Find Ways to Reduce and Manage Anxiety Through Counseling
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences at times. Many people feel anxious, nervous, or fearful when faced with a problem at school, work, or making a tough decision. Up to 70% of the population experiences simple phobias, including public speaking. However, if anxiety symptoms overwhelm a person or cause you so much distress that you cannot function, you might require assistance. If you feel this is the case for yourself or a loved one, allow Chapin & Russell Associates in Peoria IL to assist with anxiety counseling.
Common Symptoms Associated with Anxiety
Everyone’s body reacts differently when experiencing anxiety. However, most anxiety symptoms stem from the feeling of your body going into “high alert.” Specific mental or physical triggers put your body into a fight or flight state when such a reaction might not be warranted. Here are some of the common symptoms you might face when experiencing anxiety:
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Heavy Sweating
- Nervousness
- Trembling
- Lethargy
- Insomnia
- Digestive and Gastrointestinal Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Anxiety Attacks
Phobias and Other Sources of Anxiety
While anxiety can stem from many different sources, there are specific mental disorders that we find are most associated with anxiety. Our counselors are trained to identify the source of your anxiety and offer a tailored treatment method for managing or reducing anxiety and its symptoms. Some anxiety disorders we treat include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Feeling excessive stress and worry with no obvious explanation.
- Panic Disorder – Frequent and unexpected panic attacks.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – The continual intrusion of unwanted thoughts and rituals, causing increased anxiety.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Anxiety or fear that stems from a particularly traumatic event or experience in your past.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder – Feeling anxiety or stress when separated from your parents, guardians, or loved ones.
- Phobias – Having a phobia, or fear of something specific, can result in extreme anxiety. Common phobias include agoraphobia, claustrophobia, arachnophobia, etc.
Consider Anxiety Counseling
If you have extreme fear, stress, and worries that continue to impact your quality of life, Chapin & Russell can provide guidance for overcoming your anxiety. We first work to uncover the reason for your anxiety, be it a mental disorder, phobia or otherwise. Afterward, we introduce our clients to coping methods and practices for best managing anxiety. Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), we teach our clients specific skills that help improve anxiety symptoms.
Call Our Office
No one should live under constant stress and fear due to an anxiety disorder. With help from Chapin & Russell Associates, there are ways you can cope with and overcome your anxiety. Also, if wishing to talk with a counselor regarding other concerns such as depression, family mediation, trauma recovery and more, our team can lend a hand. Call us today at 309-681-5850 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Ste #2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer general counseling services and telehealth therapy for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington and communities throughout Central Illinois.
