Anxiety

The Anxiety Clinic at Palm Beach Behavioral Health and Wellness was developed in order to provide specialized services for individuals who may need assistance managing their anxiety and the impact of anxiety on their daily lives. Everyone experiences anxiety; however, it becomes a problem when it begins to impact and interfere in one′s daily life. As much as anxiety is individualized, so is the treatment. A clinician will address each individual's specific difficulties and needs to determine an appropriate diagnosis and treatment options. Working through anxiety can be a frightening and frustrating process, therefore our treatment team places great emphasis on providing a warm and motivating environment for individual growth.‍

Concerns addressed by this clinic include:

• Evidence-Based and Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments effective for anxiety disorders including (but not limited to):
• Panic Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety (excessive worry)
• Sports and Performance Anxiety
• School Refusal or Avoidance
• Separation Anxiety
• Specific Phobias
• Test Anxiety

Services include:

• Introduction and practice of coping skills
• Professional diagnostic assessment
• Education for clients and the family
• Exposure and Response prevention
• Cognitive restructuring
• Relaxation training