Anxiety is one of the most common struggles today. You may feel it as racing thoughts, tightness in your chest, trouble sleeping, or a constant sense of unease. Sometimes it’s linked to specific triggers like work, relationships, or health.

 

Other times, it feels like anxiety is just there all the time.

If you’ve tried positive thinking, meditation, or talking about your worries but still feel trapped in the cycle, you’re not alone. Anxiety isn’t just “in your head” — it’s in your body and nervous system.

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Why EFT Helps with Anxiety

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), often called tapping, is an evidence-based practice that reduces anxiety by working with both the mind and body. By tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on stressful thoughts, EFT lowers the body’s stress response.

Research shows EFT significantly decreases anxiety symptoms, lowers cortisol levels, and calms the amygdala — the brain’s alarm center (Clond, 2016; Church et al., 2012). In a meta-analysis of 14 studies, EFT was found to be highly effective for anxiety.

This means EFT doesn’t just help you “cope” — it rewires how your body responds to stress, bringing lasting calm and clarity.

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What Sessions Look Like

• We begin by identifying the specific situations, thoughts, or feelings driving your anxiety.

• You’ll learn to tap gently on acupressure points while focusing on these triggers.

• As the body calms, the emotional charge reduces. Many clients notice a shift within the first session.

• Over time, we work on the deeper patterns that keep anxiety looping, such as self-doubt or unresolved past experiences.

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How Many Sessions Are Needed?

Relief often begins quickly. Some clients feel a change in the first session, while others benefit from 3–6 sessions to address both immediate triggers and root causes. EFT can also be combined with therapy or medical support.

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Common Questions

“Is EFT evidence-based?”
Yes. EFT has been studied in more than 100 clinical trials, with strong results for anxiety, PTSD, and stress.

“Do I need to talk about my past?”
Not in detail. EFT can work without retelling traumatic stories, making it a gentle alternative to traditional talk therapy.

“Can EFT replace my medication?”
EFT is not a replacement for medical treatment, but many people use it alongside medication or therapy to improve results.

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Imagine If…

• You could feel calm in situations that used to overwhelm you.

• Your thoughts slowed down enough for you to rest and sleep deeply.

• You could face challenges with clarity and confidence instead of fear.

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References:

• Clond, M. (2016). Emotional Freedom Techniques for anxiety: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 204(5), 388–395.

• Church, D., Yount, G., & Brooks, A. (2012). The effect of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) on stress biochemistry: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 200(10), 891–896.

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