Anxiety Therapy

Racing thoughts: A mind that never stops spinning…

Literally… never.

Sometimes it’s “just” thoughts. Other times, it’s physical sensations, too: Your heart beats really fast, your breathing gets shallow, you get lightheaded and feel you want to jump out of your skin.

Is your mind always attacking with a barrage of “should haves” and “what ifs?”

Do you imagine all the worst-case outcomes for every situation?

Do you feel like you are being held hostage by uncomfortable and troubling thoughts?

You probably worry that other people may find something you did or said awkward or annoying.

Do you relentlessly criticize your efforts, leaving you feeling like nothing you do is ever enough?

Are you worried about getting it right? Do you fear that you will fail? Do you question everything you do, say, or feel?

Physical symptoms, such as shortness of breath, and sweaty palms, get you down when you feel very anxious or nervous about something.

It is exhausting, but you can’t seem to get off the merry-go-round.

As if that’s not bad enough…

Insomnia and sleep disturbances…

“Ugh. 2 am!… again.”

Another exhausting day has ended. You get in bed and close your eyes. Your body is absolutely exhausted, but your mind is going on 100 miles per hour.

No matter what you do, it won’t shut off.

It reviews the entire day and worries about what could happen and what will happen. You check the clock, and it’s 2 am… again.

Panic attacks

“I’m dying!”

All of sudden wave of fear hits and the panic attack strikes. It’s unexpected and debilitating, you feel an immobilizing intensity.

Your heart feels tight, and you’re hyperventilating. You feel like you’re about to die from a heart attack. It’s uncontrollable.

Social anxiety…

“What do they think about me?”

When you are out, you look around in a million different directions. As someone approaches you, you get nervous. Then, you feel self-conscious about being nervous, which makes you ever more nervous.

The thought, “What do they think of me?” overrides your every effort to listen to what they are saying. All you can hear is your heart beating really, really loud. You want to disappear… like… now!

The conversation ends (thank goodness!) but it leaves you with a horrible feeling of disgust… toward yourself. Everyone else seems to have a pleasant time, and here you are… freaking out. You just want to kick yourself and leave the scene.

Impending sense of dread…

Why does it always feel like something terrible is going to happen?

Like there’s something that you need to be preparing for or some mistake that you’ve made or are going to make, but you can’t put your finger on what it is.

You feel your heart rate increase and a drop in the pit of your stomach, but there’s no source, no reason.

The feeling is just there.

Does any of the above resonate?

Living with anxiety is the reality for most of the population. You’re not alone. 90% of the clients we serve have struggled with anxiety. It is a modern epidemic – most people have it, just differing in degree.

The good news is that we can help.

Our goal is to provide you with necessary tools and to assist you in developing resourceful skills to help you take on all of life’s challenges.

We have the tools and knowledge to help you break free from this cycle.

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety involves feelings of worry or stress about a past or upcoming event. It’s a psychological and bodily state of anticipating or expecting the worst.

Anxiety is characterized mentally by elevated alertness, stress, and trepidation twisted into excruciating worry and troubling thoughts and physically by the uncomfortable activation of several bodily systems in order to facilitate a response to an unknown fear or danger, real or perceived.

Anxiety can take several forms, including obsessive thinking, panic attacks, and compulsive behavior.

Whether it was the stress and pressure of completing a school or work assignment or worrying about the security of a family member, we’ve all been stricken by bouts of anxiety.

This is why almost everyone has an idea or intuitive understanding of how anxiety feels.

Anxiety Symptoms You Should Watch Out for

 Catastrophic thinking
 Chest pain or heart palpitation
 Overestimating the potential of severe consequences
 Sweating
 Excessive worrying
 Obsessive behaviors and thoughts
 Procrastination and behavioral avoidance
 Trembling or shaking
 Physical distress or fear
 Fatigue or weakness
 Panic Attacks

Who Needs Anxiety Therapy and Counseling in California?

Anxiety affects everyone before an important event, such as your wedding, an interview, an examination, or your first day at a new job. However, anxiety should not impact your life on a daily basis. Many people don’t seek treatment for mental health issues, such as anxiety, because of the stigma attached to such conditions and disorders.

If your worries and negative thoughts are excessive, you might have an anxiety disorder and physical symptoms. As a result, you may procrastinate and avoid fun activities.

You may even do serious damage to your relationships by not connecting and enjoying time with people you genuinely love.

Fortunately, despite how challenging and debilitating anxiety can be, it can be effectively treated.

The compassionate and professional therapists at Therapists of Southern California are experts in treating many mental health conditions, such as anxiety. Therapists of Southern California offers coordinated medical care that includes a broad range of evidence-based psychotherapies.

Our approach to anxiety aims to accomplish these items for you

Improve how you feel by decreasing stress and having a sense of calm in your day-to-day life.

Learn new coping skills so you can handle anxiety and panic attacks.

Through a therapeutic alliance, understand what the root problem is that is driving your anxiety.

Use your existing strengths and understanding of yourself to build resilience and confidence to overcome new anxious moments as they arise.

Our mission is to work with you to get you where you want to be in life. When you find the right “fit” with a therapist to address your anxiety, you’ll experience calmness and have the resourcefulness to face the challenges that life throws your way

We Provide Professional Anxiety Treatment and Therapy in California
Fear can be a powerful and overwhelming emotion. For people with anxiety, the feeling of fear is usually powerful enough to hold them back from the activities they love, their friendships, marriages, and even daily tasks.

If you are struggling with anxiety, it is important to get help.

Therapists of Southern California comprises an experienced and courteous team of California psychologists and therapists that are here to listen to your concerns and experience and leverage evidence-based treatments in order to help you manage anxiety both in the short and long term.

What to Expect during Anxiety Therapy
During the course of anxiety therapy, you will learn skills and practices to manage your anxiety. Our therapists will help you recognize your anxiety triggers and identify the internal warning signs and symptoms that the anxiety cycle has started.

You’ll also learn to disengage from negative thoughts and behavior patterns and treat them as information instead of absolute truths so that they have less influence over your behavior.

Learn the acceptance skills that enable you to feel the various physical symptoms and signs of anxiety as they manifest without attempting to change them or run from them.

Learn replacement behaviors, coping strategies, and other helpful mental health skills by calling the team at Therapists of Southern California.

Types of Anxiety We Treat
At Therapists of Southern California, we don’t require a formal diagnosis to help you with anxiety.

If you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed, our therapists and counselors will find solutions that will help you the most.

However, there are a few common ways that anxiety can manifest itself. These are:
 Panic Disorder
 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
 Phobias
 Social Anxiety Disorder
 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

You can also have more than one of these health conditions. Many individuals also don’t fit neatly into a specific box.

At Therapists of Southern California, our anxiety therapy services in California are designed and personalized for you as an individual to determine and apply what anxiety treatment will work best for you.

Anxiety Therapy Techniques to Promote Better Mental Health and Well-being

Anxiety disorders, such as GAD, are usually successfully treated with psychotherapy, either alone or with medication, and lifestyle changes.

We offer anxiety treatments and therapy services that include, but aren’t limited to:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is the most commonly used and effective therapeutic treatment for anxiety disorders. During counseling sessions, your therapist will work closely with you in order to change your behaviors and thoughts.

They will focus on the why(s) and what(s) of your thought process as well as how it relates to the unique ways you cope with stress and the related emotions. After that, they will teach you new and better ways to cope with these emotions and thoughts in a healthy way.

Psychotherapy
Also known as “talk therapy,” this is an integral part of treatment for many anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy can be conducted in a group, one-on-one, or family setting and may last for a couple of sessions or many months, depending on the severity and nature of the disorder.

The main goals of psychotherapy at Therapists of Southern California are to reduce symptoms of anxiety, identify and rectify negative thinking or behavior patterns, and develop and foster healthy coping skills.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for several emotional difficulties and issues. It teaches you to create a different relationship with your thoughts. And this helps with problems and complications that are driven by negative or unhealthy thinking.

Why Choose Us

Our team of highly experienced and skilled psychologists, and psychotherapists will listen compassionately, helping you live authentically so you can achieve the best quality of life.

Our team uses comprehensive and proven therapeutic, vocational, and experiential, modalities while continuing to explore the best and latest in new treatment approaches.

Regain Control of Your Life
Pursue hobbies, activities, situations, and relationships that you have always wanted but avoided because of anxiety.

Understand Yourself

Uncover the underlying causes of your fears and worries, and break self-destructive or harmful habits.

Regain Lost Confidence
Regain your lost confidence, and improve your focus and attention.

“I feel like I can finally breathe” … that’s just the beginning!

Not only will you finally be able to breathe, but you also start to have the energy so you can handle life’s curveballs. All that energy you’ve been exhausting toward worrying will be channeled toward experiencing the beauty of life and peace.

Let us show you how to gain freedom from anxiety. We can help you find the path to mental peace, social ease, and restful sleep.

It’s possible.

It’s time.

Ready to Seek Change?
If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, we can help.

Therapists of Southern California aims to connect you to life-improving and meaningful solutions that promote positive change and improve overall wellness.

With convenient telehealth services in California, we can answer your questions and help you recover and heal.

You deserve to feel free. Let us show you how. Call or text us today for a free consultation: (949) 245-7442