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Understanding Anxiety Is More Than Just “Worry”

GearingUP offers Anxiety Treatment that really works. Our evidence-based therapies offer lasting relief with proven methods in hundreds of research studies.

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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (19% of the population) and 31.9% of adolescents (NIMH, 2023).

Yet, despite its prevalence, many people suffer for years—or even decades—without finding real, sustainable solutions. At GearingUP Counseling Centers, we know anxiety isn’t just “stress” or “nerves.” It’s a complex mind-body experience that can show up as:

  • Relentless overthinking (“What if I fail? What if something bad happens?”)
  • Physical symptoms (racing heart, stomach issues, muscle tension)
  • Avoidance behaviors (skipping social events, procrastinating, relying on substances)
  • Perfectionism or people-pleasing (exhausting yourself to avoid disapproval)

The good news? Anxiety is treatable—and you don’t have to white-knuckle through it forever.

GearingUP's Evidence-Based Therapies for Anxiety

We don’t just guess — we use science backed, research proven therapies recommended by the experts. Here’s how our therapies create lasting change:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) For Rewiring Anxious Thoughts

How it works: CBT identifies and reframes our irrational thoughts beliefs fueling anxiety (e.g., “I must be perfect to be safe”) into more accurate, grounded thoughts.

Why it’s effective: CBT is considered one of the best therapies for treating Anxiety by most professional organizations. 60-80% of adults with anxiety see significant improvement within 12-20 sessions (APA, 2022).

GearingUP’s edge: Beyond our training with Dr. Judith Beck (the daughter of the developer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), we go beyond daily “thought logs” to challenge iceberg beliefs, equip your with skills for resilience, and teach you how to reshape core beliefs (e.g., shame, fear of failure).

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Anxiety

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) For Emotional Regulation and Effective Skills

How it works: DBT focuses on skills replacement and acquisition to help clients more effectively cope with the challenges that may arise within themselves and in their lives. Utilizing a curriculum of research proven skills, clients learn how to engage with and regulate their thoughts and emotions in a new and more effective way.

Why it’s effective: Researchers have shown that DBT is effective for virtually any client – ages 7-60+, all genders and sexual orientations, all races and ethnicities, and more – as well as most psychological issues including all forms of anxiety. It’s a proven system with a proven skills curriculum to regulate our thoughts and emotions and in turn decrease anxiety.

GearingUP’s edge: GearingUP is one of the most extensively trained DBT clinics in the country having completed training with Dr. Marsha Linehan’s (the founder of DBT) Behavioral Tech institute as well as many other world experts such as Dr. Lane Pederson, Dr. Melanie Harned, and Dr. Francheska Perepletchikova.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) For Building Psychological Flexibility

How it works: ACT helps clients learn how to accept discomfort without letting it control your life. Identifying what is important and moving you towards a values-based life instead of reacting towards whatever may be here in the moment.

Why it’s effective: ACT has been shown to be extremely effective for a number of clinical diagnoses, and many clients appreciate it’s pragmatic and honest approach to therapy. Studies have shown that ACT reduces anxiety symptoms like avoidance behaviors by 70%+ in clinical trials (Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 2020).

GearingUP’s edge: GearingUP has completed training with the original developers of ACT, as well as expert level training in related systems such as Mindfulness and Acceptance based therapies.

EMDR Therapy for Anxiety

EMDR Therapy For Processing Trauma-Based Anxiety

How it works: EMDR uses specific tools and stimuli such as bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, etc.) to help clients reprocess traumatic memories that trigger anxiety.

Why it’s effective: EMDR’s short term treatment tools can yield powerful results for alleviating trauma and trauma-induced anxiety. About 77% of PTSD patients no longer met diagnostic criteria after 6-12 sessions of EMDR in some studies (EMDRIA, 2021).

GearingUP’s edge: GearingUP’s deep understanding of trauma treatment allows us to effectively use EMDR in the context of a larger treatment plan. EMDR is often considered a short term therapy, and it can actually make symptoms worse if used or implemented improperly. Beyond expertise in EMDR itself, GearingUP knows how to best deploy EMDR to address your anxiety symptoms.

Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy for Anxiety

Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy For Calming the Nervous System

How it works: Addresses anxiety stored in the body (e.g., panic attacks, chronic tension) with mindfulness and somatic therapy techniques designed express and heal trauma stored in the body.

Why it’s effective: World renowned Trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s landmark book “The Body Keeps The Score” demonstrated how the body can store our traumas and anxieties in our bodies. 84% of clients report reduced physical anxiety symptoms after 8 weeks of intervention (The Body Keeps the Score, 2014).

GearingUP’s edge: Multiple clinicians at GearingUP have received direct training from Dr. Van Der Kolk as well as advanced practice of Mindfulness and Somatic Therapy training. We teach practical tools (vagus nerve exercises, grounding techniques, mindfulness practices, etc.) that will help you realign and tune in to what your body is holding and how to heal these wounds.

Who We Help: Tailored Anxiety Treatment for All Ages

Adults & Professionals

Adults commonly experience anxiety as burnout, panic attacks, health anxiety, and more. We also offer specific supportive therapies such as executive functioning support for ADHD-related anxiety.

Teens & College Students

Teens, college students, and young adults often struggle with social anxiety, academic pressure, perfectionism, and other age specific forms of anxiety.

Children & Pre-Teens

Children and pre-teens often struggle with separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and even Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). They may also experience specific anxiety related issues like selective mutism or phobias as well.

Parents & Caregivers

Parents and caregivers often experience anxieties related to the particular challenges of being a parent including postpartum anxiety, “mom guilt,” chronic worry, and much more.

What To Expect in GearingUP's Anxiety Treatment

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Initial Appointment

Your initial appointment will be with one of GearingUP’s senior clinicians who have received years of training and experience in our therapies and methodology.

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Comprehensive Assessment

Depending on your circumstances, we often recommend initial diagnostics, assessments, and testing. An accurate diagnosis allows us to use the most effective therapies for your needs.

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Customized Treatment Plan

After completing your assessment, our clinical team will formulate your personalized treatment plan with recommendations for the most effective therapies for your goals or issues.

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Progress & Accountability

We take our commitment to quality therapy seriously. We offer a suite of weekly assessments and quarterly or annual testing to monitor your progress and make sure you are reaching your goals.

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Make Changes Anytime

If you have questions or concerns at any time, please reach out to our office or speak with your therapist. Perhaps you would like a different approach, a different therapist, or simply want to try something new. Switch things up at no extra cost.

GearingUP's Anxiety Treatment vs Other Clinicians

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Targeting Root Issues Instead of Symptom Management

GearingUP offers evidence-based, research proven therapies that address the root causes of issues like Anxiety. Most other clinicians only use general "talk therapy" techniques or cherry pick skills from various systems that are not meant to be used together. Like installing the wheels of a car on a boat - tools are only useful when used properly.

Gold Standard Therapies

GearingUP offers "gold standard therapies" like CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and more. These therapies are regarded as the best in the industry by experts and researchers, and GearingUP clinicians have often been trained by the original developer of the therapy or other world experts. Other therapists may simply "wing it" session to session and use processing "talk therapy" that often does not produce results.

Personalized Treatment

GearingUP personalizes treatment for YOU. We complete an in depth history, diagnostics, testing, and more to finalize your treatment plan to recommend the most useful tools for your therapy treatment. Other therapists often just start talking in sessions without a formal plan and hope it will achieve results.

Tracking Progress

GearingUP actively tracks your progress through ongoing testing and diagnostics. Instead of asking for vague feelings or generalized "do you feel better?", we complete rigorous testing regularly to objectively prove that you are making progress in your treatment. Other therapists may not track any formal progress or ask for shallow feedback without true objective accountability.

Holistic Treatment

GearingUP does not just ask "how are you feeling today?" Our anxiety treatments target your thoughts and emotions, but we also include your nervous system response, gut health, sleep, and much more. Other therapists often focus on "the problem of the week" or only engage with surface level anxiety symptoms.

Understanding and Treating Different Types of Anxiety

GearingUP's anxiety experts understand that anxiety can manifest in dozens of different ways. Our treatments are specialized what will be most effective for your particular needs, and we offer a wide range of therapies to achieve these goals. For example, a teenager with social anxiety would need a different type of intervention than an adult with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Other therapists may treat all anxiety as the same or only offer a single anxiety therapy for all of their clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until I feel better?

The length and effectiveness of therapy varies depending on your personal goals and challenges. Some clients see improvements in just a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support. On average, many clients begin to see meaningful progress within 8-12 sessions.

Does GearingUP prescribe medication?

We do not prescribe medications currently, but we regularly work with and coordinate care with many different types of prescribers including psychiatrists, family doctors, pediatricians, OB/GYN’s, primary care physicians, and more. Please ask our staff or your therapist how our office works with prescribers to improve your care.

Does insurance cover Anxiety therapy?

Many insurance plans cover anxiety therapy, but coverage varies depending on your plan and benefits. We accept most major insurance plans and can help you verify your benefits. We also offer sliding scale rates and flexible payment options to make therapy accessible.

Do you offer virtual or online sessions or only in-person therapy?

Yes, we offer both in-person and secure online therapy sessions to accommodate your schedule and preferences. Virtual or online therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions for many different types of therapy and diagnoses, and we are happy to provide convenient and flexible options for busy schedules.

How do we get started?

You can get started with anxiety therapy in minutes! Contact our office for a quick enrollment process – all we need is your basic demographic and contact information, insurance details (if using insurance), and payment information. Our staff will schedule your first appointment with one of our senior therapists to discuss your needs and how GearingUP can help you. We often have same day or next day appointments available for new clients, but most new clients are seen in less than one week after contacting our office.

Locations GearingUP Treats Issues Related To Anxiety

We're happy to offer treatment for issues related to Anxiety at the following locations.

Dallas (Lakewood)

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Frisco West

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McKinney

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North Richland Hills

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Plano (Mapleshade)

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Plano (Stonebriar)

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Prosper

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