Anxiety Therapist in Arlington

Are you feeling on edge, restless or tense? Are you having difficulties concentrating? Can’t think about anything other than your present worries?  You may feel completely overwhelmed to take any action or complete any tasks. Your  anxiety and excessive worries are taking you away from enjoying your daily life.  It may be the time to reach out to our anxiety therapists at VDC-Counseling in Arlington, VA.

You are not alone and VDC-Counseling can help you! Anxiety disorder is the most common mental health disorder in the US. It is  a debilitating mental health disorder and it may be  a difficult task to “get better on your own”. The  pressure that you place  yourself to “feel better soon” and the stigma of asking help will create a vortix in which you will feel more anxious. Your unrealistic expectations, along with your own self-doubt, fears and pressure may make things worse. Give yourself a break.

You can feel better with the help of a professional anxiety disorder therapist. Research has shown that anxiety therapy produces lasting favorable outcomes. It is the way to go.

What makes VDC counseling for anxiety different from other traditional therapy is that our approach considers every case as unique. We provide you with individual attention in a close, warm, compassionate and therapeutical relationship.

At VDC-Counseling, our anxiety counseling expert will explore with you the causes of your present life difficulties.  They will provide you with the practical tools to manage your worries. You will experience positive changes in your personal and professional life.  You will regain control on what you want your life to be and you begin to live your life to the fullest.

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What is anxiety? Anxiety symptoms, what are they?

Many times, feeling anxious is one’s normal response to a stressful situation such as how we feel before making an important decision in your life or prior to an exam etc.  However, anxiety can become a medical problem. Anxiety can affect people at any time, causing constant pain and concerns, often for indefinable reasons that makes it difficult to lead a normal life. Without  anxiety treatment, these symptoms can ruin your day-to-day life. There is a wide range of symptoms that can be caused by anxiety disorder. Some anxiety symptoms will be apparent while others you might not immediately realize. At VDC-Counseling, we will help you with an anxiety therapist in Arlington, VA that can help you pinpoint your symptoms, distress and provide you with practical skills to integrate in your daily life.

Common symptoms caused by anxiety:

  • restlessness

  • irritability

  • difficulty concentrating

  • the feeling of being "on edge".

Physical symptoms of anxiety:

  • including tiredness

  • dizziness

  • heart palpitations

  • muscle tension and aches

  • headache

  • sleep disturbances (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or disturbed sleep)

  • stomach pain

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

  • feeling nauseous

  • fits of panic.

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Anxiety disorders, which one?

There are several known and diagnosable anxiety disorders. These anxiety disorders include:

  • Specific phobia (airplane, closed spaces, spiders, dogs, cats, insects, etc.)

  • Panic disorder and agoraphobia (fear of being in situations from which there is no quick escape)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Social phobia

  • Separation Anxiety (fear of being separated from the people whom they are attached to) 

  •  Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Generalized anxiety disorder, what causes it?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of anxiety symptoms. Symptoms that are not related to a specific cause but are in fact "generalized". The state of anxiety is chronic even if it is alternated with moments of increased intensity also called anxiety attacks. Those suffering from GAD tend to be constantly alert and worry excessively. Without anxiety counseling, this causes a significant reduction in the quality of life over time.  

As with many disorders, GAD is also referred to as a multifactorial genesis disorder. This means that psychological, biological, and environmental variables can cause the disorder. Often, the anxiety is related to environmental events such as a stressful situation, problems at work, relationships, and/or family issues. Sometimes, the origin of GAD is not always clear. The symptoms are not immediately referable to environmental stressors. In these situations, you don't know why you feel anxious, or what triggers this feeling. In such cases, anxiety is accompanied by the discomfort of not knowing why one always feels anxious.

Generalized anxiety disorder is often found along with other psychiatric disorders. In fact, it is common to find a correlation between GAD and depression or other mood disorders. A diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder can be made if a person does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a different anxiety disorder. GAD will not be a viable diagnosis if the anxiety symptoms can be attributed to another cause such as a physical disorder, neurological condition, or substance use disorder.

Will anxiety treatment in Arlington, VA help?

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How does counseling help anxiety? Changes do not just happen in our life, it is time to care of your well-being.  Taking action can help you to get the support you need to get through these difficult times. Actions such as calling a trusted and caring therapist. Our trusted therapist for anxiety at VDC-Counseling, LLC in Virginia will help you manage your anxiety symptoms. Starting with uncovering what triggers cause your psychological response, we have helped many of our clients to overcome anxiety. We can help you too. You will learn about your anxiety, its origins, and what causes it  while building coping mechanisms, and creating solutions. With anxiety therapy, we will help you to feel at “ease” once again in your life.

Methods used in Anxiety Therapy.

Once anxiety is diagnosed, there are various methods that can be used in an attempt to treat the condition. Some of the most frequently offered treatments are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalytic therapy, medication, or a combination of them. CBT therapy helps to understand the problems and triggers. Allowing for better control of the condition and an understanding of the origin of the negative feelings. From there, with the help of an anxiety therapist, you can eliminate the anxiety symptoms. Psychoanalytic therapy, or talk therapy, works on the personality at a profound level.  Helping to understand the reasons leading to the psychic symptoms that you are suffering from. 

Research shows that therapy for anxiety and adopting a healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on anxiety treatment. Some things that help create a healthy lifestyle include mindfulness, physical activity, and quality sleep. Combining these healthy practices with attending anxiety counseling is the first step to regaining a life without excessive worry and anxiety.

Ready to start anxiety treatment in Arlington, VA?

Discover how to find an anxiety therapist near me.

Are you anxious about therapy? You don’t have to bear the weight of anxiety alone. Whether treating your anxiety disorder in Arlington, VA or with our anxiety therapist in Alexandria, VA, we can help you. VDC-Counseling LLC in Virginia is dedicated to helping you build a joyful life through anxiety therapy.  We are ready to work with you so you don’t have to keep living with excessive concerns. VDC-Counseling LLC in Arlington, Virginia provides online therapy for anxiety for the residents of Virginia and Maryland. To get started follow these easy steps:

  1. Reach out to us for a free consultation.

  2. Make an appointment with an anxiety disorder therapist.

  3. Begin your healing and live your life to the fullest!

Other online therapy we offer in Virginia and Maryland.

We offer mental health services in Arlington VA. If you are seeking depression treatment, EMDR therapy, or trauma counseling then we have options for you. We also provide  individual therapy to help with work-life balance, burnout and stress relief. Valeria D’Amato Caputi provides caring therapy in Italian and English. Our counseling services are available for the residents of Virginia and Maryland through tele therapy.

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