Anxiety Counseling in Atlanta + Norcross

Nearly 31% of all U.S. adults will experience some type of anxiety disorder during their lives.
(National Institute of Mental Health)

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States, affecting over 40 million adults every year.
(Anxiety & Depression Association of America)

If you’re one of the millions of people living with the symptoms of anxiety, help is available.

What Is Anxiety?

Everyone deals with occasional worry, fear, and stress. But if these thoughts and feelings are persistent and excessive enough to interrupt your daily life, you may be experiencing anxiety.

Anxiety is generally described as feelings of fear or nervousness experienced in a particular situation. It activates our “fight or flight” response. While some anxiety in stressful situations is normal, excessive anxiety can make it difficult or, for some people, nearly impossible to function.

Common Anxiety Disorders

There are several types of anxiety disorders. Some of the most common forms include:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Attacks
• Specific Phobias (flying, driving, public speaking, etc)
• Social Anxiety (Social Phobia)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Separation Anxiety Disorder

At Simplify Life, providing exceptional treatment for anxiety is why our practice was created. While we see clients with other issues, our specialized experience with anxiety truly sets our team apart from other providers. We are experts in anxiety, so if you are struggling with it, we are the best people to help you.

Anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, and panic – these aren’t just things we dabble in; it’s where we excel. Clients can feel confident in our capabilities and expertise. Our team has dedicated over 50 combined years to studying and helping people with their anxiety.

Are You Struggling with Anxiety?

Unfortunately, many people struggle with anxiety for years before seeking help. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America reports that generalized anxiety disorder affects 6.8 million people, yet only about 43% of those people are receiving treatment.

There is a specific set of symptoms required for a diagnosis, but some signs of anxiety may include:

• Worrying about a situation or concern long after it’s been resolved.
• Feeling as if your brain never “turns off,” making it difficult to relax even in quiet times.
• Asking “What if?” in situations that are totally fine and safe.
• Experiencing pain in your stomach, head, or other areas when feeling overwhelmed.

If these examples sound familiar, it may be time to consider seeking help for managing your anxiety.

“Avoiding anxiety makes it louder. Facing it with the right tools makes it lose its grip.”
— Dr. David H. Barlow, Boston University

“Healing doesn’t mean the anxiety disappears. It means learning to walk forward anyway.”
— Dr. Brené Brown

How Does Therapy Help with Anxiety?

Anxiety is a highly treatable condition. When you meet with one of our counselors, we’ll:

1. Discuss your symptoms, concerns, personal and medical history, and more to build an assessment of your mental health needs.
2. Determine if you have clinical anxiety and, if so, how severe. This assessment will be used throughout treatment as a guide for progress.
3. Create a personalized treatment plan with resources both in and outside of therapy to encourage ongoing growth.

Simplify Life uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), often considered the gold standard in treating anxiety. This helps you to identify triggers, patterns, and behaviors that may lead to anxious thoughts or feelings. We’ll also look beyond your symptoms to assess factors like genetics, environment, and prior experiences that could impact your mental health.

• Structured in-session and at-home exercises help strengthen alternative “mental muscles” to help replace anxiety-based reactions.
• Ongoing assessments track your progress and inform future treatments.
• Anxiety treatment for kids and teens often incorporates parents, allowing them to build the tools to support their child’s growth.

Ready to Simplify Your Anxiety?

If you’re one of the millions of people living with the symptoms of anxiety, help is available. While there are millions, your case is not like any other. We won’t treat you like a statistic or just a number, but a special, unique person with a treatment plan curated to your specific needs.

You don’t have to struggle in silence with your anxiety symptoms. We can help you build and strengthen the tools to overcome your symptoms and reclaim your life.

Contact Simplify Life today to schedule an appointment and stop silently struggling with your anxiety. We are ready to help you identify your anxiety, learn how to cope, and use the anxiety for your own benefit, rather than having it work against you.

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