Therapy for Anxiety in Raleigh, NC
We all deal with mild anxiety and stress from time to time; however, when it becomes persistent or overwhelming it can take over relationships, social lives and work. When these symptoms begin to interfere with your ability to live the life you want, it may be time to reach out. Often, the experience of anxiety becomes so woven into our everyday experiences that we hardly remember what it was like without it. Its a constant companion we wish we’d never met. But you deserve more than a life filled with worry, stress and fear.
General Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety & More
Our psychologists are trained to recognize the subtle differences between types of anxiety and anxiety disorders. From chronic stress and perfectionism, to Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias and Social Anxiety Disorder, we are able to accurately diagnose and assess the anxiety you are experiencing.
Some examples of signs of anxiety include:
Uncontrollable worry
Physical symptoms such as racing heart, rapid breathing, chest tightness, feeling faint, or muscle tension
Recurrent distressing thoughts
Preoccupation with or avoidance of uncertainty
Nervousness or restlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Irritability or agitation
Fatigue
Avoidance of specific situations or people
How to Overcome Anxiety
While treatment depends on the specific Anxiety Disorder diagnosed, most treatments target avoidance since avoidance fuels anxiety. Many of the evidence-based treatments for anxiety involve systematically confronting fear and developing new responses such that Anxiety is no longer in control of your life.
Our Anxiety Therapists in Raleigh Are Here to Help
Our psychologists will spend the time necessary to accurately diagnose, to understand the source and triggers of your anxiety, and to tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs. We’ll help you to better understand your anxiety and the patterns that keep you stuck. For more information on Anxiety and the treatment of Anxiety, please see this article.
Coping with Chronic Stress
Unfortunately, in our society, productivity has become synonymous with worth and busyness a source of pride. It’s no wonder so many people suffer from chronic stress, chronic exhaustion, anxiety and overwhelm. Chronic stress puts a tremendous strain on the body and often leads to negative health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune difficulties and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders. It quite literally changes the structure and functioning of the brain. Addressing chronic stress is critical. Our work together will involve problem solving triggers, developing tools to manage stress and understanding the larger belief systems and patterns that maintain chronic stress in your life.
Perfectionism
Perfectionism isn’t just valuing productivity and a job well done. It can also be difficulty tolerating vulnerability or a fear of the vulnerability that comes with making mistakes. Often, there is a constant sense of ‘never enough’ and failure. Perfectionism is one of the most common factors that contributes to and maintains anxiety. Our psychologists are trained to collaboratively identify the source of your tendency towards perfectionism, and to guide you to develop the self-compassion (as opposed to self-esteem) that will help you gain freedom from the perfectionism trap.