Anxiety Therapy
in Newport Beach, CA
Is The Pressure To Succeed Beginning To Feel Overwhelming?
For many of the clients we see in therapy, anxiety takes the form of an often harsh and endless inner critic, a constant pressure to achieve, an inability to relax or feel confident in themselves, and a general sense of overwhelm. Life is a rollercoaster of panicked thoughts, questions, and doubts—rarely, if ever, offering a sense of stability.
Anxiety seems to be the primary driver of their decisions, affecting their performance and relationships. Over time, anxious thinking becomes the baseline for engaging with themselves and the world around them. It’s exhausting.
Our therapists specialize in counseling for older teens and young adults experiencing a range of anxiety symptoms. Whether anxiety presents as high-achieving perfectionism or a lack of structure and decisiveness, we can help you get off the rollercoaster and onto steady ground so that you can live with more confidence and clarity.
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Anxiety Is A Normal Response To Stress That Can Take Over If Left Unchecked
That anxious inner voice of yours really is just a bully. You do possess innate strengths, skills, and abilities, but various pressures—whether external or self-imposed—have duped you into believing you aren’t good enough. Add the high standards for output and performance that we encounter in Orange County, and it makes sense why so many people transitioning into adulthood struggle with aspects of anxiety.
Therapy Is A Tool For Overcoming Anxiety, Not A Sign Of Weakness
An incessant inner critic is what brings many individuals to therapy, often for the first time. In many cases, they may feel like something is “wrong” with them and that needing support only triggers the anxiety spiral even further.
In reality, therapeutic treatment reduces feelings of panic and anxiety as you learn to regulate your stress response and challenge unhelpful beliefs. As we do the work of addressing deeply held patterns alongside developing practical skills for change in therapy, you can reclaim the space that anxiety has taken away.
We Specialize In Anxiety Treatment For Older Teens And Young Adults
Counseling through Care Concepts Therapy is available to those who may be struggling with:
Generalized anxiety
Social anxiety
Anxiety due to unhealed trauma
Imposter syndrome and other performance issues
Our treatment approach is individualized to each client’s needs. Once you complete a basic intake call, you will be matched with the therapist best suited to your anxiety symptoms and goals for treatment. Then, your therapist will spend the first few sessions gathering relevant information about presenting concerns, history, unresolved trauma, and existing resources for coping.
What To Expect
After we have determined which therapeutic combination will best suit you, we will collaborate on a treatment plan that incorporates your strengths and goals. Depending on your needs, we may use:
Our clinicians have both professional and personal experience tackling anxiety. We get it! And we’re here to offer a sense of empathy while providing you with quality, evidence-based treatment approaches.
Mindfulness techniques like deep breathing to help you stay grounded
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to target core traumas
Behavioral strategies for expanding your window of tolerance when overwhelmed or stressed
We know that you’re seeking peace, clarity, and a chance to finally relax. You’re entering a new phase of development, and it’s normal to experience some growing pains along the way as you figure out how to manage stress and big changes. A therapist can provide you with essential perspective during this time, paving the gateway to more healing and less anxiety.
Common Questions About Therapy For Anxiety…
Is medication part of anxiety treatment?
Medication can be helpful for some people, and the decision to incorporate it into treatment is entirely up to you. Though our therapists are not licensed to prescribe medication, we will support you in exploring your options and getting connected with a prescriber if that’s what you want to do.
Therapy is a great tool for reducing anxiety, whether or not you use medication. As we create an actionable treatment plan that increases your coping and regulation skills, you can learn how to tap into your inner resources when anxiety strikes.
I’ve tried to address my anxiety in counseling before, but I had a bad experience with the therapist—how will therapy with you be different?
It’s such a bummer to have a negative experience in therapy, and we’re here to help you process it. Our therapists are invested in making therapy an experience that works for you, taking your existing skills, triggers, and past trauma into account. We strongly believe in meeting your needs and taking them seriously.
If counseling ever feels unsafe, like it’s moving too fast, or like it’s making your anxiety worse, please let us know so we can collaborate with you on a treatment approach that feels gentle yet productive.
How often will I have to attend therapy?
Building momentum is an important aspect of initiating the healing process, so we recommend that clients attend therapy on a weekly basis until they’ve reached their desired outcomes or noticed a significant decrease in symptoms. From there, we can reduce to a bi-weekly or monthly schedule, potentially with the goal of weaning off sessions entirely.
Ultimately, the pace of therapy is up to you, and we are here to help reinforce and affirm your progress in whichever way feels best.
Learn To Quiet Your Inner Anxious Voice
If anxiety is making you feel unsure of yourself, your relationships, and your future, counseling through Care Concepts Therapy can offer you lifelong skills for managing stress and overwhelm. Schedule a free consultation with our intake specialist or contact us to find out more.
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If someone you love is struggling with anxiety, it can be a heartbreaking experience. You want to help them, but you don’t know what to say or what you can do to ease their struggle. Maybe it’s your teen who used to be outgoing but now isolates themself from social events. Maybe your young adult is overwhelmed by the next steps into adulthood and struggles to make decisions about college, relationships, or their future. Or a close friend who is constantly drowning in their responsibilities.
What If I’m Worried Therapy Will Make My Anxiety Worse?
Going to therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage and treat anxiety. While there are other things you can do, including taking medication and changing certain lifestyle choices, therapy helps you better understand where your anxiety is coming from while offering healthy ways of coping.