Your heart's pounding louder than a jackhammer on overdrive. Sweat beads on your forehead, your breath comes in shallow gasps and your mind races with a thousand "what ifs." Sound familiar? That's anxiety. Occasional anxiety is normal, but when it's a relentless force that hijacks your peace and leaves you overwhelmed, that's another issue entirely. If this is a common occurrence for you, you just might benefit from trying an online therapy service geared to anxiety.
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Online-Therapy.com
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Talkspace
$69-$109 a week for therapy, billed monthly at TalkspaceBest for minimal wait times
Thriveworks
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Grow Therapy
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"Persistent anxiety causes real emotional distress," says Jennifer Toof, a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.