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Anxiety therapy is one of the most common reasons individuals come to therapy, and our expert therapists are ready to help you overcome anxiety and reclaim your joy!
Therapy for anxiety is available in New Jersey for all NJ residents, and our expert therapists are ready to help you overcome anxiety, panic, fears, phobias stress & worry with our proven and effective therapy techniques. Call us to speak with a therapist for anxiety today!
It may feel like anxiety & stress have taken over, but our therapy for anxiety and stress helps clients overcome even the the toughest symptoms. Our Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Providers can help you overcome the challenges you’re facing, reclaim your mental health & get back your inner badass.
Feelings of dissociation or being disconnected
Feelings of apprehension or heightened alert state
Agoraphobia (fear of leaving your home, being in a crowded place, or being in situations where escape or outside assistance would not be available if things take a turn)
Becoming unable to handle work, school or personal responsibilities
Feeling irritable often
Using drugs or alcohol to self-medicate or cope with anxiety symptoms
Feeling stressed, on edge or overwhelmed
Difficulty focusing on one task at a time
“Blanking out” or losing focus mid-thought
Mood swings, being more withdrawn or irritable
Feeling unable to change negative life circumstances
Feelings of worthlessness or lack of fulfillment in self or accomplishments
Anticipation bad things
Irrational fears, phobias, leading to avoidance or worry
Feeling hypervigilant or “always in readiness”
Difficulty relaxing or being present
Self-Doubt
Symptoms ONLY occur when exposed to the stress-stimulus (i.e., the feared object/situation)
Symptoms of Panic attacks related to phobias and generalized anxiety disorder typically occur randomly, often without a specific or obvious trigger.
It’s important to recognize that these anxiety disorders are less common and require different therapy approaches. OCD, panic disorder and phobias may be best treated with Exposure Therapy, CBT and ACT. Our Exposure Therapist specializes specifically in treatment for OCD, Phobias and Panic Attacks. Learn more here
CBT helps students manage stress by encouraging teens to challenge negative thoughts associated with school such as “catastrophic thinking” or “anxious thinking traps”.
Mindfulness-Based CBT helps individuals with social anxiety by incorporating cognitive restructuring along with coping skills, grounding work and sensory based calming skills for moments of heightened anxiety.
DBT focuses on helping individuals increase interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, & emotion regulation, fostering healthier relationships and limiting negative emotions.
Although the symptoms of anxiety and stress vary in intensity and duration, there are many instances in which individuals with mild or moderate symptoms benefit from traditional and well known treatment options. For clarity, Below is a list of common treatment options for mild or moderate stress & anxiety and examples of how the same technique may be applied in different situations. It is important to note that chronic stress & anxiety may be treated with different approaches to meet individual needs.
Another, more recently popular option for stress and anxiety therapy is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (aka, KAP or k-therapy). Our structured approach is designed for transformational results guided by the therapists here at Mind by Design and the medical providers we’ve partnered with at Journey Clinical. We like to keep things simple, therefore, we’ve laid out a step by step process for “what to expect during KAP.
Lastly, we mention the option of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET, VRT). VRT is a form of psychological treatment that uses virtual reality technology to create simulated environments for patients to engage in therapeutic exercises. The purpose of VRET is to help patients overcome phobias, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions by exposing them to their fears in a controlled, safe environment.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can significantly impact an individual’s daily life. It can manifest in various forms, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias, among others. Anxiety treatment is essential for those who experience frequent, intense, and/or prolonged episodes of anxiety that interfere with their ability to function in daily life.
It is true that everyone experiences stress to some degree. However, the way we respond to stress makes a big difference to our mental health and well-being. Stress is defined as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation”. Though stress is a normal, natural human response to challenges, it is important that our mind and body are able to return to calmness one the stress is gone.
Anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes it’s easy to miss the signs of anxiety when we find ways to ‘mask’ or create adaptive strategies to mitigate anxiety symptoms. Here are some common presentations of anxiety. If any of these describe you, it may be helpful to call us or email us for a quick and free therapy consultation to see if therapy is right for you!
Our clients are fierce, intelligent & ambitious individuals whose drive brings about success and, unfortunately, it’s *ugly* counterparts:
In theme with most anxiety traits, these traits can be pervasive, disruptive and difficult to manage. Too often, we feel guilty if we don’t “say yes”, even when we’re overwhelmed. We’ll stretch ourselves thin & feel like we “should” do it all. It can sound something like:
….. you get it.
How is it that we start out as being motivated and eager, but then all of the sudden, are struggling to find any sort of pride or joy in our accomplishments? Our anxiety and stress experts will help you find the work-life-mind-body balance you are looking for. The goal of therapy is to bring you back to a place where you can reflect & say “this is plenty, I am enough”.
It may sound like a contradiction to be a ‘socially anxious extrovert”, but it may be more common than you think. So many people are labeled as “shy” or labeled as “wallflowers”, when truly, they would be much more open and engaging if they could just get past that social anxiety. I’ve heard this countless times:
“People think I’m shy/quiet/a pushover, but I’m not! I’m just anxious! And I actually wish I could be myself!”
Asking for help is hard.
Getting In Touch with us is easy.
New Clients can reach out to us directly via call, text or email here:
We ask that clients provide at least 24 hours notice in the event that they need to cancel to avoid the 50% cancellation fee. we understand that life happens and do our best to be flexible & reschedule.
We provide”Courtesy Billing” for clients who are using the Out-of-network insurance benefits.
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of course! though we have some unconventional therapy approaches, we are rooted in evidenced based practices. Talk therapy is a major player in the therapy room! See What we Treat and Integrative Services for more information
Online therapy is essentially face-to-face counseling, just conducted remotely. Studies show that teletherapy is as effective as traditional counseling. Professional organizations and state governments recognize its benefits and have set regulations for it. However, like any therapy, its success in achieving your goals isn’t guaranteed. It’s important to discuss with your therapist whether teletherapy is working for you.
Yes, you can switch therapists to another provider within the practice, or we can provide you a referral if preferred. We want to ensure that your time and effort are well spent, and that you are getting the relief you need, that’s why we work collaboratively with each other in the practice, as well as outside therapists who we know and trust.
You should feel like you’re making progress. Signs it’s working include:
Feeling comfortable talking to your therapist
Your therapist respects boundaries
You’re moving towards your goals
You feel listened to
You’re doing better in life
Your self-esteem is getting better
Yes, it’s pretty simple to access sessions. You’ll need basic internet skills, such as opening and visiting the patient link sent to you via email. It’s similar to video chatting like Facetime or Zoom. We can also walk you through it on the phone the first time to ensure a strong connection
Feel free to ask anything. Some good questions are:
Showing up is all that you need to do! But if you really want to get the most out of session, it could help to take some time to think about what you want from therapy. It helps to write down your goals, questions you have or things that you feel are important to share.
Our Qualifications:
Our founder, Rebecca Sidoti, is a highly qualified, state-licensed therapist and supervisor with extensive training in anxiety related disorders and innovative treatment such as Ketamine Therapy. Mind by Design Counseling adheres to standards set by the our governing counseling boards.
To see each providers credentials, training and licenses, visit our “Meet the Therapists” Page to learn more.
Currently, we serve clients in New Jersey and are expanding to other states as telehealth laws evolve. While telehealth offers the convenience of attending sessions from anywhere, state laws require clients to be in-state during their session.
Online therapy might not be as effective for individuals with chronic suicidal thoughts, severe trauma, significant mental health history, or those recently in intensive care. Such cases often benefit more from traditional, in-person counseling. We’ll help you decide if our online services are right for you during your intake and evaluation.
To join a session, log in using the credentials we provide. No downloads are needed. Our platform, compatible with both individual and group sessions, requires:
A computer or mobile device with a webcam and internet access.
We’ll help you test your setup before your first appointment to ensure a reliable connection. iOS users should use the Safari browser for mobile and tablet sessions.
It depends on your goals. Expect questions about your thoughts, feelings, relationships, work, school, and health. They’ll ask to understand your therapy goals.
Security and Confidentiality of Sessions:
Your privacy is crucial to us. We use TherapyNotes, a HIPAA-compliant platform, ensuring secure and confidential teletherapy sessions. This platform’s security features include encrypted video connections, secure data transfers, and encrypted databases, ensuring your information is safe at all times.
we use VRT to support Exposure Therapy, a long standing traditional therapy modality to treat phobias, anxiety and stress. we send a headset directly to your home so you can access VRT from anywhere.
VRT not only helps with exposure therapy for phobias, but is great for ADHD, mindfulness, PTSD and social anxiety.