Anxiety Archives: Bergen County Therapist’s CBT & Coping Resources

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Anxiety Archives, General, Mindfulness

Types of Therapy for Anxiety: What Works and Why

Explore trusted anxiety therapies like CBT, ACT, exposure, EMDR, mindfulness. Learn how each works, who suits them, and key benefits for lasting relief.

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Anxiety Archives, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Archives, General

Understanding the Basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Understanding the Basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful tool for mental health. It focuses on changing negative thought patterns. This can lead to improved…
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Anxiety Archives

Coping With Panic Attacks: Grounding Techniques That Really Work

Panic attacks often strike without warning, sending someone with an anxiety disorder spiraling into a negative place. Symptoms include a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a sense of…
Anxiety Archives, Mental Health

The Many Forms of Anxiety and What to Do About It

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, but it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some people experience racing thoughts before a presentation. Others feel panicked at…
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety Archives

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorder is very common—in fact, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders affect 40 million U.S. adults every year. Yet many people don’t have…
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Anxiety Archives

Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Everyone worries from time to time. But if you find yourself worrying on most days for at least six months, you may have a condition known as generalized anxiety disorder.…
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Anxiety Archives, Stress

Stress’s Impact on the Body

The old saying goes, “Into every life, a little rain must fall.” Stress is like rain. A little of it can be a good thing. But too much can cause…
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Anxiety Archives

Treatment for Social Anxiety

  According to a report from the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly 50% of Americans have expressed that they feel some social anxiety regarding resuming in-person interactions post-pandemic. For a year now, most of…
Student Mental Health Post-Pandemic
Anxiety Archives, COVID-19

Student Mental Health Post-Pandemic

At no other time in history have schools had to face so many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic required teachers, students, and faculty to quickly pivot and move classes to an…
Anxiety Archives, COVID-19, Stress

Social Anxiety after COVID

It has been a very long year. Lockdowns and social distancing have had a profound impact on our hearts and minds. But thankfully, as the vaccines roll out and the…