treatment for anxiety
Anxiety is common. In fact, most people feel anxious occasionally. Some evidence suggests that over 30% of adults and adolescents in America have experienced moderate to severe anxiety in their lifetime. Anxiety usually involves uncomfortable experiences of physical arousal and worry. In most cases, these experiences are temporary. Some people with heightened anxiety find their symptoms may persist or worsen over time, negatively impairing activities of daily living (work, school, relationships). Some of the most common types of anxiety include phobias or fears, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, and panic.
Fortunately, anxiety is highly treatable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that is regarded as a best standard of psychological treatment we currently have available to treat anxiety and other mental health problems. CBT was the first form of psychotherapy to undergo the most rigorous scientific testing and has garnered clear research support worldwide as a first-line evidence-based treatment for anxiety. Further, CBT serves as a foundation for, and may be enhanced by, integration with other psychotherapies.
At Psychology Works, our licensed psychologists have expertise in integrating CBT with other effective psychotherapies to accurately assess and treat anxiety.
common signs and symptoms of anxiety
Difficulty controlling worries
Racing thoughts
Intense surges of fear or panic
Trouble concentrating
Heightened physical arousal
Muscle tension
Sleep disturbance
Fatigue
Rapid heartbeat, chest pain
Nausea or abdominal distress
Sweating, chills, or tingling
Avoidance of anxiety provoking situations
Procrastination
Difficulty completing daily tasks