Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

If constant worries and fears distract you from your day-to-day activities, or you fear something bad is going to happen, you many be suffering from generalized anxiety disorder. People with (GAD) are chronic worrywarts’ who feel anxious all the time and my not know why. GAD physical symptoms include insomnia, upset stomach, restlessness, and fatigue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Therapeutic Self Care can help lessen generalized anxiety disorder.

Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder

A panic disorder is characterized by repeated, unexpected panic attacks, as well as a deep fear of experiencing another panic attack episode. Agoraphobia, the fear of being somewhere where escape or help would be difficult also accompanies Panic Disorder.  Symptoms of a panic attack include chest pain, feeling hot, shortness of breath, shaking, dizziness, heart palpitations, sweating, and feelings of disconnection. If you are struggling with panic attacks, tele-health one-on-one therapy or in-office sessions can help you overcome feelings of panic.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unwanted thoughts or behaviors that seem impossible to stop or control. If you have OCD, you may feel troubled by obsessions such as a recurring worry that you forgot to turn off the oven or that you might hurt someone. Uncontrollable compulsions like washing your hands repeatedly are a sign that you may have OCD. Without mental health treatment, OCD can take over a person’s life. Cognitive behavioral therapy from Therapeutic Self Care can alleviate your OCD obsessions and help you regain control of your life.

Hoarding Disorder

Hoarding Disorder is a chronic difficulty of discarding possessions, accompanied by a dysfunctional attachment to worthless items. People with hoarding disorder feel that they need to save possessions and will experience distress at the thought of getting rid of items. Hoarding disorder can be rooted in past difficult and painful feelings. Hoarding disorder untreated could lead to poor living conditions, physical health issues, and poor treatment of pets. If you or someone you know is showing signs of hoarding disorder, Therapeutic Self Care can help.

Social Anxiety Disorder

If you have a debilitating fear of being viewed negatively by others and humiliated in public, you may have social anxiety disorder. Social Anxiety Disorder or social phobia can be thought of as extreme shyness in social situations of avoidance of social activities all together. It is one of the most common anxiety disorders in the U.S., with more than 200,000 cases per year. If your social anxiety is taking over your life, and you feel that you need to avoid socializing, talk therapy from one of our amazing therapists can help you overcome social anxiety disorder.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Separation Anxiety Disorder mostly affects parents and their children. While separation anxiety is a normal stage of development, if the anxieties persist and get in the way of school or other activities, your child may have separation anxiety disorder. When a child has separation anxiety disorder and they are away from mom or dad, they may complain of sickness to avoid playing with friends or going to school. Therapeutic Self Care can help parents and their children with at-home therapy sessions.