Anxiety Therapy in San Diego

Anxiety Is Not Who You Are, It Is What You Experience. Healing is possible

Excessive rumination, intense physical sensations, irritability, fear of losing control, uncontrollable worry, and a struggle to enjoy life.

If this sounds familiar, just know you are not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, and finding effective therapy is crucial to access a sense of relief and internal balance. Here at Nourished Wellness Group, a holistic therapy practice in Encinitas, we help you build capacity within your nervous system by exploring mind-body techniques and strategies that help you find relief when it comes to the anxious experience. Our skilled holistic therapists blend a combination of cognitive therapy and somatic therapy to help release anxiety from the inside out. By understanding the underlying mechanisms that contribute to anxiety and learning the tools to cope with it, you can begin to learn how to move through your daily life with more ease and balance. With the right combination of client/therapist fit, along with the style of therapy, you can shift into more intentional living. You deserve to be able to actually live your life, versus survive it.

Life with Anxiety: Common Symptoms and Daily Struggles

Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating, as persistent worry and fear dominate your daily life. Simple tasks become daunting challenges, and constant nervousness can lead to physical symptoms like headaches, racing heart, sweating, muscle tension, and fatigue. Relationships and social interactions may suffer as avoiding anxiety triggers becomes a priority. Sleep disturbances and a lack of concentration further impact your ability to function effectively. You may notice a tendency to excessively worry, ruminate, and struggle to make decisions. Despite these struggles, there's hope for relief. We’d love to help guide you towards a calmer, more balanced life by getting to the root of your anxious experience. You will discover natural, effective ways to manage anxiety while building a deeper understanding of your individual experience.

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An Alternative Approach to Anxiety Therapy in San Diego

Here at Nourished Wellness Group, our Encinitas Therapists offer an alternative approach to managing your mental health. One effective way (in our opinion) to treat anxiety is through a holistic lens, which involves integrating a top-down (cognitive) and bottom-up (somatic) approach, addressing the mind-body connection for comprehensive relief.

Cognitive therapies focus on reshaping negative thought patterns and enhancing emotional resilience, providing tools to manage stress and anxiety more effectively. Simultaneously, somatic therapies, such as breathwork, yoga, and body-focused practices, help release stored tension and regulate the nervous system.

By integrating these approaches, we help individuals work towards regulation within their nervous system, helping to reduce anxiety and increasing overall flexibility and capacity to handle stress. Nervous system regulation practices play a crucial role in this process, as we are working to build more capacity within your window of tolerance. If you are looking for an anxiety therapist near you to help you find more relief both in your mind and body, please reach out and connect to explore in more detail.

Types of Anxiety We Treat:
Specialized Treatments for Specific Types of Anxiety

Generalized anxiety

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is when you find yourself constantly worrying about everything from your health to social events, often feeling like the anxiety is way out of proportion to what's actually happening. This chronic worry can make it hard to function in daily life, affecting your work, relationships, and overall well-being. You’re not meant to live in a constant state of stress. Our Encinitas therapists offer holistic therapy to help you find a sense of ease, regulation, and calm in both your body and mind. Let us help you release and regulate to find more ease and peace in your day-to-day life.

social Anxiety

Social anxiety can be a common human experience. We’ve all experienced a little social anxiety at times, based on our history, life experiences, and personality traits. When social anxiety gets too loud, it can develop into a social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia. This experience is characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. There is often fear of being judged, scrutinized, or embarrassed. This experience can be extremely taxing and exhausting.

Panic disorder/panic attack

Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. These are sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort that reach a peak within minutes. During a panic attack, individuals might experience heart palpitations, sweating, trembling or shaking, sensations of shortness of breath, feelings of impending doom, or fear of losing control. Panic disorder stands out because of the persistent concern over having another panic attack and the behavior changes individuals might make to avoid situations thought to trigger these attacks. Panic attacks can make you feel as if something is very wrong.

high “functioning” anxiety

High “functioning” anxiety isn't an official clinical diagnosis, but it's a term often used to describe people who live with anxiety yet are able to function quite well in different aspects of their lives. Common signs of high ”functioning” anxiety include overthinking, difficulty saying no, persistent fear of falling short of expectations, over-planning, needing frequent reassurance, perfectionism, and physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches. Despite these challenges, you maintain a facade of having everything together, which can make it hard for you to seek or receive support. You deserve support, even if it appears like you don’t.

Imposter syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is when you doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud, even when there's plenty of proof that you're capable. Despite your achievements, you might think your success is just luck or that you've fooled others into believing you're more skilled than you feel. This constant self-doubt can hold you back in your personal and professional life. Recognizing and addressing Imposter Syndrome is key to overcoming it and embracing your true worth. Our holistic therapists work to get at the many layers of what contributes to this difficult experience. Let us help you get to a place where you can release belief and step into your true authenticity.

Health anxiety

Health anxiety is when you constantly worry about being seriously ill, even when doctors assure you that you're fine. You might find yourself obsessively checking your body for symptoms or frequently visiting the doctor for reassurance. This anxiety can take over your life, causing a lot of distress. We’re here to help you explore the root causes, like unprocessed trauma, and guide you toward healing. Our Encinitas therapists offer both in-person sessions and online depending on your individual needs and comfort level. Reach out to explore in more detail.

Compassionate, wholesome support is here when you’re ready. Get started with anxiety therapy in San Diego, CA.

FAQs About Anxiety Therapy in San Diego, CA

  • Anxiety is a natural part of life that everyone experiences from time to time, but when it starts to interfere with your daily routine—whether through persistent worry, physical symptoms like tension or restlessness, or trouble focusing—it may be time to seek support. At our holistic therapy practice, we believe anxiety therapy in San Diego is an effective way to not only manage these symptoms but also to understand and address the root causes. We take a comprehensive approach, looking at all contributing factors, such as lifestyle, physical health, and emotional well-being, to ensure we see the whole picture. A consultation with one of our therapists can help determine how we can best support you in finding relief and balance.

  • The length of anxiety therapy in San Diego varies from person to person. Some individuals begin to feel relief after a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support. On average, many clients start noticing improvements within the first few months of therapy. Consistency and commitment to the process play a big role in how quickly therapy becomes effective.

  • Many insurance plans do cover anxiety therapy in San Diego, but coverage can vary depending on your specific provider and plan. We are happy to assist in verifying your benefits and confirming whether anxiety therapy is covered by your insurance. It’s important to check with your insurance company to understand your options.

  • During your first session of anxiety therapy in San Diego, you’ll meet with your therapist to discuss your symptoms, personal history, and therapy goals and intentions. This initial session is a chance to get to know one another, establish rapport, and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Our approach is integrative, meaning we assess the mind-body connection and explore various modalities to support your healing.

  • As of right now, we do not offer group therapy for anxiety; however, this is something we will be adding very soon.

  • Finding the right anxiety therapist in San Diego begins with understanding your unique needs and preferences. At our holistic practice, we offer free consultations to help match you with a therapist who aligns with your therapeutic goals. Our team of experienced clinicians specializes in anxiety therapy and takes an integrative approach to ensure you receive personalized care.

  • Yes, we offer online and virtual anxiety therapy in San Diego and for clients who are located within the state of California. Our virtual sessions allow you to receive the same high-quality, integrative care from the comfort of your home. Whether you prefer in-person or online appointments, our therapists are dedicated to helping you manage your anxiety in a way that best suits your lifestyle.

  • The cost of anxiety therapy in San Diego, CA can vary based on factors like the therapist’s experience and the length of sessions. We are happy to discuss pricing during a consultation. Additionally, we work with many insurance plans and can help you verify whether your anxiety therapy is covered under your plan.