Edmond Counseling
& Professional Development, LLC
1320 East 9th Street, Suite 6, Edmond, Ok. 73034 Phone- (405) 440- 3034 Fax- (405) 531-9386
Anxiety
Peace is Possible
Counseling, including principles and techniques of
Cognitive Behavior Therapy, as well as, Mindfulness techniques have been found to be very effective in treating anxiety.
With Feedback Informed Treatment, both the client and the counselor can see improvement and explore what changes are helping the client decrease his or her anxiety and live more peacefully.
How Many People Suffer From Anxiety?
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety each year. Often times, anxiety is experienced in conjunction with depression.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal part of living. Often people feel stress, tension, and worry concerning finances, work, or relationship issues. When anxiety becomes excessive it can begin to hinder one's daily functioning.
Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
Problemssleeping
Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet
Shortness of breath
Heartpalpitations
An inability to be still
Drymouth
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Nausea
Muscletension
Dizziness
A person may experience some or all of these symptoms. In addition, these symptoms may be chronic or transient. For example, a person may experience an "anxiety attack" when he approaches a