General anxiety. Phobias. Obsessive compulsive behavior. Separation anxiety. Panic.
Anxiety is one of the most common and relatable feelings in human experience. Everyone should feel anxious sometimes! At its most benign, anxiety is a common stress response in the body to something fearful or worrying, and there are many things in our world that can and should make us feel fearful or worried. But while sporadic anxious feelings surrounding social or work pressures are normal, prolonged periods of intense anxiety can be an indication of something deeper—and if anxiety is preventing you from living life to your fullest, making you miss out on things you should not be missing out on, then we should talk about what we can do for you.
Anxiety manifests differently depending on the person. Therapeutic treatment can locate the cause of anxiety in an individual, and relieve symptoms and restore balance to day to day life. At Empire Minds, we treat anxiety disorders, phobias, panic and OCD using evidence-based psychotherapies, which may include exposures, guidance, strategies to cope with the anxiety, and CBT.
Exposure is one of the most important parts of the treatment of many forms of anxiety. We will work closely with you through exposures in a safe, compassionate, and methodical way to help you move past your anxieties.