At Coastal Collaborative Care, we offer expert anxiety therapy to provide you with the tools you need to manage your worries and overcome fears.
Coastal Collaborative Care provides anxiety therapy in Virginia and other states throughout the country.
How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety
Anxiety disorders can make life feel overwhelming, draining and uncertain, but the right therapy can:
- Teach coping strategies to manage stress & worry
- Help you challenge and change negative thought patterns
- Provide relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety
- Improve emotional regulation and resilience
- Help you understand the underlying messages from your past that contribute to the anxiety
With guidance from our skilled therapists, you can develop healthier responses to anxiety.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent and overwhelming, it may indicate an anxiety disorder.
Common types of anxiety include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive, ongoing worry about everyday matters
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors (Common subtypes include: Harm OCD, Contamination OCD, Scrupulosity or Moral OCD, Perfectionism OCD, Relationship OCD, and Pedophilic OCD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of social situations
- Panic Disorder: Recurring panic attacks with physical symptoms like heart palpitations
- Phobias: Extreme fear of specific situations or objects
Effective Therapy Approaches for Anxiety
At Coastal Collaborative Care, we offer evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety. It helps you:
- Identify and change unhelpful thought patterns
- Develop coping techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness and relaxation exercises to manage anxiety when it arises
- Gradually face fears through exposure therapy
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is a type of therapy that helps with anxiety disorders by gradually exposing individuals to situations or thoughts that trigger anxiety, while preventing the compulsive responses they typically use to manage it.
Over time, this helps reduce the anxiety associated with the triggers and breaks the cycle of avoidance and ritualistic behavior, allowing individuals to build tolerance and resilience in the face of their fears.
Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)
I-CBT is a specialized approach for treating OCD that focuses on addressing the meaning individuals attach to their intrusive thoughts. It helps clients recognize that their obsessive thoughts are not inherently dangerous or meaningful, and that their compulsions are based on inaccurate inferences.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
IFS therapy helps you explore different parts of yourself that contribute to anxiety. By understanding these internal dynamics, you can develop a more compassionate and balanced approach to managing worry and uncertainty.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is particularly useful for managing intense emotions and anxiety. It focuses on:
- Mindfulness techniques to stay present
- Distress tolerance skills to handle difficult situations
- Emotional regulation strategies to manage overwhelming feelings
Our therapists incorporate these techniques into personalized treatment plans, ensuring the most effective approach for each client.
Why Choose Coastal Collaborative Care?
Experienced Therapists: Our team specializes in treating anxiety with proven methods. We all have experience in different types of anxiety disorders.
Patient and Empathetic Care: Anxiety can take time to work through, our therapists understand the need to be patient and not rush the process. We provide genuine care to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen and heard.
Personalized Treatment Plans: Every therapy approach is customized to your specific needs.
Flexible Therapy Options: We offer in-person sessions in Alexandria, Norfolk, and Fredericksburg, as well as online therapy for clients across Virginia.
Safe, Supportive Environment: We provide a compassionate space where you can explore your anxiety and develop coping skills.
Get Anxiety Help in Virginia
Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. With the right therapy, you can build confidence, reduce stress caused by consistent worrying or intrusive thoughts, and find peace of mind.
Ready to get started? Contact Coastal Collaborative Care today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a more grounded, fulfilling life.