Anxiety Therapy & Burnout Counseling in Arvada
From Constant Worry to Inner Calm
Living with constant worry doesn’t have to dictate your days. At 70 West Counseling, we specialize in anxiety therapy in Arvada to help you find your peace today. We provide the evidence-based tools you need to quiet the noise, relax your body, and navigate life with a sense of inner calm.
When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming
It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes. But if your mind races, your body stays tense, or fear makes daily tasks harder—you’re not alone. Many people in Arvada and across the Front Range experience anxiety that feels heavy, persistent, or even paralyzing. The good news? Anxiety is highly manageable with the proper support.
Types of Anxiety We Treat
We specialize in treating the conditions that cause you the most distress:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent, excessive worry about everyday things that feels difficult to control.
- Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder: Supporting clients who experience sudden, intense physical symptoms and the fear of future episodes.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Helping you navigate social settings and performance situations without the paralyzing fear of judgment.
- Specific Phobias: Targeted treatment for intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying or heights.
The Hidden Impact: Avoidance
One of the most common ways anxiety shows up is through avoidance. To feel “safe,” you may start avoiding professional events, certain social circles, or even routine daily tasks. While this feels like a solution in the moment, these behaviors actually shrink your world and reinforce the anxiety. Therapy helps you gently break these patterns and reclaim your freedom.
Common Anxiety Symptoms
Physical Symptoms
- Rapid heartbeat or chest tightness
- Shortness of breath or dizziness
- Muscle tension or chronic fatigue
- Nausea, dry mouth, or stomach issues
- Shaking, sweating, or feeling on edge
Emotional Symptoms
- Excessive overthinking or difficulty concentrating
- Excessive worry or fear
- Irritability or restlessness
- Feeling overwhelmed or out of control
Behavioral Symptoms
- Rumination—replaying situations repeatedly, wondering how to stop overthinking everything.
- Avoiding people or social settings
- Withdrawing from hobbies or activities
- Insomnia or restless sleep
How Therapy Helps You Find Calm
Stopping Panic Attacks: We use skills from CBT and DBT to teach you concrete techniques to ground yourself.
Reframing Thoughts: We help you challenge the “What Ifs” that keep you up at night.
Release the Weight of Chronic Stress & Burnout
You weren’t meant to carry this heavy burden every day. If you are experiencing emotional exhaustion, feeling permanently overwhelmed, or struggling with burnout, we provide practical strategies to decompress, restore your depleted energy, and find sustainable balance amidst a busy life.
Unlike anxiety, which is rooted in fear, stress is the body’s reaction to overwhelming demands. It shows up as tension in your shoulders, a short fuse with loved ones, and a sense of exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix.
We help you move from a state of constant reaction to intentional action, giving you practical stress management strategies to decompress and reclaim your time before stress turns into a crisis.
The Hidden Impact: Survival Mode
One of the most common ways long-term stress shows up is by locking you into a state of survival mode. When you are operating from this place, you may:
- Operate on autopilot: Feeling physically present but mentally checked out from your own life.
- Snap at loved ones: Losing patience over minor frustrations you used to handle easily.
- Numb out: Using screens, alcohol, or distractions just to “shut off” your brain at the end of the day.
- Feel emotional exhaustion: A deep tiredness that sleep or a weekend off simply cannot shake.
The Physical Toll of Stress
Chronic stress actively drains the body’s resources. You might notice:
- Hormonal Overload: Consistently high cortisol levels leading to weight gain, inflammation, and “brain fog.”
- Immune Suppression: Frequent colds, lingering infections, and slower recovery times.
- Musculoskeletal Issues: Tension headaches, neck pain, and jaw clenching (bruxism).
Emotional Exhaustion & Apathy
- Cynicism: You may feel detached from your life or resentful of things you once cared about.
- Brain Fog: Chronic stress interferes with executive function, making it hard to focus or make decisions.
How We Treat Burnout & Stress
We provide evidence-based support to help you move past chronic stress:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To identify stress triggers and reframe perfectionist thinking.
- Values-Based Work (ACT): To set boundaries and align your time with what actually matters.
- Mindfulness & Somatic Tools: Practical relief techniques to lower cortisol levels and retrain your body to relax.