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Anxiety Treatment in Lanham, MD
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting people today, impacting daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. While some anxiety is normal, excessive worry and fear can become overwhelming and debilitating.
Access Health Services provides professional support and evidence-based treatments to help individuals manage anxiety and regain control of their lives.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety manifests in various forms and can affect both mental and physical health. Common symptoms and types include:
- Persistent worry about everyday situations.
- Panic attacks and sudden onset of fear.
- Social anxiety and fear of judgment.
- Physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating.
- Sleep disturbances and insomnia.
- Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank.
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Phobias and specific fears.
- Health anxiety and hypochondria.
When left untreated, anxiety can lead to depression, isolation, physical health problems, and significant impairment in work and social functioning.
Who Can Benefit from Anxiety Treatment?
Our anxiety support services are beneficial for individuals experiencing:
- Overwhelming worry about daily life
- Panic attacks or anxiety attacks
- Social anxiety and avoidance behaviors
- Work-related stress and anxiety
- Test anxiety and academic stress
- Health-related anxiety
- Phobias and specific fears
- Post-traumatic stress and anxiety
- Performance anxiety
How Access Health Services Helps Manage Anxiety
Therapy and Counseling Sessions
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions focused on understanding anxiety triggers, developing coping strategies, and building resilience.
- Group Therapy: Supportive group environments where individuals can share experiences and gain insight from others.
Specialized Anxiety Treatment Approaches
- ognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Evidence-based techniques to identify and change anxiety-producing thought patterns.
- Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to anxiety-triggering situations in a safe, controlled environment.
- Mindfulness Practices: Techniques for staying present and reducing anxiety through meditation and breathing exercises
Aftercare and Ongoing Support
- Regular Check-ins: Scheduled follow-up sessions to monitor progress.
- Coping Tools: Ongoing development of personalized anxiety management strategies.
- Crisis Support: Resources for managing anxiety emergencies.
- Lifestyle Integration: Guidance on incorporating anxiety management into daily life.
Benefits of Anxiety Treatment
- Increased Confidence: Greater self-assurance in handling challenging situations.
- Enhanced Relationships: Stronger connections with family and friends.
- Improved Daily Functioning: Better ability to handle work, school, and social situations.
- Better Quality of Life: Overall improvement in life satisfaction and well-being.
- Reduced Anxiety Symptoms: Less frequent and intense anxiety experiences.
- Physical Health Benefits: Reduction in anxiety-related physical symptoms.
- Better Sleep: Improved sleep quality and reduced insomnia.
Anxiety FAQ
How long does anxiety therapy typically take to see results?
Many clients begin to notice improvements within 8-12 weeks, though individual experiences vary based on anxiety severity and type.
Does insurance cover anxiety treatment?
Most insurance plans provide mental health services, including anxiety treatment. Contact Access Health Services or your insurance provider for specific coverage details.
What happens in an anxiety therapy session?
Sessions typically include discussing current challenges, learning coping techniques, practicing anxiety management strategies, and developing long-term management plans.
How do I start anxiety treatment at Access Health Services?
Please contact the clinic to schedule an initial consultation with Asongtia Ntongawah to discuss your anxiety concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan.
What can I do between sessions to manage anxiety?
Practice learned coping techniques, maintain an anxiety journal, use breathing exercises, and follow your personalized anxiety management plan.
Dr. Asongtia Ntonghawah, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience and over five years as an advanced practice provider. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for inpatient psychiatry, medical detoxification, outpatient clinics, and community mental health. A graduate of the Goldfarb School of Nursing, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Briar Cliff University, Dr. Ntonghawah is also a Certified Aesthetic Provider and Psychodermatology Specialist and a member of the APNA, AANP, Association for Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America, and the Association of Cameroonian Nurse Practitioners in the U.S.
