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.
Anxiety Therapy in Memphis, TN
Thriveworks Counseling in Memphis, TN only has the best anxiety therapists and mental health professionals. They dedicate their lives to learning about anxiety, how to treat anxiety, and to help people with anxiety learn the coping skills they need to live healthily and happily.
Living with anxiety can be really difficult. However, it doesn’t have to stay that way forever. If you’re experiencing anxiety symptoms and feel like you could benefit from working with a mental health professional, consider reaching out to our office. We’d love to assist you.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
The anxiety therapists at our office are trained in diagnosing types of anxiety and offering treatment plans based on your situation. You could be experiencing any number of anxiety conditions, including:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A type of anxiety disorder that is caused by a previous traumatic event. Those who have PTSD suffer from anxiety brought on by triggers (objects or situations) that remind them of their trauma.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: People experience social anxiety due to fear of becoming embarrassed or rejected in social situations. This can include going to public events, presenting during a meeting, or simply making a phone call to someone new.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): This is the most common form of anxiety and presents itself in many different ways. People with this type of anxiety experience symptoms for many different reasons including worrying about responsibilities, making sure their family members are okay, and just dealing with general negative thoughts.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): This disorder is characterized by having obsessive thoughts and compulsions that greatly affect daily living. This can present through obsessively cleaning, hoarding, constantly checking on things, and obsessive thoughts that could be harmful to yourself or others
- Panic Disorder: Panic Disorder is a type of anxiety that induces panic attacks. This can be brought on by fear or can randomly happen when you’re least expecting it. Panic attacks typically last about 10 minutes and have symptoms of chest pain, hot flashes, feeling dizzy, inability to breathe normally, and feelings of choking.
Treatment for Anxiety
The hardest part about getting help is deciding to ask for it. But once you do, you’ll slowly realize that living the successful life you’ve always wanted is possible. Treating disorders like anxiety can be a complex process. To tackle them, your therapist will first assess your thoughts and feelings to create a custom treatment plan based on your needs. Then, they’ll utilize a variety of methods and techniques to help you learn how to cope, manage, and overcome your challenging emotions.
Talk-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, relaxation techniques, and management techniques are types of therapies that could be used to reduce anxiety. Lifestyle interventions, such as improved nutrition and exercise can also be recommended. In instances where you might be a good fit for a medication, your therapist will work closely with your primary care doctor or psychiatrist to ensure the correct medication is administered for your needs.
Work With an Anxiety Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Memphis, TN
To get started, give our office a call. One of our scheduling specialists will work with you to find an appointment time that best suits you. We offer our clients comprehensive care and added benefits such as online counseling options, no waitlist, evening and weekend appointments in addition to our regular daytime hours, flexible cancellations, and same-week appointments.
Our goal is to help you overcome the challenges you face. We want you to succeed. Let’s work together on your mental health journey. Reach out today for support.
