Anxiety
Understanding Anxiety: What You Need to Know
Anxiety is a common yet complex condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry that can significantly disrupt daily functioning. Symptoms of anxiety may include restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and more. These symptoms can deeply impact relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. Often, individuals with anxiety find their worries or stressful thoughts relentless and inescapable, with their minds jumping from one stressor to the next. Anxiety can manifest in different ways depending on the person and the severity of the condition. While symptoms can fluctuate, if they persist or worsen, it is important to seek help. Therapy can help you better understand your anxiety, uncover its roots, and learn how to manage it effectively. At Upper East Side Psychology, we provide personalized therapy to help you gain insights into how you process stress and anxiety, identify your anxiety triggers, and manage them more effectively, ultimately helping you reduce stress and create balance in your life.
Is Anxiety Therapy Right for You?
Anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. It is often shaped by factors such as personality, genetics, trauma, life events, health, and substance use. If you frequently feel overwhelmed by worry, or if anxiety disrupts your sleep, relationships, daily activities, or quality of life, it may be time to consider professional help. Therapy offers vital insights, tools, and coping mechanisms to manage anxiety effectively, enhancing your overall well-being.
Recognizing the Signs: Do You Have Anxiety?
Persistent worry that's hard to control
Difficulty relaxing
Trouble concentrating due to constant worry or ruminations
Increased irritability
Physical signs such as muscle soreness, changes in breathing, or stomach issues
Sleep difficulties
A pervasive sense of feeling stuck
Difficulty tolerating uncertainty
How Upper East Side Psychology Can Assist You
At Upper East Side Psychology, our therapists specialize in understanding and treating anxiety in all its forms. Our process begins with a thorough intake and evaluation to identify how your anxiety manifests, its triggers, and your current coping strategies. We tailor our therapy to each client, employing evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to help you achieve your goals and reduce overall distress. In our empathetic and supportive environment, you'll gain deeper insights and develop effective tools to mitigate anxiety symptoms and improve your life balance.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about how we can help you reduce your anxiety and regain control over your life.