How We Treat Anxiety at TAC (And Why it Works)

Nathan Fite
Jun 15
3 min read

Updated: Jun 16

Young woman in a therapy session, speaking openly with a mental health professional who is taking notes, in a calm, plant-filled office setting — representing a safe and supportive environment for anxiety treatment.

How We Treat Anxiety at TAC

You’ve tried to “calm down.”

You’ve told yourself it’s not a big deal.

But your body still jolts awake at 3 a.m., heart pounding, mind racing through everything that could go wrong.

If anxiety feels like it’s quietly running the show, dictating your decisions, draining your energy, and shrinking your life, you’re not alone.

At The Anxiety Center, we help hundreds of people understand why anxiety lingers and what actually helps it get better.

In this guide, you’ll learn what real, research-backed treatment looks like and why it’s different than just “coping.”

Why Anxiety Doesn’t Just Go Away and What Finally Helps

Anxiety treatment isn’t just about tips or tricks.

It's about rewiring your brain’s relationship to fear.

Structured, therapist-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is more than twice as effective as self-help methods for lasting recovery.

At TAC, we combine gold-standard methods like CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with personalized strategies that match your specific symptoms and goals.

“Anxiety is clever. It convinces people they’re the problem, not the pattern. Part of our work is helping clients see it’s not a character flaw. It’s something we can work through, together.” — Ali Rentschler, LSW, Associate Clinician

🚪 The Hidden Trap of Coping on Your Own

Short-term fixes like avoiding triggers or seeking constant reassurance might feel good in the moment, but they actually teach your brain that anxiety is dangerous.

“Avoidance brings short-term relief. But it keeps anxiety in charge. Exposure helps you take your life back.” — Dr. Nathan Fite, Clinical Director

Without guided intervention, anxiety often sticks around or worsens.

That’s why professional support is key to breaking the cycle.

🛠️ Real Tools for Real Relief: How We Actually Treat Anxiety

We use an integrated, science-backed model that includes:

CBT to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
DBT for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
ERP to help you face fears gradually and safely
Medication management for more severe or persistent symptoms
IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) for when weekly therapy isn’t enough

Whether you're navigating intense panic attacks in downtown Cincinnati, helping your teen manage school refusal in Dayton, or working through health anxiety from your home in Indianapolis, our clinicians tailor treatment to your life. We work with what matters most to you.

“When clients first hear 'exposure therapy,' they're often scared. I always tell them, 'We’ll never throw you into the deep end. We’ll start with one toe in the water and go at your pace.’" — Sarah Clark, LPC, Associate Clinician

🌱 What Healing Really Looks Like, Beyond Just “Feeling Better”

Progress doesn’t always mean “no more anxiety.”

It means living more freely despite it.

One patient went from avoiding public spaces to confidently eating at a busy food court.

Another crossed a bridge they’d feared for years. That moment became their first real step toward a lifelong dream of flying.

These aren’t just wins in therapy.

They’re wins in life.

“Seeing someone reclaim the smallest thing, like sitting in a café without panic, is the kind of quiet triumph that makes therapy so powerful.” — Michael Siman, Intern

🚀 Starting Therapy at TAC: What Happens First (And Why It’s So Simple)

Four-step graphic showing how to start therapy at The Anxiety Center: fill out a short form, schedule a callback with a real human, get matched with the right therapist, and start at your own pace with no pressure.

We’ll walk with you through every step, including help navigating out-of-pocket costs, insurance, or Medicaid. Whatever your situation, we’re here to make it easier.

“We never expect you to have it all figured out before reaching out. We’ll meet you exactly where you are and walk forward together.” — Giorgio Fabbri, MSW, LSW, Associate Clinician

You don’t have to keep managing this on your own.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed but unsure where to start, we’re here to listen and walk you through the next step, gently and clearly, at your pace.

As we mentioned, we offer a free consultation that makes this process as easy as possible for you. Just click that link and it'll take you to the short 30 second form.

We're here for you.

Whatever it takes.