The Top 3 Truths About Anxiety Therapy in San Francisco

When starting therapy for anxiety in San Francisco, there can be a lot of misconceptions about what therapy is and is not. Many people think of a person lying on a couch while a therapist is behind them taking notes. Even though that may be how the movies portray therapy, it is definitely

1) Therapy is a collaborative process.

You and your therapist decide on treatment goals and how you want to approach your therapy. You let the therapist know what you think needs to change and how your anxiety is affecting your life. The therapist will come up with goals for your treatment and devise a treatment plan for you. Together you tackle the issues that are most affecting your life so you can feel calmer and less stressed overall!

2) Anxiety therapy can change your life.

A good anxiety therapist can help you learn to navigate your anxiety by giving you coping skills and helping you explore what might be causing your anxiety. Once you understand your anxiety, it will have less of an effect on you and your life and when anxiety does occur, you will now how to handle it. You will learn what your anxiety may be trying to tell you and when it is important to listen to your anxiety or when it is simply your nervous system being overstimulated.

3) Therapy doesn’t stop outside of the office.

As a therapist who treats anxiety, I often give clients assignments to complete outside of our 45 minute sessions. It might be as simple as noticing when your anxiety occurs or trying out the new tool that you learned in session. The more you are willing to take what we discuss and what you learn in session and apply it to everyday situations, the more progress you will make in therapy.

I hope this helps you find the right anxiety therapist in San Francisco. If you are still feeling stuck, feel free to call me at (415) 212-8780 for a free 15 minute phone consultation. I’d be happy to hear about what is happening and help direct you to the right person. If you are looking for help with anxiety, you can read more about how I can help here.