Anxiety Counseling

Are You Struggling With Anxiety?

• Do you often feel overwhelmed or constantly on edge without a clear reason?

• Is your mind racing with worry, making it hard to sleep or concentrate?

• Are you avoiding situations because of fear or panic?

• Do you experience physical symptoms like tension, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath even when you're not in danger?

• Have you tried managing anxiety on your own, but nothing seems to bring lasting relief?

If these questions resonate with you, know that you're not alone—and effective support is available.

Understanding Anxiety: What It Is and Why It Matters

Anxiety is more than occasional stress—it’s a persistent and sometimes debilitating emotional experience that can affect how you think, feel, and function. For some, anxiety can show up as constant worry or restlessness. For others, it’s panic attacks, difficulty concentrating, or physical symptoms like muscle tension and insomnia.

Left untreated, anxiety can interfere with relationships, career goals, and overall well-being. That’s why it’s important to seek help that’s grounded in compassion and expertise. At Therapy Center of Houston, our experienced and licensed therapists are committed to helping you better understand your anxiety and build meaningful tools for lasting change.

Our Therapeutic Approaches

At our practice, we employ a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our experienced and licensed therapists are skilled in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings and develop effective coping strategies.

We frequently integrate the following highly effective approaches in our work with anxiety:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
  Helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, fostering more balanced thinking and healthier responses.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS):
  Encourages clients to understand and compassionately connect with different emotional “parts” of themselves, helping reduce inner conflict and anxiety.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):
  Often used when anxiety is rooted in trauma or distressing experiences, EMDR supports the brain in processing those memories to reduce emotional intensity.

• Polyvagal-Informed Therapy:
  Focuses on calming the nervous system and improving the body’s sense of safety, which can help decrease anxious responses and support emotional regulation.

• Psychodynamic Therapy:
  Explores deeper emotional patterns and unresolved conflicts, helping clients gain insight into the roots of their anxiety and develop long-term emotional growth.

No two clients are the same. That’s why we take the time to understand your unique story and tailor treatment to fit your specific needs and goals.