Anxiety Therapy in the Twin Cities, MN, Area
Anxiety disorders are incredibly common, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. At Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, area, we understand that anxiety can feel overwhelming and significantly impact your daily life. If you’re experiencing anxious thoughts, our compassionate team is here to guide you with tailored anxiety therapy services to foster self-awareness and maintain positive, healthy inner peace.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety symptoms differ between individuals, depending on the type of anxiety disorder they have (such as social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder) and the root of their anxiety. However, some common symptoms include the following:
- Excessive worry
- Racing thoughts
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Insomnia
- Physical symptoms, such as sweating, trembling, or a racing heart
If left untreated, anxiety may lead to other mental health concerns, depression, and social isolation. At our center, we provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can openly explore these feelings, gain a deeper understanding of your emotional experience, and start working toward lasting relief, healing, and personal growth.
Types of Anxiety Therapy
Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center offers anxiety therapy in a warm, compassionate environment to address your unique mental health concerns. In our sessions, we use the following evidence-based therapeutic methods:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – A widely used, evidence-based method for treating anxiety disorders. CBT helps individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns fueling anxious feelings. Through structured sessions and exercises, clients gradually face their fears, reduce avoidance behaviors, and build resilience.
- Mindfulness-based therapy – Anxiety often causes future-focused worry. Mindfulness encourages clients to become more aware of the present moment, anchoring their attention in the here and now and quieting the mind. Techniques may include breathing exercises, body scans, or guided meditation. Over time, this practice can lower physical tension and reduce anxious thoughts.
- Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) – With EFT, individuals identify, explore, and understand their emotions, particularly those related to pain or unmet needs. EFT enhances emotional awareness, allowing clients to express their feelings in a healthy and constructive manner. This approach can foster profound emotional clarity and improve relationships.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) – This is a beneficial approach for individuals with intense emotional responses linked to anxiety. DBT combines elements of CBT with skills training in four core areas: distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Clients learn to stay grounded and navigate anxious moments with practical tools that promote calm and stability.
- EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) – Originally developed for trauma but increasingly used to treat anxiety, EMDR helps individuals process distressing memories that may be contributing to symptoms. During treatment, the client engages in bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping) while recalling difficult experiences, reducing their emotional impact.
Your anxiety therapist can help you manage your triggers by identifying the specific situations, thoughts, or patterns that lead to anxious responses. Through therapy, you’ll learn healthy coping tools tailored to your needs to help you feel more in control during stressful moments. This process supports long-term emotional regulation and increased confidence.
Supporting Your Mental Health
You don’t have to face anxiety alone. The professionals at Twin Cities Mental Health & Couples Center are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our anxiety therapy services in the Twin Cities, MN, area. We also offer convenient virtual therapy, allowing you to access the support you need from the comfort of your home.