We all worry from time to time. But worrying should be temporary.
Worry prods individuals to use problem-solving skills to address their concerns. Anxiety, however, is persistent, even when our concerns are unrealistic, and if often compromises our ability to function.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) an estimated 48 million people have an anxiety disorder in the U.S. That is at least 19% of the US population.
If you are experiencing excessive worry, racing thoughts, irrational fears, sleep disturbance, increased heart rate, irritability, unusual sweating, fatigue or difficulty concentrating, you may be suffering from Anxiety. We can help.
Therapy for anxiety attempts to lower your overall anxiety levels, calm your mind, and overcome your fears. Your therapist will work with you to help uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in new and less frightening ways, and develop better coping and problem solving skills.
