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
Jessica Eddins is a counselor and owner of Recovery Journal. A big believer in recovery, Jessica supports individuals coping with addiction. Jessica is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, as well as, a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist in the state of Virginia and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University. Jessica is no stranger to addiction as havi...
My passion is working with clients who feel unbalanced and anxious yet crave peace, and are willing to look deep inside themselves to find it. My purpose is to help clients discover their inherent self-worth, unleash their inner power, and release shame and judgement so they can create lives of potency and depth and bring their visions of beauty and connection to life. I have experience working...
The approach I take to therapy is a collaboration with my clients. You are not alone. Many benefit from the empathetic and nonjudgemental support of a trained professional. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy for those seeking to increase self-awareness, insight into one’s patterns both with ourselves and with others. My private practice is devoted to helping you connect to your...
Parenting teens can be a minefield, and there is nothing worse than watching your adolescent struggle in ways that become too difficult to manage or support. I have been working with teenagers and their families for 15 years, helping them move from crises of all forms to a place where they are flourishing, engaged, and connected. In sessions I draw on my extensive background in developing youth...
Therapy works when you feel comfortable enough to express what's bothering you and know that you are heard, understood and validated. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationships, or are just feeling unsatisfied with certain aspects of your life or work. My goal is to guide you on a journey of healing and self discovery by working with you in a collaborative...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS* The journey of life involves many twists and turns. We're not intended to go through it alone. Even with the best spouse, partner or family, the people we love aren't equipped to handle our emotional needs. Therapy is the safe place to express yourself, cry freely or get feedback from an unbiased source. I encourage healthy boundaries, healthy...
I believe in you. And I believe that everyone deserves to live a life full of meaning, purpose, hope, dignity and respect. We are all more than the worst things that have been done to us, and we are more than the worst things we have done. As a therapist, I create a space where it's safe to explore your story, and where you are encouraged to discover, grow, & give voice to your true self. Also,...
*I am currently offering in person and telehealth sessions* The relationships in our lives are often the most important thing to us and when they aren't going well it's easy to feel stuck. Stuck fighting over the same things, stuck feeling like your needs aren't being met, and stuck feeling lonely and depressed. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and longing for connection. When life and our...
Extriara Gates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with Individuals and Families in crisis. Understanding the impact of cycles of dysfuction and trauma on individuals and families, Extriara’s passion is to ensure that people have the supports and resources needed to maintain healthy functioning. Utilizing a strengths based approach , Extriara aims to provide i...
I hold the understanding that all people have within themselves the wisdom and strength necessary to heal, and I believe that entering into a supportive and respectful therapeutic relationship can help these strengths and awarenesses emerge, develop, and grow. I enjoy working with people of all ages who desire a more peaceful and enjoyable life. I have training and experience in utilizing...
My role is to hold space and provide compassionate, open-minded support for clients as they work through life’s challenges and dive into the process of discovering who they are on a deeper level. As an art therapist, I also offer experience in the use of art making as a non-verbal, creative means of expressing emotions, building inner resources, and developing personal agency. Sometimes it can ...
The road of parenthood can be paved with huge potholes and sizable speed bumps. Not to mention the unexpected roadblocks you and your children may face. Your family can and deserve to overcome these troubles, so you may continue to travel the road of parenthood with esteemed navigation! I am here to walk alongside you, and together we will effect positive change so that you and your children ca...
You're here because you or your child is struggling. Maybe it's the tantrums, defiance, aggression, or even anxiety in your little one that has you worried. Or maybe your teenager is showing signs of depression, withdrawal, or delinquency. You might be feeling confused, powerless, and overwhelmed when you try to make things right with your kid. You would do anything for your child, but you're n...
*WAITLISTING NEW CLIENTS at both offices* Are you serious about finally confronting your issues? Do you want to achieve balance and clarity? Therapy can give you the push you need to break negative cycles. Sometimes we need a professional to give us a better view when feeling stuck or overwhelmed-someone to talk it out with and hold us accountable. You’ll need to work hard to get results, but w...
It can feel very isolating to look in the mirror and not recognize the face staring back at you. Sometimes, you can feel so lost that you forget where your journey first began. Or perhaps, you never had the time to figure out the direction you wanted to go. Stress, loneliness, sadness, and pain have become your companions, and while you can feel your feet on the ground, more often than not, you...
