Anxiety Therapy in Upper East Side NYC
If anxiety is interfering with your daily life, relationships, or work, structured therapy can help you better understand and manage the patterns that contribute to anxiety.
At East Side CBT, we provide evidence-based anxiety therapy at our Upper East Side office in Manhattan. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help clients identify anxious thought and behavior patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and build skills for managing anxiety in everyday life.
Located on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, our Manhattan office serves individuals throughout Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, and surrounding Upper East Side neighborhoods.
How CBT Helps Treat Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established, evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. It focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors that can contribute to anxiety and developing practical strategies for responding to them differently.
Through therapy, clients may learn to:
Identify and challenge anxious thought patterns
Reduce avoidance behaviors
Gradually face feared situations when appropriate
Develop practical strategies for managing anxiety
Treatment is collaborative and individualized based on each client’s symptoms, concerns, and goals.
Types of Anxiety We Treat
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Persistent worry, overthinking, difficulty relaxing, and feeling on edge.
Social Anxiety
Fear of judgment, social situations, public speaking, or embarrassment that may lead to avoidance.
Panic Disorder
Recurring panic attacks and fear or worry about experiencing additional attacks or physical symptoms.
Health Anxiety
Persistent worry about illness, physical symptoms, or having an undiagnosed medical condition.
Treatment is tailored to each client’s symptoms, concerns, and goals using evidence-based CBT approaches.
Who Benefits From Anxiety Therapy?
Anxiety therapy may be helpful if you:
Avoid situations because of fear or anxiety
Experience frequent worry or racing thoughts
Have panic attacks or fear having another panic attack
Feel physically tense, restless, or frequently on edge
Find it difficult to relax or manage anxious thoughts
Anxiety can also cause a range of physical sensations. Learn more about the physical symptoms of anxiety and how they can relate to patterns of anxious thinking and behavior.
For children and teens experiencing anxiety, we also provide child and adolescent therapy on the Upper East Side, using developmentally appropriate CBT strategies.
What to Expect in Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety therapy is active, structured, and collaborative. Sessions may include:
Identifying patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Behavioral experiments
Exposure exercises when appropriate
Cognitive restructuring
Practicing new skills between sessions
Treatment is individualized based on each client’s symptoms, concerns, and goals. Skills developed in therapy are designed to be practiced both during sessions and in everyday situations.
Why Choose Therapy at Our Upper East Side Office?
Working with a therapist in your neighborhood can make it easier to attend sessions consistently and incorporate therapy into your regular routine.
Our Fifth Avenue office provides:
In-person anxiety therapy on the Upper East Side
Structured, evidence-based CBT treatment
A collaborative, goal-oriented approach
Treatment tailored to each client’s symptoms and concerns
Virtual therapy for clients throughout New York State
Our Manhattan office serves individuals from Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, Roosevelt Island, Midtown East, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We also provide anxiety therapy in Bergen County, NJ, with in-person sessions available at our River Edge office.
FAQs
Anxiety can affect thoughts, behaviors, physical sensations, and everyday routines. At East Side CBT, we use structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches tailored to each client’s symptoms, concerns, and treatment goals.
For individuals experiencing intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, specialized OCD and ERP treatment may also be appropriate.
How long does CBT take?
The length of CBT varies depending on your concerns, treatment goals, and progress. CBT is typically structured and goal-oriented, with progress reviewed throughout treatment.
Is CBT effective for anxiety?
CBT is a well-established, evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. Therapy can help clients identify patterns that contribute to anxiety and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. We offer virtual therapy for clients throughout New York State, as well as in-person sessions at our Upper East Side Manhattan office.
Schedule Anxiety Therapy in Upper East Side NYC
If you’re considering anxiety therapy for yourself or your child, complete the form below to request a brief consultation. We’ll discuss what you’re looking for, answer initial questions, and determine whether East Side CBT may be a good fit.
Please note: East Side CBT is an out-of-network practice and does not accept insurance directly. We’re happy to provide receipts for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Email: drjlamm@gmail.com (best way to reach us)
Phone: 646.801.5266
