What services we provide
There are two main treatments for anxiety; Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is often recommended as a first-line treatment for anxiety because the treatment targets and focuses on the power of our brain, which directly influences our emotions. CBT helps individuals identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety. EFT assists the client in recognizing the challenges and negative patterns of coping with chronic anxiety has driven their interactions with others, causing emotional disconnection or distress in their most important relationships.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Anxiety is highly treatable and our therapists who specialize in treating anxiety disorders can assist you in identifying, understanding, and modifying faulty thinking, and in shifting emotional
and behavioral patterns. Everyone’s experience with anxiety is unique, and treatment approaches may vary depending on the individual. As you meet with your therapist, they will help you determine the most suitable treatment options for your specific situation.
Relaxation Techniques
Techniques such as guided visualization, deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness can help reduce anxiety by promoting relaxation and stress reduction.
Lifestyle changes
Adopting a healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on anxiety. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and minimizing caffeine and alcohol intake can contribute to overall well-being and reduce anxiety symptoms. Our therapists can help you learn how to implement these changes in ways that reduce distress rather than add pressure to you.
Support Network
Building a strong support system by connecting with family, friends, or support groups can provide emotional support and help manage anxiety. Your personalized treatment plan will help you identify and move forward thru increasing your support system.
Stress Management
Learning effective stress management techniques, such as time management, setting realistic goals, and prioritizing self-care, can help reduce anxiety triggers.
Medication
In some cases, healthcare providers may prescribe medications such as selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), benzodiazepines, or beta-blockers to help
manage anxiety symptoms. Medication should be prescribed and monitored by a
qualified healthcare professional.
Neurofeedback
The EFT Counseling and Education Center offers the specialized treatment of neurofeedback, which specifically retrains the brain to settle into healthier patterns of brain waves, resulting in more consistent calm, deeper sleep, and overall ordered thought and emotions.
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Emotional Factors
The emotional effects of anxiety may include feelings of apprehension or dread, trouble concentrating, feeling tense or jumpy, anticipating the worst, irritability, restlessness, watching (and waiting) for signs (and occurrences) of danger, and, feeling like your mind has gone blank, as well as nightmares/bad dreams, obsessions about sensations, a trapped in your mind feeling, and feeling like everything is scary.
Cognitive Factors
The cognitive effects of anxiety may include thoughts about suspected dangers, such as fear of dying. For example, you may fear that the chest pains are a deadly heart attack
or that the shooting pains in your head are the result of a tumor or aneurysm. You feel an intense fear when you think of dying, or you may think of it more often than normal, or can't get it out of your mind.
Who Is At Risk?
Anxiety disorders are more common than you might think. Chronic levels of anxiety can affect about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older (about 18%) in a given year. Sometimes anxiety can interfere with the individuals ability to engage socially and to function in their job, family, etc.
Sensitive Treatment
Providing accurate information, education, and counseling about chronic anxiety can be beneficial for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists are specifically trained in working with those who have felt paralyzed by this issue. Our experts understand the importance of incorporating a comprehensive approach that addresses both psychological and physiological aspects of generalized anxiety disorder.
Specific Training
Our therapists have specialized training in the physiological and psychological impact of chronic anxiety. They utilize evidence-based treatments for anxiety, such as EFT, CBT or acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These approaches have been extensively studied and shown to be effective in managing anxiety symptoms. Our therapists who specialize in the treatment of any aspect of anxiety disorders can provide you with tools, coping strategies, and insights that
will empower you in your journey toward understanding and managing your anxiety.
Getting Started
As with any therapy, treatment approaches can vary depending on the individual, the nature of the anxiety disorder, and the underlying causes. It is important not to delay consulting with one
of our therapists specializing in generalized anxiety disorder who will tailor your treatment plan to assist you in achieving stability, well-being, and healthier living.
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