Anxiety Treatment in Gainesville, FL
Anxiety can feel terrifying. You may feel like no one understands what is happening in your mind and body, or worry that you will never feel like yourself again. The counselors at Sage Wellness in Gainesville, FL specialize in helping you learn practical techniques to reduce and manage stress and anxiety, so you feel empowered when symptoms arise and confident moving through challenging moments.
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Signs You May Benefit From Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety shows up differently for everyone. It is common for our clients to begin therapy with concerns such as:
- Ongoing worries, racing thoughts, and overthinking
- A mind that is constantly “on” and will not stop
- Imagining worst-case scenarios and planning for every “what if”
- Feeling unable to control or manage your thoughts
- Obsessive thinking about things you know are irrational or unhelpful
- Racing heart, muscle tension, headaches, chest pressure, fatigue, or stomach problems
- Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early
- Panic or anxiety attacks
- Replaying old conversations and social interactions
- Fear of public speaking, meeting someone new, or being in groups
- Overreacting to situations
- Avoiding social situations
- Low performance in high-pressure situations
Types of Anxiety We Treat
Our therapists help clients with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, performance anxiety, and anxiety related to trauma and PTSD. We also support clients whose anxiety is fueled by chronic stress and burnout or major life transitions.
Our Approach to Anxiety Treatment
In therapy, we start by helping you understand the role and symptoms of anxiety, because knowing what is happening in your body is empowering. Together, we identify the triggers and patterns behind your symptoms. Along the way, we teach specific interventions tailored to reduce stress and anxiety and help you feel more confident and at ease.
We use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness to quiet a racing mind, and grounding techniques that calm your nervous system in the moment. Many clients also benefit from DBT skills for managing intense emotions. You can begin feeling and living differently.
Anxiety Support for Every Age
We help adults through individual therapy, children and adolescents through kids and teens counseling, and college students through our UF and Santa Fe student counseling. When anxiety affects relationships, couples therapy or family therapy can help. Clients who feel restless in an office often prefer walk and talk therapy, and group therapy offers a supportive place to practice new skills.
Anxiety frequently occurs alongside low mood, which our depression treatment addresses. Learn more about conditions we treat or meet our anxiety therapists.
Anxiety Treatment FAQs
How do I know if my anxiety needs treatment?
If worry, racing thoughts, physical symptoms, or avoidance are affecting your sleep, work, school, or relationships, therapy can help you feel calmer and more in control.
What is the most effective therapy for anxiety?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most researched and effective treatments for anxiety. We also integrate mindfulness, grounding techniques, and DBT skills.
Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?
Yes. Anxiety can cause a racing heart, muscle tension, headaches, chest pressure, fatigue, stomach problems, and sleep difficulties.
How long does anxiety treatment take?
Many clients notice improvement within several weeks. Sage Wellness clients attend an average of 8 sessions before taking a break, though plans are individualized.
Do you treat anxiety in children and teens?
Yes. Our kids and teens counselors use age-appropriate tools to help young clients manage worry and stress, and they involve parents in the process.
Can I get anxiety therapy online?
Yes. We offer secure telehealth for Florida residents and in-person sessions at our 8th Ave and Haile Village offices in Gainesville.
Do you accept insurance for anxiety treatment?
Some of our therapists are in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Florida Blue, and we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Feel Calm and Confident Again
Anxiety does not have to run your life. Call or text (352) 474-8882 - 8th Ave Office or (352) 474-8882 - Haile Village Office to schedule a free phone consultation with an anxiety therapist at Sage Wellness.
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