Anxiety services offered in Phoenix, AZ

• Fear and dread
• Sweating
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• Restlessness
• Nervousness
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle aches
• Stomach aches
• Headaches
• Difficulty concentrating

Four of the most common anxiety disorders include:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
GAD causes extreme worry about many everyday issues, such as your job, finances, children, and health concerns. When you have generalized anxiety disorder, you tend to worry constantly, even when there's no reason. This excessive worry can interfere with your day-to-day activities.

Social anxiety disorder
This disorder causes an intense fear of social situations, especially when you need to meet new people or perform in front of others. Social anxiety disorder can cause self-consciousness and anxiety because you tend to fear negative judgment. This can affect your daily routines, school, work, relationships or other activities. Many with this disorder avoid meeting new people due to fear and anxiety. When these feelings extend for more than 6 months, social anxiety disorder is likely present.

Separation anxiety disorder
People of all ages can experience separation anxiety, usually because they fear something will happen to them or their family members when they’re apart. Environmental factors such as parental absence, divorce or separation of parents, death in the family, change of school, relocation, parental alcoholism and adoption may contribute to separation anxiety disorder. It can affect quality of life and negatively impact social interactions, work and school. Treatment in both children and adults can include therapy and medication.

Specific phobias
This phobia occurs when you fear a specific activity, thing, or situation, such as flying on a plane or spiders. Unlike the brief fear you may experience when trying out a new task or giving a speech, specific phobias are long-lasting, and they may last a lifetime if left untreated. These irrational fears can affect your daily life and cause extreme physical, mental and emotional responses.

Therapy is usually the primary treatment for anxiety. We have years of experience using several therapeutic approaches proven to relieve anxiety. For more specialized forms of therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy, we can refer you to local therapists we trust with your care.

We may prescribe anti-anxiety medications that quickly improve your symptoms if you have severe anxiety or panic attacks. During the medication management process, we’ll explain your medication options, how they work, and possible side effects. Our mental health professionals also monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments for the best results. In addition to medication, we may also teach relaxation techniques to reduce stress.

Don’t wait for anxiety to take control of your life. Contact Peak Mental Health or use online booking today to request an appointment.