Anxiety Treatment in Philadelphia What is Anxiety: suddenly you’re overcome with an intense fear or sense of gloom. You feel as though you want to run, but don’t know why. You’re restless, unable to sit still. Your sleep may be interrupted, or you may suddenly startle during sleep. Your heart may race and pound, you may perspire, and you may feel faint. You find yourself worrying constantly over one or several matters. You may experience headaches, trembling, and breathlessness. You may be able to go to work or go about your daily tasks, but you are almost in a constant state of worry and tension. All of these symptoms and more can be symptoms of anxiety.
Anxiety is a state of almost constant or continuous worry and/or tension that can cause many of the above physical symptoms. Anxiety can make you feel very uncomfortable and can interfere with your life. It can stop you from enjoying simple pleasures because of the symptoms that may accompany it.
Anxiety creates a “flight or fight” response in your body, causing adrenaline to flow. It can come on suddenly and leave the sufferer feeling helpless and perhaps as if they may lose control. You may feel like you are losing your mind, or viewing the world from a distance.
Anxiety can be caused by stress, certain medical disorders such as hyperthyroidism, heredity, individual personality traits, and anything that causes great concern or worry.
The aforementioned symptoms can accompany other illnesses and disorders and it is always advised to seek medical consultation to rule out any possible medical disorder. And sometimes anxiety is just normal anxiety and a part of life. There are many different types of anxiety.
If you are struggling with anxiety, learn to manage your anxiety before it manages you:
- Coping skills for anxiety
- Make your own anxiety workbook
- Challenging your cognitive distortions
- Creating positive affirmations
- Dissecting panic
- Finding the motivation to change
- Becoming more present
- Breathing techniques
- Writing your own positive affirmations
- Identifying your own boundaries
- Preparing for a panic attack
- Releasing anxiety through repetative motion
If you are wishing to support a loved one who struggles with anxiety, try:
Can anxiety run in families? Yes, anxiety can run in families, suggesting a potential genetic component to the development of anxiety disorders. Research has shown that individuals with a family history of anxiety disorders are at a higher risk of developing anxiety themselves compared to those without a family history. This suggests that there is a hereditary or genetic predisposition to anxiety.
Several factors contribute to the familial nature of anxiety disorders:
- Genetic Factors: Genetic studies have indicated that there are certain genes that may be associated with an increased vulnerability to anxiety disorders. These genes can influence how the brain processes and responds to stress and fear, which are central components of anxiety.
- Shared Environment: In addition to genetics, shared environmental factors within families can contribute to the transmission of anxiety tendencies. This can include learned behaviors and coping mechanisms related to anxiety.
- Modeling Behavior: Children often learn how to respond to situations and manage emotions by observing and imitating their parents and other family members. If anxiety is prevalent within the family, children may learn anxious behaviors and responses.
- Neurobiology: The brain's structure and function can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. A family history of anxiety may indicate certain brain structures or neural pathways that are more prone to anxiety-related responses.
- Epigenetics: Epigenetic mechanisms can influence how genes are expressed. While genetics provide the blueprint, environmental factors can determine whether certain genes are activated or suppressed. This interaction between genes and environment can contribute to anxiety susceptibility.
It's important to note that while genetics can increase the risk of developing anxiety disorders, they are not the sole determinant. Environmental factors, life experiences, and individual coping strategies also play significant roles. Having a family history of anxiety does not mean that an individual will definitely develop an anxiety disorder; it simply indicates an increased susceptibility.
If you have a family history of anxiety or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety yourself, seeking professional help is important. Mental health professionals can provide assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatments that can help manage anxiety symptoms and improve overall well-being.
At TCFG you can schedule directly online with an anxiety therapist. If you prefer talking to an anxiety therapist first, you may call (215) 922-LOVE (5683) ext 100 to be connected with our intake department. Lastly, you can call our Director, “Alex” Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, LCSW at (267) 324–9564 to discuss your particular situation. For your convenience, we have six physical therapy offices and can also provide counseling and therapy virtually.
- Ocean City Therapy Office
360 West Ave, Floor 1, Ocean City, NJ 08226 - Mechanicsville Therapy Office
9044 Mann Drive, Mechanicsville Virginia, 23116 - Providence Therapy Office
173 Waterman St. Providence, RI 02906 - Society Hill Therapy Office
233 S. 6th Street, C-33, Philadelphia PA 19106 - Art Museum / Fairmount Therapy Office
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 1a2, Philadelphia PA 19130 - Santa Fe Therapy Office, 2204 B Brothers Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505
- Telemedicine: We have therapists who are licensed to work in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.
OUR GUARANTEE: you deserve the best therapist possible. If you don't feel like the therapist that you met with was the right fit, then free of charge you can try out a different therapist. Being in a group practices allows for flexibility.
The Center for Growth has offices in multiple states. We offer both Couples Counseling and Marriage Therapy inperson as well as virtual appointments.
The Center for Growth Therapy Offices in PA, NJ, VA, RI, NM, CT, GA, FL
Therapy Services Offered in Philadelphia, Ocean City, Mechanicsville, Providence, Santa Fe:
Individual Counseling and therapy
Couples Counseling and marriage counseling
Teen Therapy and Adolescent Therapy and tweens and child counseling
Family Therapy and multi-generational counseling
Art Therapy and Counseling no art skills needed
ADHD Therapyand ADD, Dyslexia, Autism, Tourettes counseling
Anxiety, Panic, OCD Therapy and worry and fear support
Breaking the cycle of Codependency and being your own person
Overcoming Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain .
Depression Therapy and sadness, gloom, and upset support
- Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Therapy is a particular style of therapy designed for people with problems affecting their nervous system, how the brain and body send and receive signals.
Grief Therapy and loss, End of A Relationship, rejections, pregnancy and loss and therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy and spirituality based therapy
- Narcissistic Abuse Recovery child of, parent of, spouse of, sibling of a narcissist.
Sex Therapy and sexual function & dysfunction, sex addiction, sexual orientation and gender identity support
Shame and Blame
Trauma Therapy both emotional and sexual abuse, complex trauma, PTSD counseling
Divorce support
Affairs, Infidelity, Unfaithful, Cheating counseling
Parenting therapy Parenting therapy
Personality disorder therapy Personality disorder treatments
Anger Management Therapy anger therapy
Setting Boundaries and identifying ones own Core Beliefs
Just name some of the Mental Health issues that we work with. Our goal is to help you Change and Achieve Your Dreams
