Anxiety therapy, also known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, is a type of psychotherapy that I use to help people manage and overcome their anxiety disorders. It works by addressing the thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, rather than focusing on the underlying causes.
Our focus in therapy will be to identify the situations, thoughts, or feelings that trigger your anxiety. This helps you understand what sets off your fight-or-flight response and how to anticipate it. It also involves challenging negative thoughts. Therapy helps you challenge these negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic and helpful ones. I assist clients to learn effective coping mechanisms to manage anxiety in the moment, such as relaxation techniques, mindfulness exercises, and deep breathing. These techniques can help calm your body and mind when you're feeling anxious. Bolstering your self-worth through therapy builds resilience against anxiety and equips you to tackle tough times.