Anxiety therapy · Orem, Provo & Logan
Therapy for Anxiety
in Orem, Provo & Logan, Utah
Quiet the constant “what ifs,” calm your body, and get back to the people and things that matter, with licensed therapists who use proven approaches.
Is this for you?
Therapy for Anxiety Is For You If You…
- Feel overwhelmed by constant worry and racing “what if” thoughts
- Struggle to relax, even when there’s no clear reason to feel stressed
- Avoid situations because the anxiety feels too intense
- Experience restlessness, tension, or difficulty concentrating
- Have physical symptoms like a tight chest or rapid heartbeat
- Feel exhausted by anxiety, making it hard to stay connected with what matters most
- Want support and effective strategies to manage and reframe your anxiety
Check out this helpful video from the APA that explains what anxiety is, how it affects us, and shares more about effective treatment options.
Understanding anxiety
What Is Anxiety Therapy?
Quick answer
Anxiety therapy is treatment with a licensed clinician that helps you understand what drives your worry and panic, calm your body’s alarm system, and stop avoiding the things anxiety tells you to fear.
Anxiety may need support when it…
- Shows up most days for weeks or months
- Keeps you up at night or wakes you early
- Makes you avoid places, people, or tasks
- Brings panic attacks or physical symptoms
- Gets in the way of work, school, or relationships
Anxiety is not a weakness. It is your brain’s alarm system working too hard, and it is one of the most treatable mental health conditions. Read our post on the false alarm model of anxiety.
19.1%
of U.S. adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year
31.1%
of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives
23.4%
of women had an anxiety disorder in the past year, compared with 14.3% of men
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Any Anxiety Disorder statistics (National Comorbidity Survey Replication).
Symptoms
How Anxiety Shows Up
Anxiety affects your body, your thoughts, and your choices. Most people notice signs in all three.
In Your Body
- Racing heart or tight chest
- Shallow breathing
- Muscle tension, headaches
- Stomach trouble
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
In Your Mind
- Constant “what if” thinking
- Expecting the worst (catastrophizing)
- Feeling on edge or irritable
- Trouble concentrating
- A sense of dread
In What You Do
- Avoiding situations or people
- Over-preparing or overchecking
- Seeking constant reassurance
- Procrastinating
- Cancelling plans at the last minute
What we treat
Types of Anxiety We Help With
Anxiety comes in different forms. These are the ones we see most often at our Orem, Provo, and Logan offices.
Generalized Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety
Health Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
Anxiety With Depression or OCD
When to reach out
Is It Normal Worry or an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyday worry usually…
- Is tied to a real, specific situation
- Fades when the situation passes
- Feels uncomfortable but manageable
- Does not stop you from doing things
An anxiety disorder often…
- Shows up without a clear reason
- Lasts for weeks or months
- Feels out of proportion and hard to control
- Leads you to avoid people, places, or tasks
You do not need a diagnosis to start therapy. If worry is costing you sleep, joy, or time with people you love, that is reason enough. Our post on when to go to therapy for anxiety walks through it.
Struggling With Anxiety?
Recommended Therapist for Anxiety
Orem, Utah Therapists
Joel Wallis, LCSW
Emily Haglund, CMHC-I
Sarah Warner, LCSW
Tiffany Russell, LMFT
Jen Paschall, MFT
Brittany Reynolds, LMFT, CAA-ADHD
Kat Willardsen, CSW
Jeannie Streadbeck, MFT-I
Provo, Utah Therapists
Hayden Allen, ACMHC
Jeremiah VanDyke, CMHC
Kylee Hales, CSW
Noah Weber, CSW
Logan, Utah Therapists
Nathan Tubbs, LCSW
Katie Funk, CSW
Sarah Reynolds, LCSW, CCTP-1
Jackie Petersen, CSW
How we help
Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most researched treatments for anxiety. You learn to spot anxious thought patterns, test them against reality, and respond in more balanced ways.
Gradual exposure
Avoidance keeps anxiety alive. Together we plan small, manageable steps toward the situations you have been avoiding, so your brain learns they are safe.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you stop fighting anxious feelings and focus on living by your values, even when anxiety shows up. See our approaches to therapy.
Calming skills for your body
Breathing, grounding, and other quiet coping skills you can use anywhere to settle a racing heart.
EMDR for anxiety rooted in trauma
When anxiety started with a frightening experience, EMDR therapy can help the memory lose its charge.
Therapy and medication
Many people manage anxiety with therapy alone. If medication could help, our integrated care partnership with Etherios in Orem gives you access to psychiatric care and medication management while you keep working with your therapist.
Your first steps
What to Expect When You Start
- First session: we talk about when anxiety shows up, what it costs you, and what you want to be able to do again.
- Understanding your anxiety: learning how the body’s alarm system works takes away a lot of the fear.
- Practice between sessions: short exercises and small steps, so progress happens in real life, not only in the office.
- Measuring progress: we check in on what is changing and adjust the plan together.
Many people notice their anxiety feels more manageable within the first months of consistent therapy.
Anxiety in kids and teens
Anxiety often looks different in young people: stomachaches, school refusal, irritability, or meltdowns before activities. We work with teens and their parents, and our back-to-school anxiety guide has practical tips. Learn more about therapy for teens.
Questions
FAQs About Anxiety Therapy
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How long does anxiety therapy take?It depends on the type of anxiety and how long it has been part of your life. Many people notice anxiety feels more manageable within the first months of consistent sessions, and we review progress with you regularly.
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Will I need medication for my anxiety?Not necessarily. Many people improve with therapy alone. If medication might help, we can connect you with psychiatric care through our integrated care partner in Orem while you continue therapy.
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What is the difference between worry and an anxiety disorder?Everyday worry is tied to a specific situation and fades when it passes. An anxiety disorder lasts weeks or months, feels hard to control, and leads you to avoid people, places, or tasks.
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Can therapy help with panic attacks?Yes. Therapy helps you understand what happens in your body during a panic attack, reduce the fear of the next one, and stop avoiding places where panic happened. CBT and gradual exposure are especially effective.
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Do you treat anxiety in teens?Yes. Our therapists work with teens and their parents on worry, panic, social anxiety, and school stress. Learn more about our therapy for teens.
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Where do you offer anxiety therapy?We offer anxiety therapy at our Orem, Provo, and Logan, Utah offices. You can see the recommended therapists for each location on this page.
What You Can Expect
A stronger relationship with yourself, your emotions, and your values.