Getting Help: Which Anxiety Therapy or Treatment Method is Right for You?

Anxiety or Trauma healing is just a few sessions away. Our trauma therapists are specialists, and you can start feeling better often right after the first session.

Effective treatment for anxiety disorders includes various types of therapy such as Emotion Freedom Techniques (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Based Behavioral Therapy, including virtual reality therapy.

However, it’s important to note that interpersonal issues can often emerge during this process, and there is no quick fix. Overcoming anxiety often involves a commitment to the therapeutic process, including finding the right type of therapy for your needs.

Call for a Complimentary Phone Consultation with a Trauma Specialist to find out which of the therapies below is best for you!

Don’t let anxiety rule your life. Get into therapy, exercise, eat right and experience life to its fullest!

Are you interested in learning how to modify your diet and learn more about supplements to help you overcome your anxiety? At TLC, because we look at the whole person, clients experience symptom relief sooner by incorporating exercise, dietary adjustments, and supplements with behavior therapy.

Serving the Southwest, Metro West, East Orlando, Winter Park, Clermont and Central Florida area for anxiety disorder, interpersonal therapy, and anxiety therapy.

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Breaking Free From Obsessions

“I don’t believe life can be any different. I’m ready to give up I’ve been fighting this thing so long. Do you really think things can change?”

OCD Therapy

Breaking Free From Obsessions

“I don’t believe life can be any different. I’m ready to give up. I’ve been fighting this thing for so long. Do you really think things can change?” These are statements that I often hear when a client first comes to talk about their Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Change is absolutely possible with treatments like CBT!

Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT

CBT is an extremely effective treatment against the brain tricks of OCD. In fact, it is considered the “gold standard” for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as other anxiety disorders. The basic premise of CBT indicates that a systematic review of this form of psychotherapy has shown a high success rate, yet very few therapists receive training in this method. Additionally, two studies showed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is more effective than anti-depressants like Prozac, Zoloft or Paxil!

Cognitive behavioral therapists

Children, teens, and adults often turn to compulsions to ease anxiety. Therapy helps them confront these behaviors and reshape their negative thoughts about obsessions. True progress comes not from stopping rituals but from changing how they perceive and respond to their anxieties. Our cognitive behavioral therapists can help ease anxiety.

If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety or OCD, we’re here to help. Call us today at (407) 248-0030 to learn more about our effective cognitive behavioral therapy. Or simply search for “anxiety therapy near me” to find us and take the first step toward healing in healthy ways.

Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety can show up in various ways, impacting your thoughts, emotions, and actions. At TLC, we offer the support you need to navigate through it. We will walk you through the common symptoms below!

Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A. Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance).

B. The person finds it difficult to control the worry.

C. The anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more) of the following six symptoms (with at least some symptoms present for more days than not for the past 6 months). Note: Only one item is required in children.

1. restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
2. being easily fatigued
3. difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
4. irritability
5. muscle tension
6. sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep)

D. The anxiety or worry is not limited to another Axis I disorder, such as Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, OCD, Separation Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Somatization Disorder, or Hypochondriasis, and does not occur exclusively during PTSD.

E. The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

F. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e.g., hyperthyroidism) and does not occur exclusively during a Mood Disorder, a Psychotic Disorder, or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

Diagnostic Features

1. The essential feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is excessive anxiety and worry that occurs most days for at least 6 months about various events or activities (Criterion A).
2. The individual finds it hard to control the worry (Criterion B).
3. Anxiety and worry are accompanied by at least three symptoms: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, or disturbed sleep (only one symptom required for children) (Criterion C).
4. Anxiety is not tied to another Axis I disorder like Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, OCD, PTSD, or others (Criterion D).
5. Worries cause distress or impair social, occupational, or other important functioning (Criterion E).
6. The disturbance is not due to substances, medical conditions, or other mental health disorders (Criterion F).
7. Anxiety is excessive compared to the actual likelihood or impact of feared events.
8. Adults often worry about jobs, finances, family health, minor issues, or appointments.
9. Children worry excessively about competence or performance quality.
10. The focus of worry may shift over time.

Prevalence

In a community sample, the 1-year prevalence rate for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was approximately 3%, and the lifetime prevalence rate was 5%. In anxiety disorder clinics, approximately 12% of the individuals present with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Course: Point to note

Many individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder report that they have felt anxious feelings and nervous all of their lives. Although over half of those presenting for treatment report onset in childhood or adolescence, onset occurring after age 20 is uncommon. The course is chronic but fluctuating and often worsens during times of stress.