Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety is part of being alive…unfortunately! Our brains have an amazing signaling system built in to keep us alive and safe by constantly scanning our surroundings and our bodies to check to see if we’re in danger. This very normal system shifts into an anxiety issue when it gets stuck in over-drive.
Our brains often dwell on the frightening "what ifs" of life, focusing so much on the unknowns of the future that we can get stuck in a fight-flight-freeze (F-F-F) response. This response can become so intense that it triggers a panic attack. The brain's danger-detection system doesn't differentiate between a real threat, like being chased by a saber-tooth tiger, and a perceived threat, such as fearing embarrassment in a work presentation. It signals your body that you are in imminent danger, raising your heart rate, shortening your breath, and tensing your muscles as if you needed to run, fight, or play dead in the face of a tiger.
We provide practical coping strategies to manage your anxiety, along with ways to understand and handle it more healthily. Drawing from techniques such as EMDR, Mindfulness practices, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, we will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you address and alleviate your specific type of anxiety. Although it's important to note that anxiety may never completely disappear (because a little of it is necessary for survival), our goal is to help you gain more control over your mind rather than letting your mind control you.
Take Control of Your Anxiety Today
Firefly Therapy Austin is here to help if anxiety is affecting your life. Our experienced therapists offer personalized treatment plans for various anxiety conditions. Contact us to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward a calmer, more balanced life.
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