Teen and Young Adult Anxiety Treatment
Does everyone feel like this? Or is something more going on?
When it seems there is always something to worry about it can be difficult to tell if you have an Anxiety Disorder.
Symptoms of anxiety can feel like…
- There’s nothing I can do to fix or change my life
- It’s easier just to stay in my room
- Everyone expects so much from me, and I will only let them down
- No one understands me
- I am constantly irritated, tired, or ready to snap
You may try to cope with anxiety by…
- Spending more time on your phone or by yourself
- Trying to focus on other things or ignoring your feelings
- Distracting yourself or checking out
- Telling yourself that everyone feels this way
- Hoping that it will go way on its own
Now is the time to start one of THE most effective treatments for Anxiety Disorders.
At Sage & Anchor we know that there is hope for teens and young adults who are suffering with an Anxiety Disorder, whether that be Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, or a Specific Phobia. We know this because we have helped many of them find wellness and recovery with evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In fact, CBT is considered THE most effective form of Anxiety treatment, and can help anxiety-sufferers overcome their anxiety in as little as 5-15 sessions.
This means that your time, energy, and investment will be well worth it. You can rest assured knowing that when you connect with us you will be taking that first step towards meaningful change. Each session will provide you with effective tools, strategies, and skills to tackle anything that life throws at you.
We know it can be scary to reach out and ask for help, yet Sage & Anchor will be there to meet you with compassion and understanding.
Still not sure if it’s an Anxiety Disorder that you are dealing with?
Here are some other common symptoms of Anxiety:
- Feeling nervous in social situations
- Feeling irritable or on edge
- Dizziness, headache, sweating, tingling, and numbness
- Muscle aches and pain (e.g. neck, shoulders, and back)
- Feeling restless
- Racing thoughts or mind going blank
- Decreased concentration and memory
- Indecisiveness
- Fatigue
- Procrastination
- Sleep difficulties
- Panic attacks
- Avoidance of specific places or situations
- Feeling worried and having a difficult time controlling the worry
Anxiety Disorders are more than just feeling worried. They start to interfere with a person’s studies, activities, family, and friendships. Sometimes younger teens may experience more physical symptoms and less behavioral challenges, such as headaches, stomach aches, and restlessness.
At Sage & Anchor we also know that there may be more going on under the surface on than just Anxiety.
Many of our teens and young adults have other concerns beyond their anxiety. These may include Depression, Trauma, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or Anger Management Issues.
We understand that many of these concerns can go hand in hand, so we specialize in conducting thorough Comprehensive Clinical Assessments. Our Comprehensive Clinical Assessments provide you with the most accurate diagnosis, so that we can help match you with the most effective treatments available.
FAQs
Can therapy help with my anxiety?
Absolutely! Therapy is one of the best ways to develop the skills and tools necessary to help manage and reduce your anxiety level. Your therapist will use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – one of the most effective and well-studied interventions – to help you reduce the severity of your anxiety symptoms. In as little as 5-15 sessions you can expect to see positive results!
What happens in Anxiety Treatment?
In Anxiety Treatment you will be working with your therapist to develop the skills needed to recognize the root cause of the anxiety, the ability to manage the anxiety symptoms, and then ways to response more positively to stress and worry in the future. Your therapist will help you identify some unhealthy patterns of thinking, and replace these with more accurate and realistic messages. You will also learn valuable skills in self advocacy, boundary-setting, stress management, and shifting your mindset from worrying to problem solving.
