Anxiety Therapy in Austin, TX

Anxiety can make even the simplest moments feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck in a cycle of worry, stress, and self-doubt. At Mindfully Texas, our compassionate therapists provide personalized, evidence-based anxiety therapy with convenient in-person locations across Austin and secure virtual sessions throughout Texas. 

Does Anxiety Feel Like It's Taking Over?

Anxiety can affect much more than your thoughts. It can influence how you feel physically, emotionally, and socially, making everyday situations seem overwhelming. While everyone experiences stress from time to time, persistent anxiety can interfere with work, relationships, sleep, and your overall quality of life. If these experiences feel familiar, it may be time to talk with a mental health professional. You may be experiencing anxiety if you notice:

  • Constant Worry: You find yourself expecting the worst, even when there is little reason to believe something will go wrong. The worrying feels difficult to control and follows you throughout the day.
  • Racing Thoughts: Your mind constantly jumps from one concern to another, making it hard to focus, relax, or fall asleep at night.
  • Avoidance: You start avoiding social events, important conversations, new experiences, or everyday responsibilities because they trigger fear or uncertainty.
  • Physical Symptoms: Anxiety can cause real physical symptoms, including muscle tension, chest tightness, headaches, stomach discomfort, rapid heartbeat, sweating, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

How Anxiety Therapy Helps You Regain Control

Anxiety therapy helps you understand the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that keep anxiety going. Working with a licensed therapist, you’ll identify your triggers, learn healthier ways to respond to stress, and build practical coping skills you can use every day.

Anxiety is a treatable mental health condition, not a personality trait. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that therapy helps up to 80% of people reduce anxiety symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.

Our Approach to Anxiety Therapy

At Mindfully Texas, we personalized anxiety treatment to your unique needs. Using evidence-based therapies, we help you understand your anxiety, develop healthier coping skills, and feel more confident in everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): It helps to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety. CBT helps you develop practical skills to manage stress with greater confidence.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn to respond to anxious thoughts without letting them control your actions. ACT builds psychological flexibility so you can focus on what matters most.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Process distressing memories that may be contributing to anxiety. EMDR helps reduce their emotional impact so they feel less overwhelming over time.

Types of Anxiety We Treat

Anxiety can affect people in different ways. At Mindfully Texas, our therapists provide personalized care for a wide range of anxiety disorders, helping you understand your symptoms and build healthier coping strategies.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Persistent worry about everyday life that feels difficult to control, even when there is little reason for concern.

Panic Disorder

Recurring panic attacks that can cause intense fear, a racing heart, chest tightness, and a feeling of losing control.

Social Anxiety Disorder

An overwhelming fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations, making everyday interactions feel stressful or avoidable.

Health Anxiety

Constant worry about your health or the fear of having a serious illness, despite little or no medical evidence.

Specific Phobias

Intense fear of particular objects or situations, such as flying, driving, heights, or needles, that can interfere with daily life.

If anxiety is keeping you from living the life you want, our compassionate therapists are here to help you take the first step toward lasting relief.

Meet Our Anxiety Therapists

Finding the right therapist is an important part of your journey. Explore our team of licensed therapists and find someone who feels like the right fit for you.

Alex Abijaoudi is a caring and effective therapist for adults and teens dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma in Austin, TX
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Alex Abijaoudi, LMSW (Texas), Therapist
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Grace Turner, LPC-Associate (Texas), Therapist
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Lindsey Wittenhagen, LPC (Texas), Therapist
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Lindsey Wittenhagen, LPC (Texas), Therapist
I’m Lindsey Wittenhagen, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, Texas. I believe therapy should feel...

Insurance & Private Pay

Mindfully Texas is in-network with Aetna and Curative employer-sponsored health plan.  Our team handles the paperwork so you can focus on healing.  

We also offer affordable direct-pay rates starting at $110 per session.

Get the support you need with privacy, confidentiality, and accessibility. 

Mindfully Texas accepts Aetna commercial insurance in Texas
Mindfully Texas accepts Curative Healthplan in Texas

Convenient Located Across Austin

Whether you prefer in-person counseling or the flexibility of virtual sessions, Mindfully Texas makes it easy to access compassionate anxiety therapy. Visit one of our convenient Austin locations or connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home.

Take the First Step Toward Feeling Better

You don’t have to let anxiety control your life. With the right support, it’s possible to feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Our therapists at Mindfully Texas are here to guide you every step of the way. Schedule your first session today and start your journey toward lasting relief.