Anxiety Therapy in Brooklyn, NYC, or virtually anywhere else in New York
Do you constantly find yourself worrying about the future relating to work, relationships or health? Do you notice signs of overthinking that make it hard to concentrate, sleep and have confidence?
Are you concerned or fearful about being judged negatively? Is social anxiety keeping you feeling isolated or holding you back from living life the way you want to? Do the coping skills you have seem to work momentarily, but the suffering endures?
If you’re finding it difficult to relax or stop playing out worst case scenarios that disrupt your peace, relationships, and quality of life, it may be time to seek help.
Anxiety treatment New York will empower you to transform the way you think and feel so you can live more freedom.
When Should I Seek Therapy for Anxiety?
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can manifest through a combination of psychological and physical symptoms:
Psychological Symptoms:
Uncontrollable worry and overthinking
Feeling restless, tense, or "on edge"
A sense of impending danger, panic, or doom
Irritability or difficulty concentrating
Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety
Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Physical Symptoms:
Rapid heart rate and pounding heart (palpitations)
Rapid breathing or shortness of breath
Sweating or trembling
Muscle tension, headaches, or unexplained pains
Upset stomach, nausea, or other digestive problems
Dizziness or feeling weak/tired
It is important to get the help of a mental health professional if your anxiety is overwhelming, interferes with your daily life, or is difficult to control. Seek therapy as soon as you notice persisting symptoms of anxiety such as excessive worry, or if you’ve experienced a panic attack
Find anxiety treatment in Brooklyn to help reclaim control of your mind and body. An anxiety therapist in Manhattan can provide education and support to immediately help you begin emotionally regulating and improving your quality of life, while helping you work through the issues at the core of your symptoms for long term relief and resolution.
Is OCD an Anxiety Disorder?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not classified as an anxiety disorder, although the two are closely linked.
Anxiety is a core feature of OCD: Obsessions (intrusive thoughts, urges, or images) cause significant anxiety and distress, and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) are performed in an attempt to temporarily relieve that anxiety.
High co-occurrence: It is very common for a person to have both OCD and an anxiety disorder at the same time.
Similar treatments: Both conditions can respond to similar treatments, such as certain types of medication (SSRIs) and techniques like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are several distinct types of anxiety disorders:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent and excessive worry about everyday issues like health, money, work, and family, that lasts for at least six months and is difficult to control.
Panic Disorder: Involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks—sudden episodes of intense fear that peak within minutes and include severe physical symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia): Significant anxiety and avoidance of social situations due to an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated by others.
Specific Phobias: An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that poses little or no actual danger, such as a fear of flying, heights, or spiders.
Separation Anxiety Disorder: Excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from primary attachment figures, which can affect both children and adults.
Agoraphobia: Fear and avoidance of places or situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment, especially if escape might be difficult (e.g., in a crowd, on public transport, or outside the home alone).
Anxiety Therapy & Treatment in Brooklyn, Manhattan, across NYC and New York
The good news is anxiety is highly treatable, and studies have proven therapy to be highly effective for anxiety. My nine years of clinical experience has shown the same.
Psychological symptoms are not only a source of suffering, they are also a message that speaks to the desires, conflicts, and pain of a personal history that can sometimes only come alive when spoken to a professional listening other. Often on the other side of anxiety is a passionate dream that has not yet been realized. Our work moves us closer to that possibility. As the philosopher Rilke puts it, “Our deepest fears are like dragons guarding our deepest treasures.”
What Can Therapy Help With?
Some ways we will work together on common symptoms of anxiety.
Chronic Worry
Learn mindfulness skills that help you loosen your grip on constant worry and create more mental space
Develop techniques to reduce unrealistic or exaggerated fears, so your mind feels calmer and more balanced
Build confidence in navigating uncertainty and making decisions, even when the outcome isn’t clear
Strengthen your ability to focus and quiet your mind, improving concentration and daily functioning
Gain insight into the deeper causes and triggers that fuel your anxiety, so you can address worry at its source
Social Anxiety
Become less preoccupied with others’ perceptions by learning acceptance-based strategies that create more emotional freedom
Develop calming skills to soothe yourself during social interactions, so you feel more grounded and in control
Gradually face and move through avoided social situations with supportive exposure techniques
Reduce repetitive worries about negative social outcomes using practical thought-management tools
Learn to express yourself more authentically through mindfulness practices that help you stay present and connected
Obsessive Thinking
Master practical mindfulness techniques that help dial down the intensity and duration of intrusive thoughts
Learn how to break the anxiety cycle so unwanted thoughts feel less overwhelming
Build a personalized toolkit of coping strategies you can rely on whenever intrusive thoughts show up
Understand the brain science behind your thoughts through clear, accessible psychoeducation
Identify the patterns and triggers that make intrusive thoughts worse — and learn how to interrupt them
Panic Attacks
Learn practical mindfulness and acceptance techniques that help you navigate panic attacks with more control and less fear
Understand what’s happening in your body during a panic attack, so you can feel more grounded and less overwhelmed
Build an effective practice of relaxation and breath techniques you can use to calm your system anytime, anywhere
Develop skills to manage anticipatory anxiety, so you’re not constantly bracing for the next episode
Gradually desensitize your triggers through supportive exposure work, helping reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks over time
Anxiety & Medication Management
We examine the effects of medication, and if a desired treatment goal is to reduce or eliminate the use of medication, we will build a safe and effective way to do so into your treatment plan by working collaboratively with other providers on medication management.
The best way to get started is by scheduling an intro consultation to talk about your symptoms and goals.
Anxiety Therapy in New York: FAQs
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There are many modalities and perspectives for approaching anxiety treatment. These matter less than the therapeutic relationship itself. Most important in the treatment of anxiety is to find someone who you can talk to who makes you feel comfortable and understood. If you feel that it’s more likely that a connection will develop, and that relationship will provide the support and strength that it takes to move through excessive worry and social anxiety.
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The 3-3-3 rule is a grounding technique that uses your senses to pull you out of anxious thoughts and into the present moment.
To do it, name:
3 things you see
3 things you hear
3 parts of your body, noticing sensations
By shifting focus from internal distress to your immediate environment, it can help induce calmness and provide quick relief for acute anxiety or panic.
*The 3-3-3 rule is a temporary tool, not a cure for severe anxiety. For more permanent help, seek anxiety therapy from a licensed therapist.
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The 5 5 5 rule for anxiety is a combination of breathing and grounding exercises.
To practice it:
Inhale for 5 seconds
Hold for 5
Exhale for 5
Next, identify:
5 things you see
5 you hear
5 you touch
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The best therapy for anxiety is what works for you. When it comes to anxiety there are many types and a one size fits all approach does not work. Consider seeking help that combines coping and self regulation skills with talk that leaves you feeling seen, heard and able to elaborate on your thoughts and feelings. At The Consultation Room we take an interpersonal approach that combines CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapies, movement, existential philosophy and creative expression.
Anxiety Therapy in the Heart of New York
Online anxiety therapy across Brooklyn, Manhattan and New York — providing accessible, anxiety-informed support wherever you are.
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