Therapy for Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety, in its most basic form, is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or unease about a situation. This may be an event with an uncertain outcome, or a momentary experience when dealing with information for which you were unprepared. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, and it can help alert us to potential dangers or threats. It acts as an alarm system in our body that sends messages through the nervous system, prompting us to take action.
When anxiety becomes excessive, however, it can interfere with daily life and create physical and mental distress. Our bodies are designed to respond to anxiety with a “fight or flight” response, releasing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones can cause physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and hyperventilation, as well as mental effects like fear and anxiety.
Anxiety Disorder
When anxiety becomes persistent or overwhelming, it is known as an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive anxiety and fear about a situation, even when there is no immediate danger. These disorders can be extremely distressing and interfere with daily life. Common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
If you think that you may be experiencing anxiety, it is important to speak to a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment. With the right support and resources, anxiety can be managed and improved over time. Here at Sanctuary Counseling, for years offered teletherapy for anxiety to provide a safe space for our clients to process and learn to manage any anxieties that they are experiencing. Seeking help is a courageous and important step toward finding relief.
Remember that anxiety is common, but it does not have to define who you are or control your life. With the right support and resources, you can learn how to manage anxiety and live a full and meaningful life.
Do I Need Therapy for Anxiety?
One of the most common questions we hear is “do I really need therapy for anxiety?” Our simplest answer is – yes. We believe anyone can benefit from therapy. Therapy provides you with a trained professional that is always on your team. They unashamedly want the best for you. If you are dealing with anxiety that affects your daily life in any way, therapy can provide you with the tools for better managing it. Anxiety can be a constant in life, but it doesn’t have to be debilitating. We can help you manage your anxiety. We can help you heal from your anxiety.
Therapy for anxiety provides you with a personalized tool kit for handling any anxiety issues you may have. We like to think of anxiety as a home DIY project. If you’re trying to put together a dresser, most of the time a screwdriver can be helpful. It is a basic tool that you may have lying around the house and isn’t that difficult to use. However, it may take you a few hours to put together this dresser, as a screwdriver is based on your own physical power. An electric drill, though, could put together the dresser much faster. The screws go in faster, and it is easier to drill the holes in the original dresser.
Therapy teaches you how to get and use your own “drill”. It’s a tool that can tackle the problem faster and without physically draining you. The best part is, you have someone with you every step of the way tackling the problem together. You are never alone in the process.
“Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it— just as we have learned to live with storms.”
—Paulo Coelho
The Most Effective Techniques For Anxiety Therapy.
There are many types of therapy that can be useful for anxiety. Many of our clients start with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as it is a type of therapy that many insurance companies recognize and recommend. We love CBT! We think it’s a great method to start with when anyone is starting therapy. It helps outline your goals and needs during therapy and can be a great way to plan out what areas of your life you want to work on.
We often incorporate many different types of therapy, depending on what is best for you. Therapy doesn’t need to feel prescriptive. It can be a beautiful collaboration between the therapist and the client to find what is best for you. Ultimately, we want you to get the most out of our sessions, and that includes finding the methods that may work best for you.
How Long Does Therapy Last?
When you are ready to see a therapist for your anxiety, we are here to help. Many find the process of getting a therapist daunting. We offer a team of therapists so that we can find the best fit for you and your personality. Sanctuary can assist with submitting receipts for insurance reimbursement, as well as check your eligibility for our Manna Basket Financial Assistance Program. We want to eliminate as many obstacles as possible so that you can focus on what really matters: you.
Find a Qualified Anxiety Therapist Near You
If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling with anxiety, Sanctuary is here for you. You are not alone in this! We offer teletherapy sessions to help treat your specific mental health needs and have a talented team of counselors ready to provide support from the comfort of your own home. Our experienced therapists take into consideration personality traits and unique challenges so we can best match our clients with just the right person for them--you'll never be assigned randomly or without thought given as to what would work well for you specifically. At Sanctuary, anxious minds find rest- let us help ease any worrisome thoughts on your journey toward peace and healing today!
If you’re in Douglassville, Audubon, or nearby and considering therapy for depression, Sanctuary invites you to find your therapeutic home with us. Depression can affect anyone at any time, and we want you to know that you are not alone. As always we continue to offer teletherapy sessions to treat depression, among many other mental health concerns. With a full team of therapists, we match you up with a counselor that aligns well with your personality and unique needs. They endeavor to be a safe space for you to seek comfort in a time when you need it most. We specialize in anxiety, depression, and many other issues that can be found on our website.
