Therapy for Anxiety in the Kansas City, MO, Area
Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
At True Course Counseling, our practice offers the most effective forms of treatment from experienced anxiety therapists to get the relief you deserve. We offer in-person treatment for residents in the Kansas City metro area as well as telehealth services, so it’s easy to meet with a qualified therapist on your terms.
The Debilitating Impact of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are extremely common, affecting over 40 million adults in the United States each year. However, their impacts are far from trivial. Persistent anxiety can severely disrupt daily functioning, relationships, work performance, and quality of life. Living in a constant state of worry, fear, and distress takes an immense emotional toll. But you don’t have to struggle alone any longer.
When Therapy Is the Better Option
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective solution over anxiety medication alone. That’s because anxiety counseling—as opposed to just managing symptoms—treats the root causes and underlying reasons for the problem.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can manifest in many ways, some more subtle than others. If you frequently find yourself dealing with any other these symptoms, you should consider therapy for your anxiety:
- Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
- Feelings of danger, panic, or dread
- Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
- Increased or heavy sweating
- Trembling or muscle twitching
- Weakness or lethargy
- Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly
- Insomnia
- Obsessions about certain ideas, a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Anxiety surrounding a past life event or experience, a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Our anxiety therapists have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment for a range of anxiety conditions, including:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) – Persistent, excessive worries
- Social anxiety disorder – Intense fear of judgment in social situations
- Panic disorder – Recurring panic attacks and fear of having attacks
- Phobias – Excessive fear of a specific object or situation
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – Intrusive thoughts and rituals
The Power of Anxiety Therapy
Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills. Through anxiety counseling, you can:
- Reframe unhelpful thought patterns fueling anxious thoughts and behaviors
- Cultivate relaxation skills like mindfulness and deep breathing
- Build positive coping strategies to manage anxiety symptoms
- Improve communication abilities and conflict resolution skills
- Address past traumas or stressors contributing to current anxiety
Our Approach to Anxiety Treatment
At True Course Counseling, our team includes caring therapists who specialize in therapy for anxiety. Leveraging proven techniques, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, mindfulness practices, and more, we provide personalized anxiety treatment that takes your unique life journey into account.
You don’t have to keep letting anxiety run your life. Our compassionate counselors will work with you every step of the way to neutralize anxiety’s grip and help you rediscover a sense of peace. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment with one of our anxiety therapists today at our office near Kansas City, MO.
