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Anxiety services offered in Gainesville, FL

Just over a third of adults experience anxiety during their lifetime, and it sometimes feels crippling when left untreated. In Gainesville, Florida, Alvis Duncan, LMHC, uses individualized counseling to treat anxiety and help you manage bothersome symptoms. To get relief from anxiety disorders, call his office or schedule an appointment online today.

Anxiety Q & A

What are anxiety disorders?

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress, characterized by apprehension or fear disproportionate to its cause. While everyone experiences feelings of nervousness occasionally, if they are extreme or develop frequently, see Alvis to get evaluated for anxiety disorders.

Such disorders are mental health conditions that cause ongoing or debilitating anxious feelings. If anxiety persists for at least six months or negatively interferes with your life, you’re a candidate for treatment.

What are the symptoms of anxiety?

Anxiety causes various symptoms, but not everyone has the same experience. Specific anxiety disorders often produce different sets of symptoms. They can lead to both psychological and physiological symptoms, such as:

Restlessness
A racing mind
Fast heartbeat
Trembling
Nervousness
Fear
Sweating
Panic attacks
Numbness
Tingling
Feeling faint
Dry mouth

Anxiety symptoms become especially intense during panic attacks, which may leave you gasping for air or feeling extremely fearful. Like the everyday symptoms of anxiety, anxiety attacks vary widely from person to person.

How is anxiety diagnosed?

Alvis talks with you in person or via video chat to get to know you better. He discusses your symptoms, lifestyle habits, medications, thoughts, mood, emotions, and behaviors during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Alvis then tailors a counseling treatment program specific to your needs.

How does my provider treat anxiety?

Anxiety disorders can cause issues with relationships, focus, sleep, and productivity. Alvis focuses on a mind, body, and spirit connection during psychotherapy (talk therapy) sessions.

Most forms of talk therapy tend to benefit anxiety, especially if you’re taking anxiety medication according to its prescription. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic method that teaches you skills that improve symptoms and reduce setbacks associated with anxiety.

Alvis also specializes in interpersonal process approach, attachment theory, family and systems theory, and wellness coaching to help you overcome unpleasant anxiety symptoms.

Medications can effectively treat anxiety symptoms. You may take some medicines daily or others as needed for short-term symptom relief. If you need a prescription for anxiety medication, Alvis offers you a referral.

If you’re bothered by anxiety symptoms and need to schedule an appointment, call Alvis Duncan, LMHC, or book one online today.