Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. While everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives, chronic anxiety can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Fortunately, therapy can be a highly effective treatment approach for anxiety disorders. Here are some of the benefits of seeing a Dr. Wilson for anxiety.

1. Increased self-awareness
   
   One of the significant benefits of seeing a psychologist for anxiety is that it can help increase self-awareness. Dr. Wilson  can help individuals identify their triggers and thought patterns that may be contributing to their anxiety. As individuals become more aware of these triggers and patterns, they can learn to manage their symptoms more effectively.
   
   2. Developing coping strategies
   
   Dr. Wilson can help individuals develop coping strategies for managing their anxiety. Over time, individuals can learn to use these strategies to manage their symptoms and prevent them from spiraling out of control.
   
   3. Improved self-esteem
   
   Anxiety can significantly impact an individual's self-esteem, making them feel less confident in social interactions and their abilities. Therapy can help individuals overcome this negative self-talk and build a more positive self-image. By learning to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, individuals can develop a more balanced and realistic self-image.
   
   4. Enhanced personal relationships
   
   Anxiety can make it challenging to form and maintain personal relationships. Therapy can help individuals learn effective communication skills and set healthy boundaries, which can improve their relationships. Additionally, therapy can help individuals develop coping strategies for managing anxiety in social situations, which can help them feel more comfortable and confident around others.
   
   5. Reduced physical symptoms
   
   Anxiety can cause a range of physical symptoms, including headaches, nausea, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping. By learning to manage their anxiety through therapy, individuals may experience a reduction in these physical symptoms, leading to an overall improvement in their quality of life.
   
   6. Increased overall well-being
   
   Engaging in therapy can lead to a significant improvement in overall well-being. By learning to manage their anxiety and develop coping strategies, individuals can feel more confident, engaged, and fulfilled in their daily lives. Additionally, therapy can help individuals develop a more positive outlook on life, leading to an increased sense of joy and satisfaction.
   
   In conclusion, therapy can be an effective treatment approach for individuals struggling with anxiety. By increasing self-awareness, developing coping strategies, improving self-esteem, enhancing personal relationships, reducing physical symptoms, and increasing overall well-being, therapy can make a significant positive impact on an individual's life.

​Anxiety 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.