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.
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.
If you’re tired of letting anxiety stop you from living the life you want, experienced counselors and therapists are standing by at Thriveworks Counseling in Tempe, AZ to offer compassionate support and care.
Simply call us at (623) 323-8962 or reach out online to get started today with Thriveworks Tempe.
Signs and Symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder
There are many types of anxiety disorders and each person may experience them differently. However, some of the most common symptoms of anxiety include:
- Excessive worrying
- Muscle tension
- Panic attacks
- Agitation
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Insomnia and disruptions to sleep patterns
- Self-induced social isolation
- Substance abuse
How Can Anxiety Therapy Help?
Just as there are many types of anxiety disorders, there are also many types of therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is among the most common ways to treat anxiety.
CBT revolves around analyzing thought patterns and how they impact your behavior and emotions. This makes it possible to adjust your thought patterns to minimize your anxiety response and approach situations differently.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a specific form of CBT focusing on encouraging healthier emotional responses to minimize harmful behaviors and overwhelming anxiety symptoms. You may learn coping mechanisms to manage anxious feelings, including deep breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques.
Exposure therapy is another kind of therapy that is particularly useful for PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, and several other conditions. When it is difficult for a client to approach certain situations, a trained professional will develop a plan to help introduce the client to the fear in a slow and measured way.
If you’re interested in working through your symptoms and identifying the treatment options that may work best for you, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling in Tempe, AZ today.
Starting Therapy for Anxiety With Thriveworks in Tempe, AZ
While anxiety can feel isolating, you don’t have to face these feelings alone. Speak to a professional counselor or therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Tempe, AZ.
Call us at (623) 323-8962 or reach out online to get started today with Thriveworks Tempe.
