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Anxiety Therapy in Cedar Rapids & North Liberty
Understanding Anxiety and How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety can affect how you think, feel, and move through daily life. For some people, it shows up as constant worry or tension. For others, it feels physical with tight muscles, racing thoughts, or sleeping troubles. Anxiety counseling helps you understand what is happening beneath the surface and gives you tools to regain a sense of calm and control.
At Evergreen Therapy Center, our staff is here to listen to you, help you understand why you are experiencing anxiety, and guide you in taking the steps to start feeling calmer and more in control. Each person is different, and their anxiety comes from a unique set of experiences, stresses, and biology. Through anxiety therapy in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty, our goal is to help you understand the sources of your anxiety, identify your specific needs, and develop a plan that truly works for you.
Signs That Anxiety May Be Affecting You
Anxiety can affect people emotionally, physically, and behaviorally. Below are some common signs that anxiety may be impacting your life and you need to take professional counselling for anxiety.
Emotional Symptoms
- Worrying more than usual, even about small things
- Feeling on edge or easily startled
- A sense of dread or feeling like something bad might happen
- Getting irritated more quickly than you normally would
- Feeling overwhelmed or unable to fully relax
Physical Symptoms
- Feeling restless, fidgety, or like you can’t sit still
- Heart beating fast or feeling “fluttery”
- Feeling short of breath or like you can’t take a full breath
- Tight or tense muscles, especially in your shoulders, neck, or jaw
- Sweaty hands, shaky hands, or both
- Upset stomach, nausea, or frequent bathroom trips
- Feeling lightheaded or “off balance”
- Trouble falling asleep or waking up a lot during the night
Thinking Patterns
- Thoughts that race from one thing to another
- Difficulty staying focused on tasks
- Playing out “worst-case scenarios” in your mind
- Overthinking past events or future possibilities
- Having a hard time making decisions because you’re afraid of choosing wrong
Anxiety Counseling and Support at Evergreen Therapy Center
At Evergreen Therapy Center, anxiety counseling focuses on helping you feel supported, understood, and equipped to manage anxiety in everyday life. Our anxiety therapists work with individuals in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty to better understand what is driving their anxiety and how it is affecting their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In each meeting, your therapist will review your past week and discuss how you are managing life and the state of your anxiety and worries. Your provider could go in various directions from here, depending on your needs. You will learn coping strategies or explore the past family experiences that set the stage for your present-day anxiety.
Once you are farther into therapy, you will be trying out new skills and coping strategies. You will also discuss the successes you’ve had and the obstacles you’ve encountered. This process is repeated and refined each session in order to help you understand yourself and your circumstances, to facilitate your growth as a person, and to open the door for you to approach life in a calmer and more positive way.
Eventually, you’ll get to the point where you don’t need therapy as often or at all. Most importantly, you will start living your life differently, and that means you will think, act, feel, and make decisions in a confident, assertive, and calm manner. It takes time to get people to this point, but it is a growth process, so you’ll start to see small and important changes right away if you put in the work.
Who We Support
Anxiety can look different depending on age, life stage, and personal circumstances. At Evergreen Therapy Center, our approach to anxiety therapy in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty is adjusted to meet each individual where they are, while maintaining consistency in care, structure, and therapeutic support.
Children
Therapy for children focuses on creating a safe, supportive space. Sessions are guided by developmental needs and use age-appropriate activities to help children express emotions and manage anxiety responses.
Teens
Therapy for teens supports emotional expression, coping skill development, and self- understanding. Our sessions address anxiety related to school, relationships, and life transitions while encouraging healthy communication and emotional regulation.
Adults
Adult anxiety counseling at Evergreen Therapy Center focuses on understanding how anxiety affects daily life and decisions. Therapy helps identify patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and develop practical tools that support emotional balance and confidence.
Couples
Our couples therapy approach addresses how anxiety impacts communication and emotional connection. Our sessions provide a structured space to explore shared stress, improve understanding, and support healthier interaction patterns within the relationship.
Why Choose Evergreen Therapy Center for Anxiety Counseling
At Evergreen Therapy Center, we focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable, respected, and supported. Our providers help you take consistent and achievable steps every day to start feeling more confident and be more assertive while offering professional support for individuals in the Cedar Rapids and North Liberty area. We are here to walk alongside you in this journey.
Experienced and licensed therapists
Our team consists of qualified, licensed therapists with experience providing professional anxiety counseling and mental health support.
Evidence-based therapeutic methods
Our services are grounded in evidence-based approaches that are commonly used in anxiety therapy and adapted to individual needs.
Telehealth sessions available
Telehealth therapy options are available, allowing clients to receive anxiety counseling remotely when in-person sessions are not feasible.
Two convenient office locations
We offer in-person anxiety therapy services in both Cedar Rapids and North Liberty, making care more accessible for local individuals and families.
Insurance and private pay accepted
We accept a range of insurance plans and private pay options to support flexible access to therapy services.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
If you are interested in getting help, click the Request a Session form on this page or any of our pages and fill out the questionnaire, which takes about 2 to 4 minutes.