Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety Therapy In Atlanta Georgia
- Are you:
- Feeling stressed or overwhelmed?
- Feeling tense?
- Worrying about the present or future?
- Feeling that anxiety is getting in the way of living your life at your best?
- If ANY of these apply to you, you are in the right place. Anxiety, whether it’s a long-standing issue or something that’s recently intensified, can take a huge toll on your life. You don’t have to manage it alone—anxiety therapy can help.
Anxiety may be a new or all too familiar feeling.
It may be hard for you to remember a time when you did not have anxiety. It might be even harder to imagine a life without so much worrying. Being anxious could even be part of your identity, believing that you are just an anxious person.
On the other hand, your worrying might have started more recently. There could be an event or situation that triggered it. It is also possible that it has recently started and you are not sure the exact cause.
Some worrying can be okay and normal.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders impact over forty million adults in the United States age eighteen and older. This means that every year it impacts about 18% of the population. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone.
Experiencing anxiety on occasion can be very typical. It is a natural and normal feeling. It is also there to help keep you safe and prepares your brain and body to react. Worries can motivate you, protect you, and at times, even challenge you in a good way. While almost everyone experiences worries at times, it can reach a point where it feels overwhelming or happens more often than you would like. Stress can also start to impact sleep, concentration, mood, eating, or the ability to relax and be in the moment. It can take you to worries about the future that take away from being fully present in your day-to-day life. You have so much to manage each day. The last thing you need is worrying on top of it.
Anxiety can make it more difficult to live your life.
While anxiety is not uncommon, the way each person experiences it is different. Some people have racing thoughts or trouble making decisions, while others may experience physical symptoms like muscle tension, chest tightness, or a rapid heartbeat. Some people hold tension in their shoulders. Worries can impact the ability to think clearly. It also can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep at night because of lying in bed worrying. Additionally, it can also potentially impact your appetite or eating.
No matter if anxiety is new or all too familiar, know that therapy can help. Therapy for anxiety is a research supported and effective treatment to help you feel better!
You don’t have to deal with anxiety on your own.
Even though there are many studies showing the effectiveness of anxiety therapy, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, only about 35% of people struggling receive treatment. There are many reasons why this is, but one reason includes people trying to fix their problems on their own. Maybe you have tried self-care or relaxation. Perhaps you have tried not to think about whatever is making you anxious. Maybe you have tried to problem solve and fix it. Even with your best efforts, if you are still feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You do not have to deal with worries yourself.
Therapy For Anxiety
With anxiety therapy, we will better understand your unique triggers. Clearly understanding what is causing your stress can be very helpful. We will go beyond a surface level understanding of why you are anxious to really get to the bottom of what is going on. During therapy, we will also work together to help you learn ways to better handle your stress. You will learn how to be proactive and how to manage triggers. You will gain actionable tools that you can use to manage your worries and quiet your mind so that it doesn’t feel overwhelming. You will also have a safe and nonjudgmental space to be able to talk through what is making you anxious.
Anxiety therapy from an experienced psychologist.
You will work with a therapist who is extensively trained and experienced in providing anxiety treatment. Our therapists work with clients in Atlanta in our Buckhead office and online throughout Georgia and the US. Your therapist will help you to not let worrying get in the way of living life at your best. At Best Within You Therapy & Wellness, we also strongly believe in providing personalized care. We tailor treatment to your goals, your lifestyle, and your strengths. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, so we will work with you to find the best way to reduce your stress and worry.
Our psychologists are trained and experienced in research supported counseling approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy, as well as mindfulness-based practices. CBT, ACT, interpersonal, and mindfulness approaches may be used individually or in combination.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety
With cognitive behavioral therapy, you will understand the connection of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You will learn how to catch your unhelpful patterns of thinking and then how to intervene. You will learn skills to change your thoughts which will then impact how you feel and how you act. A post from the American Psychological Association explains more about cognitive behavioral therapy.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy For Anxiety
Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on how to not let your thoughts get in the way of living a life that is full of value and meaning. In acceptance and commitment therapy, we treat some anxious thoughts as words and not facts. Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean it is true. Acceptance and commitment therapy is an approach that takes power away from your unhelpful thoughts. With this approach, your thoughts can become less powerful and no longer get in the way of what you want to be doing. You can learn more about this treatment approach at the Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science.
Mindfulness For Anxiety
There are mindfulness and meditation practices that can be incorporated into anxiety therapy and be incredibly helpful. These practices can help relax your mind and body. They can also help you to stay more present and in the moment. It feels very different going through this with a therapist then listening to a mediation on your own as you get direct feedback and a tailored experience.
While our psychologists are based in Atlanta Georgia, anxiety therapy is provided for clients throughout Georgia and the US virtually. You can benefit in seeing one of our therapists if you are located in Decatur, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, or in one of the 40+ states our psychologists are licensed in.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. You don’t have to deal with anxiety on your own.
In addition to therapy for anxiety, therapy is also provided for other concerns. At Best Within You Therapy & Wellness our psychologists provide a variety of therapy services. Some examples of our areas of specialization include eating disorder therapy, insomnia treatment, emotional eating, and disordered eating therapy, and depression treatment.