THERAPY FOR ANXIETY IN NYC

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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). 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.

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. Therapy can provide a safe space for you to explore your anxiety and help alleviate some of its symptoms.

You’re tired of feeling caught in this cycle:

Tension or tightness in the chest area

Feeling nervous or restless
Feeling panic or a sense of impending danger
Increased heart rate
Rapid breathing
Sweating and/or trembling
Issues with sleeping

What Is Anxiety?

Psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are both effective approaches offered at Madison Square, offering distinct methods to address the root causes and symptoms of anxiety.

Psychodynamic therapy explores how your past experiences, especially unresolved conflicts and traumas, can impact your present emotions and behaviors. Your therapist will help you gain insight into your thought patterns and emotional responses, fostering self-awareness and understanding. This therapy can be incredibly helpful in unveiling underlying issues contributing to the anxiety feelings. Psychodynamic therapy also focuses on the therapeutic relationship, offering a supportive and empathetic environment, which can help you develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, ultimately aiding in the alleviation of your anxiety symptoms.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) concentrates on the present and focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety. Through CBT, you’ll learn to recognize and challenge negative automatic thoughts, replacing them with more balanced ones.

Your therapist will help guide you to developing coping strategies to better manage distressing emotions effectively. By changing thought patterns and engaging in more positive behaviors, you’ll be able to experience improved mood and a greater sense of control over your anxiety.

While separately or in conjunction, psychodynamic therapy helps uncover and address deeper emotional wounds, while CBT provides practical tools and skills to manage present symptoms.

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imagine if you…

Could stop the constant talk track

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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.

Had effective coping skills

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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.

Could feel present again

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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.

We want you to know:

You don’t have to do it by yourself.

Let’s work together to help you better manage your anxiety and get you back to feeling like you again.

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Common questions about therapy for anxiety

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

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 health. To that end, therapists at Madison Square are happy to consult with any psychiatrist or other medical provider you might be seeing to coordinate care. On the other hand, we also respect client’s autonomy in making their own medical decisions. Wherever you are on your journey with medication (or lack there of), we’re happy to meet you there.
Therapy is a collaborative process, where you and your therapist will work together to identify specific concerns and develop skills and techniques for coping with these symptoms. You and your therapist may also look at the client’s past to identify patterns where depression has come up before and how these patterns may be continuing to pop up.
The duration of treatment for anxiety can vary depending on your specific needs and the severity of your symptoms. Some clients may experience significant improvement very quickly, 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 clients to ensure they’re getting care that feels right for them.