Anxiety

Anxiety disorders can make it difficult to engage with people socially, get enough sleep, and feel confident in your decisions. Dr. Wilson provides personalized anxiety treatment at his private practice in Burbank, California. To schedule an appointment in person or with telehealth, call Douglas Wilson, PhD, or book online today.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that happens in response to stress or anticipation, but experiencing it all the time is disordered thinking. There are many anxiety disorders, with the broadest example being generalized anxiety disorder. 

If you often experience nervousness, fear, or worry about something that wouldn’t cause such emotions for most people, you might have an anxiety disorder.

Living with anxiety can be nerve-wracking and can have a greater impact on your life than you might anticipate. Fortunately, anxiety issues are manageable through expert mental health care. 

What are some common symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety symptoms vary from person to person, but there are many common emotions and even some physical symptoms that come with anxiety disorders. 

You should schedule an appointment with Dr. Wilson if you routinely experience the following:

• Tension
• Nervousness
• Fear
• Worry
• Trembling
• Sweating
• Increased heart rate
• Trouble sleeping
• Trouble concentrating
• Gastrointestinal symptoms

How can I reduce my anxiety?

Dr. Wilson takes a unique approach to mental health management and anxiety treatment. He works with you through counseling to increase your understanding of yourself and your thoughts and emotions. He also works with you to develop a skill set to manage your anxious thoughts and feelings. 

For your psychotherapy, Dr. Wilson offers in-person sessions and phone and video sessions for your convenience. This means you can follow up with him even if you’re out of town or don’t have transportation.