Anxiety therapy in Colorado
Anxiety Therapy in Denver & Colorado
Work with a CATC clinician to understand anxiety patterns and build practical strategies for work, relationships, sleep, and daily responsibilities.
Therapy for the way anxiety actually shows up
Anxiety is not always obvious from the outside. It can look like overplanning, irritability, perfectionism, avoidance, panic sensations, trouble sleeping, or a constant need to prepare for everything that could go wrong.
At CATC, anxiety therapy starts with a real conversation about where anxiety is interfering with your life. Your clinician looks at triggers, thought loops, body response, avoidance cycle, stress load, relationships, and the responsibilities you still have to manage every day.
Sessions are designed to turn that understanding into usable steps. Depending on your needs, therapy may focus on calming strategies, cognitive work, boundaries, gradual practice with avoided situations, communication, routines, and what to do between appointments when anxiety spikes.
You do not need to know the exact clinical label before reaching out. Part of the work is sorting out whether anxiety is the main concern or whether stress, trauma history, depression, attention concerns, or life pressure are also contributing.
CATC serves adults in Denver, Northern Colorado, and eligible telehealth clients across Colorado. Colorado Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and self-pay by credit card are accepted.
Anxiety therapy may address
- Persistent worry, overthinking, or difficulty turning thoughts off at night.
- Panic sensations, racing heart, shortness of breath, tension, or fear of another panic episode.
- Avoiding work tasks, social plans, phone calls, driving, appointments, conflict, or unfamiliar situations.
- Social anxiety, performance pressure, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or fear of making a mistake.
- Health worry, financial worry, family pressure, grief, professional stress, or major life transitions.
- Irritability, restlessness, sleep disruption, trouble concentrating, or feeling constantly on alert.
- Anxiety that overlaps with depression, trauma history, attention concerns, or chronic stress.
How anxiety therapy works at CATC
Intake and fit
David A. Yingling, LPC helps route your request, and your clinician reviews current anxiety patterns, relevant history, schedule needs, safety concerns, and what you want to change first.
A clear therapy plan
Together you define goals that are concrete enough to track, such as fewer panic spirals, less avoidance, better sleep, steadier communication, or more confidence in daily routines.
Practical session work
Sessions may include cognitive strategies, grounding skills, nervous-system regulation, problem solving, communication planning, and careful practice with situations anxiety has been controlling.
Work between appointments
Your clinician may suggest small actions, reflection prompts, coping tools, or planning steps so therapy continues in real life instead of staying only inside the appointment.
Review and adjust
The plan is updated as stressors change, symptoms shift, or you discover which strategies are actually helping in your daily environment.
What you can expect from CATC
- More than 30 years in business serving Colorado behavioral health needs.
- Personalized intake routing by David A. Yingling, LPC so your request does not disappear into a generic queue.
- In-person care at the Denver office and telehealth options for eligible Colorado clients.
- A practical therapy style focused on daily function, coping skills, and measurable goals instead of vague encouragement.
- Evening appointment availability by appointment for clients balancing work, school, family, or transportation needs.
- Insurance-friendly access for adults using Colorado Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, or self-pay.
Anxiety therapy FAQs
What happens during the first anxiety therapy appointment?
The first appointment focuses on understanding what anxiety is affecting, how long it has been happening, what you have already tried, what support you have, and what goals would make therapy useful.
Can therapy help with panic sensations or avoidance?
Yes. Therapy can help you understand panic sensations, identify triggers, practice coping tools, and gradually reduce the avoidance cycle that keeps anxiety in control.
Will therapy only focus on talking about the past?
No. History can matter, but CATC therapy also focuses on current patterns, practical tools, daily routines, relationships, and what changes between appointments.
Is anxiety therapy available by telehealth?
Telehealth may be available for eligible Colorado clients when it fits the clinical need and appointment requirements.
How do I start anxiety therapy?
Call CATC or send the contact form on this page. David will help route your request and confirm the next appointment step.
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Denver, Colorado
Visit our Denver office
Meet with CATC in person by appointment, or ask our team whether telehealth is right for your care.
- Office
- 4155 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 225-11
Denver, CO 80222 - Hours
- Monday - Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
By appointment - Contact
- 303-757-6019
Services are available in person at our Denver office or by telehealth. CATC also serves clients in Fort Collins, Greeley, and Northern Colorado; the map pin marks our Denver office.
Request an appointment
Start anxiety therapy
Use the form or call CATC. David will personally help route your request, confirm availability, and explain the next appointment step.
For urgent safety concerns, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.