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Anxiety looks different in every person’s life. From ever-present tension and nervousness to spontaneous and debilitating panic attacks, there is a path forward that involves treating the whole person, not just the symptom set.
If one or more of these varieties of anxiety ring true, know that you are not alone. And there is a way forward that involves an approach that is equal parts compassion and science.
Generalized Anxiety
Ongoing worry or dread that persists for long periods of time. It can manifest in symptoms from aches and sleeping difficulty to feeling on edge with constant thoughts of worry.
Panic Disorder
Feelings of extreme fear, as if your body is in immediate danger. Symptoms can include severe chest tension, rapid breathing, and feeling a complete lack of control over your body.
Social Anxiety
Worry or dread that comes about particularly in social settings, often resulting from the fear of judgment. Symptoms can include a rapid heartbeat, a feeling of embarrassment, and an inability to think straight.
Phobia-Related Disorders
Debilitating fear of something(s) in particular (flying in an airplane, heights, spiders, animals, public restrooms, being outside of the home alone, crowds, etc).
PTSD
Anxiety or fear related to one experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, experiencing the threat of an event taking place, or the third-party observation of a traumatic event via media. This often results in intrusive, persistent thoughts that cause panic.
Separation Anxiety
The fear of being separated from a person you are attached to or an extreme fear or worry that harm will occur to the person you are attached to.
OCD
Persistent pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears that lead to repetitive behaviors, often leading to the need for extreme orderliness, fear of mess, and the repeated manipulation of objects.
Feeling anxious from time to time doesn’t mean you have anxiety. However, when those feelings of fear become persistent, get in the way of living your life, and no longer seem to stem from something rationale, seeking treatment may be the right decision.
Remember — you are not alone! Around 30% of Americans have an anxiety disorder, and as discussions around mental health have become normalized, that number is expected to rise. The hardest step toward managing your anxiety is the first one: advocating for yourself. We encourage you to reach out to our team to start your journey to mental wellness.
Psychotherapy
We take a humanistic approach to therapy, working with those suffering from anxiety to provide peace of mind and the understanding that they are not alone.
Therapy at Carencia goes far beyond discussion. Considering the neurological aspect of mental health alongside the emotional, we work towards positive changes in brain chemistry that ultimately prove lasting results for our clients
Medication-Enabled Treatment
Treating the whole person and taking a humanistic approach to mental healthcare means utilizing traditional healthcare strategies, like medication, to help individuals achieve mental wellness.
By treating mental health scientifically, like all other areas of healthcare, we’re working to remove stigmas and treat communities who have never pursued mental healthcare before.
Balancing Hormones
Common hormone imbalances associated with anxiety include adrenal insufficiency and excess cortisol. We help to address these imbalances through several natural, science-backed strategies that help assuage the body in order to relax the mind.
These include relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, exercise, and deep breathing, which can naturally calm and help control symptoms.
Lifestyle Changes
Incorporating healthy lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep, can support overall mental health and help manage Anxiety symptoms. Building a routine that includes self-care and stress management techniques can also make a significant difference in daily functioning.
Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies
Over the last decade, breakthrough science has come to light connecting the gut microbiome and the brain. Carencia is continuing to research the impact this can have on anxiety, and we’re using these findings to inform new treatment methodologies.
Depending on the nature of the concern, we will consider all treatment options available. However, we do not prescribe long-term benzodiazepine medications as evidence-based practice does not recommend these medications be used longer than 6 weeks in duration. We also may not continue these types of medications if you have been prescribed them by a previous provider if you are establishing care with us.
Carencia is in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, United Healthcare PPO policies. We are also able to serve you if you do not have health insurance or have a policy we are not in-network with as a cash pay client.
Yes, we treat panic attacks by treating the source of the concern. We try to identify the presenting concern and address it with treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy, rather than providing short-term medications that do not have a long-lasting positive impact.
Anxiety is very complex but the majority of individuals will feel nervous, worried, preoccupied, and/or on-edge most of the time. Anxiety can be general in nature or specific, like in social situations or when you are speaking in public or taking a test. We can discuss additional symptoms at your appointment to create a tailored treatment plan for your concern.
Depression is a mental health condition in which the individual most likely feels persistently sad or as if they have lost interest/joy/pleasure in activities that they once found fun and enjoyable. Additional symptoms can be feeling heavy, lethargic, and distractible. We can discuss additional symptoms at your appointment to create a tailored treatment plan for your concern.
Carencia treats a variety of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Specific Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to name a few.
At Carencia, we use medication in conjunction with therapy to treat anxiety disorders. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines, can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, allowing patients to participate more effectively in therapy and make progress towards recovery. However, the use of medication is determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with your qualified healthcare provider at Carencia.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven to be a highly effective form of treatment for anxiety disorders and is offered at Carencia. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), CBT has been shown to be as effective as medication in treating anxiety disorders, and in some cases, even more effective when used in conjunction with medication.
