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Overcome Anxiety And Reclaim Your Life

Many people experience anxiety, but effective treatments exist. With professional guidance, meaningful improvement is within reach.

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Lasting Relief From Anxiety Is Possible - And Within Your Reach.

Anxiety is a common feeling that everyone experiences from time to time. It’s a natural response to uncertainty or stress. But, for some people, anxiety seems almost constant. It can look like racing thoughts that won’t quiet down, interfering with sleep.

When anxiety is at this level, it creeps into all areas of life. Even small things, like answering a phone call, can spark worry. On the outside, you may look like you are functioning well. You are going to work or school, but you feel drained because of the constant worry.

Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind. It also shows up in the body. Falling asleep may feel impossible — even though you have done everything you can to get a good night’s sleep. You may feel tense and exhausted throughout the day.

If this is you, you’re not alone. With the right help, anxiety can be manageable. Therapy can provide the tools that you need to soothe tension, reduce anxious thoughts, and sleep more easily.

Why It Can Be Hard To Reach Out

Many people feel embarrassed to seek help for anxiety. You may think, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” or “it’s not that bad.”

The truth is that anxiety disorders are serious conditions. They are not just “worrying too much” or “being too sensitive.” The truth is that you do deserve help. Seeking help is the first step towards finding relief and finding a sense of peace again.

Reaching out isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s an act of strength. You’re taking an important step toward reclaiming calm and confidence in your life.

A Professional Approach to Anxiety Care

Charlotte Howard, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Anxiety is often a defense against feelings. Often, we jump out of whatever our primary feeling is and into anxiety, instead. That can be just as unpleasant or more so than the actual feelings we were unconsciously trying to avoid! If you can access whatever the feeling underneath is, then the anxiety will relieve itself automatically. So, the most important way therapy helps with anxiety, in my opinion, is through the healing process of finding and exploring your underlying feelings.

A lot of my clients have anxiety because they are defending against other feelings or have shut themselves down in some way that they aren’t aware of. Really what we’re doing in therapy is just trying to undo defenses and find out what they’re feeling so they can have that experience and care for it. Once the feeling is released, the anxiety really resolves naturally.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy is a space where you can learn to loosen anxiety’s grip on your life. Instead of feeling like anxiety is running the show, you’ll feel more in control and confident. With support and time, you will find a sense of peace and calmness.

In therapy, you’ll work with your therapist to understand anxiety. You’ll learn to identify things that cause anxiety symptoms to come on (we call these triggers). Then, you’ll practice challenging anxious thoughts. This will help you find a calmer state.

Anxiety doesn’t just impact your thoughts. It shows up in your body in the form of a racing heart, sweaty palms, or a feeling of dread in your stomach. In therapy, you’ll learn how to gain control over your body. You’ll learn techniques to loosen tight muscles, slow your racing heartbeat, and reduce restlessness.

With the support of your therapist, you’ll face specific fears gradually and safely. Over time, you will build resilience and feel more confident in meeting new people, leaving your home, or handling uncertainty.

Anxiety doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some people experience more generalized anxiety, while others have specific fears. Our therapeutic approaches for anxiety are evidence-based and tailored to your specific needs.

Therapeutic Approaches

Each approach is designed to help you feel calmer and more in control of your life again. Some of them include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This therapy is focused on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps you identify and change thought patterns that cause worry.
Exposure therapy: Anxiety tells you to avoid things that cause fear. But that actually makes things worse. Exposure therapy helps you gradually (and gently) confront fears so they lose their grip on your life.
Stress-regulation: Anxiety activates your body’s fight-or-flight response, causing physical symptoms. Stress regulation helps calm this reaction so you can return to a balanced, more peaceful state.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction: Anxiety often pulls you into “what if” worst-case thoughts. Mindfulness-based therapy helps you stay grounded in the present moment instead.
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT): This therapy combines mindfulness with practical skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and reducing anxiety in daily life.

Why Choose Deep Centered Mental Health

At Deep Centered Mental Health, we understand how anxiety can impact every area of your life. Our therapists work with you to understand your anxiety: how it shows up, what keeps it going, and how it affects your life and relationships. Then, together, we collaborate with you to develop a personalized plan that will help you get back on track and live more freely.

We believe that therapy should feel like a collaboration. We’ll work with you to develop personalized strategies that are geared towards your specific situation — not someone else’s.

And if something isn’t working? We will work with you to find an approach that works.

Everyone’s journey looks different. No single type of therapy works for everyone. Our therapists are trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, from exposure therapy to dialectical behavioral therapy. This range of options allows us to equip you with the right tools to manage your anxiety.

Most importantly, we’re here to tell you that anxiety doesn’t have to control your life and rob you of freedom. You can release its grip — with the right support. Therapy can help you feel calmer and more in control of your life.

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Journeys to Healing

Real experiences shared by patients who turned therapy into transformation.

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Deep Centered has a diverse group of certified and well trained therapists. It's an excellent place to look into if you are new to any type of mental/emotional treatment.

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Ms. Alicia is a very professional and gifted counselor. Ms. Alicia has helped me in every aspect of my life. I am very grateful to have met Ms. Alicia! She has changed my life!

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My therapist is amazing. They are fast and easy to get started with. Would recommend 1000% My child has been using them since 2020 and I recommend to everyone looking for a therapist.

Understanding the Process

Learn more about what to expect as you take the next step in your journey.

Do I have to take medication?

Medication is not for everyone, but it can help those who need immediate relief while working on a long-term solution. If you aren’t comfortable taking medication, therapy can still be incredibly effective.

Will my therapist judge me if I talk about my true thoughts?

Our therapists have been hand chosen by the clinical director, who believes in a very open-minded, laid-back atmosphere. In the therapy room, we are not here to judge you but help you figure out where you learned to think this way and help you change.

My anxiety has controlled so much of my life. What makes you think you can help?

We have spent many years learning about mental disorders and seeking training in the most innovative and successful ways to treat anxiety disorders. We have years of experience treating anxiety successfully and understand the biology behind anxiety. We have specific skills and techniques we can teach you to reduce anxiety.

How long does it take to feel better?

Everyone’s journey is different. Some people notice improvements within a few weeks of therapy, while for others it may take longer. Consistency and support make a big difference.

Is it normal to need help for anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Asking for help is a sign of strength and not weakness.

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