Overcoming Health Anxiety: Cognitive Techniques for Finding Relief

50-year-old Lane meets with her therapist, Dr. Harris, to address her overwhelming health anxiety, which has been disrupting her daily life and straining her relationship with her husband. Lane feels stuck in a cycle of constantly searching for medical information, leading to distress about potential health issues that probably aren’t real. Dr. Harris employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help Lane identify and challenge her negative thought patterns, while also introducing mindfulness and grounding strategies to manage her anxiety and regain control over her thoughts and behaviors.

• Member: Lane, 50-year-old male, MA

• Therapist: Dr. Harris, Licensed Clinical Therapist