Therapy for Anxiety Dallas

Noyau's Dallas anxiety counselors can help you find relief from anxiety.

All of us deal with anxiety on some level continually throughout our lives. It is unconscious and even natural to have feelings of worry, concerns about the future, or stress when in difficult situations. However, you still deserve support when you're having these feelings.

Anxiety counseling can help those struggling with:

  • Feelings of dread

  • Apprehension

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Feeling tense and jumpy

  • Irritability

  • Restlessness

  • Racing thoughts

  • Expecting the worst

  • Having difficulty relating with others

  • Worries that interfere with your job or relationships

Our Dallas and Fort Worth Anxiety Counselors Also Treat Anxiety Disorders.

Anxiety is a part of our everyday lives, but one-fourth of all Americans are dealing with a more persistent issue termed Anxiety Disorder. Anxiety disorder is marked by not only having these feelings of worry and dread but experiencing them at a level where they interfere with daily functioning. Anxiety disorder can be broken down into five distinctive types:

Social Anxiety Disorder

People with Social Anxiety Disorder experience intense anxiety when faced with social situations. Anything from speaking in public to dining with a few friends can spark a cycle of worry and self-consciousness. Fears of judgment or embarrassment are paramount with Social Anxiety Disorder.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Especially in busy cities like Dallas and Fort Worth, people experiencing this type feel a constant level of anxiety and worry. There may be no specific problem that triggers these feelings, yet they still feel on edge and jumpy.

PTSD

PTSD occurs when someone has experienced or witnessed a violent or traumatic event such as: returning from war, being involved in a car accident, or being the victim of a crime or a sexual assault survivor. People with PTSD often experience flashbacks to the event which may lead to an avoidance of people or places that make them recall the trauma. Read more about it HERE.

Panic Disorder / Specific Phobia

People dealing with Panic Disorder experience a sudden attack of intense fear coupled with physical symptoms including sweating, dizziness, rapid heart rate, increased breathing, chest pains, and a tingling in their extremities. People often fear they are having a heart attack or are about to die. Often people rearrange their lives due to a fear of having unexpected panic attacks in public or not being able to leave a situation when a panic attack occurs.

Panic Attacks can lead to phobias such as Agoraphobia (fear of leaving the house) because of this fear. Specific Phobias are intense fears of a specific thing or situation. Common phobias include fear of elevators, enclosed spaces, open spaces, heights, germs, fear of flying, and fear of leaving one's home. When faced with the fearful situation or item people with a specific phobia often experience a panic attack.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

People with OCD often fixate on a specific thought or concern, like your house burning down. In order to cope with the fear, they develop a certain routine or compulsion, like checking the burners on the stove repeatedly.

Signs of OCD include needing to check and recheck things, having to get dressed in a certain way, having to put things away in a certain way, needing a specific number of items or actions performed to feel comfortable.

7 of the Best Dallas Anxiety Therapists

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    Lauren Hernandez-Short, LPC-Associate

    Lauren is a Counseling Specialist with expertise in play therapy and holistic therapy. She is passionate about the power of the mind-body connection and she's committed to creating a safe space for her clients to heal from anxiety.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Pedro Blanco, LPC-S

    • Education: Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Tarleton State University

    • Years in Practice: 3

    • Specialties: Child-Centered Play Therapy, Parenting, Adolescents, Trauma, ADHD, Neurodivergence, Depression, Anxiety

    Meet Lauren
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    Christina Iverson, MCRC, CRC, LPC

    Christina is a highly educated Senior Therapist. She uses a number of evidence-based techniques to treat anxiety disorders. Above all, she uses a person-centered approach, tailoring anxiety treatment to the needs of each unique individual.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor

    • Education: Master's of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

    • Years in Practice: 6

    • Specialties: Individual Counseling Services, Anxiety, Depression, Families

    Meet Christina
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    Ciara Kennedy, MS, LPC-Associate

    Ciara is a counseling specialist who prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients. She enjoys working with diverse communities and helping people heal from anxiety disorders by better understanding themselves and their emotions.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Kemberly Edwards, LPC

    • Education: Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce

    • Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+ Issues, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Life Transitions

    Meet Ciara
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    Charity Haigans, MA, LPC-S

    Charity is a co-founder of Noyau Wellness Center as well as a Senior Therapist and Coach. She combines her outgoing personality with a mix of different therapy techniques to create a trusting, collaborative therapeutic relationship with each of her clients.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor

    • Education: Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University

    • Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Family/Parenting, Adolescents, Self Esteem, Life Coaching

    Meet Charity
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    Tara Long, LPC-Associate

    Tara is a Counseling Specialist with broad experience in various counseling settings. She recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, so she partners with each client to find the methods and tools that will work best for their anxiety healing journey.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Stephanie Hooton LPC-S

    • Education: Master's Degree in Counseling from St. Edwards University

    • Years in Practice: 6

    • Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Families, Adolescents, Relationships

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    Angela S. Taylor, MA, LPC-S

    Angela is a co-founder of Noyau Wellness Center as well as a Senior Therapist and Executive/Business Coach. She is a firm believer in each person's innate ability to heal, and she works with her clients to identify and remove barriers to anxiety relief.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor

    • Education: Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University

    • Years in Practice: 19

    • Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Sex, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem, Life Coaching, Addiction

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    Justine Guzman, MA, LPC-S

    Justine is a Senior Therapist and Personal Development Coach. She is passionate about working with people from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ community and people of different cultures. No matter your unique identity, Justine will bring compassion and her unique training and skillset to help you heal.

    • Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor

    • Education: Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University

    • Years in Practice: 9

    • Specialties: Relationships/Sex, Families, Eating Disorders, LGBTQ

    Meet Justine

FAQs about anxiety counseling in Dallas

  • There are a variety of different treatment options for anxiety. Our clinicians use a combination of different talk therapy approaches depending on each client's unique needs and goals for therapy. Some of the methods we use include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused bride therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more.

    Methods that other therapists may use for treating anxiety include exposure therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, art therapy, and more.

  • Yes, therapy is absolutely worth it. Research (like this study and this study) shows that therapy can be highly effective in treating anxiety disorders.

    We've also seen the transformative power of therapy firsthand in our practice. Combined with evidence-based techniques, having the emotional support of a therapist can help you get to the root of your anxiety and find coping techniques that actually work.

  • While occasional worry is a natural part of life, we recognize the distress that severe anxiety can bring. If your symptoms are significantly impacting your ability to get through the day, we may recommend seeking a higher level of care before engaging in outpatient therapy.

    In some cases, anti-anxiety medications may be appropriate as well. We recommend consulting with your primary care provider or a psychiatrist if you're interested in exploring this option.

    If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, we encourage you to call 988 or seek treatment at your nearest crisis center or emergency room.

Take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.

Our anxiety therapists can help you break the cycle of negative thinking, regain control of your emotions, and create positive change in your life. If you're ready to get started, we invite you to reach out today. We look forward to hearing from you!