When Anxiety Starts to Take Over
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States, and one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. While some level of anxiety is a normal part of life, it can become overwhelming when it begins to interfere with your work, school, sleep, or relationships. If you constantly feel on edge, stuck in worry, or unable to relax, anxiety therapy can help you regain a sense of calm and control. I provide anxiety therapy in Plainsboro, NJ, as well as telehealth throughout New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Signs You May Be Struggling with Anxiety
Anxiety can look different for everyone. Symptoms may include:
- Excessive worrying or rumination
- Difficulty concentrating
- Racing heart or shortness of breath
- Panic attacks
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Reassurance seeking
- Avoidance or procrastination
- Perfectionism
- Feeling tense or constantly “on edge”
Many patients tell me they didn’t realize how much anxiety was affecting them until they began to feel relief in therapy.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety therapy can help with a range of conditions, including:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Specific Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If you’re unsure whether your symptoms “qualify,” that’s okay. You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from therapy.
How Anxiety Therapy Can Help
Treatment for anxiety is highly effective. In my practice, I blend cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with insight-oriented approaches to address both the symptoms and underlying patterns that fuel anxiety.
Therapy can help you:
- Reduce excessive worry
- Manage panic symptoms
- Challenge unhelpful thought patterns
- Build healthier coping strategies
- Feel more confident in daily life
The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety entirely, it’s to help you respond to it differently so it no longer controls your life.
In-Person & Telehealth Anxiety Therapy
I offer in-person anxiety therapy in Plainsboro, NJ and virtual sessions throughout New Jersey and Massachusetts, making it easier to access support that fits your schedule. If anxiety is interfering with your life, you don’t have to manage it alone.
Contact Jamie Siegel, Psy.D., PMH-C to schedule a consultation.