Seven Effective Psychological L Methods for Anxiety Relief

Seven Effective Psychological Therapies to Ease Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is the most widely used therapy for treating anxiety disorders, and research has found it to be effective in treating social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder, and more

The basic assumption of CBT is that it's your thoughts, not your current situation, that influence how you feel and what you do. not your current situation

Exposure therapy

Exposure therapy can treat a wide range of anxiety disorders including specific phobias, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Exposure therapy is based on the assumption that if you're afraid of something, the best way to get over it is to face it head-on

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?DBT

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Originally used to treat borderline personality disorder, it can now be used to treat anxiety, among other things

The basic assumption of DBT is that you love yourself as you are while trying to make yourself better

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another effective treatment for anxiety disorders

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy involves recognizing your values and acting in accordance with them

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy involves recognizing your values and acting in accordance with them. your values and acting in ways that match your values

Art therapy

Art therapy is an experientially oriented approach to therapy that does not use words

It involves the use of visual art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc., to express and deal with emotions or the use of art to practice positive thinking and relaxation

Psychoanalytic therapy

Psychoanalytic therapy is another approach that can be effective in treating anxiety disorders. The goal of psychoanalytic therapy is to resolve unconscious conflicts

You and your counselor will ****together observe your thoughts, fears, and desires to better understand how you see yourself and to reduce your anxiety

Interpersonal Orientation Psychotherapy (IPT)

IPT focuses on a person's social roles and relationshipsYou and your counselor will work together to identify any relationship problems you may have. relationship problems you may have

You'll learn some healthier ways to express emotions as well as improve your ability to communicate with others