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Anxious thoughts can keep you constantly in the past mistakes you’ve made or the future fears of what lies ahead. Therapy, along with mindfulness techniques, can help you come back to where you are now, allowing you to just be here now.


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When you’re anxious it can be hard to know where to even start to feel better. You and your therapist will develop specific strategies you can use to help improve negative thought patterns and deal with the symptoms of anxiety you’re experiencing.

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Does anxiety make you feel as if you can’t “shut off” your brain or the constant, negative thoughts? Therapy can help you tame the thoughts and hit “pause” on the talk track.


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We often get anxious about various things, such as a test we must prepare for, public speaking, or social situations in general. As the ADAA points out, there are various types of anxiety disorders, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Social Anxiety Disorder, most of which are highly treatable. However, only approximately a third of those suffering from anxiety receive treatment. If you are experiencing anxiety, be mindful of any depressive thoughts or feelings as it is very common for depression to accompany anxiety and vice versa.

When you're dealing with anxiety, you may experience a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. In terms of physical symptoms, you might notice an increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, or gastrointestinal issues. These responses are part of your body's natural fight-or-flight reaction, which is often triggered by perceived threats or stressful situations. 

Emotionally, you might feel restless, irritable, and have a constant sense of impending doom or fear. These feelings can be overwhelming and may even interfere with your day-to-day functioning, making it difficult to focus, make decisions, or enjoy life. It's important to note that other mental health issues (including mild depression, eating disorders, phobias, or trauma) may also interact and further complicate any anxiety or panic disorder as well, making it essential you get the right treatment for anxiety.

It's important to remember that anxiety is a normal and natural response to stress, but when it becomes chronic and starts affecting your quality of life, seeking help is essential. Anxiety therapy often includes recognizing anxious thought patterns and their underlying causes, learning specific techniques which will help you challenge any negative thought patterns, and developing alternative and healthier coping strategies. Exposure therapy may also help you gradually face and overcome your anxiety by exposing you to the situations or objects that trigger your anxiety in a controlled and safe manner, ultimately reducing your stress or panic response over time. Additionally, mindfulness and relaxation exercises can be effective in managing anxiety symptoms. If you find yourself struggling with an anxiety disorder, reaching out for support can be a pivotal step toward regaining control and improving your overall mental health. 

What Is Anxiety? 

Anxiety is a very common issue with over 40 million adults affected by it in the U.S., according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). 

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Although there are many similarities in how anxiety manifests, it is a unique experience to each person. Together, our goal is help you understand what anxiety means to you. Anxiety therapy can provide a safe space for you to explore your anxiety and help alleviate some of its symptoms.

  • Experiencing constant worry or fear
  • Feeling nervous or restless
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Feeling panic or a sense of impending danger
  • Increased heart rate
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Rapid breathing
  • Sweating and/or trembling
  • Issues with sleeping
  • Experiencing panic attacks

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Anxiety can be shaped by present-day stressors, patterns of thinking, past experiences, or a combination of all three. At Madison Square Psychotherapy, our NYC anxiety therapists draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to understand what is contributing to your anxiety and help you develop a more effective way forward.

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Our therapists provide anxiety therapy in person in Midtown Manhattan and virtually throughout New York State. Depending on your needs, treatment may draw from one approach or integrate multiple methods to address both the underlying causes of anxiety and the symptoms affecting your life today.

EMDR can help when anxiety is connected to traumatic memories or distressing past experiences. Through guided bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps your brain process these experiences differently, reducing their emotional intensity and addressing some of the deeper causes contributing to anxiety.

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CBT focuses on identifying the thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety in the present. You will learn to recognize and challenge negative automatic thoughts, develop practical coping strategies, and build a greater sense of control when difficult or distressing emotions arise.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences, unresolved conflicts, and relationship patterns may influence your present emotions and behaviors. By developing greater self-awareness and understanding, you can begin addressing underlying issues that contribute to anxiety and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

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Although psychotherapy alone can often reduce anxiety, the combination of anxiety therapy and medications (usually prescribed by a psychiatrist) also helps many of those suffering from anxiety disorders.

With that said, not everyone needs medication for anxiety. The decision to start medication is a highly personal one and there is no one-size-fits-all.

We strongly believe in empowering clients to make the decisions that feel best for their mental health. To that end, therapists at Madison Square are happy to consult with any psychiatrist or other mental health professionals you might be seeing to coordinate care. On the other hand, we also respect clients' autonomy in making their own medical decisions. Wherever you are on your journey with medication (or lack thereof), we're happy to meet you there.

We believe that at its core, therapy is a collaborative process. When starting treatment, you and your therapist will work together to identify the specific symptoms and concerns to address first. From there, you'll work to develop techniques that will help you to cope with these symptoms and come up with a game plan of when to use them. You and your therapist may also look throughout your lifespan to identify patterns where anxiety has come up before and how these patterns may be continuing to pop up. By focusing not just on symptom reduction, but rather looking holistically, we often find that long-lasting change can happen.

It depends. How long it takes to treat anxiety can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the specific symptoms you're experiencing and their severity. In our experience, some clients may experience significant improvement very quickly into anxiety treatment, while others may require months of ongoing therapy and support. There's no one-size-fits-all treatment plan and at Madison Square, we work collaboratively with you to ensure you're getting the care that feels right for you.

Yes, therapy absolutely can help with a variety of different types of anxiety disorders. There are many different treatment options when you find that you feel stuck and have difficulty reducing anxiety or worry on your own. Research shows that therapy can be helpful not just for generalized anxiety but also phobias, panic attacks, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression. If you find that you often feel anxious, you should know that treatment for anxiety is an option that can help.

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