Anxiety

What is Anxiety and what makes it a “disorder?”

Anxiety is often thought of as worry, nervousness, or fear. There are times when having a healthy amount of anxiety is normal such as vigilance around hand cleaning, during public speaking engagements, and other routine aspects of our lives. Anxiety becomes a disorder when the worry or nervousness becomes overwhelming and has negative impacts on someone’s daily activities and behaviors.

Common Issues

  • Body aches or pain

  • Constant worrying or negative thoughts

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Frequent crying

  • Irregular eating habits

  • Irritability

  • Overthinking or thought spirals

  • Physical tension or frequent fidgeting

  • Poor sleep, bedwetting, or nightmares

  • Restlessness

  • Struggle to separate from others

Treatment for Anxiety

Anxiety treatment differs for each person and a combination of psychotherapy and medication may be best for some people. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to restructure thought processes while bringing awareness to oneself and surroundings. These modalities are available through the following services:

  • Individual therapy

  • Child therapy

  • Play therapy