Anxiety counseling

Your heart feels like it's beating out of your chest. You can't stop thinking about tomorrow, what you have to do, what might go wrong, what others will think of you. 

You ruminate about what happened yesterday, what others said or did to you. And the thing is you can't seem to stop these thoughts. It's like no matter how hard you try they keep coming up and stronger than ever. It feels like holding a beach ball under water. 

Here is how clients describe anxiety:

 " As this tension that I feel in my shoulders, and then all of a sudden I find it really difficult to breathe." 

"I'm at the store and I feel like everyone is looking at me, judging me, when my child is throwing a tantrum on the floor,  I just want to  disappear." 

If you can relate to any of this, you are not alone! 

Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder.

You may feel stuck in anxiety's grip, wondering if things will ever improve. But reaching out shows incredible strength. With the right support and anxiety treatment options, including anxiety counseling with a trained anxiety therapist many clients find significant relief from anxiety. Help is available and recovery is possible!

Anxiety can be caused by your environment, genetics, psychological or even medical conditions. Stressful life events, trauma, loss, major life changes, school stress, bullying, can all trigger anxiety. Untreated stress or burnout can make anxiety symptoms worse. Anxiety treatment options are available to help manage these triggers and symptions. Working with an anxiety therapist is key. 

Anxiety can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and can be genetic. You are more likely to have anxiety if you have family members who suffer from anxiety disorders. 

Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of everyday life. However, when you experience pervasive symptoms that won't go away and get in the way of your day-to-day life, it may be time to seek treatment.

• Racing heartbeat and chest tightness, sometimes feeling like you're having a heart attack
• Excessive worrying about everyday things that feels hard to control
• Restlessness and difficulty sitting still
• Tense muscles, especially in neck and shoulders
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Sweating more than usual
• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• Stomach problems like nausea or diarrhea
• Hard time concentrating or mind going blank
• Getting tired easily
• Feeling irritable or on edge

If you experience any of the above symptoms most of the day, almost every day, for a prolonged period (2 weeks of more) it may be time to consider working with an anxiety therapist. Anxiety treatment options are available! Remember that reaching out is the first courageous step towards healing,

Our natural reaction when we feel nervous, anxious or scared is to run, hide, or self-soothe. Short term relief such as binge eating, binge watching shows, skipping work or school only reinforces a cycle between anxiety and avoidance behaviors.  

Anxiety treatment can help even if you are experiencing just some of the symptoms.  Anxiety counseling can increase overall levels of well-being and improves life satisfaction.

At Cinco Ranch Therapy we offer a variety of different methods to treat anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence-based intervention proven effective in treating anxiety. We also offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). All of these approaches are tailored to meet your individual needs.

What is CBT?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)  works under the premise that our thoughts and behaviors affect our mood and emotions. CBT focuses on identifying distortions in thinking patterns as well as negative core beliefs. 

An anxiety counselor will work with you on identifying the sources of your stress and triggers of anxiety. Whether you experience social anxiety, panic attacks, or specific phobias, therapy will help you develop skills to manage difficult situations and change unhelpful behaviors. 

In therapy you will learn tools to better handle anxiety when it occurs. You will work with your anxiety therapist to have a concrete action plan when you are in a anxiety provoking situation. 

• Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) is a time limited form of treatment, generally taking 10 to 15 sessions on average depending on the individual client.
• In CBT we set clear goals, you will know where you are heading and how you will get there.
• CBT techniques have been well tested in research studies.
• CBT is structured, clients can see progress during treatment, get feedback, and can adjust approach.
• CBT is all about moving you towards your goals, giving you a sense of progress.
• CBT is focused on the present, you can start where you are, and practice the skills you learn.

Are you ready to start anxiety counseling? You don't have to live with the debilitating symptoms of anxiety that keep you stuck in ruminating thought patterns and keep you up at night. Cinco Ranch Therapy can help! To start anxiety therapy follow these easy steps:

1. Contact Cinco Ranch Therapy to learn more about anxiety therapy in Katy, TX

2. Schedule your first appointment with your skilled and caring anxiety therapist, Julie Sekachev. 

3. Find relief from anxiety symptoms and begin a healthier future today!

In addition to anxiety counseling, our Katy, TX  therapy center   offers a variety of counseling services for adults, adolescents, families and couples. Our goal at Cinco Ranch Therapy is to help you feel seen and supported, and provide the highest quality care. Our counseling services include depression therapy  anxiety therapy, couples counseling, relationship therapy, teen therapy, trauma treatment, perfectionism and burnout. Contact Cinco Ranch Therapy to learn more about how we can help you today!