Anxiety is one of the most common reasons why people start seeing a therapist. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 20% of adults have had an anxiety disorder in the past year. This includes conditions like social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder, and more.

 

If you've been struggling with anxiety, you're not alone, and therapy has been proven to help.​ Our team of therapists in Edmond includes many therapists with decades of combined experience who specialize in helping people overcome anxiety in its many forms. We recognize how anxiety can affect people in all stages of life, and we use proven therapy methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to change the way you think and react to situations in transformative ways that improve your life and well-being. 

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If you're one of the millions of adults who struggles with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or constantly worrying about what may or may not happen, contact us at Journey Counseling Center today. Together, we'll equip you with the skills and support you need to manage your anxiety so you can a better, more fulfilling life.

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Common anxiety symptoms

When you're suffering from anxiety, it can manifest in many different ways, both physically and emotionally, including:

• Trouble sleeping, relaxing, or being able to control your thoughts

• Feeling nervous, restless, or exhausted from worrying about what's to come

• Rapid breathing or increased heart rates, especially when having a panic attack

• Depression or feeling isolated from others

• Headaches, tension, sweating or shaking from stress

• Challenges with maintaining or overanalyzing relationships

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Does therapy help with anxiety?

Research has shown that therapy can be very helpful for treating anxiety, with success rates of up to 80% when using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Here are just a few ways that therapy can help you overcome anxiety:

• Create healthier habits: An anxiety therapist can help you change negative thought patterns and replace them with positive and productive ones.

• Develop coping skills: Discover practical ways to cope with day-to-day stress and anxiety in ways that are relevant to your life. 

• Understand root causes: Know what causes your anxiety so that you can start to move past the situations and issues that cause issues for you.

• Transform your thoughts: Learn how to control and reduce the frequency and intensity of negative or fearful thoughts.

• Improve your everyday life: Change the way you think in sustainable, lasting ways that positively affect your relationships, your work, and how you feel about yourself. ​​