Anxiety Disorder Therapy
When worry takes over your life, I'm here to help you understand why
Understanding Anxiety
If you're reading this, you probably know what anxiety feels like. The racing thoughts, the physical symptoms, the constant "what if" spiral that seems impossible to stop.
Anxiety isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about understanding the deeper patterns that keep you stuck in the cycle.
What you'll discover:
Why your mind creates these thought patterns
How anxiety serves a purpose (even when it doesn't feel helpful)
Why willpower and "just relax" advice doesn't work
The difference between coping and understanding
How my approach works
From insight to impact. My process makes it accurate, educational, and effective!
You'll learn to understand your patterns instead of just coping with them.
How my approach works
From insight to impact. My process makes it accurate, educational, and effective!
You'll learn to understand your patterns instead of just coping with them.
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Map Your Patterns
Using a whiteboard, we'll visually map how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect to create your unique anxiety patterns.
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1
Map Your Patterns
Using a whiteboard, we'll visually map how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect to create your unique anxiety patterns.
2
Understand the Why
I'll help you understand why your mind developed these patterns and how they've been trying to protect you, even when they cause problems.
3
Practice New Responses
You'll learn to catch patterns early and respond from understanding rather than fear, creating lasting change instead of temporary relief.
1
Map Your Patterns
Using a whiteboard, we'll visually map how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect to create your unique anxiety patterns.
2
Understand the Why
I'll help you understand why your mind developed these patterns and how they've been trying to protect you, even when they cause problems.
3
Practice New Responses
You'll learn to catch patterns early and respond from understanding rather than fear, creating lasting change instead of temporary relief.
Welcome, let me introduce myself!
Dr. Mark Balabanis PhD
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychologist in practice for over 20 years.
I like to teach the "why" and the "how it works" behind your difficulties. This allows you to feel empowered to join me as a co-therapist while being supported and coached by me.
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Welcome, let me introduce myself!
Dr. Mark Balabanis PhD
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychologist in practice for over 20 years.
I like to teach the "why" and the "how it works" behind your difficulties. This allows you to feel empowered to join me as a co-therapist while being supported and coached by me.
Lectured at:
Welcome, let me introduce myself!
Dr. Mark Balabanis PhD
I'm a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychologist in practice for over 20 years.
I like to teach the "why" and the "how it works" behind your difficulties. This allows you to feel empowered to join me as a co-therapist while being supported and coached by me.
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The benefits
Signs This Approach Could Help You
Most therapy teaches you to cope with symptoms. I teach you to understand why your mind creates them in the first place.
Previous therapy experiences:
Previous therapy felt too surface-level
You've tried multiple therapists without lasting change
You were given coping tools but never understood why you struggle
Other therapists seemed overwhelmed by your situation
Current struggles:
You're tired of just "managing" anxiety and want real understanding
Anxiety is affecting your work performance or relationships
You avoid situations or opportunities because of worry
You feel like your mind is always "on" and can't truly relax
Readiness for change:
You're ready for deeper work and lasting transformation
You want to understand WHY you struggle, not just how to cope
You're willing to invest time in understanding your patterns
You're looking for a therapist who takes the time needed
The benefits
Signs This Approach Could Help You
Most therapy teaches you to cope with symptoms. I teach you to understand why your mind creates them in the first place.
Previous therapy experiences:
Previous therapy felt too surface-level
You've tried multiple therapists without lasting change
You were given coping tools but never understood why you struggle
Other therapists seemed overwhelmed by your situation
Current struggles:
You're tired of just "managing" anxiety and want real understanding
Anxiety is affecting your work performance or relationships
You avoid situations or opportunities because of worry
You feel like your mind is always "on" and can't truly relax
Readiness for change:
You're ready for deeper work and lasting transformation
You want to understand WHY you struggle, not just how to cope
You're willing to invest time in understanding your patterns
You're looking for a therapist who takes the time needed
The benefits
Signs This Approach Could Help You
Most therapy teaches you to cope with symptoms. I teach you to understand why your mind creates them in the first place.
Previous therapy experiences:
Previous therapy felt too surface-level
You've tried multiple therapists without lasting change
You were given coping tools but never understood why you struggle
Other therapists seemed overwhelmed by your situation
Current struggles:
You're tired of just "managing" anxiety and want real understanding
Anxiety is affecting your work performance or relationships
You avoid situations or opportunities because of worry
You feel like your mind is always "on" and can't truly relax
Readiness for change:
You're ready for deeper work and lasting transformation
You want to understand WHY you struggle, not just how to cope
You're willing to invest time in understanding your patterns
You're looking for a therapist who takes the time needed
The difference
Blending talk and interactivity for better success
The difference
Blending talk and interactivity for better success
Talk Therapy
Talk and epression for its own sake
Talk and epression for its own sake
Explores how you feel
Explores how you feel
You talk and your therapist listens
You talk and your therapist listens
Non-directive
Non-directive
My Approach
Personalized Plans
Personalized Plans
Learn how you can change how you feel
Learn how you can change how you feel
We actively work together
We actively work together
Goal-oriented
Goal-oriented
In-person and Remote
In-person and Remote
1 Hour session
1 Hour session
A blend of talk and active therapy
A blend of talk and active therapy
Continued ongoing support
Continued ongoing support
Frequently asked Questions
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