Do you often stress about your health and any possible symptoms you might have? Excessive focus and stress over health can be a sign of health anxiety. When left untreated, it can make going to a doctor seem overwhelming, and worry can continue to spiral from there.
Alexandria, Virginia, has a strong healthcare system. There are a variety of medical facilities with qualified doctors. The hospitals are ranked highly nationally in terms of hospital safety. When you experience health anxiety, it can make going to a doctor feel frightening. Lifebulb’s Alexandria therapists can help you overcome health anxiety and stress about going to a doctor.
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Changing thought patterns and behaviors
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most common therapy modalities and is very effective at treating anxiety. In CBT, individuals work to address thought and behavioral patterns that contribute to their anxiety. Once they have identified those processes, they can work on shifting their mindset using a variety of coping mechanisms and strategies.
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Regulating Emotions and Behaviors
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT is used to help regulate strong emotions and to break the cycle of any harmful behaviors. The goal of DBT is to be able to identify intense emotions and then to be able to use coping strategies to regulate them. It’s a good option for people who have extreme or severe health anxiety.
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Facing Fears
Exposure Therapy is another component of CBT. With exposure therapy, individuals face their triggers for anxiety in a controlled and safe environment. The exposure to the triggers can help individuals develop coping mechanisms in the moment. The goal of exposure therapy is to reduce the individual's fear response. An Alexandria anxiety therapist will help make this process safe and sustainable.
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Accepting Thoughts and Feelings
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. With ACT, individuals focus on letting their thoughts happen and pass as temporary events while choosing to act based on their values, not their fears.
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Lifebulb was built on the core belief that good therapists provide good therapy, and that in order for a therapist to be good, they need to feel supported. We prioritize our therapists’ wellness so that they can give you their full attention. No burnout, no counting the minutes till the end of the session, no racing to meet quotas, no wasting time wrestling with insurance panels.
The result? More time, more energy, and more joy they get to put towards what they do best: helping you!
Online anxiety therapy sessions use HIPAA-compliant video software that is 100% secure. We never record sessions and will never ask you to jump on a video call that is not HIPAA compliant. Our therapists also always take video sessions from a private and secure place. There’s no risk of anyone overhearing you.
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