Anxiety Therapy in NYC

Anxiety can disrupt your life, making it hard to focus, enjoy relationships, or simply feel at ease. At Park West Psychology, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you manage anxiety and live a fulfilling life.

How Can Therapy Help with Anxiety?

Therapy equips you with tools and strategies to manage anxiety effectively. At Park West Psychology, we focus on:

  • Teaching relaxation techniques to calm the mind and body

  • Challenging and reframing anxious thought patterns

  • Building problem-solving and coping skills

  • Gradually exposing you to feared situations to reduce avoidance and fear

These approaches empower you to manage anxiety and regain control over your life.

When to Seek Therapy for Anxiety

If your anxiety feels uncontrollable, causes significant distress, or interferes with work, relationships, or daily activities, therapy can help. Frequent panic attacks or persistent physical symptoms are also signs that it’s time to seek support.

Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety can show up in many ways, including:

  • Excessive worry or fear

  • Restlessness or feeling “on edge”

  • Difficulty concentrating or focusing

  • Fatigue and irritability

  • Physical symptoms like muscle tension, heart palpitations, sweating, or shortness of breath

  • Trouble falling or staying asleep

If these symptoms persist or interfere with daily life, it may be time to consider therapy.

Causes of Anxiety

Anxiety often results from a mix of genetic, environmental, and situational factors. These may include:

  • Family history of anxiety or related conditions

  • Personality traits or tendencies toward perfectionism

  • Stressful or traumatic life experiences

  • Certain medical conditions or the use of stimulants like caffeine

Understanding the factors contributing to your anxiety is an important part of the therapeutic process.

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How Is Anxiety Treated in Therapy?

We use evidence-based techniques tailored to your needs, including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages acceptance of anxious feelings while taking meaningful, values-based action.

  • Exposure Therapy: Gradually reduces fear through controlled exposure to anxiety-provoking situations.

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and replaces unhelpful thought patterns with constructive ones.

  • Mindfulness Techniques: Helps you stay present and unhook from anxious thoughts.

What to Expect in Therapy

At Park West Psychology, our sessions are supportive, active, and focused on your goals. Together, we’ll:

  • Explore what matters most to you

  • Work on unhooking from anxious thoughts and making room for uncomfortable feelings

  • Build confidence in your ability to handle anxiety

  • Practice new skills between sessions to reinforce progress

Our goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you feel empowered to take meaningful steps toward change.

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Anxiety doesn’t have to hold you back. Therapy can help you reduce the interference and distress caused by anxiety, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Located in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, New York, Park West Psychology provides both in-person and online therapy sessions depending on your needs.

Please feel free to reach out to me however you’re comfortable. You can call (562) 314-1999, email info@parkwestpscyhology.com, or fill out my online inquiry form.