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Anxiety Therapy in Trussville and Birmingham, AL

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, consuming, and sometimes paralyzing. You might experience the following symptoms:

  • panic attacks (rush of fear, heart racing, shortness of breath, numbing, fearing you are dying)

  • muscle tension

  • irritability

  • difficulties concentrating

  • insomnia

  • restlessness

  • muscle tension

  • nausea

  • social anxiety such as extreme fear of judgement

  • fears of specific situations like crowds, driving, flying, going to the dentist

  • uncontrollable worry about many things such as your relationship, children, work, health

 

Your anxiety is not only painful, it starts to box in your life. You feel cornered. You aren't able to do things you used to enjoy (e.g., driving, socializing, spending time with your family). You feel that your anxiety controls you. It limits you and makes decisions for you. ​You are ready to take back control of your life and do things that matter to you.

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Therapy for Anxiety in Trussville and Homewood, AL

At our practice, we use evidence-based psychotherapies to treat anxiety-related disorders. We primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a comprehensive approach that helps you not just cope with anxiety, but transform how you relate to it. 

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What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

ACT is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of mindfulness, non-judgement, and behavioral change. It encourages individuals to embrace their thoughts and emotions without judgement rather than avoiding or battling them. Through ACT, we guide you to learn how to first tolerate emotion and not be afraid of it and then develop better control over it such that it does not prevent you from doing what matters to you.

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How You Will Benefit from ACT for Anxiety:

  • Reduced anxiety symptoms over time as you stop fighting your fears and learn to approach them with compassion and curiosity.

  • Increased emotional resilience that helps you navigate future stressors with greater ease.

  • Improved self-awareness and understanding of how your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact, leading to greater clarity in decision-making.

  • Greater alignment with your values, helping you live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, even in the face of anxiety.

  • Enhanced ability to cope with uncertainty and uncomfortable emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
     

Types of Anxiety We Treat with ACT:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks

  • Social Anxiety

  • Health Anxiety

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Specific Phobias

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
     

What to Expect in ACT Sessions for Anxiety

In our ACT-based therapy sessions, you will experience a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we collaborate to explore your anxiety and identify your values and goals. We’ll use mindfulness techniques, experiential exercises, and behavioral interventions to help you practice acceptance, defuse from anxious thoughts, and commit to actions that align with your authentic self. You’ll also learn practical tools and techniques to incorporate into your daily life, so you can manage anxiety in real time and continue progressing long after therapy.

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Take the First Step Toward Living a Meaningful Life that is Not Controlled by Anxiety

Are you ready to stop letting anxiety control your life and start embracing a more fulfilling, value-driven existence? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you make peace with anxiety and live in alignment with what matters most to you.

 

Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation. Together, we can work on turning anxiety into a stepping stone toward the life you’ve always wanted.

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