What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Newport News, 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 Newport News 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?
Newport News Virginia Anxiety Counseling Services
When you are struggling with anxiety, Thriveworks counselors and psychologists in Newport News can help you diagnose, treat, and evaluate your symptoms, no matter what you are facing. When you’re ready, reach out by phone or simply book your session online to get started.
Exploring Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
Spending time with a Thriveworks counselor or therapist can be beneficial, no matter what the intensity of your symptoms.
There are many different types of anxiety issue and disorders. These include:
- School phobia (particularly in children)
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Panic disorder
- Agoraphobia (fear of specific places or situations)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Separation Anxiety
Treatment Methods
Thriveworks counselors and psychologists in Newport News are trained to employ methods and techniques for overcoming anxiety that can provide great relief. Some methods of treatment for anxiety include:
- Cognitive behavioral methods (CBT)
- Interpersonal therapy
- Exposure therapy
- Play therapy for children
- Possible use of medication with help from one of our psychiatric nurse practitioners
- Establishing routines, including exercise and relaxation
A trained Thriveworks counselor may combine various methods of counseling to create a specialized treatment plan for your specific issue. Every individual is unique, and every treatment plan and counseling session will be specialized.
Why Choose Us?
Thriveworks counselors and therapists in Newport News, Virginia provide a safe and open environment to treat your anxiety without judgment. Thriveworks Newport News would be honored to partner with you to better your mental health.
Give us a call today to begin receiving treatment for anxiety symptoms, or schedule your first session online with Thriveworks Newport News.
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