Less Worry
Increased energy
Greater confidence
“I wish I could turn off my brain.”
Your mind constantly races with every “what if” and worst-case scenario on repeat, making it hard to find peace. Your thoughts have taken control leaving you constantly on edge and exhausted.
At Pro Counseling™, we work with individuals to decrease anxiousness and provide coping strategies and tools to support overall health.
Does this sound like you?
- Always on edge, overwhelmed, and worried.
- Constantly overthinking and wishing you had more control over your thoughts.
- Dealing with anxiety during big life changes and not sure how to handle it or ease your mind.
- Struggling to concentrate with so much weighing on you.
- Always tired and wishing you could just turn your brain off to rest.
At Pro Counseling™, we provide Anxiety Therapy to help clients worry less, adjust to change, and feel better.
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What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear that can be mild or intense. It’s like your brain’s way of responding to stress or potential danger, even if there isn’t an immediate threat. Everyone feels anxious sometimes, like before a big test or a job interview, but when these feelings happen often and get in the way of daily life, it might be a sign of an anxiety disorder. The good news is that there are ways to manage anxiety, and talking to someone about it can really help.
Therapy can help reduce anxiety symptoms and improve your quality of life.
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Types of Anxiety
There are various types of anxiety disorders, each with unique characteristics. Understanding these differences helps in tailoring effective treatment to manage and alleviate symptoms.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD involves unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions) that you feel you must do. If you have OCD, you might feel stuck in a cycle of these thoughts and actions, which can be very stressful and disrupt your daily life. You can benefit from OCD therapy by learning coping mechanisms and tools to self-soothe and reduce the need for compulsions.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder is a strong fear of being judged in social situations. If you have social anxiety, you might feel extremely nervous and avoid social interactions, which can make you feel isolated and affect your relationships. Social Anxiety Therapy can help you feel more comfortable and confident in social situations, reducing your fear and improving your interactions with others.
Panic Attack Disorder
Panic Disorder includes sudden panic attacks—intense periods of fear or discomfort. If you have panic disorder, you might constantly worry about having another attack, leading you to avoid places or situations where you think an attack might happen. Panic disorder treatment can help you manage and reduce the frequency of panic attacks, giving you greater control and peace of mind.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is the fear of being in places where escape might be hard or help might not be available if you panic. If you have agoraphobia, you might feel anxious about leaving your home, being in crowds, or traveling, limiting your social life. Agoraphobia Treatment can help you gradually face your fears, regain independence, and participate more freely in daily activities.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves constant worry about many aspects of daily life. If you have GAD, you might feel always on edge, restless, and unable to relax, with physical symptoms like headaches and trouble sleeping. Generalized Anxiety Disorder treatment can help you manage excessive worry, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.
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Approaches Used In Anxiety Therapy
1:1 Sessions
Individual therapy offers personalized support, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, judgment-free environment, helping you manage and reduce anxiety.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, providing practical strategies to manage anxiety and improve your overall mental health.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices, helping you regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal relationships.
Grounding Techniques
Grounding techniques help you stay present and manage overwhelming emotions, providing practical tools to reduce anxiety and regain control during stressful moments.
Psycho-Education
Psycho-education provides you with a better understanding of your mental health, teaching you about the nature of anxiety and effective strategies to manage it.
Visual Aids & Handouts
Visual aids and handouts offer clear and accessible information, reinforcing therapy concepts and providing you with useful resources to refer to outside of sessions.
Overcome Anxiety, Embrace Calm
Book a free 15-minute complimentary consult to get started with Pro Counseling ™.
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Why Work With
Pro Counseling™
“I believe being a human is hard, challenging, and unpleasant at times, but I also believe that we learn the most about who we are when we stand on the other side of that pain and see what we’ve overcome.”
Life moves so fast, filled with changes and transitions that demand different versions of ourselves. In the hustle, we often sideline our own needs, making it tough to pick up where we left off when we’re ready to make a change. We’re here to help you regain the confidence you need to find the happiness you want.
Our team provides therapy that is compassionate, non-judgmental, and empowering. We walk with you on your journey to feeling better, using a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to achieve results that will make a difference.
Pro Counseling ™ was built on the philosophy that with the right help, you can improve your confidence, reduce your worry, and start living your potential.
At Pro Counseling ™, We Believe Therapy Should Be:
Compassionate
Feel heard and supported.
Compassion allows our clients to be vulnerable and commit to the therapeutic process.
Free of Judgement
Express yourself freely.
Without judgment, our clients feel safe to speak and reflect on any experience or thought without worry.
Empowering
Feel confident in you.
Our clients learn effective coping mechanisms & ways to support their vision of living a happier, healthier life.
OUR APPROACH
How Our Anxiety Therapy Works
At Pro Counseling ™, we offer person-centered, compassionate support. After working with us, clients report increased self-awareness, clarity, and positive changes in their relationships with themselves and others.
Recognize
The therapeutic journey begins with recognizing and acknowledging your experiences and emotions. It's about getting to know you and understanding where you are and where you want to be.
Acknowledge
We dive into your history, experiences, and challenges, creating a safe space where you can acknowledge and explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Investigate
Together, we investigate the underlying factors contributing to your current struggles, unraveling patterns and identifying areas for growth and healing. We provide resources and learning opportunities to aid your growth.
Nurture
Throughout our sessions, we nurture your growth and development, providing support and guidance as you work towards your goals. We adjust your treatment plan as we go, ensuring it aligns with your evolving needs and aspirations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Treatment
What does anxiety look like?
Anxiety can feel like a combination of psychological and physical symptoms that can negatively impact your daily life and ability to cope with stress. Anxiety often creates feelings of tenseness, nervousness, uncontrollable worrying, and the inability to relax and be present in the moment. Anxiety can create a feeling of dread and or fear.
What can be the cause of anxiety?
The cause of anxiousness differs for each individual. The main factors to explore are social and environmental, personality, biological, physical health, and stress.
Social and environmental factors include social isolation, childhood trauma, negative life events, societal pressures, and lack of mental health resources.
Personality traits of those who are high performing, high achievers, perfectionism as well as shy may be more prone to anxiety.
Family history also has an impact on one’s level of anxiety due to genetics and the nature of relationships.
Certain physical conditions, such as thyroid, menopause, and heart arrhythmias can increase the intensity of anxiety. Also, misuse, withdrawal, or use of drugs or alcohol can cause or worsen anxiety.
Stressful life situations such as work stress, life transitions, financial concerns, or everyday stressors can intensify anxiety.
What type of therapy helps with anxiety?
Research has proven that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT is a highly effective form of treating anxiety disorder. Through CBT, clients can be helped to identify and manage factors that contribute to anxiety. Through the cognitive component of therapy, clients learn to understand their thoughts that contribute to anxiety symptoms. By challenging/reframing thought patterns they can reduce the likelihood and intensity. With the behavioral component, clients learn techniques to reduce desired behaviors associated with anxiety disorders.
How long will it take for me to feel better and be less anxious?
Clients have shared an immediate feeling of relief when being validated, understood, and supported in therapy. It is important to recognize, acknowledge, and investigate the “root” cause of feelings to decrease symptoms and nurture new behaviors. Through the therapeutic process and modalities clients will learn tools to support themselves and with practice can feel better.
How long will it take to feel better?
Therapy is a process that takes time. Clients can generally feel improvements quickly and with consistency achieve personal growth.
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Positive Outcomes with Anxiety Therapy
Every person and situation is unique, and as a result, we can’t guarantee any specific results or timeline. However, with commitment and consistency, you may notice that over time you experience:
- Relief from overthinking.
- More peace and joy throughout your days.
- Enhanced ability to manage stress and make decisions.
- An increase in optimistic thinking.
- Better sleep at night.
- Enhanced emotional regulation.
- Improved relationships.
- Confidence in your skills to self-soothe and decrease your worries.
Get out of your head and into your life.
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Get Started With Pro Counseling™
To get started, book a free 15-minute consultation! You can book a consultation by calling us, sending an email, or submitting a message using the form below.
618-365-3060
60 South State Route 157, Suite B6, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Online therapy sessions are available across Illinois and Missouri.
Anxiety Therapy In Illinois & Missouri
Pro Counseling™
From worry to wellness.