Anxiety Treatment in Houston, Texas 77006

Does the word anxiety make you anxious? Do you have anxiety about your anxiety? Whether you worry more than you would like or you are having outright uncontrollable panic attacks, we are here for you. We know it can be challenging to make the call and get on with this whole “getting better” plan. We completely understand. We are a team of dedicated therapists, ready to help you on your journey to conquer anxiety. We promise we’ll work at your pace, meeting you where you are at, starting today. Finding an anxiety therapist in Houston can be overwhelming and we want you to know that you’re in the right place.  

What is Anxiety?

We’re not going to lie. Anxiety sucks and we are going to get a little “sciency” for a minute to tell you more about it. Anxiety is a common emotion, that we all have. For some people anxiety is experienced at distressing levels that can cause fear, worry, anxiety attacks, panic attacks and a litany of physical symptoms that are really uncomfortable. Anxiety is like our own natural fire alarm system. Sometimes these systems work really well and other times the smoke alarm is going off because you lit a candle. We don’t need a fire alarm going off when it isn’t supposed to, because that is annoying.

You might experience anxiety it in multitude of ways. It’s not a one size fits all kind of deal. Your anxiety doesn’t look like someone else’s anxiety. Sometimes it comes with some depression. Sometimes it can show up with sleep issues.  It can kind of be like peas and carrots, all mixed in together. Below are some common symptoms of anxiety which can manifest itself in physical symptoms, emotional/mental symptoms, and behaviors.

Physical Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety can show up as that awful feeling in your gut, that horrible heaviness in your chest, or the pounding in your head. Anxiety can present in headaches, muscle tension, stomach aches, fatigue, chest tightness, heart pounding/racing, and sweating.

Anxiety can affect your sleep. You may experience trouble falling asleep because you can’t shut your mind off. You may wake up in the middle of the night with racing anxious thoughts and be unable to return to sleep. You might be going over and over again in your head about something that happened earlier in the day, or something that you’re worried about for tomorrow. Are you really struggling to sleep? Find out how Kathryn can help you overcome your insomnia.

• Chest tightness
• Sweating
• Racing heart
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Lightheaded
• Shaking (externally or internally)
• Chills or hot flashes
• Tingling
• Intense fear of dying
• Fear of losing control

Emotional and Mental Symptoms of Anxiety

Emotional symptoms of anxiety can be experienced through:

• Fear
• Worry
• Irritability
• Uneasiness 
• Frustration
• Guilt
• Shame

Mental symptoms of anxiety can be experienced through:

• Racing thoughts
• Self-critical thoughts
• Indecision
• Fearful thoughts about the future

Behavioral Symptoms of Anxiety

• Avoidance of the source of the anxiety
• Increased avoidance of everything (agoraphobia)
• Picking at your skin, nails or hair
• Checking something again and again
• Drinking what you consider to be just a little too much or turning to other substances to help quiet your mind
• Stress eating
• Throwing yourself into your work or school but still feel unable to get it right
• Avoiding people or avoiding  things that you need to do
• Isolating
• Avoiding places that make you feel anxious

Common Anxiety Disorders We Treat at Houston Center for Valued Living

We don’t believe that everything is a disorder or that normal people don’t have anxiety. Anxiety is part of living a human life. But, anxiety doesn’t have to ruin your human life.  

Mental health and medical professionals have grouped together a bunch of symptoms and assigned a name to it, to help us give a name and develop effective treatment strategies to what people are experiencing. For some clients, it can help to put a name to what they’re experiencing. Below are some brief explanations to commonly experienced anxiety disorders.  

• Panic Disorder / Panic Attacks
• Agoraphobia
• Separation Anxiety Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Specific Phobia 
• Trichotillomania
• Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety
• Misophonia 
• High Functioning Anxiety

Begin Therapy with Houston Center for Valued Living

As a Houston based counseling clinic, we serve children, adults and families throughout the metropolitan area.  If you are ready to work with one of our therapists who specializes in treatment of anxiety disorders, reach out today.

Your appointment experience will begin in our cozy counseling office in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. If you live in or around the Greater Houston area, you can schedule an appointment by booking online now, or calling or e-mailing any of our therapists today.  

Distance doesn’t have to stop you from receiving the Houston Center for Valued Living therapy experience. We offer convenient telehealth sessions for any resident of Texas, whether you live in Houston or not. 

Not sure if you’re ready to begin therapy for anxiety?

We understand that taking the leap to begin treatment for anxiety can seem overwhelming. We believe that once you take the plunge, you’ll be glad you did. Below are some common concerns that you might have about starting therapy.

I’ve heard treatment for anxiety takes years

The great news is that treatment does not take years. In most cases, you can experience significant improvement in your anxiety symptoms in just a few sessions.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for anxiety are designed to specifically treat anxiety disorders. We tailor treatment specifically for you and your concerns.  If you’d like to know more about how therapy might help you, please call one of our dedicated therapists today for a free 20-minute phone consultation.

It’s hard to find the time to go to counseling for anxiety

When you’re busy and life seems like it’s whirling around you in chaos, prioritizing yourself can be challenging. However, imagine life with your anxiety under control. How much more time would you have if your anxiety wasn’t getting in the way of work, relationships, and fun?

Many individuals procrastinate starting therapy due to a multitude of questions, time constraints, fears and even financial concerns. We get it! We can answer questions that you may have, we have appointments available 6 days a week, some early morning and even weekends.

We know it can also be weird, odd or even just difficult to sit down with a stranger and talk to them about something that you may not share with anyone else. We hear that a lot, rest assured that we’ve heard it all and while holding it all in may seem safe, a lot of relief can be found by sharing your concerns with an educated/trained professional. So what about the financial concerns you may have? Well we have a solution for that too. We offer 4 tiers of therapists to choose from and even offer sliding scale fees for clients that qualify.  So quit putting yourself on the back-burner and take your first step towards freedom from anxiety today.

I don’t have time for therapy

At Houston Center for Valued Living, we want to help you make the most of your time so that you can be living your best life today. For most individuals, finding one hour a week is doable. We offer telehealth sessions, for Houston locals because well… traffic. We also offer telehealth sessions to clients across the great state of Texas because Texas is a big place and you’re never too far away from help. You can attend therapy on your lunch break from your phone or laptop. You can attend therapy from the comfort of your home while your toddler naps.

Many of our clients enjoy taking a break from their lives and coming to meet with their therapist in our offices. If you’d prefer concierge therapy, this is also an option that you can discuss with one of our therapists. You don’t have to let time be barrier to giving yourself the gift of therapy.

I’m not sure I’m worth the cost of therapy for anxiety

We understand that therapy is an investment. It’s an investment in the quality of your life, your health, and your relationships. Anxiety can make you paralyzed with indecision and worry about every possible outcome. This is one area in which we believe investing in yourself is a step in the right direction.  We work to make the most of your sessions so that you can get back to feeling like you again. Although we do not accept insurance at Houston Center for Valued Living, we do offer sliding scale services for individuals who qualify which can help offset the cost of therapy. For more information on the specific costs of therapy, please visit our rates page.

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