What is anxiety therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk 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 and Counseling in Norwalk, CT—Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists
Struggling with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Thriveworks Counseling in Norwalk, CT, our experienced anxiety therapists, counselors, and psychologists are here to help you manage and overcome your anxiety.
To get started, call our office at (203) 349-9607 to get started today.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is often characterized by uncontrollable thoughts or excessive worry, which can be disproportionate to the actual event or circumstance. In addition to these thoughts and worries, individuals with anxiety may experience various physical and psychological symptoms, such as:
- Physical Symptoms: Difficulties with sleep, stomach aches, headaches, sweaty palms, gastrointestinal issues, palpitations, and nail-biting.
- Psychological Symptoms: Rumination, preoccupation, constant worry, feeling on edge, and difficulties achieving a state of comfort or relaxation.
These symptoms can be debilitating if not properly addressed. Our anxiety therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Norwalk, CT, can help you better manage these symptoms and explore potential causes of anxiety.
Anxiety Disorders: Types and Treatment
Anxiety disorders can vary greatly in terms of presentation and severity. Some common types include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Anxiety in a wide range of situations.
- Social Anxiety: Anxiety specifically in social situations.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Characterized by recurrent thoughts and compulsive behaviors, such as repetitive handwashing or door-locking.
Regardless of the type or severity of anxiety you are experiencing, our anxiety therapists are dedicated to providing individualized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.
Schedule Anxiety Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Norwalk, CT
Scheduling an appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Norwalk, CT, is easy. Call our office at (203) 349-9607 or book online to schedule your session today.
