Anxiety Counseling

What does Anxiety Disorder Feel Like?

Anxiety,  PTSD, OCD, GAD, ADHD, ...the list goes on. Do you have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations? That choking feeling that robs you of fullness of life… Comes when you least expect it.  Stays when you most want it to leave. What purpose does it serve but to antagonize your life?  It robs you of good times and sours life experiences that others enjoy with ease. The fear and anxiety from this disorder often repeat themselves throughout your daily activities. They intervene in your everyday life; making living life a struggle.

Why Should You Choose Counseling?

Enough is enough.  Are you ready to begin the road to freedom? Whether it is social or specific phobia, post traumatic stress disorder, general anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or something similar, you may fall into the common category of an anxiety disorder, and can receive benefits from counseling. You do not have to combat this alone. Counselors are here in our safe place to help you conquer and triumph this mountain in your life. 

It is time to see a counselor when:

• You feel like you're worrying too much and it's interfering with your work, relationships or other parts of your life
• Your anxiety is upsetting to you and difficult to control
• You feel depressed
• You have trouble with alcohol or drug use
• You have other mental health concerns along with anxiety
• You think your anxiety could be linked to a physical health problem
• You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors

Symptoms of Anxiety:

• Restlessness
• Stress
• Inability to Set Aside Worry
• Fatigue
• Sweating
• Lack of Concentration
• Racing Thoughts

• Hypervigilance
• Irritability
• Fear
• Excessive Worry
• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Trembling

What is a Session Like with Our Counselors?

At Crossroads Counseling, our therapists are well versed in the many symptoms and therapies that come with anxiety disorders. We strive to  identify individual needs; our diagnosis provides tailor made treatment. Once the patient’s issues unfold, we introduce them to the underlying problem and offer practical solutions to manage and deal with anxiety disorders outside of the sessions.  We believe the road to recovery is available to those seeking help. We are here to help you confront anxiety issues head on so that you don’t have to fight the fear on your own. It has been proven that when clients face their fear continually without the negative outcome they expect, the fear will disappear on its own. You don’t have to face anxiety alone.  It is best to face it with caring, compassionate help. This helps not only resolve anxiety issues, but also rebuild the confidence and self image that is often lost when anxiety attacks.

In certain cases, the therapist may partner with a primary physician or a psychiatrist who can aid with medication to help treat physical symptoms that are caused by anxiety.  Crossroads Counselors work with clients both clinically and therapeutically. Our goal is for our clients to overcome emotional distress of all kinds. We want you to enjoy the road trip to a better, fuller, anxiety-free life.