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Anxiety Treatment
Compassionate support to help children, teens, and adults manage anxiety and regain control over their lives, fostering a sense of peace and well-being. In-person sessions in Columbus with online anxiety therapy across Ohio.
Reduce restlessness and spiralling thoughts
Increase focus and clarity in daily tasks
Ease physical and physiological symptoms
The weight of anxiety can make you feel powerless
When anxiety takes over, it can make life’s demands and expectations feel impossible to meet. It drains your energy, leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed. Everyday tasks can become daunting, and it can seem like you’re losing control over your thoughts and emotions. This sense of powerlessness often leads to feelings of isolation and loneliness, making it harder to connect with others and share what you’re going through.
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What Is Anxiety Therapy And How Can It Help?
At The Marriage ad Family Institute, we understand that living with anxiety can be both incredibly challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Whether you’re struggling with everyday stress, feeling like you can’t keep up with life’s demands, or just want to regain control of your thoughts and emotions, our anxiety therapy services are here to support and guide you every step of the way.
Through our anxiety therapy, you’ll learn effective techniques to manage your symptoms, develop healthier thought patterns, and regain control over your mind and body. Our compassionate and results-oriented approach emphasizes empathy, connection, and transformation, helping you overcome current struggles and build a more resilient, balanced life that can handle whatever comes your way.
When you are facing:
- Constant worrying
- Restlessness
- Racing thoughts
- Heart palpitations
- “Doomsday”-focused thoughts
- Shortness of breath
- Irritability and frustration
- Insomnia and sleep issues
- Panic attacks
- Difficulty making decisions
We can help you regain control of your thoughts and emotions.
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How Anxiety Treatment Can Help
Our experienced therapists use an evidence-based approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness and somatic work to create a safe space to take the first steps toward feeling better.
Reduction of Insomnia
Anxiety can often lead to difficulties falling or staying asleep. Therapy can help you develop better sleep habits and techniques to reduce insomnia, allowing you to rest more peacefully. Through cognitive-behavioral strategies, you can identify and change thought patterns that interfere with sleep and establish a relaxing bedtime routine to promote restful sleep.
Reduction of Restlessness and Spiraling Thoughts
Anxiety can cause your mind to race with constant, spiraling thoughts, making it difficult to relax. Therapy provides strategies to calm your mind and reduce these thoughts. Techniques such as mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation can help you achieve a state of calm and reduce feelings of restlessness.
Reduced Heart Palpitations
Anxiety often manifests physically, including symptoms like heart palpitations. Therapy can help you manage these physical symptoms through relaxation techniques and stress management. By learning how to regulate your body’s stress response, you can reduce the frequency and intensity of heart palpitations.
Improved Emotional Regulation
Anxiety can make it difficult to manage your emotions and impulses. Therapy helps you gain tools to better manage your emotions and impulses, leading to improved self-regulation and control. Techniques such as emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help you understand and modulate your emotional responses more effectively.
Increased Sense of Control
Anxiety can leave you feeling like you’re not in control of your body or thoughts. Therapy empowers you to feel more in control of your body and thoughts, reducing the feeling that someone else is taking over. By developing coping strategies and building resilience, you can regain a sense of mastery over your life.
Enhanced Self-Esteem and Confidence
Anxiety often undermines your self-esteem and confidence. Therapy can help you build a more positive self-image and increase your confidence. Through therapeutic interventions, you can challenge negative self-beliefs and develop a healthier, more empowering view of yourself.
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Why Us
The Marriage & Family Institute
We understand that while we can't change the difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and overcome the challenges you face today.
With decades of combined experience, we take an integrative, compassionate, and genuine approach to therapy, rooted in the philosophy that all parts of the human person need to be addressed to bring long-lasting and substantial change. We believe in a holistic therapy approach that considers all aspects of your experience — psychological, spiritual, and physical to help you heal from trauma, improve relationships, and live a fulfilling life.
At The Marriage & Family Institute, our mission is to strengthen individuals and families by promoting healthy relationships, building resilience, and fostering secure attachments. We provide evidence-based, compassionate, and comprehensive services to help couples, individuals, and families navigate life’s challenges and achieve a fulfilling life together.
Together, we support you in creating a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Compassionate
We create a safe and respectful environment that allows space for deep healing and transformation.
Integrative
We address intergenerational trauma in addition to your psychological, spiritual, & physical well-being to foster lasting change.
Authentic
We believe in being genuine and transparent with ourselves, colleagues, and clients, to support personal & relational growth.
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Our Approach
How Anxiety Treatment Works
We Get To Know You
We listen to your story to understand your beliefs, goals, and background, empowering you as the leader of your journey.
We Create A Plan
Together, we create a tailored treatment plan that aligns with your goals. We recommend a minimum of 10-12 sessions for the best progress.
We Help You Move Forward
Each session is a step towards the life you envision, as we continually adapt your treatment plan and work on coping skills and strategies in a collaborative journey.
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Questions About Anxiety Therapy
Does anxiety therapy actually work?
Yes, anxiety therapy can be very effective. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Schema Therapy have been known to lessen anxiety in as little as 10-12 sessions. The therapist will work with you to determine the most appropriate treatment interventions and modalities based on the type and cause of your anxiety. Sometimes, a group setting may also be recommended.
How do I know if I have trauma or anxiety?
Our specialized clinicians will help you navigate the cues and symptoms of trauma and anxiety. Often, trauma and anxiety go hand in hand, influencing each other. Our clinicians will work with you to identify the causes of your symptoms and provide adequate treatment suggestions for both anxiety management and trauma resolution.
Can I bring my partner to the session? Therapy makes me nervous.
Yes, a supportive person is welcome to join you in counseling sessions. It’s not uncommon for clients to feel nervous about therapy, and having a loved one present can provide encouragement and support. As you start to process anxiety triggers, your anxiety may initially increase before it begins to decrease. Having someone you trust by your side can make this process more manageable. As time goes on, we work to cultivate a sense of confidence and independence where you can engage in therapy on your own.
Will I have to do therapy around my anxiety triggers?
Yes, part of anxiety therapy involves helping your body and brain navigate feelings of overwhelm. Think of it as building your brain’s distress tolerance muscles. Avoiding or suppressing anxiety triggers often makes the emotions more intense. By confronting these triggers and learning coping skills, your brain will become more comfortable handling anxiety-producing situations. This process helps you develop the resilience needed to manage your anxiety effectively.
How long will it take to see improvement in my anxiety symptoms?
The timeline for seeing improvement in anxiety symptoms can vary depending on the individual and the severity of the anxiety. However, many clients start to notice positive changes within the first few weeks of therapy. Consistent attendance and active participation in therapy sessions, along with practicing the skills and strategies learned in therapy, can significantly contribute to quicker and more sustainable improvements. Your therapist will work with you to monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed to ensure you are on the path to feeling better.
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Positive Outcomes of Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety therapy is a courageous first step toward feeling better. It takes time, but with commitment and consistency you may notice improvements such as:
- Relief from overthinking and intrusive thoughts
- Improve your confidence in yourself and your decision making abilities
- A better ability to connect with the people around you
- Falling asleep faster and getting a better sleep at night
- Being able to live more mindfully
- You are able to be in the moment, without worrying about the future
- You can engage or invest in relationships
- Having the tools and strategies to help you get through the day
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How To Get Started
*Free 15-minute consultations
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Locations
- German Village: 855 S. Wall St. Columbus, OH 43206
- Worthington: 6797 North High St. Suite 203 Worthington, OH 43085
- Grove City: 2684 Columbus St, Grove City, OH 43123 (Telehealth)
- Online therapy sessions are available across Ohio.
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