Anxiety is a relatively common mental health concern that people may experience at various points. Certain life events, such as a new job, relationship, death, or birth can trigger a bout of anxiety. Other people have an anxiety disorder that clouds much of their day-to-day life. Counseling interventions for anxiety range depending on its severity.
Available Treatment Options
One of the most common approaches to therapy for anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where therapists assist people in identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing coping mechanisms that promote healthier behaviors. Other approaches include Exposure Therapy, where a person and their therapist work toward decreasing the anxiety surrounding a specific situation or thing by slowly exposing them to it. Mindfulness and relaxation interventions also are helpful for anxiety.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Anxiety
I want you to know you matter and what you are experiencing matters. You do not have to keep going through this alone. Overwhelming feelings of fear, anxiety, grief, sadness, or anger can impact your ability to function in your work, school, social or intimate relationships. Sometimes these feelings are connected with traumatic life events such as abuse experienced in childhood or traumatic eve...
Feeling alone in your primary love relationship is one of the most painful experiences. No one gets married or starts a family with the intention of becoming disconnected, or overwhelmed navigating the daily frustration of arguments, or dealing with the silent love-killer, non-communication. Why can't my partner just understand my needs? Why should I have to explain myself? Why do I feel so alo...
I don't know that life ever works out exactly as we picture. As a therapist, I want to help others find practical, workable solutions to life's challenges while acknowledging their individual histories, family stories and future goals. Whether it is a child struggling with school peers, a teen faced with bullying or an adult navigating personal challenges, the resources needed to cope are found...
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Do you often feel reactive to something your partner does or says? Are misunderstandings that lead to arguing and hurt feelings common in your relationship? Do you struggle to feel connected to your partner on a deep level, or when you do it’s short-lived? Maybe it seems if only they could see things from your point of view, you'd understand each other and the arguing would stop. You still love...
I am a native to the Virginia Beach area and have lived here all of my life. I am the only child of parents who have spent most of their lives in this area as well. I attended Old Dominion University for both of my degrees, a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology in 2013 and a Master's of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015. I have recently become a licensed...
( English | Deutsch ) Meine Arbeit konzentriert sich auf Erwachsene, die mit Midlife-Krise, Sinn-Krise, Depression, Angst, kulturelle oder Immigrations-Herausforderungen, oder Stress-Bewältigung kämpfen. Woauchimmer der Schuh drückt in Ihrer mentalen Gesundheit, ich helfe meinen Klienten bei der Überwindung neuer, alter, akuter, oder "vergessener" Lebens-Herausforderungen. Mein theoretischer...
Since 2003 my work has been with people experiencing problems related to substance use, trauma, mood dysregulation, psychosis, poverty, stigmatization, criminal injustice and oppression. My passion is for fostering spaces for for exploration, discovery, healing and growth. I have provided services in inpatient, outpatient and intensive community settings. Additionally, I have supervised both BS...
I am passionate about creating a safe environment in which people can experience healthier, whole relationships. In my work, I focus on equipping families, couples, and individuals to navigate life’s challenges in relationship with others. I am deeply honored and humbled to walk alongside people in their journeys. My specialties include parenting, family conflict, and marriage and couples...
Susan Holthaus is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from Asbury University in Kentucky. She has provided therapy for children and parents, adolescents, and adults in a range of settings addressing issues such as bonding and attachment, abuse and trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, grandparents in a parent role and women’s issues. ...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA, TX, and MA and earned my bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, and master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from American International College in Springfield Massachusetts. I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years in addiction rehabs, county and city jails, crisis stabilization units, and...
Child, Adolescent, Family, and Individual Adult Counseling by video, or on the phone. Most insurance plans pay for this expanded service in this environment of social distancing and shelter in place. Anxiety, depression, fear, grief, addictions, and life and professional adjustments, are all areas to work on in therapy My passion is to help children of all ages, adults and families to restore...
Life's demands can leave us feeling spent, stressed, overwhelmed, and/or ___________ (fill in the blank). Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, someone whose primary function is to be present for us without judgment, someone to "hold up the mirror", someone to help sort things out... You are not alone. I welcome you to a safe, collaborative space where we can navigate life's challenges...
We are able to work with individuals with substance abuse issues to work on relapse prevention, finding their triggers for using, and the underlining issues with mental health if there is anything. We are AODE certified and providing the 20 hour DUI Prime For Life classes, DUI assessments, and group substance abuse classes....
