Everyone feels anxious from time to time. But when worry becomes difficult to control, shows up in many areas of your life, or begins interfering with work, school, relationships, or everyday activities, it may be time to seek support.
Anxiety disorders are common and treatable. At LiveUp Counseling, our therapists help children, teens, and adults better understand what is contributing to their anxiety, develop practical coping skills, and find healthier ways to respond to worry, fear, and stress.
Our goal is not simply to help you feel less anxious. It is to help you feel more confident managing anxiety so you can get back to the people, activities, and parts of life that matter to you.
Anxiety therapy gives you a place to understand what is happening, recognize patterns that may be keeping anxiety going, and develop healthier ways to respond.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a first-line treatment for many anxiety disorders in children and adults.
Depending on your needs, anxiety counseling may help you:
Therapy alone can be effective for some people. For others, medication may also be recommended as part of treatment. Your therapist can help you determine what options may be appropriate for your individual needs.
Stress and anxiety are normal parts of life. Everyday stress is often connected to a specific situation and improves once that situation passes.
An anxiety disorder can feel different. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that anxiety disorders involve more than occasional worry or fear. The anxiety may continue, occur in many situations, and become worse over time.
Consider talking with a therapist if:
Some physical health conditions can cause symptoms similar to anxiety. If you are experiencing new or unexplained physical symptoms, it is also important to talk with your primary care provider.
You do not have to wait until anxiety becomes overwhelming to ask for help.
If you are not currently a LiveUp Counseling client, your first step is to schedule an intake appointment. During your intake, you can talk about what you have been experiencing, what you would like to change, and how therapy may be able to help.
If you are already a LiveUp Counseling client, talk with your therapist if anxiety has become more difficult to manage. If medication may be helpful as part of your treatment, your therapist can also discuss a referral to a Pennsylvania Counseling Services (PCS) psychiatry provider.
LiveUp Counseling provides outpatient mental health counseling in Central Pennsylvania, with offices in Chambersburg, East Petersburg, Harrisburg, Lebanon, and York.
Take the first step toward feeling more in control of anxiety.
