworks Counseling & Life Coaching in Delaware County, Media, PA, offers professional therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety disorders. Our experienced therapists are dedicated to helping you manage and overcome anxiety to lead a more fulfilling life. Call us at (610) 557-1991 to schedule your appointment.
Do I Have an Anxiety Disorder?
It’s normal to worry during stressful events or transitions. However, if anxiety and worry start to consume your everyday life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Over the last two weeks, have you experienced any of the following?
- Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
- Difficulty sleeping or controlling worrying
- Excessive worrying about various things
- Trouble relaxing
- Restlessness or difficulty sitting still
- Irritability or becoming easily annoyed
- Fear that something awful might happen
Anxiety Treatments
If you or someone you love is suffering from an anxiety disorder, Thriveworks Counseling can help. Our licensed counselors and therapists are trained to treat anxiety disorders using effective treatment approaches, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Teaches clients different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to anxiety-producing situations. CBT can also help improve social skills.
- Exposure therapy: Focuses on confronting underlying fears to allow them to diminish, using relaxation exercises and imagery.
How to Get Help
At Thriveworks, we understand how difficult it can be to get an appointment with a qualified therapist who accepts your health insurance. We accept most major insurance plans and typically offer appointments within 7 business days of your initial call.
We are conveniently located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 600 N Jackson St, Suite 300, Media, PA, 19063. We are accessible by public transportation via SEPTA Regional Rail, Trolley, and bus, and we offer ample free parking.
Call 610-808-9923 to schedule an appointment, or fill out a contact form and we’ll call you!
