Anxiety Treatment

Do you overthink most conversations or stay up at night worrying?

All anxiety disorders have one thing in common: persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening. People typically experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Emotional symptoms:

• Feelings of apprehension or dread
• Feeling tense or jumpy
• Restlessness or irritability
• Anticipating the worst and being watchful for signs of danger

Physical symptoms:

• Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath
• Sweating, tremors and twitches
• Headaches, fatigue and insomnia
• Upset stomach, frequent urination or diarrhea

You are not alone!

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. (19.1%) have an anxiety disorder. Meanwhile, approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience isses with anxiety each year. Most people develop symptoms before age 21.

Therapy can be incredibly helpful in managing anxiety. By working with a therapist, you can learn coping mechanisms and techniques to help you better deal with feelings of anxiety. Additionally, therapy can help you identify the root causes of your anxiety and work through them in a safe, supportive environment. Through therapy, you can learn to better understand your thoughts and feelings, and develop strategies to manage them in a healthy way. 

Why am I suffering from anxiety?

Scientists believe that many factors combine to cause anxiety disorders:

• Genetics.  Studies support the evidence that anxiety disorders “run in families,” as some families have a higher-than-average amount of anxiety disorders among relatives.
• Environment. A stressful or traumatic event such as abuse, death of a loved one, violence or prolonged illness is often linked to the development of an anxiety disorder.

What can I do to make the anxiety go away?

Different anxiety disorders have their own distinct sets of symptoms. This means that each type of anxiety disorder also has its own treatment plan. But there are common types of treatment that are used. 

• Psychotherapy including cognitive behavioral therapy
• Medications including antianxiety medications and antidepressants
• Complementary Health Approaches including stress and relaxation techniques

Do I need to take medication?

Everyone is different. Some clients benefit from therapy alone and never need to take any medication. Others benefit from therapy and medication for some time.

How long before I start to feel better?

Treatment for depression depends on the individuals needs. Most clients see a significant difference after 8-10 sessions. We offer competitive rates and also accept Aetna, Cigna, AvMed and United Health Care Insurance plans.

How will therapy help me?

While many different types of therapy are used to treat anxiety, the leading approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy. Each anxiety therapy may be used alone, or combined with other types of therapy. The goal is to lower your anxiety levels, calm your mind, and overcome your fears