Anxiety Therapy

in Point Pleasant

Has Anxiety Become A Persistent Problem In Your Life?

  • Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety that don’t seem to end?

  • Or perhaps, has an unexpected situation or loss occurred that has left you feeling unbalanced or fearful?

  • Has anxiety become a constant source of distress that disrupts your daily life? 

Anxiety can serve as a signal that something doesn’t feel quite right, and it can even prompt you to prepare for challenges or keep you from danger. However, if left unchecked, it can grow to take control of your decisions, relationships, and ultimately how you live your life. If you’re feeling this way, you might be wondering if anxiety therapy can help you restore balance and heal, effectively managing your anxiety.

Anxiety Can Sneak Into Your Daily Routine

When you have anxiety, daily occurrences like work, school, or home life can fill you with dread. The source of stress might keep changing, but your anxiety might always be there to make matters feel worse. You might struggle with distressing or intrusive thoughts or a lack of assertiveness or confidence in yourself. 

Anxiety can become severe and lead to panic attacks that may trigger a rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and feelings of impending doom. Even without intense symptoms, anxiety can cause difficulty concentrating or trouble completing normal tasks. It can also prompt you to isolate yourself if you struggle with social anxiety. 

Maybe you overlook your own needs for self-care and rest, leading to a life that is not healthy or sustainable. Perhaps you are used to feeling overburdened, so the thought of reaching out for help is difficult. At Marin Integrative Therapy, we recognize the profound impact that an anxiety disorder has on both your emotional well-being and your physical health and can help pave the way toward better days.

Questions about Anxiety Therapy? Contact us today.

Anxiety is Common, And You Are Not Alone In This Struggle

Life can be stressful, and everyone experiences difficulties and challenges. It's not always easy to handle life’s stressors without developing anxiety and feelings that weigh us down. Planning for uncertainties is natural, but holding onto anxiety as a means of protecting ourselves from the unknown may not be the most effective approach. 

The reality of many situations rarely unfolds exactly as anticipated, so anxiety may make us worry for nothing. Even if an outcome aligns with our greatest fears, anxiety won’t protect us from the discomfort we experience. So why do we seemingly allow anxiety to overtake our lives and could therapy help stop this cycle?  

Anxiety Is Not Just A “Me” Problem

It is very difficult to keep up with a rapidly changing society. Social media can encourage us to compare ourselves to others and can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction. Having collectively gone through a pandemic has made significant changes to our communities in an extremely short period of time. 

Most people seem to take the approach that anxiety is "their problem," and they should be able to fix it. Many focus on symptoms and try to find a direct cause for their anxiety, not realizing it may be the culmination of many factors.

Recognizing that anxiety is a common experience can help in reassessing its role in our lives. It’s essential to differentiate between normal levels of anxiety that motivate us and persistent worries that hamper our daily functioning. Seeking support from a qualified counselor can be an important step in learning how to keep anxiety at manageable levels, allowing you to regain control and enhance your overall well-being.

 
 
 
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Therapy Can Help Free You From Daily Anxiety

At Marin Integrative Therapy, we have dedicated years to helping individuals with anxiety move from a state of discomfort to one of calm and stability. Located in Point Pleasant, NJ, we offer the convenience of online counseling and flexible options to support you on your journey to feeling better. Our licensed therapists are here to collaborate with you to discover the strategies and tools that work best for your unique experiences with anxiety. 

Anxiety therapy is about healing your specific triggers while learning ways to cope. Techniques to alleviate anxiety can help you navigate moments of distress with more ease. When we begin sessions, we will explore your feelings and emotions, as well as any physical symptoms you are experiencing. We will help assess what your current biggest problems are and how we can prioritize resolving them. 

We Utilize Modalities That Help With Overwhelming Anxiety

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness serve as the cornerstones of our anxiety treatment plan. These modalities allow us to delve deep into your thought patterns, examine their origins, and identify the triggering thoughts that contribute to your anxiety. By challenging unhelpful thoughts, we can create a more constructive mental framework to build resilience to your typical stressors. 

Mindfulness techniques are coping strategies or skills you can learn to help you stay present and grounded, allowing you to step back from the chaos and maintain your composure. For example, journaling can serve as a powerful tool to process thoughts and emotions. Breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided meditation are common skills that can be learned in a short period of time as well to provide immediate relief. These are just some examples as there are many techniques that can be tailored to your needs.

Cognitive behavioral therapy allows you to pause, consider, and reframe your thoughts critically. During your anxiety counseling sessions, we will work together to uncover the roots of these negative thought patterns. Our goal is to help you learn effective strategies to manage and ultimately diminish these patterns. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another powerful modality often utilized for anxiety. It’s very common to meet fear with fear and get into a vicious cycle of feeling anxious and then feeling more anxious because of your worries. Fear feeds fear. ACT helps you develop skills and strategies to break free from this cycle and stop feeding the fear. ACT also helps you live a life in alignment with your values.

Through our sessions, you can gain the tools necessary to recognize and alter your negative thoughts, promoting a healthier mindset over time. By engaging in therapy for your anxiety, you can learn to reclaim your moments, fostering a greater sense of tranquility and control in your life.

 
 
 

You Might Still Have Questions Or Concerns About Anxiety Therapy…

  • Anxiety can feel like an unending cycle, often leaving you questioning if relief is ever possible. You may have sought counseling in the past, yet the feelings of anxiety persist, leading to a sense of entrapment. 

    Anxiety is something that is happening to you and not something inherently wrong with you. While you may not be happy with the way anxiety has impacted your life, you are not broken, and treatment really works. Resolving anxiety disorder begins with discussing your symptoms and taking any circumstances into account to help you define your overall problems and areas to work on in counseling.

  • You might be concerned that seeking help for a behavioral or psychological problem indicates you have a "defect" in character or live within a family or community that stigmatizes mental health care. Seeking help for anxiety disorder is no different than seeking treatment from a doctor for a medical concern, and while it may be hard to shake off the feeling of judgment, please understand we have seen and heard it all and truly only want to help you manage and heal your anxiety. 

    Additionally, as therapy is a confidential process, we do not share any details of your sessions with others unless there are safety concerns.

  • We are contracted providers for most major insurance companies, and our private pay rates are competitive in the field. How much is your peace of mind worth to you? 

    Investing in your mental health care is an investment in your future. We will help you understand your anxiety from a deep level, and as anxiety disorder specialists, we can set you up with coping skills that can help you for the rest of your life.

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Don’t Let Anxiety Dictate Your Life Any Longer

If you’re ready to try, ready to feel better, and ready to reclaim your peace of mind with anxiety therapy, reach out to us at 732-267-0860 or through our contact page.  Together, we can find a path towards healing and empowerment.

 

Anxiety Therapy in Point Pleasant, NJ

2200 River Rd suite c,
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742