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TherapyMantra is here to help you on your path to recovery from anxiety. We match you with the best anxiety therapists available 24/7 via video call or messages.

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We assign the best counselors experienced in anxiety issues based on your needs.

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Our online sessions are 90% less expensive than in-person therapy, available 24/7.

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We offer ongoing anxiety support through self-care tools, anxiety help videos, chat groups, meditations, breathing exercises, and other resources.

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You are matched with an anxiety counselor based on your needs and preferences. You get a secure “therapy room” where you can communicate with your counselor via chat or phone. You can write or talk about anxiety & ask questions to deal with anxiety.

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Positive conversations, exercises, and meditations are used by TherapyMantra psychologists to help you deal with anxiety. Our anxiety therapists outperform traditional counseling as you get matched from a pool of 500+ anxiety counselors, who offer 24/7 unrestricted private chat.

What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a mental health disorder that is characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and unease. It is the most common mental health disorder in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and headaches. It can also cause emotional symptoms such as feeling overwhelmed, tense, and nervous.

One of the most difficult parts of living with anxiety is that anxious thoughts are often repetitive, intrusive, and extremely unpleasant. People may experience negative or fearful thoughts about themselves, their loved ones, and the world around them – no matter how irrational they may be. This can lead to significant problems in social interactions and relationships as well as at work.

Types Of Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear. Anxiety can be classified into several types. These are: 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

It’s an anxious state characterized by persistent anxiety and concerns about tasks, people, or even events. The most important thing is that the worry is out of proportion and has nothing to do with the scenario. It’s tough to keep under control, and it has a significant impact on a person’s physical health. It frequently leads to sadness.

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which you worry about being trapped, helpless, or embarrassed when exposed to certain situations or places. People who suffer from agoraphobia prefer to be alone because they feel secure.

Panic Disorder

Symptoms of this sort include persistent episodes of extreme fear that may occur suddenly and peak in a few minutes. Shortness of breath, chest discomfort, fluttering, or pounding heart are some of the negative effects. When they start recurring, again and again, these characteristics might be distressing.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social gatherings such as Anxietyget-together or hanging out with friends are avoided by individuals who suffer from this type of anxiety disorder. It’s due to the fear of being judged poorly by the other participants in the group, as well as embarrassment, self-consciousness, and worry about seeming stupid.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental illness that traps people in cycles of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. People with OCD are plagued by persistent, unwelcome thoughts or images (obsessions), often followed by rituals they feel they must perform to lessen their anxiety (compulsions).

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

It’s a debilitating condition that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. Symptoms may include flashbacks, avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event, and increased anxiety or emotional arousal (hypervigilance).

Specific Phobias

A specific phobia is an intense fear associated with a specific object or situation which provokes anxiety and typically causes sufferers to avoid the feared object or situation.

All of these disorders can have a crippling effect on someone’s quality of life, making it difficult to do everyday activities and enjoy life. However, there is help available. With the right treatment, people with anxiety disorders can lead normal, happy lives.

Treatment options for anxiety

When it comes to anxiety, there are a few different treatment options that are available. Some of the most common treatments include therapy, medication, and self-help strategies.

Therapy

Therapy is a treatment option that involves working with a therapist to address the issues that are causing the anxiety. This can be helpful for some people, as it allows them to explore the issues in a safe and supportive environment.

Medication

Medication is another common treatment option for anxiety. There are a variety of medications that are available, and each person will respond differently to them. It is important to work with a doctor to find the medication that is best suited for you.

Self-help strategies

Self-help strategies are also common for people who struggle with anxiety. These strategies are generally carried out on your own and can involve anything from developing coping strategies to watching certain types of media. One type of self-help strategy that has become more popular in recent years is anxiety meditation.

How can therapy help with anxiety?

Anxiety is a highly complex and potentially fatal condition that stems from a variety of factors. anxiety isn’t easily overcome; it’s a difficult, sometimes life-threatening problem that may be caused by a number of things. While certain people can manage their anxiety on their own, and anxiety therapist can offer valuable insights as well as various unique treatment options frequently.

Treatment can help you figure out what’s causing your anxiety. Anxiety therapists employ a variety of non-invasive techniques to facilitate the processing of thoughts, feelings, and events that may be linked to your symptoms. Therapists also look at physiological factors that might cause depressive episodes, as well as other treatments such as psychotherapy.

Therapy options for anxiety

There are many different therapy options for anxiety-

1) Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy (also called “talk” or “counseling” therapy) is the general term for treating an anxiety disorder by talking with a mental health professional. There are several types of psychotherapy that can help people manage anxiety, such as:

2) Cognitive-behavioral therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, beliefs, and actions affect your feelings and behaviors. It also teaches coping skills to help you deal with stress.

3) Exposure therapy

Exposure therapy. Exposure therapy helps you face your fears gradually and safely. This type of therapy is often used to treat phobias and social anxiety disorder.

4) Dialectical behavior therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT helps you learn how to manage your emotions, tolerate stress, and improve your relationships. It teaches specific skills to help you more effectively manage your anxiety and find relief from distressing symptoms.

5) Family therapy

Family therapy. Family therapy involves family members in the treatment process so they can support each other while coping with an anxiety disorder. This type of therapy may be appropriate if the person with an anxiety disorder lives at home with their family.

How to find a anxiety therapist?

TherapyMantra can help you find a anxiety therapist near you. We have over 500+ therapists listed on our therapist directory. You can follow the following steps to find a good anxiety therapist:

  • First, ask your family doctor or anyone else you are seeing for a referral for an anxiety therapist. 
  • The next thing you’ll want to do is ask your friends and loved ones for referrals.
  • The next thing you’ll want to do is look online. There are many websites that help people find therapists in their area who can treat things like anxiety.

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After years of dealing with anxiety issues, Therapy Mantra assisted me in releasing a lot of buried emotions. I had previously received anxiety counselling, which helped, but Therapy Mantra was able to turn me around and make me look forward to a better life.

Kevin,
1 year on TherapyMantra

FAQs

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or intense. Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel anxious before an important interview or test. However, if you feel anxious most of the time and it interferes with your daily life, you may have an anxiety disorder.

The symptoms of an anxiety disorder can vary from person to person. However, common symptoms include:

  • Feeling anxious or worried most of the time
  • Having difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
  • Feeling restless or tense
  • Experiencing irritability or mood swings
  • Avoiding activities or situations that cause fear or anxiety
  • Having difficulty concentrating

Anxiety disorders typically begin in adolescence and can start anytime between childhood and late adulthood.

There are many types of treatments available, including psychological counseling (psychotherapy) or medicine. The right type of therapy or treatment depends on your symptoms, age, and other factors.

Because anxiety disorders usually occur with other mental health disorders, treatment for anxiety disorders often also includes treatment for those disorders.

If you think you may have an anxiety disorder, it is important to get help. You don’t have to suffer in silence. There are many resources available, including counseling and therapy, support groups, and medication.

The cause of anxiety disorders is unknown. However, there are many factors that may increase your risk, including:

– Genetics – Anxiety disorders tend to run in families.

– Stressful life events – traumatic events, such as a death in the family or a divorce, can trigger an anxiety disorder.

– Other mental health disorders – having another mental health disorder, such as panic disorder, depression or alcoholism increases your risk for an anxiety disorder.

– Changes in brain development – experts believe an imbalance in neurotransmitters (naturally occurring chemicals in the brain) may be responsible. This possibility is supported by research showing anxiety disorders tend to run in families and can be inherited.

Yes. Childhood anxiety disorders may continue into adulthood and require treatment.

Anxiety disorders can be very disabling, but most people will improve over time with proper treatment. Many children and adults recover completely or almost completely. However, some people don’t get better after treatment and may require more advanced levels of care.

There isn’t currently any known method to prevent anxiety disorders from occurring, but researchers are looking into it. Prevention efforts may focus on children and teens with anxiety problems. Once an adult is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, there is little that can be done to stop or prevent it.

Anxiety disorders are common in the United States, affecting 18 percent of the population. One out of five people will experience anxiety at some point during their lifetime. There are many ways you can get help if you think you may have an anxiety disorder, including therapy or medication.

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