Therapy for Anxiety in Pittsburgh
Get help from one of our expert anxiety therapists. Most major insurances accepted and sliding scale private pay available.
Do I need help with my anxiety?
Anxiety is how your body lets you know that you are in a situation that is stressful and challenging. Everyone experiences some level of anxiety from time to time. It’s when the anxiety stays with you and starts to impact your daily life that you should seek the help of a professional therapist. Anxiety disorders often go hand-in-hand with depression.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Symptoms of anxiety differ from person to person and range in severity from mild to panic level. Some common symptoms include:
- Nervousness
- Sleep disturbance
- Muscle tension
- Excessive worrying
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Panic attacks
What Causes Anxiety?
While the causes of anxiety are not clear, there are both genetic and environmental risk factors that can make one more susceptible to anxiety disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, some of these risk factors include:
Shyness or feeling distressed or nervous in new situations in childhood
Exposure to stressful and negative life or environmental events
A history of anxiety or other mental disorders in biological relatives
Physical illnesses, such as thyroid problems, as well as heart arrhythmia, can produce symptoms of anxiety as well.
Do You Have An Anxiety Disorder?
An assessment from a trained professional can determine if you have an anxiety disorder.
How can we help?
Contact us today by filling out our online intake form - or just call us at (412) 229-7353. We have a caring, compassionate and expert anxiety therapist to listen and help.
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Therapy Can Help You To Overcome Anxiety
Counseling for anxiety will help you to:
- Understand the connections between physiological responses and anxiety
- Learn how your nervous system produces anxiety
- Learn how past and present events can trigger anxiety
- Develop coping mechanism for anxiety relief
Ready to take the first step?
We have a tremendous team of caring and skilled counselors who want to help. The first step can sometimes be the hardest. Contact us below to take that step.