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Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can be a deeply uncomfortable emotion, especially when it persists in an intense, chronic state. The term “anxiety” covers a wide range of experiences and disorders. For example, anxiety triggered by specific events (like crowds or social gatherings) or objects (such as spiders or germs) differs significantly from the constant, pervasive worry characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Each type requires a unique approach, though they often share similar symptoms.
If you find yourself feeling constantly on edge, easily startled, having trouble concentrating, experiencing racing thoughts, uncontrollable worry, or disrupted sleep, you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety also frequently affects physical health. Many people experience anxiety through mysterious symptoms like gastrointestinal distress (such as IBS), heart arrhythmias, chronic pain, or headaches. Whatever your experience looks like, help is available. Anxiety is treatable, often in a relatively short period of time. Many who struggle with anxiety feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the daily battle. There is real hope for overcoming this life-limiting condition. Our team specializes in anxiety counseling for people of all ages, helping them reclaim joy and balance in their lives.
Anxiety Therapy
Our approach is primarily psychodynamic. We believe much of what fuels anxiety lies beneath conscious awareness—thoughts, feelings, and conflicts hidden from view but deeply influential. A skilled psychologist helps uncover these root issues. When these underlying dynamics are brought to light, processed, and worked through, relief often follows.
Our early relationships shape how we experience and manage anxiety. Consider how anxiety was treated in your family growing up: Was it an emotion that was accepted? Was it the only feeling allowed? Did it push your caregivers away or draw them closer? These early emotional templates lay the groundwork for how anxiety shows up in your life now. Exploring and healing these patterns in therapy is a powerful part of recovery.
A common misconception is that simply forgetting or “getting over” difficult experiences frees us from their impact. In truth, real freedom comes from understanding, accepting, and integrating those long-avoided parts of ourselves.
We blend insight-oriented and mindfulness-based strategies to support healing and help you regain control. Many people find that with this approach, they can move beyond chronic anxiety and start truly enjoying life again. Your journey toward relief can begin right here.
FAQs
Please see our frequently asked questions below for detailed answers about anxiety and its treatment.