Therapy for Anxiety

All people feel anxious at times. It’s a completely healthy and natural emotion. It’s important that we understand all emotions serve a healthy purpose. However, anxiety that is chronic or negatively impacts a person’s ability to lead a healthy, happy life may be considered a mood disorder. When emotions reach disproportionate or unhelpful levels, therapy helps individuals develop the skills, strategies, and resilience to reduce their levels of anxiety and lead more fulfilling lives. On this page, you can learn more about the benefits of therapy for anxiety and how the therapists at LA Psychotherapy Group support our clients to overcome the negative effects of anxiety. 

Is Anxiety Different than Being Worried? 

Worry and fear are healthy, natural emotions. These emotions can help us to focus during difficult experiences and perform at our highest level when it matters most. All emotions are healthy emotions. We really can’t say that enough. However, when feelings of anxiety are constant, extreme, or have a negative effect on your daily life, you may be experiencing the mood disorder referred to as anxiety. For some, this means experiencing constant anxiety. Others have extreme responses that seem inappropriate to the situation. Still others only experience anxiety in a specific context like when speaking in public. Whatever form of anxiety you’re experiencing, there are ways to alleviate the intense feelings and improve emotional stability. 

Does Therapy Help with Anxiety? 

Therapy can help to address numerous adverse effects of anxiety, including intrusive thoughts, intense worry, catastrophizing, and difficulty with social interactions. It all starts with a free consultation call. During your therapy sessions, a therapist will get to know you. They’ll help you uncover the sources of your anxiety and develop strategies to manage the adverse effects of anxiety. During each session, you’ll discuss your experiences between visits. When did you feel anxious? How severe was the anxiety? Did you try any of coping strategies you learned during sessions? Were they helpful? You’ll talk through questions like these, and you’ll continue to learn new skills you can apply during moments of increased anxiety. Your therapist will help you set goals and work toward achieving your desired results, utilizing evidence-supported, effective approaches to therapy. 

Getting Started

Scheduling therapy can increase anxiety for those who are already struggling with disordered levels of worry. We get it. LA Psychotherapy Group wants to make it simple and easy for you to get started working with us. You can call or text (323) 617-3913 or send an email using our contact form. We’ll get started with a complimentary consultation call, so you can feel confident that working with us is right for you.