Therapy for Anxiety

Therapy can be incredibly helpful for managing anxiety. At Balanced Approach Counseling, we provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, learn coping skills, and gain new insights and perspectives. Seeking help is a brave step towards taking control of your mental health and well-being.

Signs of Anxiety

Mental and emotional:

  • Excessive worrying or fear

  • Feeling restless or on edge

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Irritability or moodiness

  • Catastrophizing or expecting the worst

  • Avoidance of anxiety-inducing situations

  • Perfectionism

  • Low self-esteem

  • Difficulty making decisions

Physical:

  • Rapid heartbeat or palpitations

  • Sweating

  • Shaking or trembling

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • Chest pain or tightness

  • Nausea or stomach upset

  • Headaches or migraines

  • Muscle tension or stiffness

  • Fatigue or exhaustion

  • Insomnia or difficulty sleeping

Person with anxiety

Therapy Can…

  • Help you understand your anxiety and develop coping strategies to manage it.

  • Teach you tools to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment, reducing the power that anxiety has over you.

  • Introduce strategies to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety.

  • Give you the opportunity to develop and practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, to help reduce anxiety symptoms.

At Balanced Approach Counseling, we know that change is hard. By providing a safe, supportive, and fun atmosphere, we hope to make taking the leap just a little bit easier. Seeking therapy is a positive step towards personal growth and we commend you for taking this first step!

Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’

- Mary Anne Radmacher