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Are you or your child/teen struggling with the physical and emotional effects of unchecked anxiety?
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Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by constant worry and stress?
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Is it difficult to concentrate or feel grounded in the present moment?
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As much as you try to relax and find calm, does your mind return to the same thoughts again and again?
Has Your Anxiety Reached A Breaking Point?
Maybe you’ve become accustomed to anxiety being a constant companion in your life. Overthinking may lead you down a path of “What if” thinking that inevitably leads to catastrophizing about worst-case scenarios.
When an anxious thought takes over, you may become easily distracted, irritable, or on edge. Perhaps you find yourself turning to unhealthy habits—such as alcohol, drugs, overeating, or endlessly scrolling on your phone—to quiet your mind.
Anxiety Can Trigger Physical Symptoms
Whether it manifests as a racing heartbeat, upset stomach, headaches, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, or overeating, you or your child/teen may be dealing with the physical effects of anxiety. When these symptoms become hard to manage, it might cause you to withdraw from work, school, or family commitments. This isolation can further exacerbate your sense of restlessness and unease.
When anxiety.is running the show, everything else takes a backseat. Not only does it prevent you from functioning at your full potential, but anxiety also impacts your ability to nurture your relationships with loved ones and be present for them.
The good news is that with therapy, anxiety is highly treatable. Even if you’ve tried to take steps on your own to alleviate anxiety without success, working with a therapist can make a difference. When you have an understanding of how your nervous system and anxiety work and are equipped with the right tools, healing is possible.
Given the stressors in today’s world, it should come as no surprise that almost one in five American adults lives with high levels of anxiety. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States, affecting 40 million adults—or 19.1 percent—of the population every year. Sadly, despite anxiety disorders being highly treatable, only 36.9 percent of those suffering receive treatment. [1]
As a key to our survival instinct and what keeps us motivated, it’s normal to live with a certain amount of anxiety. However, too much anxiety can trigger both physical and emotional symptoms. And because few of us are taught how to manage our anxiety, we are often left to struggle alone.
The “High Achievement” Mindset Can Fuel Anxiety
In addition to the unique factors that shape us, like our families and cultural backgrounds, society's current “more is more” mentality can exacerbate anxiety. Whether this mindset is applied to our careers, academic pursuits, relationships, or lifestyles, many of us feel pressure to strive for an unattainable ideal. This focus on achievement and attainment further disconnects us from our true selves.
When the outside chatter becomes too much and causes inner turmoil, therapy for anxiety can be a safe space to slow down, connect, and begin to quiet the noise. With a wide range of expertise and approaches to choose from, receiving help from Healista can help you begin to manage your anxiety.
Our Holistic Approach To Treatment Can Help Alleviate Anxiety
We understand how far-reaching the effects of anxiety can be, impacting not only how you think and feel but also how you relate to others. We support you in choosing to shift the cycle and seeking solutions for yourself or your child/teen.
Therapy offers a judgment-free space where you can speak openly about your struggles with someone who gets it. You’re encouraged to laugh or cry—or both—with the understanding that we all need a space that allows us to land and be seen. Working together, we will develop new skills and strategies that help ease the stressors of living with anxiety.
What To Expect In Sessions
Our approach to therapy is guided by what you want to focus on. Oftentimes, the first thing your therapist will do in a counseling session is invite you to sit quietly and check in with your body and the space around you.
Through gentle inquiry, we like to find out more about your family history, current challenges, and lifestyle habits, such as diet, sleep hygiene, and fitness. Connecting the dots in this way ensures we address you as a whole person. Once we identify your most pressing issues, we can collaborate in creating attainable goals.
Understanding the interplay between emotions and physical responses is at the heart of managing anxiety. That’s why therapy includes psychoeducation about the role “healthy” anxiety plays in keeping us safe and teaching practices that regulate and soothe the nervous system. Working with a therapist with expertise in embodied therapeutic approaches and nervous system regulation will help you tune into your body. This awareness will help you understand where tension resides and learn effective strategies to alleviate it.
Anxiety Counseling At Healista Incorporates Eastern And Western Approaches
Offering a blend of eastern and western philosophies and practices provides our clients with a well-rounded experience that promotes balanced health. We integrate body-based and somatic modalities into therapy for anxiety, including somatic experiencing and grounding techniques such as breathwork, tapping, qi gong, and mindfulness. When needed, we can also utilize other evidence-based modalities like Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and brainspotting therapy to work through deeper layers of trauma that may underlie anxiety symptoms.
With a holistic approach infused with humor and compassion, you can face your challenges equipped with tools that promote a more grounded bodily awareness. Once you understand what triggers anxiety and learn somatic methods to manage it, you’ll make space for more joy and creativity to enter your life.
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Don’t Let Anxiety Hold You Back Any Longer
Whether you seek treatment for yourself or a family member, the therapists at Healista have the compassion and expertise to help ease anxiety. To find out more about online anxiety therapy with us and schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation, please call (310) 399-6670 or visit our contact page.
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