Anxiety Counseling in Birmingham Michigan
Anxeity Counseling
What Does Anxiety Look Like?
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, like a constant weight on your chest or a restless mind that never seems to quiet down. At Therapy By You, I provide compassionate, personalized support to help you manage anxiety, uncover its roots, and develop tools to regain control of your life. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we’ll work toward finding peace and balance.
Anxiety is often the most sought-after type of therapy; when that anxiety takes over, it can have a dramatic impact on your life. Anxiety manifests differently for everyone, but some common signs include:
Worrying Constantly: Your mind races, jumping from one “what if” to another.
Restless Body: You might feel on edge or have trouble sitting still.
Physical Symptoms: Anxiety often shows up as a tight chest, fast heartbeat, or trouble sleeping.
Avoidance: You might steer clear of situations or tasks that make you uncomfortable.
Anxiety isn’t “just in your head.” It affects your mind and body, but the good news is it’s treatable.
Try This Exercise
I suggest Progressive Muscle Relaxation(PMR) to many of my clients, not just those with anxiety; it's an effective way to reduce stress, improve focus, and unwind—perfect for busy days or sleepless nights. The goal isn’t to stop thoughts from coming but to let them pass as you focus on your breath and body.
Take 5 minutes to try it, then reflect: How did it feel?
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Anxiety is a natural, and needed, response to stress, and it’s not something we aim to “eliminate” completely.
Instead, therapy focuses on helping you manage it in a healthy way. For many people, therapy reduces anxiety to a level where it no longer feels overwhelming or unmanageable. -
Anxiety can have many causes, including:
Biological Factors: Imbalances in brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine.
Life Events: Stressful or traumatic experiences can trigger anxiety.
Genetics: A family history of anxiety can increase your likelihood of experiencing it.
Thought Patterns: Overthinking, self-criticism, or fear of failure can contribute to anxiety.
Therapy helps you explore these factors and create personalized strategies for managing your anxiety.
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You might benefit from therapy if:
Anxiety feels constant or overwhelming.
You avoid people, places, or activities because of fear or worry.
You experience physical symptoms like a racing heart, trouble sleeping, or restlessness.
Anxiety is affecting your relationships, work, or overall happiness.
If any of this sounds familiar, therapy can provide the tools and support you need to feel more confident and at peace.
Is Anxiety Treatment Right for Me?
Most Common Types of Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):
Excessive worry about everyday things like work, health, or relationships.
Social Anxiety Disorder:
Fear or discomfort in social situations due to fear of judgment or embarrassment.
Panic Disorder:
Unexpected panic attacks with intense fear and symptoms like a racing heart.
Specific Phobias:
Extreme fear of specific objects or situations, such as heights or spiders.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive actions (compulsions) to reduce anxiety.
Health Anxiety (Hypochondria):
Constant worry about health or fear of serious illness despite reassurance.
Separation Anxiety:
Fear of being away from loved ones or worry about harm coming to them.
Performance Anxiety:
Fear of being judged during activities like public speaking or tests.
Anxiety presents itself in a multitude of ways that present differently from person to person; The DSM-5 has some of these outlined.
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