Anxiety Therapy at Cadence Psychology Studio

Anxiety Therapy
Carmel & Fishers, IN | Online

Anxiety doesn't have to rule your life. You can learn effective strategies to help you breathe easier and cultivate peace.

How Anxiety Shows Up

Is Anxiety Depriving You of the Peace of Mind You Crave?

Does overthinking and worrying over every situation leave you agitated, restless, and on edge? Do you often put off doing things because you fear getting it wrong or not doing it perfectly? Or maybe catastrophizing over worst-case scenarios disrupts your sleep or triggers distressful physical symptoms?

Feeling overly anxious can suck the joy out of everything. Rather than experiencing the relaxation that comes with a quiet mind, you might have looping, intrusive thoughts that interfere with your ability to remain present in the moment and experience peace.

Even though you may have achieved success in your life and want nothing more than to enjoy your accomplishments, perhaps you can’t savor the moment due to ongoing worry, fear, guilt, shame, and self-doubt. Unable to relax even when things are going well, you might find yourself waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Anxiety Can Take Different Forms

Not only can anxiety clog your mind, making it difficult to concentrate and be productive, but it can also affect your general sense of well-being, causing physical discomfort and emotional anguish. If you get anxious at work or in social settings, you may experience unpleasant symptoms such as a racing heart rate, upset stomach, or headaches.

To distract yourself from intrusive thoughts, you might spend hours scrolling on social media, binging Netflix, or attempt to self-soothe through over-eating or consuming alcohol. But trying to deny, ignore, or avoid anxious thoughts and feelings can lead to a build-up that eventually boils over into complete overwhelm or a panic episode. Anxiety can also disrupt sleep, creating a vicious cycle of exhaustion and heightened anxiety—learn practical strategies to break the cycle in our guide on navigating anxiety-related sleep concerns.

You may wonder why you can’t control your anxiety. If only you could turn down the volume on anxious thoughts, you could breathe easier. Fortunately, therapy can equip you with the tools and insight you need to manage anxiety.

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Why Anxiety Happens

Heightened Anxiety Affects Almost One in Three Americans

Anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “An estimated 31.1 percent of U.S. adults experience distressing levels of anxiety at some point in their life.” [1] Anxiety is a natural and generally adaptive human response that can help us remain alert to potential danger or threats. However, anxiety can become unmanageable when we respond to uncertain or vague threats in the same way that we would respond to an overtly dangerous situation.

It’s difficult to avoid comparing ourselves to the filtered and curated versions of life people portray on social media, leaving us feeling anxious about not meeting an unattainable ideal.

Unsurprisingly, our uncertain world can give rise to a pervasive sense of unease that contributes to free-floating anxiety. Current global and national events have created an existential dread that’s hard to escape from. We are inundated with frightening news—such as natural disasters, global violence, political unrest, runaway inflation, and climate change—that can lead to feelings of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and a loss of control over what the future holds.

What’s more, the advent of social media has added the potential of unhealthy self-comparison to our already status-driven culture.

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How Therapy Helps

Practical Tools and Deeper Understanding

Anxiety therapy at Cadence Psychology Studio blends practical strategies with reflective insight. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches—including CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapy, and when appropriate, EMDR or IFS—to help you:

Calm racing thoughts and manage worry
Ground your body and regulate emotions
Identify recurring thought and behavior patterns
Reconnect with your body’s cues for rest and safety
Build confidence in handling life’s demands

Anxiety isn’t the enemy—it’s your body’s way of signaling that something needs care. In therapy, you’ll learn to make peace with your anxiety and recognize it as one part of your internal system—not the driver of your life. When anxiety becomes a normalized, understood experience, you can check in with your body and mind and make choices from clarity rather than fear.

You Don't Have to Manage Anxiety Alone

Most of us were never taught how to handle anxiety effectively. We develop coping habits—overworking, avoiding, numbing—that bring short-term relief but keep anxiety simmering beneath the surface. Working closely with a supportive therapist helps you uncover the root causes of your anxiety, not just the symptoms.

Whether you’re facing panic attacks, social anxiety, or perfectionism, therapy offers both the tools and the emotional insight needed to regain balance and ease.

What to Expect in Therapy

We aim to create a structure that supports steady progress and real change. In the early stages of therapy—typically the first few months—we meet weekly to build trust, establish a foundation, and help you feel more grounded.

Once acute symptoms begin to ease, therapy shifts to understanding the underlying patterns that keep anxiety active. Together, we explore:

The historical or situational roots of your anxiety
How anxiety shows up in your body and relationships
Self-soothing skills to manage distress before it escalates
Strategies for emotional regulation and internal steadiness

Over time, you’ll begin to experience more calm, confidence, and self-trust—so anxiety no longer feels like it’s running the show.

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Our Approach for Treating Anxiety

Therapy that meets you where you are—rooted in science and compassion.

Our therapists integrate evidence-based methods with a deeply human understanding of what it means to live with anxiety. CBT helps you interrupt anxious thought patterns; ACT and mindfulness strengthen presence and acceptance; EMDR and IFS help reprocess old experiences and shift long-held beliefs that fuel anxiety.

This work helps you slow down anxious thoughts, regulate your nervous system, and understand the deeper patterns that keep you stuck. We focus on sustainable calm—not just symptom management—so you can feel grounded, connected, and at peace again.

Our work blends science and compassion. You’ll learn to slow down anxious thoughts, strengthen your nervous system, and uncover the beliefs driving your stress. We focus on sustainable calm—not just symptom management—so you can feel more grounded, connected, and at peace.

Therapy can help you build a steadier relationship with yourself and with life. You don’t have to keep doing it all alone.

But Maybe You're Not Sure If Anxiety Therapy Is Right For You...

Can’t I take medication for anxiety instead of attending counseling?

Anxiety can be effectively treated through therapy, medication, or a combination of both. We encourage you to consult with your medical doctor to explore what feels right for you. While medication can ease symptoms, therapy helps you understand the deeper roots of your anxiety—the patterns, stressors, and experiences that keep your mind in overdrive. With greater awareness and new tools for regulation, you can experience lasting relief, steadier confidence, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

Does online therapy for anxiety work?

It’s natural to wonder whether online anxiety therapy can be as effective as meeting in person. Many clients have found that virtual sessions offer meaningful progress and connection, often with added convenience. For some, meeting from home feels more comfortable and helps them relax more easily, creating a sense of safety and calm. Together, we can determine whether in-person sessions, online therapy, or a combination of both best supports your needs and preferences.

Shouldn't I be able to manage anxiety without therapy?

It’s understandable to wonder, “Shouldn’t I be able to manage anxiety on my own?”

Anxiety has a close friend called avoidance—and avoidance can be sneaky. It often shows up as self-doubt or overthinking, convincing you to keep trying harder instead of reaching for real support.

Therapy offers something different—a place to slow down, gain perspective, and learn tools that truly help. With the right support, you don’t have to manage anxiety alone.

Begin Anxiety Therapy in Carmel & Fishers, IN—or Online Across the U.S.

Anxiety Doesn’t Have to Run Your Life Anymore.

If you’re ready to find calm and regain a sense of control, our anxiety therapists in Fishers and Carmel, IN are here to help you. For those who prefer flexibility and comfort, we also offer online therapy throughout Indiana, and our psychologists provide virtual sessions to clients across the country in participating PSYPACT states.

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