ANXIETY TREATMENT

Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed; it's your body's natural alarm system signaling a perceived threat, even when there isn't one. It can manifest as persistent worry, racing thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, sleep disturbances, or even physical symptoms like a pounding heart, shortness of breath, and muscle tension. Conditions like Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and specific phobias all fall under the umbrella of anxiety, each with its unique impact on daily life.

At Healing Words Therapy, we provide a supportive and understanding environment to help you unravel the complexities of your anxiety. Our therapists will work with you to identify your unique anxiety triggers and patterns, helping you understand why you feel the way you do. We then equip you with a personalized toolkit of evidence-based strategies. This might include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation, or Exposure Therapy to gradually face fears in a safe, controlled way. Our goal is to empower you to manage symptoms, reduce their intensity, and regain control over your life, allowing you to engage more fully and calmly in the world.

• Therapies Offered (within this section):
  
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation
  • Exposure Therapy (for specific phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - for trauma-related anxiety)
  • Relaxation Techniques & Stress Management