Anxiety Disorders: Find Relief and Support at Hold Space Counseling

At Hold Space Counseling, we understand how exhausting and overwhelming anxiety can feel. Whether it shows up as constant worry, physical tension, panic attacks, or a racing mind that won’t turn off, anxiety can interfere with your peace, relationships, and daily life. But there is hope—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our compassionate therapists are here to help you understand your anxiety, develop tools to manage it, and feel more grounded and confident in your day-to-day life.

What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a natural part of being human. It’s your body’s built-in alarm system, designed to protect you from danger. But when anxiety becomes chronic, intrusive, or disproportionate to the situation, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders affect millions of people and are among the most common mental health conditions. They can look and feel different for everyone, but they all involve a heightened sense of fear, worry, or unease that gets in the way of living fully.

Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat

At Hold Space Counseling, we work with clients experiencing a wide range of anxiety-related concerns, including:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent and excessive worry about everyday things—such as work, relationships, health, or finances—that feels difficult to control.

  • Panic Disorder: Recurrent panic attacks—sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that come on quickly, often with physical symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a racing heart.

  • Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social or performance situations, often leading to avoidance or isolation.

  • Specific Phobias: Strong fear of a specific object or situation (such as flying, heights, or spiders) that leads to avoidance and distress.

  • Health Anxiety: Preoccupation with the fear of having or developing a serious illness, often leading to excessive research, reassurance-seeking, or medical appointments.

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors or rituals (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. While technically a related disorder, OCD often overlaps with anxiety and is commonly treated alongside it.

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Though rooted in trauma, PTSD often includes intense anxiety symptoms like hypervigilance, nightmares, or panic. We provide trauma-informed care for those navigating PTSD as well.

Common Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety can show up in many ways—some emotional, some physical. Common symptoms include:

  • Constant or excessive worry

  • Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating

  • Restlessness or feeling “on edge”

  • Trouble sleeping or staying asleep

  • Muscle tension or body aches

  • Rapid heartbeat or shortness of breath

  • Irritability or feeling easily overwhelmed

  • Avoidance of certain people, places, or activities

  • Panic attacks or fear of losing control

If these symptoms are interfering with your life, therapy can help you find relief, clarity, and calm.

Our Approach to Treating Anxiety at Hold Space Counseling

We believe healing happens in a space of safety, trust, and non-judgment. At Hold Space Counseling, we take a gentle, collaborative approach to treating anxiety that honors both your story and your strengths.

Your personalized care may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A highly effective, research-based approach that helps you identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns contributing to anxiety.

  • Mindfulness-Based Strategies: Learn how to stay present and respond to anxious thoughts with more awareness and less reactivity.

  • Somatic and Body-Based Techniques: Because anxiety often lives in the body, we incorporate grounding practices to help you feel more centered and in control.

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): For clients struggling with OCD or phobias, we gently and gradually help you face feared situations while building resilience and confidence.

  • Psychoeducation and Coping Skills: We’ll equip you with tools and insights to manage symptoms, reduce avoidance, and build emotional regulation.

Why Choose Hold Space Counseling?

  • A Safe Space to Feel and Heal: We create a welcoming environment where you don’t have to “have it all together.”

  • Expert Care: Our therapists are trained in evidence-based methods for anxiety treatment and stay up to date with current best practices.

  • Whole-Person Support: We look beyond symptoms to understand you as a whole person—with values, history, and hopes.

  • Flexible, Accessible Options: Virtual therapy sessions to fit your lifestyle and comfort.

You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in Anxiety

Anxiety can feel isolating—but you are not alone. With the right support, anxiety can become something you manage, not something that controls you. Whether you’re just starting to explore therapy or you’ve been managing anxiety for years, we’re here to meet you where you are and walk with you toward greater peace and freedom.

Let’s take that first step together. Reach out to schedule today.

At Hold Space Counseling, we hold space for your healing, growth, and renewal.