Anxiety Center of Tampa

Anxiety Center of Tampa Anxiety Center of Tampa empowers clients to move from a life of fear and avoidance to a life lived in accordance with their values and goals.

Our clinicians specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.

03/08/2025

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Do you relate to any of these?If so, you may have a cognitive style called inflated responsibility. This is the belief t...
04/29/2024

Do you relate to any of these?

If so, you may have a cognitive style called inflated responsibility. This is the belief that if there is a potential for harm, it is your responsibility to prevent it ✋🏼

Inflated responsibility distorts kindness and turns it into an obligation to prevent harm at any cost 🛑

Instead of assuming responsibility for preventing all possible harm, try to remind yourself of some more balanced thoughts ⤵️

“I am only responsible for the things under my control.”
“Even despite my best efforts, I may hurt some people or fail to prevent harm.”
“Part of being a human interacting with others means that I may cause harm. I’m willing to take that risk.”

Interested in learning more? Visit our website anxietycentertampa.com or call 813-773-5807 to learn about anxiety and OCD, meet our therapists, or schedule an appointment 💻
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OCD causes us to experience disturbing intrusive thoughts. The reason why they are so distressing is because these thoug...
04/26/2024

OCD causes us to experience disturbing intrusive thoughts. The reason why they are so distressing is because these thoughts are “ego-dystonic.”

This means they are judged unacceptable by the person experiencing them, and inconsistent with their values or what they truly believe.

That’s why a major part of ERP is learning that the presence of a specific thought doesn't have to mean anything about us - thoughts are just thoughts. By learning to tolerate and detach from intrusions, we are able to re-engage with our values and be present in our lives once again.

Need help taking your life back from anxiety or OCD? Visit our website anxietycentertampa.com or call 813-773-5807 to learn about anxiety and OCD, meet our therapists, or schedule an appointment 💻
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Most of us make judgments every day, a lot of the day ☀️🌙​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This is not inherently bad - BUT when we heap s...
04/22/2024

Most of us make judgments every day, a lot of the day ☀️🌙​​​​​​​​
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This is not inherently bad - BUT when we heap shame and guilt on ourselves it is a cycle that needs to be stopped 🛑​​​​​​​​
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This often happens in OCD and anxiety when we judge our thoughts as “bad” or indicate something negative about who we are 😔​​​​​​​​
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Remember this tip for the future:​​​​​​​​
The more shame or guilt you experience with a particular thought, the more non-judgment you need to practice toward it 💖​​​​​​​​
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We are here if you need us 💫​​​​​​​​
👨‍💻anxietycentertampa.com 📲 813-773-5807 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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When we struggle with anxiety, we can often find ourselves putting the needs of others before our own to the point of pa...
04/19/2024

When we struggle with anxiety, we can often find ourselves putting the needs of others before our own to the point of pain for us. Understanding how to assess and meet your needs moment to moment is the foundation of self-care.

Here’s our hot take on how to prepare to have a summer filled with meaningful self-care 👇🏼

~ Reflect on previous experiences: was there a time recently when you wanted to take a break, felt burnt out, or upset that someone asked for “too much?” what would have helped you at that moment ask or secure what you needed?
~ Brainstorm proactive ways to check in with yourself before you reach level E.
~ Identify signals that you may be approaching a time when your self-care skills are needed.
~ Develop a short list of activities that help you feel grounded, secure, and refreshed.

What would you add to this list?

If triggers seem to be overwhelming and you find yourself avoiding people or places due to fear or worry, it may be time to talk with one of our clinicians.

Visit our website at the link in our bio or call 813-773-5807 to meet our therapists and schedule a FREE consultation 🛋

Ever heard of the “Sunday Scaries”? This is just one of many forms anticipatory anxiety can take 😲​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Antici...
04/15/2024

Ever heard of the “Sunday Scaries”? This is just one of many forms anticipatory anxiety can take 😲​​​​​​​​
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Anticipatory anxiety is anxiety related to fear of the future ☁️​​​​​​​​
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If you find yourself experiencing any of the above signs, you may be in the midst of this kind of anxiety. If you notice worry or fear significantly interfering with your work, relationships, or mood, it may be time to seek out an anxiety specialist.
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Interested in individual or group therapy with us? Visit our website anxietycentertampa.com or call 813-773-5807 to meet our therapists or schedule a free consultation 🛋​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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5 facts you need to know about OCD coming your way! ⬇️1. OCD is a disorder characterized by overwhelming, obsessive thou...
04/12/2024

5 facts you need to know about OCD coming your way! ⬇️

1. OCD is a disorder characterized by overwhelming, obsessive thoughts and compulsions.
2. Obsessions and compulsions characterize OCD, but how OCD symptoms manifest vary from person to person.
3. About 2.3% of people will suffer from OCD at some point during their lifetime.
4. Obsessive thoughts can relate to a range of topics but the thing they have in common is that they all evoke anxiety.
5. There is both medication and psychotherapy available for OCD treatment. Often, clients do best with a combination of both.

Our practice offers Exposure Response Prevention and Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat OCD. Both are evidence-based and effective!

What facts would you add to this list?

To learn more about how we treat OCD and Anxiety, visit the link in our bio 🔗 or call 813-773-5807 to meet our therapists or schedule a free consultation call 🛋

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If you find yourself asking these questions repeatedly, never being quite satisfied with an answer, it may be a sign of ...
04/08/2024

If you find yourself asking these questions repeatedly, never being quite satisfied with an answer, it may be a sign of relationship OCD (ROCD).

ROCD is an OCD subtype characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behavior around the uncertainty of a relationship.

People with ROCD experience frequent doubting thoughts about one or more relationships in spite of little evidence supporting the need for these doubts.

These thoughts often feel impossible to let go of.

Does this sound familiar?

Visit our website anxietycentertampa.com or call 813-773-5807 to learn about anxiety and OCD, meet our therapists, or schedule an appointment 💻
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Did you know this fact❓Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million a...
04/05/2024

Did you know this fact❓

Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults 👤

Although this statistic can be discouraging, there is hope 🙌🏽

Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and with the right help, anyone can learn skills to manage their anxiety and live a life they love 💫

To learn more about how we treat anxiety, visit the link in our bio 🔗 or call 813-773-5807 to meet our therapists or schedule an appointment 🛋

Source: adaa.org

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We recently received this message from a client with a photo of a new kitchen knife set they purchased. They gave permis...
04/01/2024

We recently received this message from a client with a photo of a new kitchen knife set they purchased. They gave permission for us to share it here and we are so happy for them!

"Today I purchased the very first thing that ever triggered an intrusive thought. I have only owned 2 knives (put away in a drawer) my entire adult life. Thank you for changing my life!"

The treatments we offer are well-researched and evidence-based methods proven to help overcome intrusive thoughts and avoidance. The life you want is within reach!

Visit our website at the link in our bio or call 813-773-5807 to learn more about ERP & ICBT, meet our therapists, and schedule a FREE consultation 🛋

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Q&A Time ⏰​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You asked: What does it really mean to “sit with anxiety”❓​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This is a good quest...
03/29/2024

Q&A Time ⏰​​​​​​​​
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You asked: What does it really mean to “sit with anxiety”❓​​​​​​​​
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This is a good question and one that we hear often. Sitting with anxiety means allowing fear to be there without pushing it away, and saying “maybe” to intrusive thoughts, all while continuing to move toward ➡️ your values. ​​​​​​​​
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To learn more about how we treat anxiety, visit the link in our bio 🔗 or call 813-773-5807 to meet our therapists or schedule an appointment 🛋​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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South Tampa, FL

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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