For many people, anxiety feels like a daily challenge, navigating an overwhelming maze of worry, fear, and unease. Anxiety can significantly impact your relationships, mental health, and overall quality of life. Thankfully, there are ways to conquer these feelings and manage symptoms of anxiety through therapy. The experienced therapists at True North Counseling Services in Tampa, Florida, are here to help you understand anxiety and explain some therapeutic methods used to overcome these symptoms.
Understanding the Causes & Symptoms of Anxiety
Various factors, including chronic stress, significant life changes, traumatic experiences, and medical conditions, can cause anxiety. Some people also have psychological or genetic predispositions to developing anxiety disorders.
While each individual experiences anxiety in different ways, some of the most common symptoms of anxiety include:
- Restlessness and worry
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Muscle tension
- Sleep disturbances
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Panic attacks
Therapy provides coping techniques and mindfulness practices to help manage these symptoms.
Conquering Anxiety
Therapy can help you identify and change the negative thought patterns that fuel anxiety. Some approaches we use at True North Counseling Services include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is designed to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and encourage healthier thinking habits. By identifying the root of your anxiety and learning effective coping strategies, you can regain control over your emotions and thoughts.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
This approach helps reduce the impact of anxious thoughts by keeping you grounded in the present moment. Mindfulness is particularly effective for the physical symptoms of anxiety.
In addition to these approaches, we offer dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), play therapy, and art therapy to help conquer anxious thoughts.
Contact Us for a Consultation
True North Counseling Services offers compassionate, effective anxiety therapy in Tampa, FL. If your child is experiencing anxiety and needs support to achieve mental wellness, contact us today for a complimentary 15-minute consultation. We specialize in helping children and adolescents with various mental health conditions and also provide counseling for parents.