Learn how to better manage your anxiety
so that you can engage in your life again
You don’t have to struggle with constant worry about every little thing or the pressure to be perfect. If social situations make you anxious, or if you’ve experienced a panic attack and fear another one, there’s a way forward.
Even if previous anxiety therapy didn't work, there's hope
Here at DC Metro Therapy, we can introduce you to personalized, effective ways for you to navigate and overcome a variety of different anxiety-related disorders.
We treat clients with panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Our therapists will tailor your anxiety treatment to fit your specific needs using evidence-based strategies to help you feel better.
Types of Anxiety Treament
There are many effective anxiety treatments. Your therapist will help you to understand how anxiety works and what happens in your brain when you are feeling anxious. We use a variety of different strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help you learn how to manage anxious feelings.
At DC Metro Therapy, we also use relaxation and mindfulness strategies to help reduce anxiety before it progresses.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) focuses on how your thoughts and beliefs impact your behavior and emotions. By addressing unhelpful thoughts and habits, we can reduce anxiety and improve your overall well-being. Our collaborative approach empowers you to make lasting positive changes in your life.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) is designed to help individuals heal from the emotional pain of traumatic experiences and resulting anxiety. This method gently guides you through confronting and processing difficult memories and feelings. By incorporating PE into our sessions, we support your journey toward recovery and resilience.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) uses eye movements to help process anxiety and negative thoughts. Effective for anxiety, trauma, and phobias, EMDR combines with talk therapy to address your specific needs. We aim to find the most effective strategies to support your healing.
We Treat Anxiety Differently
Bottom-up strategies work with the body and sensations, while typical top-down therapy only works with a client’s thoughts. We utilize tools that engage the parasympathetic (or rest and digest) part of the nervous system in addition to using techniques like CBT and talk therapy.
You May Still Have Questions
About Anxiety Treatment
Everybody has experienced anxiety at some point in their lives and some degree of anxiety is normal. Anxiety becomes chronic when it interferes with your life and functioning. If you find yourself feeling anxious much of the time, or when you are in specific situations, it is important to work through your anxious feelings and anxiety therapy may be right for you.
Research shows that online anxiety therapy is very effective for treating many different types of anxiety. Online therapy is a great solution when it’s not possible to come in person. Your therapist can engage with you online in the same way as you would in-person. And having therapy in your own home can provide comfort and security.
Our knowledge and experience of how anxiety works can help you to get better results. We integrate a variety of different evidence-based therapies to find what works best for you. Even if you have had anxiety therapy before and it hasn’t worked, our approach is different. When you work with an anxiety therapist, you can learn how to break the cycle of anxious thoughts and feel more calm.
A non-medication approach is often the most effective option for anxiety. Exploring your anxiety with a therapist can help you get to the root of the problem.
If you are interested in being evaluated for medication, our therapists can refer you to a psychiatrist. We work closely with several psychiatrists and primary care physicians in the area and we can work together to help coordinate your care. Your therapist will discuss different anxiety treatment options with you and help you decide on the best plan.
Anxiety counseling is different for everyone. In our practice, we don’t believe that therapy should take years. We want to help you achieve your goals in as few sessions as possible. We emphasize the therapist-client relationship as collaborative, while also helping you move forward.
According to a study led by the World Health Organization, yes it’s worth it. The WHO study shows that the return on investment in treatment far outweighs the cost. An anxiety therapist can help you understand your unique situation and learn to address your particular challenges. Therapy is an investment in your health and can help you to reduce negative thoughts, improve self-esteem and confidence. We all need help sometimes and seeking therapy takes courage.
You Don’t Have to Feel Out of Control Anymore
If you are ready to be free from anxious thoughts, we invite you to contact us or call 202-656-3376 for a free consultation. to learn more about anxiety treatment. We offer a free consultation to answer any questions you have.