Effective treatment for anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders form a category of mental health diagnoses that lead to excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry.
While some anxiety is normal, anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. These feelings can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.
Persistent and excessive anxiety about a number of different things, often without a specific cause.
Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and fear of future attacks.
Intense fear of social situations and being judged or embarrassed by others.
Intense fear of specific objects, situations, or activities that pose little or no actual danger.
OCD is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.
People with OCD may have symptoms of obsessions, compulsions, or both. These symptoms can interfere with all aspects of life, such as work, school, and personal relationships. OCD is treatable, and many people with OCD can lead full, productive lives with proper treatment.
In addition to therapy, we teach practical skills to help manage anxiety and OCD symptoms:
These skills are practiced both in and outside of therapy sessions to build confidence and independence in managing symptoms.
Treatment for anxiety and OCD typically involves:
Most people begin to see improvements within a few weeks of starting treatment. The goal is to help you develop the skills and confidence to manage symptoms independently.
This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.The content provided on this page is intended to offer general information about anxiety and OCD.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek immediate help:
For proper diagnosis and treatment, please consult with a qualified mental health professional.The information on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.