Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. But, when a person regularly feels levels of extreme anxiety, it becomes a mental disorder. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million people in the United States. It is the most common group of mental illnesses in the country. However, only 36.9 percent of people with an anxiety disorder receive treatment. Anxiety can lead to depression. We design our therapy sessions to dissect personal issues and provide individuals with effective and practical tools to help them gain healthy coping skills. Below is an example of practical coping techniques for anxiety.
Disorders such as anxiety are treated generally with psychotherapy, medication, or both. There are many ways to treat anxiety. People should work with their doctors to choose the treatment that is right for them.