Anxiety Therapy in Encino, CA

Anxiety therapy can help identify your specific triggers that contribute to anxiety, whether they are environmental, social, or internal.  Once you know your triggers better, you can use tools to prevent it and manage it when it does emerge.

You will learn how to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that fuel your anxiety. Clinicians help you identify your common cognitive traps, learn how to become aware of these spiraling moments, and teach thought reframing strategies to develop more balanced and realistic perspectives.  You will master your 'cognitive reframing' skills, and reduce your anxiety.  This skill is at the core of CBT.

In exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is a form of CBT, where the clinician collaborates with you to create a hierarchy of feared situations or triggers, ranging from least to most anxiety-provoking. By gradually exposing you to these situations in a systematic, repeated, and safe manner, you can learn to confront and overcome your fears.  

Anxiety therapy can help you to engage in activities that bring a sense of pleasure, accomplishment, and fulfillment. By scheduling enjoyable and meaningful activities, you can counteract avoidant behaviors and increase your overall satisfaction with life.

Anxiety therapy focuses on teaching relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery to help you reduce physical tension and promote a sense of calmness and relaxation. Relaxation techniques calm down your body's "fight or flight" response, helping to reduce stress and anxiety by making you feel more at ease and relaxed.

You will learn practical strategies for managing stress, such as time management, problem-solving skills, and assertiveness training. Learning to effectively cope with stressors can reduce anxiety levels and enhance resilience.

Clinicians help you develop self-compassion by teaching you how to 1) treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during times of distress, 2) engage in mindfulness practices, 3) understand the shared experiences you have with others navigating similar challenges, and 4) build a positive and kind inner voice.

As anxiety symptoms diminish, confidence naturally grows, bolstered by newfound resilience and self-awareness. With each milestone achieved and each fear overcome, you will gain a deeper sense of mastery and control over your life, paving the way for even greater confidence, empowerment, and well-being.