What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal human reaction to stressful situation. Everyone worries or feels nervous from time to time; and in some situations, it can actually be beneficial. But for some people, however, anxiety can be excessive and even get worse over time. For someone who is suffering from anxiety, the individual may experience restlessness or on edge, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, irritability, difficulty controlling the worry, and/or sleeping problems, etc., and the symptoms may cause negative effect on one’s activities of daily living, such as impairing the ability to function at work, school, and in social situation.
Anxiety can manifest in various forms, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, specific phobias, etc. Collectively, they are among one of the most common reasons people seek therapy, and they are highly treatable.
To address the anxiety, we will collaboratively work together to examine the current anxiety-related symptoms and develop concrete skills and techniques for effectively managing the anxiety. We will also explore the unpleasant feelings and situations that might cause the negative emotions, and resolve those underlying issues. Through our exploration, we will gain insights of the origin of the challenges, attain effective skills to manage the symptoms, integrate the past experience, and enhance the mental capacity of managing present tasks.
For some people, medications may have a role in managing anxiety. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I do not prescribe medications; but I can make appropriate referrals and continue providing therapeutic services.
I can also help you with depression, trauma, dual diagnosis, and relationship difficulties.
For more information or schedule a consultation, please call (650) 436-7321 or email alextsaimft@gmail.com. Thank you!
Office Location: 1303 San Carlos Ave., SAN CARLOS, CA 94070 (Telehealth only for now)
For more information or resources for Anxiety, please refer to,
- American Psychological Association
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- American Psychological Association
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
