Anxiety Therapy Services: Compassionate Support for Worry, Panic, and Fear
- Gabrielle Morreale, LPC
- Jan 7
- 6 min read
By: Gabrielle Morreale, M.A., LPC, Anxiety and Eating Disorder Specialist from Haddonfield, New Jersey
As an anxious girl, anxiety is something I have struggled with most of my life. I write this blog to inform and to help those reading feel less alone. I promise, healing truly is possible.
Anxiety is a common mental health experiences especially here in the United States. It can touch those of all backgrounds and circumstances. Anxiety can show up as constant worry, chronic stress, racing thoughts, or fears that feel overwhelming and impact your everyday life. According to Psychology Today, anxiety disorders affect millions of people each year and are among the most treatable mental health conditions with the right support.
If you can relate, you are not weak—and you are not alone. Anxiety is influenced by a complex mix of biological, psychological, and social factors. Seeking support is not a failure; it is a courageous and brave step toward reclaiming peace, presence, and a fuller life.
At Recovered & Restored, we offer specialized anxiety therapy for individuals struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and phobias. You can learn more here. While we are well known for our work in eating disorder recovery, our anxiety therapy services stand on their own and are available to anyone seeking relief. Food and Body concerns can be addressed if needed; however, if they are not present, we are fully equipped to help you heal from anxiety alone.
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are more than everyday stress or occasional nervousness. They are persistent patterns of worry, fear, or avoidance that significantly interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being. As someone who struggles and as a therapist for those struggling, if your day-to-day life is being impacted it’s time to reach out for help. You deserve to live a life where you are not in a constant state of fight, flight, freeze or fawn due to anxiety or trauma. The National Institute of Mental Health explains that anxiety disorders often require targeted, evidence-based treatment to interrupt long-standing patterns and restore balance: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders
Some of the most common anxiety concerns we treat include:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which involves ongoing and excessive worry about many aspects of life—health, work, family, or the future. This worry can feel difficult to control and is often accompanied by restlessness, muscle tension, irritability, and fatigue.
Panic Disorder, characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort. Panic attacks may include heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, shaking, or a sense of impending doom. These experiences can feel frightening and unpredictable, often leading people to fear their own bodies.
Phobias, which involve strong and persistent fear of specific situations or objects—such as driving, heights, flying, medical procedures, or social settings. Over time, avoidance can shrink a person’s world and limit meaningful experiences.
Anxiety disorders affect students, professionals, parents, caregivers, and high-achieving individuals alike. While some anxiety is a natural part of being human, an anxiety disorder tends to persist beyond typical stress and benefits from intentional support.
Our Gentle, Evidence-Based Approach
At Recovered & Restored, anxiety therapy is collaborative, personalized, and grounded in compassion. Our clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based modalities and tailor treatment to your unique needs, goals, and nervous system.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns while gradually reducing avoidance behaviors. CBT is widely considered a gold-standard treatment for anxiety and panic.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and effective communication. These skills help individuals respond to anxiety with greater steadiness and self-trust.https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/what-is-dbt/skills-training/
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to move toward meaningful values, even when anxiety is present. Rather than fighting anxious thoughts, ACT helps people live fuller lives alongside them.
Mindfulness and relaxation practices are gently woven into therapy to support nervous system regulation, body awareness, and a sense of grounding. These techniques can ease chronic tension and foster emotional balance. They also can help us decrease the frequence we go into our trauma responses.
Why Anxiety Therapy Helps
Therapy helps interrupt the cycle of anxiety by teaching the brain and body new ways of responding—shifting from constant alertness to choice and flexibility. It can soothe our nervous system in a truly unique way as we heal.
With consistent support, many clients notice that worries become quieter, panic attacks decrease, avoidance lessens, and daily life feels more manageable. Confidence grows. Resilience strengthens. Space opens for joy, connection, and meaning.
Care That Meets You Where You Are
Whether your anxiety shows up as constant worry, sudden panic, or specific fears that limit your life, our clinicians are here to help. You will work one-on-one with a therapist who listens deeply, honors your pace, and walks alongside you toward lasting change.
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Take the First Step Toward Relief
At Recovered and Restored we always say healing is possible and we mean it! You do not have to continue to be pressed down or held back by your anxiety. Your anxiety does not define you!
In addition to eating disorder treatment, Recovered & Restored offers therapy for anxiety, OCD, trauma, body image concerns, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, family therapy, nutrition counseling, and EMDR. We proudly provide secure virtual therapy across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Vermont, South Carolina, and Florida.
You are stronger than you realize—and you don’t have to navigate this alone. When you’re ready, we would be honored to share in your healing journey.
Other Mental Health Services Offered in PA, NJ, DE, SC, MD, CT, VT, and FL
We offer a wide variety of services related to eating disorder recovery including trauma therapy! We offer Weekly Support Groups, Nutrition Services, and Family and Parent Therapy as well as Coaching, all tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. We offer our services for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and Orthorexia as well as Maternal Mental Health, and eating disorder therapy for athletes online in New Jersey, Delaware, South Carolina, Maryland, Florida, Vermont, and Connecticut! We are here to offer our support and understanding in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
We have immediate openings right now for eating disorder therapy in:
And recovery coaching worldwide.
Recovered and Restored is an eating disorder therapy center founded by Gabrielle Morreale, LPC. We specialize in helping teens and young women heal from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, and binge eating disorder and treat disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We provide eating disorder therapy in PA in the towns of Horsham, Upper Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd, North Wales, Lansdale, Hatfield, Blue Bell, Doylestown, and nearby towns with eating disorder therapy. Also providing virtual eating disorder therapy in New Jersey, Delaware, and Florida. Some towns served virtually include but are not limited to Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Center City, Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Mount Laurel, Cape May, Avalon, Brick, Dover, New Castle, Bethany Beach, Marydel, and Oceanview
Gabby is the Owner and Clinical Director of Recovered & Restored Eating Disorder Therapy Center.
Her journey as a clinician began 10 years ago, after receiving her Master's Degree in counseling psychology from Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr. Since then, she has continued her education and received her clinical license in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, Vermont, and Florida. Additionally, she has a certificate in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. Gabby also recently received formal training in exposure response prevention through the CBT school and feels confident about treating both eating disorders, OCD, and perinatal mental health issues. She is also fully recovered from anorexia and is an IVF warrior and is honored to take part in your healing journey. She’s been there, she gets it!
Gabby is an eating disorder therapist and HAES provider who specializes and is deeply passionate about helping teens and young women heal from their eating disorders. She works with both teens and women suffering from anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, and binge eating disorder. She also treats maternal mental health disorders as well as those struggling with infertility, disordered eating, anxiety, and PTSD.
She is a mom, wife, and aunt. She spends most of her free time with her daughters, husband, and family, especially her daughters and niece Caia who are the sparkles of her world! She is obsessed with all things glitter and loves the beach. In the winter months when she isn’t at the beach, she enjoys playing with her dog, cooking, shopping, working out, and watching a good home improvement or reality show.
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