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838 people sought anxiety therapy help at Wyomissing in the last year

Discover how starting anxiety therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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15  therapists available in Wyomissing

As a provider, I understand that there are myths surrounding mental health, and it is my goal to help break the stigma and create ...

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Having a mental illness can be debilitating, and caring for you and your emotional well-being is my number one priority....

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As a gay man who has had unique cultural and identity experiences of my own, I understand the importance of validating and explori...

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As a queer-identified woman of color, I understand the unique challenges of finding quality mental health care....

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As a woman committed to living a values-based life, I understand the internal battle of often putting life on hold, believing that...

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Dr. Alberto Figueroa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, CFT) and a Certified Family Therapist with more than 17 years of e...

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In a world that can feel overwhelming and chaotic, I hold space for you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover hope....

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As a person-centered therapist, I see you as the expert on yourself, and I am here to help support you and guide you on your journ...

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With experience working with a range in both age groups and presenting problems, I can be of assistance in addressing many concern...

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In my experience, there are insights and opportunities in all of life's challenges if we are willing to lean in. Having a trusted ...

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Growing up in a diverse city has shaped me into a therapist who is culturally-sensitive and gives me the ability to understand uni...

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As a neurodivergent individual who has engaged in my own mental health treatment, I know the importance of feeling truly seen and ...

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As an immigrant woman, I understand the numerous obstacles faced when seeking mental health support; therefore, I aim to establish...

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Life is a journey and as a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience, I’m dedicated to supporting individua...

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As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer person-centered care while meeting you where you are in your mental health treatment ...

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Hear from our clinicians

What is your go-to approach for anxiety therapy?

Barbara: My go-to approach for treating anxiety is dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I prefer this approach because of the impact of empowering yourself by acknowledging your anxiety cycle and challenging through active coping skills of desensitization. Additionally, it creates a sense of the capability and promotes self-awareness to challenge anxiety symptoms.

Joseph: My go to approach for treating anxiety is CBT. I find the best benefit in CBT because it helps people become aware of how they can change the way that think about situations in order to decrease anxiety.

What tools do you teach in anxiety therapy?

Barbara: I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:

  • breathing techniques (square breathing, breath work)
  • mindfulness/present focus (meditation, grounding techniques)
  • grounding techniques (five senses, physical sensations, fidget/focus object, muscle relaxation)
  • journaling (freeform, bullet, prompts, daily success/struggle)
  • socratic questioning (cognitive challenging and rationalization of thoughts)

Joseph: I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:

  • Cognitive challenging
  • Cognitive reframing
  • Cognitive replacement
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Mindfulness
  • Grounding techniques
  • Assertive communication
  • Exposure therapy techniques

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy?

Barbara: I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety goals when they have increased awareness of their triggers, active use of their coping skill, and see a change in the anxiety symptoms. Additionally, the goals that we set will have a frequency that we will work towards either with increasing coping skills or decreasing anxiety symptoms. I always like to preface that progress is not linear and will be an ongoing measurement during treatment.

Joseph: I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they report a consistent decrease in the frequency, intensity, and duration of symptoms.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement anxiety therapy?

Barbara: Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with utilizing their network of supports and relationships, seek psycho-education about anxiety, journaling about anxiety cycles and seeking out additional resources such as group therapy.

Joseph: Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with documenting their thoughts, feelings and behaviors resulting in situation that trigger their anxiety and documenting efforts to counter their negative self talk. They can use relaxation techniques and mindfulness skills on a daily basis. They can use grounding techniques, assertive communication, and gradual exposure when they encounter anxiety provoking situations.

What should someone do to prepare for starting anxiety therapy?

Barbara: To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can notice and track the frequency, nature, and duration of symptoms. Also you can talk openly about the anxiety you may be feeling in preparation of the first session during our intake and we can problem solve some coping skills in the moment.

Joseph: To prepare for you first anxiety therapy session, you can reflect upon situations that trigger and anxiety and identify ways in which you currently cope with anxiety.

Starting Anxiety therapy in Wyomissing

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Wyomissing, 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 Wyomissing 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?

Stress and Anxiety Counselors in Reading, PA

Anxiety can take many forms and there are many types of anxiety disorders such as: generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety, school phobia, (particularly in children), and obsessive compulsive disorder. You may have an anxiety disorder if you have any of the following symptoms that negatively affect your daily functioning:

  • Excessive worry
  • Restlessness
  • Fear and avoidance of people, places, or situations
  • Panic attacks which manifest in physical symptoms that mimic a heart attack such as: rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, chest pain or shortness of breath, feelings of choking, dizziness or feeling faint, nausea or abdominal distress, headaches, weakness, trembling or shaking, or feeling of being detached from self
  • Fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Muscle tension
  • Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
  • Obsessive compulsive tendencies
  • Physical ailments that don’t improve after care

Why Do I Feel This Way?

Anxiety affects every age, gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class. Sometimes anxiety is hereditary and sometime it is induced by stress or a traumatic event.
Whatever the causes, the good news is that anxiety is highly treatable and research has shown over and over again that counseling can help. Treatment includes helping you understand your anxiety and providing you with cognitive behavioral strategies and techniques to overcome it.

These methods may include mindfulness, relaxation techniques, gradual exposure therapy, establishing routines, or exercises to help you retrain your brain. Sometimes medication can help your brain get back on the right track.

How Can Thriveworks-Wyomissing Help?

At Thriveworks-Wyomissing we have trained, experienced, and caring counselors to help you get your thoughts and feelings under control. We can give you the power tools and skills you need to take over this powerful force in your life.

Whether you are seeking help for yourself, your child, or a loved one, we are here to help. Call Thriveworks Reading today, or schedule online to get started.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Wyomissing accept 45 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Clover Health Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Wyomissing
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Lauren is a wonderful therapist. She has provided me with unique and positive insight into my issues.
Matthew Sep 2025
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I greatly appreciate how flexible the scheduling and meeting with my provider! She is focused on me and provides extremely effective tools to help me get through my topics.
Deanna Sep 2025
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Joe is fantastic. He's helped me work through my problems from the past and has coached me through the issues I'm facing in the present as well as grappling with how to deal with conflict in the future. I am a better man today than I was before seeing Joe and Thriveworks.
Read more Joe is fantastic. He's helped me work through my problems from the past and has coached me through the issues I'm facing in the present as well as grappling with how to deal with conflict in the future. I am a better man today than I was before seeing Joe and Thriveworks.
Alex Sep 2025
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Lauren my therapist does an excellent job. I really enjoy her feedback and helpful hints.
Kenneth Sep 2025
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She is thorough and remembers the stuff we discuss. She also gives me practical steps to make things easier for me to manage medications.
Robinn Sep 2025
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Her compassion and acknowledgment that I needed more services than I was scheduled for.
Lisa Sep 2025
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Jhaurel is amazing. She is helping me adjust medications over prescribed.
David Sep 2025
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Lauren scipioni is a top notch therapist
Thomas Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Wyomissing is located next to Berkshire Heights Playground on 4 Park Plaza, off of N 6th St. We’re near Park Plaza Office Center, and we share a building with John Keiser, Weikel Realty Group, and Spherion.

Phone number

(610) 890-6746

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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