Anxiety can manifest in different ways. Here are some helpful questions to help you identify if you might be experiencing anxiety:

• Do you  worry frequently, even about small things?

• Do you avoid certain situations due to fear they might cause you stress?

• Do you feel restless, tense, or "on edge" for much of the day?

• Do you have difficulty concentrating or remembering things because you’re preoccupied with worry?

• Do you often experience physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, trembling, or upset stomach when thinking about or facing certain situations?

• Do you find it hard to control your worry, even when you know it may be irrational?

• Are you experiencing trouble sleeping due to racing thoughts or feelings of anxiety?

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

• Excessive worry or fear: Constantly considering potential dangers or worst-case scenarios.

• Restlessness or feeling on edge: Difficulty relaxing or feeling a sense of unease.

• Irritability: Becoming easily frustrated or annoyed, especially in stressful situations.

• Sleep disturbances: Difficulty staying asleep, falling asleep or experiencing restless sleep.

• Physical symptoms: Muscle tension, headaches, stomach and digestion issues, rapid heartbeat, sweating.

• Difficulty concentrating: Struggling to focus on tasks, often caused by racing thoughts.

• Avoidance behaviors: Avoiding situations or places that may trigger unease.

How Therapy Can Help You Manage Anxiety

Therapy is a powerful tool to mitigate anxiety. We help you can gain insights into the root causes of your anxiety, learn coping mechanisms, and developing a healthier relationship to stress. Here’s how therapy at Clariel Therapy can help:

1. Identify Triggers and Patterns: Therapy helps you explore the underlying causes of your anxiety and recognize the specific situations or thoughts that trigger anxious feelings.

2. Develop Healthy Coping Strategies: Therapists teach techniques for managing anxious thoughts, so you can handle stress more effectively without feeling overwhelmed.

3. Change Negative Thought Patterns: Cognitive therapy techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), help you identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety.

4. Build Confidence and Resilience: Therapy empowers you to face anxiety-inducing situations with more confidence, helping you feel stronger and more in control.

5. Learn Relaxation Techniques: Therapists can guide you in mindfulness, breathing exercises, and other relaxation methods to calm both your mind and body.

Working with a one of our therapists can provide you with practical tools to overcome anxiety and support a path to emotional well-being.

Effective Therapy Treatments for Anxiety at Clariel Therapy:

At Clariel, we specialize in evidence-based treatments to help individuals manage and reduce anxiety. Here are some of the methods we use:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals recognize and change negative thought patterns that fuel anxious feelings.

• Mindfulness Therapy: Mindfulness techniques teach individuals to stay grounded in the present moment, reducing the tendency to dwell on worries about the future or past.

• Exposure Therapy: Exposure therapy helps individuals face their fears in a controlled and safe environment, gradually reducing avoidance and anxiety responses.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR is especially effective for anxiety linked to past trauma. It uses guided eye movements to help process and reduce the impact of distressing memories.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT combines mindfulness with behavioral techniques to lead to acceptance of difficult feelings, rather than avoidance, allowing for a more fully lived life.

Take the Next Step

If anxiety is holding you back, know that support is available. At Clariel Therapy, our experienced therapists are here to guide you through each step of your journey to emotional wellness.

Contact us to schedule a consultation and start exploring a personalized treatment plan to help you regain control and live with greater peace and confidence.