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My go-to approach for treating anxiety is personalizing the treatment to the client and their needs. I find the best benefit in dialectal behavior therapy because of some of the shortcomings in cognitive behavioral therapy and because of DBT's emphasis on mindful responses, certain skills for responding to distress, and in accepting two opposite thoughts/emotions/ideas.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they tell me they experience less frequent and less intense anxiety, say they feel calmer, and have the tools to better respond to future anxiety.
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy with brief journaling documenting anxious thoughts and moments when anxiety was more intense.
To prepare for your first anxiety therapy session, you can prepare a list of specific examples of when anxiety has been a problem and how you responded.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Columbus, OH can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Columbus therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
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.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anxiety is exhausting, frustrating, and can feel isolating. It’s completely valid to feel hopeless, but one thing is certain- you aren’t alone! Thriveworks Columbus anxiety counselors knows that gaining control over your thoughts and anxiety is possible.
We’ve seen people like you do it time after time. It doesn’t matter what lies your anxiety tells you, or how long you’ve believed them, or if you know that they aren’t real (but still continue to believe them); you are stronger than any lie your anxiety pushes on you. You are strong enough to fight this, and we are here to fight it with you. Reach out today for help.
These are common symptoms when dealing with anxiety:
The Thriveworks Columbus counselors stress that having anxiety does not mean there is something wrong or weak with who you are. You are much, much more than your anxiety. Plus, anxiety is relatively common in today’s society. Our Anxiety counselors have years of experience and teaching to help you reach the fulfilling, happy life you deserve.
Thriveworks Columbus practices a client-centered philosophy. This means every session will be focused on you: what your goals are, what you’re struggling with, what outside factors might go into the counseling process, and so much more! Every situation is unique, and you deserve a unique plan for counseling to go with it.
A few of the strategies we might talk about and employ in a Thriveworks Columbus counseling session include:
These are just a few examples of what an anxiety counseling session might be comprised of.
Thriveworks Columbus is excited to work with you as we make progress towards the life you’ve dreamed of: free of anxiety and in control of your thoughts. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances. Reach out today to get started.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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