Anxiety Therapist in Denver, Colorado: Get Back To Your Life!
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
-Louisa May Alcott-
Are you more focused on avoiding fear than on your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
If this sounds like you, I’m confident I can help. My name is Dr. Pamela Brody and as an anxiety therapist in Denver, Colorado, I offer effective forms of therapy to get the relief from anxiety that you deserve.
Research shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most effective psychotherapies for anxiety disorders. In fact, CBT for anxiety treats more than just the symptoms of the problem. It directly changes your responses to fearful situations, changes your fearful thinking patterns, and opens up your life by changing avoidance behaviors.
In CBT for anxiety disorders, I work collaboratively with clients to develop coping strategies and skills to manage their symptoms. This may include challenging limiting beliefs, gradually facing feared situations through exposure exercises, and practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques. CBT has been shown to be effective for treating panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias.
Common Signs of Anxiety
There are many different symptoms of anxiety, but some of the most common ones that therapists see include:
- Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
- Feelings of danger, panic, or dread
- Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
- Increased or heavy sweating
- Trembling or muscle twitching
- Weakness or lethargy
- Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
- Insomnia
- Obsessions about certain ideas, which can also be a sign of an obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Anxiety surrounding a particular life event or experience that has occurred in the past, which can be a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder
- Avoidance
How a Therapist for Anxiety Can Help
Anxiety isn't always bad. In fact, some anxiety is important to keep us alert and alive. When it goes beyond a certain threshold, however, it can significantly impact our lives.
As Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I work to help you:
- Uncover the underlying causes of your anxiety, worries, and fears.
- Help you to look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
- Develop new behavioral patterns to move past your fears and into the freedom you want in your life.
Find Out More About Working With an Anxiety Therapist in Denver, CO
Anxiety doesn't have to be the central part of your life. If you're suffering with anxiety, I invite you to contact me for a consultation.