Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety can be tricky to identify because it is often based on actual possibilities of what could go wrong - perhaps unlikely possibilities, but the potential for disaster can feel so preoccupying that it takes over your life.
Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Anxiety
Typically my goal with you is to understand the underlying causes for your anxiety. That allows us to gain clarity and become able to more objectively observe the anxious thought patterns as they unfold, so we can engage in new ways of coping. With time you can come to see yourself as someone who can successfully disengage from anxious thoughts and gain confidence in your ability to let go of anxious thoughts as they arise.
To do this, I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies including:
Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring past experiences and unconscious patterns to understand the root causes of anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping you reframe negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more realistic perspectives.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Building emotional regulation skills to help you manage intense feelings and reduce anxiety.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Fostering acceptance of difficult emotions and focusing on living a values-driven life, even in the presence of anxiety.
Mindfulness Practices: Staying grounded and present to break the cycle of rumination and worry that often fuels anxiety.
How Therapy Can Help You Manage Anxiety
Through therapy, you’ll gain insight into the underlying sources of your anxiety, develop practical coping strategies, and create a more fulfilling life where anxiety no longer controls you.
Getting Started
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so I can get a sense of your particular challenges and we can explore the possibility of working together.