Anxiety Treatment in Oxford, CT
At Mountain Laurel Wellness, our dedicated therapists will help you develop skills to manage anxiety and find lasting relief, so you can feel more grounded and in control.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to define your life.
At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel. Whether you're experiencing mild unease or persistent, intrusive worries, our goal is to support you in reclaiming your peace of mind. Our therapy services are designed to provide a safe, compassionate space for you to explore the root causes of your anxiety, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience over time.
Maybe you’re noticing:
Racing heart, tightness in your chest, dizziness, or shallow breathing
Constantly worrying about what might go wrong or feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts
Trouble relaxing or feeling on edge, even when there's no immediate threat
Finding it hard to focus on tasks or to stay present in the moment
Steering clear of certain places, people, or situations because they trigger anxiety
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling unrested after a night's sleep
Sudden, intense waves of fear or dread, often accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heart rate or difficulty breathing
Isolating yourself from friends or family to avoid uncomfortable situations
A sense of being overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions, like anxiety is taking over your life
If any of these resonate with you, you don't have to face them alone.
our approach to working with Anxiety
At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we take a holistic, personalized approach to anxiety treatment. We believe that understanding the underlying causes of your anxiety, along with practical coping tools, can lead to lasting relief. Our therapists specialize in a variety of evidence-based therapies, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): We’ll work together to identify negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and replace them with healthier, more balanced thoughts.
Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques: Practices like deep breathing, meditation, and grounding exercises to help you stay present and calm in the face of anxiety.
Exposure Therapy: A gradual and controlled approach to facing fears, so you can desensitize yourself to anxiety-provoking situations and regain confidence.
Somatic Therapy: Incorporating body-based techniques to help release stored tension and stress from the body.
Therapy with Mountain Laurel Wellness can help with:
Building Awareness: Identifying the sources of your anxiety and gaining insight into how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected.
Changing Thought Patterns: Learning to challenge and reframe negative thinking that fuels anxiety, so you can develop a more balanced perspective.
Regulating Emotions: Developing emotional regulation skills to manage anxiety when it arises, without becoming overwhelmed by it.
Coping Strategies: Finding practical, effective ways to manage anxiety in your daily life, whether through relaxation techniques, time management, or healthy routines.
Exposure and Desensitization: Gradually confronting the situations that cause anxiety, so they lose their power over time.
Enhancing Self-Compassion: Learning how to be kind to yourself in moments of distress, reducing self-criticism and fostering resilience.
Building Long-Term Resilience: Strengthening your ability to cope with future stressors by building healthy habits, improving problem-solving skills, and deepening your sense of self-efficacy.