Cognitive behavioral therapy
CBT helps you notice anxious thoughts, test them, and practice new responses, often with gradual exposure to situations you avoid. It is structured and skills-focused, which many people find reassuring.
Therapy for anxiety
Therapy for anxiety: the approaches Cannectd uses
Last updated: November 2026 · Published by Cannectd
Cannectd therapists treat anxiety with cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ego state therapy, and trauma-informed somatic work.
Anxiety treatment cognitive behavioral therapy is the best-known option, but Cannectd uses several evidence-based approaches and often combines them. Each targets anxiety from a different angle: thoughts, memories, inner parts, or the body. Therapy is offered in individual, couples, family and group formats, in person or by telehealth.
What type of therapy is best for anxiety?
CBT is the most widely studied therapy for anxiety and a strong default when worry is driven by thought patterns. EMDR, IFS and ego state work often fit better when anxiety is tied to trauma or old attachment wounds. Somatic work suits people whose anxiety shows up mostly in the body. Many Cannectd plans combine them.
Therapy approaches compared at Cannectd
| Approach | Main focus | Often considered when | Offered at Cannectd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) | Thought patterns and behaviors | Worry loops and avoidance drive anxiety | Yes |
| EMDR | Reprocessing distressing memories | Anxiety is linked to trauma or looped thinking | Yes, including in the IOP |
| Internal Family Systems (IFS) | Relationships between inner "parts" | Parts of you feel in conflict or protective | Yes |
| Ego state therapy | Different states of self and attachment wounds | Old attachment wounds shape current reactions | Yes |
| Somatic work | Body sensations and nervous system regulation | Anxiety shows up as tension, racing heart, shallow breath | Yes |
How each therapy works for anxiety
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing helps the brain reprocess distressing memories. Cannectd describes its IOP use of EMDR as created to target trauma, looped thinking and emotional processing.
Internal Family Systems and ego state therapy
Both approaches work with different parts or states of the self. Cannectd notes that therapy modalities such as EMDR, ego state psychology and IFS can help correct attachment wounds and repair chronic and traumatic stress.
Somatic and holistic work
Somatic work focuses on the body. At Cannectd it sits alongside meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, neurodynamic exercises, movement, music and drumming, so regulation is practiced, not only discussed.
In-person or telehealth therapy for anxiety?
Cannectd describes both options for clients in Boca Raton. In-person therapy can help if you value a calm, dedicated space and face-to-face connection. Telehealth can suit a busy schedule or a preference for home. Cannectd's guidance is to choose the format that lets you show up consistently. Find addresses on the locations page, or return to the anxiety treatment guide.
How we chose
We included every therapy approach Cannectd names on its own website for anxiety and related concerns, and compared them on the same three points: main focus, when it is often considered, and whether Cannectd offers it. We did not rank approaches by effectiveness, because the right choice depends on the person.
This page was written by Cannectd, the business that publishes this site. It is not an independent review. Read our methodology for the full rules we follow.
Keep reading
- Anxiety TreatmentsA side-by-side comparison of the anxiety treatments and formats Cannectd offers.
- Anxiety DisordersTreatment for anxiety disorders, including GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and agoraphobia.
- Our FrameworkCannectd's clinical framework: the Neuro-Biopsychosocial assessment and the Four R's.
Common questions
Short answers to questions people ask most. See all anxiety treatment FAQs.
Is cognitive behavioral therapy used for anxiety treatment?
Yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and studied forms of anxiety treatment. It helps you notice anxious thought patterns and practice new responses, often including gradual exposure to feared situations. Cannectd lists CBT among the evidence-based approaches its therapists offer, alongside EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ego state therapy, and somatic work.
More in the FAQWhat is somatic work in anxiety therapy?
Somatic work focuses on how stress shows up in the body, such as tension, shallow breathing, or a racing heart, and uses body-based practices to build regulation. Cannectd lists somatic work among its therapy approaches, and its intensive outpatient program includes drumming, somatic movement, and daily self-regulation training to help people calm the body and refocus the mind.
More in the FAQCan anxiety be connected to past trauma?
Often, yes. Anxiety can be one way the nervous system adapts after overwhelming experiences, and many people seeking anxiety treatment also carry trauma. Cannectd's founder is an integrative mental health and trauma specialist, and its therapists offer trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, IFS, ego state therapy, and somatic work, so trauma can be assessed alongside anxiety.
More in the FAQWhat therapy formats does Cannectd offer?
Cannectd offers individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Sessions can draw on CBT, EMDR, IFS, ego state therapy, and trauma-informed and somatic approaches, alongside holistic modalities such as meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, breathwork, neurodynamic exercises, movement, music, and drumming.
More in the FAQDoes Cannectd offer telehealth therapy?
Cannectd's blog describes both in-person and telehealth therapy for clients in Boca Raton, noting that telehealth can suit busy schedules or people who prefer the comfort of home. The best format is the one that lets you show up consistently. Confirm current telehealth availability for your state and service with Cannectd directly.
More in the FAQHow is Cannectd different from standard talk therapy?
Cannectd combines talk therapy with body-based, nutritional, psychiatric, and plant medicine approaches under one framework and one team. Its intensive outpatient program describes itself as "not just talk": people move, exercise, connect, and practice through drumming, theatre exercises, and somatic movement, plus weekly acupuncture and nutrition guidance alongside EMDR and individual therapy.
More in the FAQFind the right therapy fit
Ask Cannectd which therapy approaches suit your anxiety, in Boca Raton, Miami or by telehealth.