Frequently Asked Questions About ANXIETY THERAPY in missoula & bozeman

 
  • At Bridger Peaks Counseling, we employ a variety of evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and solution-focused therapy. Our approach is designed to effectively manage symptoms of anxiety, helping you to regain control and improve your mental well-being.

  • Look for a licensed or candidate licensed therapist experienced in treating anxiety disorders. This might include licensed clinical professional counselors & candidates (LCPC, PCLC), licensed clinical social workers & candidates (LCSW, SWLC), or marriage and family therapists & candidates (LMFT, MFLC). Therapists trained in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy are effective for anxiety.

  • At Bridger Peaks Counseling, our client care coordinator can work with you to find the best fit. Our team is multidisciplinary with a range of treatment methods and personalities to help meet most people’s needs. If we don’t have the best fit for you, we’ll help you find someone from our trusted network of providers in the community.

  • The duration of anxiety therapy varies based on individual circumstances, but many of our clients begin to experience relief within a few sessions. Our therapists work with you to set realistic goals and timelines, ensuring a personalized approach that fosters sustainable progress and coping strategies.

  • Over time, engaging in the treatment process, you will experience less worry, stress, fear, and panic. Further, you will have a more empowered sense of management over the symptoms that brought you to reach out to counseling! Throughout the counseling process, you will experience more positivity and motivation. Our caring team of therapists will help you develop more adaptive coping resources. Finally, you will have a renewed sense of calm and freedom over your life.

    Working with an anxiety therapist at Bridger Peaks Counseling will invite confidence and connection. In the treatment process, we work together to build trust, which functions as an firm foundation for healing and change. Our clinicians are skilled in various therapeutic approaches, applying orientations such as somatic experiencing, emotionally-focused therapy, attachment-based therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. To get a better sense of what this can look like for your, schedule a time to talk with us at our Bozeman, MT therapy clinic.

  • Meditation can significantly reduce the intensity and frequency of anxiety symptoms, but it may not eliminate anxiety entirely. It’s a valuable tool for managing anxiety, especially when paired with therapy or other practices. Think of it as part of a larger wellness plan.

  • Anxiety may not always disappear completely, but it can significantly improve over time with consistent treatment and self-care. Many people experience long periods of relief. Others may still feel anxious from time to time, but in less intense or disruptive ways.

  • Yes, absolutely. Many people with anxiety live full, meaningful lives. With the right support—whether through therapy, self-care practices, or lifestyle changes—anxiety can become manageable. You don’t have to eliminate anxiety to live well; learning how to work with it can be life-changing.

  • Yes, many people manage and reduce their anxiety through therapy, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies—without medication. However, for some, medication can be a helpful part of the overall treatment plan. The best approach depends on your individual needs and goals. At Bridger Peaks Counseling, we provide both therapy and psychiatric services, allowing you to find the treatments that work best for you with a coordinated team of providers.

  • In our Bozeman, MT and Missoula, MT counseling offices we want to help you with as many concerns as you want help with. Our caring team of therapists and professional mental health staff are here for you and your loved ones. Visit us for addiction treatment, group therapy sessions, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing for trauma therapy, opportunities to explore coping patterns, marriage counseling and couples therapy, postpartum depression and anxiety counseling, depression therapy, mindfulness training, workshops and more tools for client education. Your therapist can also work with our psychiatric nurse practitioner to provide psychiatric care and medication. We look forward to talking with you soon!