Anxiety

The lack of access means that many individuals miss out on the benefits therapy can provide, particularly when it comes to managing conditions like anxiety. For those struggling with anxiety, the ability to talk through concerns with a trained professional can make a significant difference in understanding and coping with the challenges they face. However, when mental health care is not easily accessible, individuals may go without the support they need, which can lead to worsening symptoms. The desire to normalize mental health care and make it more accessible is a driving force for many therapists. By reducing stigma and expanding access, the goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or geographic location, has the opportunity to seek the support they need.

  • Symptoms of Anxiety

    Do any of these symptoms describe what you are currently experiencing?

    Excessive feelings of anxiety and worry.

    Difficulty controlling feelings of worry.

    Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge.

    Feeling easily fatigued.

    Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank.

    Irritability.

    Muscle tension.

    Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep).

  • Psychotherapy for Anxiety

    Therapy can help people understand emotions, identify triggers, and how individual might change reaction to them. Some types of therapy even teach practical techniques to help reframe negative thinking and change behaviors. Anxiety disorders differ considerably, so therapy is tailored to peoples specific symptoms.’s specific symptoms.

  • Coping with Anxiety

    Therapy: Seek out therapy for professional help to address these symptoms and other issues related to anxiety.

    Explore stress management: Learn ways to manage stress, such as meditation.

    Join support groups: These groups are available in-person and online. They encourage people with anxiety disorders to share their experiences and coping strategies.

    Limit or avoid caffeine: Many people with anxiety disorder find that caffeine can worsen their symptoms.

  • Did you know?

    Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults (19.1% of the population) age 18 and older every year.

    Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.

    People with an anxiety disorder are 3-5x more likely to go to the doctor and 6x more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than those who do not suffer from anxiety disorders.

    Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events.

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