Anxiety, Fears & Phobias — Evidence-Based Therapies

anxiety, fears & phobias

“I’ve always been an anxious person. A bit of a perfectionist. I’m not really sure why it happened, but I had my first panic attack when I was in my second year of college. I was sitting in the cafeteria. I think I was studying for midterms when it happened. It felt like my throat was closing up. I started sweating. Then I started hyperventilating. I thought I was dying. Like I was having a heart attack or stroke or something. It all happened so fast. Someone called 911. That was my first visit to the ED. One that would be repeated several times before I was finally convinced that this wasn’t a physical health problem. I became fearful of leaving my dorm room after the second panic attack. Afraid it would strike again. Afraid of the social consequences. Afraid that I might not be able to escape without being seen the next time. Afraid of another 911 call. I’ve spent so many years living in fear. I’m a fraction of my former self, living a fraction of my former life. I don’t want to live this way, but I can’t imagine a life without anxiety either. It feels like there’s no escaping it.”

Anxiety suuuuucks.

Whether your particular brand is generalized anxiety, panic, or phobias, therapists at be. have your back. We know that it seems impossible to imagine a life not ruled by anxiety or panic, but we are confident that we can help you kick your anxiety to the curb. With a little faith and a whole lot of willingness, we will help you understand how emotional and behavioral avoidance maintains anxiety over time, and arm you with the skills and strategies that you need to begin taking your life back. It is possible, and we are eager and ready to help you.

For more information about evidence-based therapies for anxiety, fears, and phobias, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Sara Nett or Dr. Juli Buchanan.