Counseling for Anxiety | Stone Oak Christian Counseling

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. It is a condition that every person is familiar with to some extent.

However, ongoing fear and worry that do not go away and intrudes on the completion of normal day-to-day activities may signal an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are broad in their symptoms and scope, and might also include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or depression.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults aged 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. The Association states that anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events.

At Stone Oak Christian Counseling, we offer faith-based treatment for anxiety that will help you manage your symptoms and overcome your anxious thoughts, with God’s help.

The Christian counselors in Stone Oak, San Antonio, Texas are equipped to help you view your anxiety through a biblical perspective and will guide you through a process toward hope and healing so you can live the life God desires for you to live, free from anxiety.

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What are the symptoms of an anxiety disorder?

Occasional times of anxiety are a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as money, health, or relationship issues. Anxiety that has evolved or emerged as a disorder, however, differs in that it is persistent and can get worse over time.

If you find that your anxiety levels cause you to have a feeling of dread daily and this interferes with your performance at work, school, or socially, then you are likely struggling with anxiety that is affecting your mental health.

The Christian counselors in Stone Oak, Texas, have experience working with clients dealing with a wide variety of symptoms. Symptoms differ according to each person and according to the specific anxiety disorder they are dealing with, but some general symptoms of anxiety include the following:

Feeling on edge and/or with a sense of impending doom or dread
Easily fatigued
Difficulty in concentration
Sleep problems, either falling or staying asleep
Stomach pains, headaches, and muscle aches along with other unexplained body pain
A racing heartbeat; sweating palms
Irritability

If you are suffering from a specific anxiety disorder, unique symptoms will be present. For example, with panic disorder, there can be chest pain together with trembling and tingling, and a feeling of being out of control.

Social anxiety makes a person feel extremely self-conscious and fearful that he or she will be judged negatively, while phobias lead to an intense fear of specific objects or certain situations.

How can Christian counseling help my anxiety?

The Christian counselors in Stone Oak, San Antonio, Texas, may use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based on biblical, Christian values and from a faith-based perspective. When treating anxiety from a Christian perspective, your counselor will consider each aspect of who you were created to be – mind, body, and soul. Your counselor will work with you to establish a treatment plan that will have lasting positive effects, with God’s help.

What can I expect in my anxiety counseling sessions?

You can expect to meet with a licensed Christian counselor who will provide a safe, compassionate place for you to share your struggle, and will collaborate with you to implement an effective treatment plan. The Christian counselors in Stone Oak, Texas, will point you to God’s Word and help you to use the comforting promises in Scripture to propel your recovery.

Conclusion

Psalm 94:19 NIV says: “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” God does not want us to live our lives restricted by the grip of anxiety. Anxiety destroys joy and impacts our relationships with others. If you are suffering from this all-too-common disorder, do not hesitate to get the help you need.

When we are in a dark space, it can feel as though there is no hope. But here at Stone Oak Christian Counseling in Texas, we have witnessed many people experience victory over anxiety, with God’s help. With personal commitment and faith in Christ, we are confident that you can move forward toward a healthy, productive life.

Are you ready to take this life-changing step? If so, contact us to find out more about Christian counseling in Stone Oak, San Antonio, Texas, or to schedule your risk-free initial session.