ANXIETY

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.

How can Dr. DeSantis & Associates help?

Anxiety is seen across the lifespan, and presents different than daily stress. Dr. DeSantis & Associates is well trained in treating those that suffer from symptoms of anxiety. She has been working with individuals from varying backgrounds for years.

Our practice has extensive experience treating a wide range of individuals suffering from anxiety. Anxiety can come in many different forms such as general anxiety, adjustment anxiety, performance anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and many more.

People with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). Dr. DeSantis, and her team work diligently to create a space that is safe and comfortable. We offer telehealth services so that individuals can feel comfortable having a therapy session in an area that they are familiar with. Common signs and symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Feeling nervous, restless or tense

  • Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom

  • Having an increased heart rate

  • Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

  • Sweating

  • Trembling

  • Feeling weak or tired

  • Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry

  • Having trouble sleeping

  • Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems

  • Having difficulty controlling worry

  • Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety

If you, or a loved one is experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, therapy may be your next step in living life to the fullest. 

Some facts about Anxiety:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects 6.8 million adults or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment

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Note: Pricing for services can vary depending on insurance coverage or our self pay option. Dr. DeSantis & Associates will work with you to provide the options that best fit your individual circumstances.