Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety therapy in Minnesota for adults and teens experiencing excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, stress, and physical anxiety symptoms through counseling and medication management.
Quick Facts
Who We Help: Adults, teens, and individuals struggling with anxiety and stress-related concerns
Conditions Treated: Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, chronic stress, overthinking, and anxiety-related sleep issues
Therapeutic Approaches: CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, trauma-informed therapy, supportive counseling, and medication management
Session Types: Individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, and telehealth appointments
Session Lengths: Varies based on treatment goals and individual needs
Locations: Brooklyn Center, Eagan, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, and Shakopee
Insurance: Major insurance plans accepted including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare
Understanding Anxiety and how Therapy can help
Counseling with a therapist for anxiety provides individuals with a supportive space to understand and address the root causes of their anxiety. Therapists use evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience in managing stressors. For those facing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or specific phobias, therapy offers practical tools to regain control and confidence in everyday life.
Anxiety medication can be a helpful part of a comprehensive treatment plan for some individuals. Medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or benzodiazepines may be prescribed to reduce symptoms like excessive worry, physical tension, or panic attacks. When combined with counseling, medication can provide a well-rounded approach to managing anxiety and improving overall quality of life.
Are you experiencing any of the following anxiety symptoms?
Persistent worry interfering with daily life, daily joy, or responsibilities
Restlessness or feeling constantly on edge, unable to relax
Frequent physical tension or muscle tightness
Rapid heart rate or shortness of breath
Trouble falling or staying asleep regularly
Excessive fear of social or public situations
Constant sense of dread or impending doom
Overthinking or obsessing over potential outcomes
What Is Anxiety Therapy?
Anxiety therapy helps individuals understand and manage persistent worry, fear, stress, and physical anxiety symptoms that interfere with daily life. Counseling focuses on identifying thought patterns, emotional triggers, and behaviors connected to anxiety while building healthier coping strategies.
At BHSI, anxiety treatment is personalized to each person’s symptoms, experiences, and goals.
How Can Therapy and Medication Help Anxiety?
Therapy can help individuals manage racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, panic symptoms, avoidance behaviors, and chronic stress. Counseling also supports emotional regulation, confidence building, and healthier responses to anxiety triggers.
Medication management may help reduce symptoms such as excessive worry, panic attacks, muscle tension, restlessness, and sleep disturbances. For some individuals, combining therapy and medication provides more comprehensive support.
How Anxiety Treatment Works
1. Initial Consultation
Your provider learns more about your symptoms, stressors, emotional experiences, and treatment goals.
2. Personalized Assessment
Treatment recommendations are tailored to your anxiety symptoms, lifestyle, and mental health needs.
3. Collaborative Treatment Planning
Your care plan may include therapy, medication management, coping strategies, or a combination of approaches.
4. Skill Building and Symptom Management
Sessions focus on emotional regulation, stress reduction, coping tools, thought patterns, and confidence building.
5. Continued Growth and Care
Treatment evolves over time to support long-term emotional wellness and improved daily functioning.
Anxiety Treatment That Fits Your Unique Needs
Our counseling sessions are personalized to each individual’s unique journey, providing a safe space to explore triggers, process past traumas, and set meaningful goals for mental well-being. For those who benefit from anxiety medications as part of their care, these medications help regulate brain chemistry, offering relief that empowers clients to engage more fully in therapy and daily life. Working closely with our psychiatric providers ensures that every medication plan is thoughtfully tailored, closely monitored, and adjusted as needed for optimal support.
Transform Anxiety into Strength with
Counseling and Care
Gain tools to manage worry and fear effectively
Improve sleep quality and relaxation
Break free from avoidance behaviors
Reduce physical symptoms like tension and fatigue
Build confidence in social and public situations
Experience more calm and balance daily
Take the First Step to Balance
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Anxiety therapy at BHSI is your first step toward a better, more balanced life. Left unchecked, anxiety can lead to long-term mental and physical health challenges, but with the right support, you can reclaim your well-being. At BHSI, you’ll find not just a trusted therapist but also a partner in creating the life you deserve—one session at a time.
FAQ
What types of anxiety can therapy help with?
Therapy can help with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, stress-related anxiety, overthinking, and anxiety connected to trauma or life transitions.
What are common symptoms of anxiety?
Common anxiety symptoms may include excessive worry, restlessness, racing thoughts, panic attacks, muscle tension, sleep problems, rapid heartbeat, and avoidance behaviors.
Can anxiety be treated without medication?
Yes. Many individuals benefit from therapy alone, while others may benefit from combining counseling with medication management depending on symptom severity and personal preferences.
Do you offer online anxiety therapy in Minnesota?
Yes. BHSI offers both in-person and telehealth anxiety treatment services throughout Minnesota.
What therapy approaches are used for anxiety?
Therapists may use CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, trauma-informed therapy, supportive counseling, and other evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. BHSI accepts many major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medica, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare.
Step 1. Fill Out The Form
Reach out to us by completing the form to get started. We'll promptly review your informations and contact you for next steps.
Step 2. Schedule Your First Appointment
Get matched with your provider and submit the intake paperwork prior to your first appointment.
Step 3. Begin Your Journey
Begin attending regular sessions with your provider and begin your journey toward healing and balance.
*You may have to come in-person per provider discretion*
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