Anxiety

Well Behavioral Health does not require a diagnosis upon admission. Our team of intake coordinators can assist you in understanding your needs and the best course of initial treatment to get you started.

Schedule a call with our admissions team today to receive guidance on next steps.

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive, persistent, and often irrational fear or worry about future events or situations.

People with anxiety disorders may experience intense and overwhelming feelings of fear, apprehension, and uncertainty, which can significantly impact their daily life and functioning.

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Types of Anxiety Disorders and Common Symptoms

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • People with GAD experience excessive and persistent worry about a variety of different things, such as work, health, finances, or family. The worry is difficult to control and can interfere with daily life. Symptoms can include restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances.

Social Anxiety Disorder

  • ​People with social anxiety disorder have an intense fear of social situations, such as public speaking, meeting new people, or attending social gatherings. They may worry excessively about being judged or embarrassed and may avoid these situations altogether. Symptoms can include blushing, sweating, trembling, and difficulty speaking.

Specific Phobias

  • ​People with specific phobias have an intense fear or anxiety about a particular object or situation, such as heights, spiders, or flying. The fear is excessive and unreasonable and can lead to avoidance of the phobic object or situation. Symptoms can include sweating, trembling, and a rapid heart rate.

It’s important to note that different types of anxiety disorders may require different approaches to therapy. WBH admissions and providers can help determine the best approach for an individual’s specific needs.

How do we treat Anxiety and related symptoms at WBH?

If you’re new to WBH you will receive an initial care plan and road map for your care based on an assessment with our skilled intake coordinators. Some common recommendations for initial care may include outpatient therapy with a provider specializing in anxiety, skills coaching sessions, and/or our one of our Intensive Outpatient Programs based on your presenting concerns.

We believe anxiety is best treated through establishing trusted relationships, connections, and assessing the root causes of symptoms impacting your daily life. That’s why we have a dedicated team of providers here to support you.

Common modalities used to treat anxiety include DBT, CBT, ACT, and more.

Learn more about our service options and modalities used to treat anxiety.

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At WBH, our vision is to create a world where mental health care is accessible, inclusive, and tailored to the complexities of each individual’s journey.