Anxiety Therapy

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Anxiety is a common mental health concern that can affect thoughts, emotions, physical health, and daily functioning. It may feel overwhelming, constant, or difficult to manage alone. Anxiety therapy offers compassionate, evidence-based support to help individuals reduce stress, build coping skills, and regain a sense of calm and control.

Signs Anxiety Therapy May Be Right for You

You may benefit from anxiety therapy if you experience:

  • Excessive worry or racing thoughts
  • Feeling tense, restless, or constantly on edge
  • Difficulty concentrating or feeling mentally overwhelmed
  • Panic attacks or sudden episodes of intense fear
  • Trouble sleeping or ongoing fatigue
  • Physical symptoms such as chest tightness, rapid heartbeat, nausea, or muscle tension
  • Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety
  • Emotional distress that lasts several weeks or longer

Understanding the type of anxiety you experience can guide therapy to be more effective and tailored to your needs.

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent, excessive worry about everyday situations
  • Social Anxiety: Intense fear of social interactions or being judged by others
  • Panic Disorder: Recurrent panic attacks and fear of future attacks
  • Phobias: Strong fear of specific objects, places, or situations
  • Health Anxiety: Worry or preoccupation with health concerns
  • Performance or Academic Anxiety: Stress related to tests, presentations, or work performance

Therapeutic Approaches Used in Anxiety Counseling

Anxiety therapy will include:

  • Evidence-based techniques to challenge anxious thought patterns
  • Stress management and emotional regulation skills
  • Tools to manage panic attacks and physical symptoms
  • Mindfulness and grounding techniques
  • Building resilience and self-awareness

Therapy is personalized to meet each individual’s unique needs, goals, and experiences.

The Benefits of Anxiety Therapy

Clients often experience:

  • Reduced anxiety and emotional distress
  • Improved stress management and coping skills
  • Greater confidence in handling anxious thoughts and situations
  • Fewer panic attacks and physical symptoms
  • Improved focus, sleep, and overall well-being
  • Enhanced relationships and communication
  • A renewed sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust

Frequently Asked Questions

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Seeking therapy is a personal decision. If distressing thoughts are becoming difficult to manage or interfering with your daily functioning, or if a concern continues to persist, consider calling for a free consultation.

Therapy may last anywhere from a few weeks to over a year, depending on your individual needs. During our first session, we’ll discuss your goals and what the conclusion of therapy might look like.

Yes we do accept insurance! We accept:

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers (DMBA)
  • EMI Health
  • Public Employees Health Program (PEHP)
  • Select Health
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Bishop Pay
  • Out of Network

Effective therapy has a defined path. Together, we’ll talk about your goals and what the end of therapy will look like—during the consultation call, intake, and throughout our work together. You’ll also gain the skills to sustain your progress long after therapy ends

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Tel: 801-404-7790