Feel Safe, Heard, and Understood with Anxiety Therapy Tampa
Do you feel overwhelmed by racing thoughts, chest tightness, or a constant sense of dread? Maybe it’s hard to focus, sleep, or even breathe during the day.
You may wonder if this is just how life will always feel. It’s not, and it doesn’t have to be.
At Total Life Counseling in the Tampa Bay area, our compassionate mental health professionals specialize in anxiety counseling, panic disorder, and social anxiety. Through proven approaches and personalized treatment plans, we help you find relief and take back control of your life, one step at a time.
Relief is possible with the right support that meets your specific needs. Let’s work together to reduce your anxiety symptoms and restore your quality of life.
Is It Just Stress, or an Anxiety Disorder? Here’s What to Know
Feeling on edge, unable to relax, or constantly worried? You’re not alone. Many people experience symptoms of anxiety, like tightness in the chest, racing thoughts, restlessness, or even shortness of breath, especially during times of stress.
These are natural reactions. But when those feelings linger, intensify, or start affecting your daily life, it may be more than just stress.
You might be living with an anxiety disorder, something many people experience without realizing it.
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions and can quietly disrupt your peace of mind. Here are some of the different types of anxiety disorders:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Constant worry about everyday things, often without a clear reason. May include fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
- Panic Disorder: Sudden, intense panic attacks with physical symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Deep fear of judgment or embarrassment in social situations. Also called social phobia.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Intrusive thoughts (obsessions) paired with repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that interfere with daily life.
- Specific Phobias: Extreme fear of a particular object or situation, such as flying or needles.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Ongoing anxiety following a traumatic event, often with flashbacks or avoidance behaviors.
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Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What It Feels Like Day to Day
GAD isn’t just “worrying too much.” It’s a persistent state of unease that can make even everyday tasks feel overwhelming. You might feel restless, easily exhausted, or notice your mind often goes blank. Small setbacks may trigger intense emotional reactions, and your body can feel constantly tense, like it’s bracing for something that never comes.
People living with GAD often experience:
- Feeling on edge or restless
- Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
- Difficulty concentrating or the mind going blank
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
If these symptoms show up more days than not, for six months or longer, you may be dealing with a mental health condition that deserves care.
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Start Your Path to Relief Today If you’re looking for the right fit in anxiety counseling Tampa Bay, connect with experienced anxiety therapists at Total Life Counseling. We’ll create an effective treatment plan tailored to your needs, whether you’re seeking support for stress management, want to explore relaxation techniques, or are open to trying different ways to ease your symptoms. Schedule your first session now and take the first step toward peace of mind. |
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Is It Possible to Overcome Anxiety with Therapy?
Yes, it truly is. If anxiety has been running the show, it doesn’t have to stay that way. With the right support and tools, many people find relief, regain confidence, and start enjoying life again.
Anxiety therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore what’s fueling your worries and discover healthier ways to respond. It’s not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you feel like yourself again.
Ready to breathe easier? Let’s take the first step together.
Your Path to Relief Starts Here: Total Life Counseling’s Anxiety Therapy, Tampa
At Total Life Counseling, we understand how overwhelming life can feel when anxiety takes over. Whether you’re dealing with extreme anxiety, OCD, trauma, or everyday stress, we offer personalized and evidence-based therapies to help you find lasting relief. If you’ve been searching for an “anxiety therapist near me” or an “anxiety counselor Tampa” who truly listens and tailors care to your needs, you’re in the right place.
CBT is one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, OCD, and related mental health concerns. This structured approach helps you identify and challenge the thought patterns that trigger anxiety and replace them with healthier, more empowering responses.
If you’re looking for long-term anxiety management tools and strategies, CBT offers a strong foundation for lasting change.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly effective treatment for anxiety rooted in trauma, such as auto accidents, military experiences, or childhood abuse.
By helping the brain reprocess distressing memories, EMDR allows clients to reduce the emotional charge of past events and experience relief, even in cases of extreme anxiety or PTSD.
EFT combines elements of cognitive therapy and acupressure to target the emotional blocks contributing to anxiety and trauma. It’s especially beneficial for those dealing with addiction, phobias, or chronic stress.
In many cases, EFT can bring results more quickly than traditional talk therapy, making it ideal for those looking for fast-acting anxiety relief.
This brief, hypnosis-based therapy helps uncover and resolve subconscious issues contributing to mental health struggles. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, phobias, or unresolved trauma, Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy provides a direct pathway to clarity and emotional healing, often in fewer treatment sessions than traditional methods.
DBT is designed for individuals who experience intense emotional swings or struggle with impulsive behaviors.
It helps you build skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance, making it an excellent choice for anxiety, mood disorders, and even bipolar disorder. DBT often integrates exposure therapy, allowing you to gradually face and overcome anxiety triggers in a safe, structured way.
Exposure therapy is a powerful anxiety treatment that gently helps you confront the fears you’ve been avoiding. Whether it’s social situations, public speaking, or specific phobias, this method works by reducing the “reward” of avoidance behaviors.
Over time, what once caused intense anxiety begins to feel manageable, even liberating.
Your physical health plays a major role in your mental well-being. At Total Life Counseling, we offer holistic support that includes nutrition counseling, supplement guidance, and lifestyle adjustments.
Incorporating B vitamins, calcium, amino acids, and aerobic exercise can dramatically improve mood and reduce anxiety. We’ll help you find the best-quality supplements and create habits that support lasting wellness.
Testimonials
A Few Kind Words From Satisfied Clients
“He is doing so well! We are continuing with the diet changes and vitamins and his attitude is so much better. You were right! – kids don’t see you for very long [because of the diet, supplements and coaching]! We are so grateful for your help. We were in a bad place before we saw you and I am really amazed at the difference.”
Anne Marie
Parent
“So glad you duked it out with us. You always gave way above and beyond what I think most in your field would have. And I don’t think anyone else could have reached our teenage son as you did. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.”
Kristi
Parent & Teacher
“Jim, thank you again for giving so much of your time on Friday. The feedback I got from everyone that attended was extremely positive. I also gave a copy of your DVD to one of our teachers. Your help will make an enormous difference for Daniel both at home and at school.”
Anonymous
“We were so thankful to Total Life Counseling. Over the past five years, we had seen five other counselors/psychologists with our son, but in the last 1 1/2 years our son gained skills to cope. The ADHD/Social Skills group helped our son realize that he was not alone. The parenting skills group helped us know how to anticipate problems and equipped us to handle them. Thank you to Jim and the caring team of professionals at Total Life Counseling – you are an answer to prayer.”
Tim & Janet
Parents
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At Total Life Counseling Center our Counselors are Experts for National and Local TV, Radio and Print Media. We have an excellent reputation amongst graduate & private schools, attorneys, doctors, therapists, providers and corporations. We strive to ensure our therapists have diverse clinical backgrounds, to allow us to match each client to the therapist that will best meet his or her needs.
Services
Explore Expert Counseling Services Offered by Gemima McMahon
ADHD Counseling and Therapy for Teens or Adults, often without medication.
Anxiety or trauma healing for fears, phobias, obsessing, and Worrying.
Play Therapy is a wonderful means for children to communicate and heal.
Are you looking to find peace in your family?
Relationships can be difficult. TLC’s Gottman trained marriage & relationship experts can help.
TLC aims to help others heal from their past so it no longer affects one’s present or future.
Licensed Counselors & Therapists
Meet Our Team of Certified & Experienced Professionals
Total Life Counseling Center consists of Licensed Counselors, Masters Level Therapists, Espanol Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Business Coaches, Image Enhancement Coaches who provide counseling for emotional, mental, physical and spiritual care including marriage, individual, family, substance abuse and more. Our team of certified and experienced professionals, dedicated to serving a comprehensive spectrum of mental health and relationship issues such as couples, women and men’s issues, children and teens with oppositional defiance, video game addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma survivors, is here to support and guide you through your journey towards healing and navigating life transitions. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of the counseling provided but also builds trust within the community and among potential clients, who may be seeking support.
We offer next level counselors specialized in areas such as relationships, video game & drug/alcohol addictions, abuse, trauma, depression, and ADHD. Our Therapists are ARTT (Accelerated Resolution Trauma Therapy) trauma therapy trained, cognitive behavioral therapy, specialize in ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Children, and are also professional Gottman method marriage couples counselors to give the best results to couples and to provide the best comprehensive spectrum of mental health and relationship care for our clients.
Gemima McMahon
MA, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in Women’s issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Cutting, Couples, Children and Teenagers and more!
Jim West
MA, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, national certified counselor
President, Counselor, Guest Speaker, Author, Social Skills, ADHD, ODD, ASD, children, teens, and more!
Mathew Martin
MS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Counselor, Coach, Guest Speaker, Marriage, Individual Males, Substance Abuse and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 3-3-3 rule for anxiety?
The 3-3-3 rule is a grounding technique for anxiety. You look at three things, listen for three sounds, and move three body parts. It helps calm the mind and bring focus to the present.
What therapy is needed for anxiety?
Effective therapies for anxiety include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, EMDR, DBT, and EFT. The right therapy depends on your symptoms and goals, and a licensed anxiety therapist can help determine the best fit.
Do you provide anxiety therapy for teens and children in Tampa?
Yes, our Tampa anxiety therapists work with children, teens, and adults. We also offer family therapy to help parents support their child’s emotional well-being.
How soon can I start therapy after scheduling a consultation?
Many clients begin therapy within a few days of their consultation, depending on availability. We aim to provide timely, effective support when you need it most.
Is anxiety therapy covered by insurance in Tampa?
While we are out-of-network with most insurance providers, we can provide superbills for reimbursement. We also offer affordable self-pay rates. Call us to learn more about your options.
Tampa Office Location
Our Tampa counseling, therapy, group, coaching and career services are conveniently located at 6060 N. Central Expressway in Tampa, Florida
1200 W Platt St #204, Tampa, FL 33606
United States
+14072480030
