Lake Nona: Managing Anxiety with CBT-Informed Skills

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, and it can affect every part of daily life—from sleep and work to relationships and focus. At Calmer Being, we serve patients in Lake Nona and across Florida with tools that go beyond medication. One of the most effective approaches we use is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps patients understand and change the thought patterns that fuel anxiety.

What Is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based form of therapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches patients how to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more realistic ones.

For people living with anxiety, CBT can:

• Reduce excessive worry

• Calm physical symptoms like racing heart or muscle tension

• Improve problem-solving and decision-making

• Increase confidence in handling stressful situations

CBT-Informed Skills for Anxiety

At Calmer Being, we use CBT-informed skills that patients can practice both in and out of sessions. These include:

• Thought reframing: Identifying anxious thoughts (“I can’t handle this”) and replacing them with balanced ones (“I can take this one step at a time”).

• Exposure strategies: Gradually facing fears in safe, structured ways to reduce avoidance behaviors.

• Breathing and relaxation techniques: Using physical tools to calm the body so the mind can follow.

• Behavioral activation: Scheduling positive, meaningful activities to reduce rumination and increase resilience.

These skills are practical, simple, and tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

How CBT Works Alongside Medication

For some patients, anxiety treatment includes both medication management and CBT-informed therapy. Medication helps reduce overwhelming symptoms, while CBT provides long-term coping skills. Together, they create a balanced approach that addresses both the biological and psychological sides of anxiety.

Care for Lake Nona Patients

Lake Nona is home to a growing, health-focused community, and Calmer Being is proud to support its residents with comprehensive mental health services. Our telehealth appointments, often available the same day, make it easy for patients in Lake Nona to access CBT-informed therapy and medication management without leaving home.

Insurance and Accessibility

We accept most major insurance plans, including United Healthcare, Aetna, BCBS, Humana, and more. Using insurance helps make therapy and medication management affordable and consistent.

Privacy and Supportive Care

Mental health care should always feel safe and judgment-free. At Calmer Being, all sessions—whether in person or telehealth—are conducted with strict confidentiality. Patients are encouraged to share openly, knowing their privacy is respected.

When to Consider CBT for Anxiety

It may be time to explore CBT-informed skills if you:

• Struggle with frequent worry or racing thoughts

• Avoid situations that trigger anxiety

• Experience panic attacks or physical symptoms like shortness of breath

• Find that anxiety interferes with work, school, or relationships

Even if medication is already part of your plan, CBT can add lasting tools to help you manage stress and build resilience.

Whole-Person Wellness

At Calmer Being, our care integrates mind, body, and spirit. Alongside CBT and medication management, we may recommend lifestyle strategies like exercise, nutrition support, and mindfulness to strengthen overall well-being.

Take the Next Step

If you live in Lake Nona and are ready to take control of anxiety with CBT-informed skills, Calmer Being is here to guide you. With same-day telehealth options, personalized care, and a whole-person approach, we’ll help you build the confidence and tools you need to move forward.

Contact Calmer Being Today

• Phone: (407) 906-5473

• Email: info@calmerbeing.org

• Book Online: Same-day telehealth often available

Managing anxiety is possible—with the right skills, support, and care. Let us help you find calm in the middle of life’s challenges.