Anxiety
Anxiety can take many shapes and forms when it is experienced by an individual. It is a
natural human response to experiencing stress, and can be triggered by a myriad of things,
each reason different for every person. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by
uneasiness or constantly fixating on your worries and fears, Living Within Therapy is here
to help you understand how anxiety shows up in your everyday life so that you can
conquer your mind and find peace.
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety can be triggered by a stressor in your environment and can feel like it has lasted a
lifetime. Some of these triggers can develop over time while others feel sudden and
unexpected. With anxiety comes common symptoms of:
● constantly overthinking
● having a hard time falling and staying asleep
● feeling on edge
● experiencing irritability
● difficulty focusing on tasks at hand
● crying more than usual
● may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that arises when an individual goes through
an obstacle or challenge that causes them stress. Our practice wants you to know that you
are valid in your feelings and reactions to the things that cause tension in your life. You
have the power to overcome these obstacles and create a new space where you can heal
and thrive.
Find Control Within Therapy
Our anxiety therapy services are designed to provide you with the tools and support you
need to manage and reduce your anxiety. We believe in recognizing that each individual’s
experience with anxiety is unique. Our goal is to empower you with strategies that cater to
your specific needs and help you build resilience. This could look like therapy sessions
exploring the different aspects of your life where anxiety may arise to aid your journey of
self-discovery. For some, their job and responsibilities in the workplace cause an immense
response to stress resulting in them feeling anxious about deadlines and projects. For
others, a relationship could be causing inner turmoil, but they don’t know quite how to
address their inner feelings.
The goal is to help you identify where anxiety may arise and how to handle it healthily.
Being understanding and empathetic to yourself will help you go a long way in
recognizing the strength that you have within. Empowerment comes from taking control
of your mental health. Anxiety may play a role in your life, but it doesn’t define you. With
the right support and strategies, you can overcome anxiety and achieve the life you desire.
Here at Living Within Therapy, we all specialize in treating clients across the lifespan with
depression and anxiety and have different ways of doing so. We have been trained in a
variety of different theories, including but not limited to:
● Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
● Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
● Solution Focused Therapy
We can help you look at how you’re not living in alignment with your values, identify
thoughts that are not helpful to you and learn that it is indeed a thought, as well as
identify concrete steps you can engage in to feel more connected to your highest self.
Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength. Therapy for anxiety can provide you with
the necessary tools to manage your symptoms and lead a more peaceful life. You have the
power to change your narrative and we’re here to help you every step of the way. If you are
ready to release yourself from limiting thought patterns and behaviors, feel free to reach
out to our practice to get started with a mental health professional on the team.