MANHATTAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Expert Online Anxiety Therapy
New York • International
Your Path To Hope, Healing, and Happiness Starts Here
Dr. Mary Ellen Clifford
CEO & Founder
(347)-915-4047
Are you struggling with overwhelming anxiety that hinders your daily life?
- Are you constantly worried?
- Do you feel nervous, on-edge, or restless regularly?
- Has your racing mind affected your job performance, sleep, or overall enjoyment of life?
At Manhattan Psychological Services, our team of expert and highly reputable therapists are here to help you restore hope and happiness through effective anxiety therapy.
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural part of life, often surfacing before important events like job interviews or presentations. At times, it can even be helpful and motivating, pushing you to perform at your best. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent, and difficult to manage, it can affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This is when healthy anxiety turns into unhealthy anxiety, preventing you from being your best self.
Anxiety affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. While it can develop at any stage of life, certain factors can increase susceptibility.
Do You Experience Unhealthy Anxiety?
There are several reasons why anxiety can become unmanageable:
• Major life events: such as the end of a relationship, moving, job changes, or the death of a loved one.
• Attempting to control the uncontrollable: feeling overwhelmed by things out of your control.
• Side effects of medication: some medications can contribute to heightened anxiety.
• Increased responsibilities: stress from school or work can trigger anxiety.
• Traumatic experiences: childhood bullying, abuse, or other trauma can result in anxiety.
• Genetic predispositions: a family history of anxiety or other mental health conditions.
Who Can Develop Anxiety?
Anxiety affects individuals of all demographics, ages, and ethnicities. While it can develop at any life stage, certain factors can increase susceptibility.
What Is Anxiety Therapy?
Anxiety therapy is the first line of treatment for unhealthy anxiety. Our skilled therapists support you in easing your mind, recognizing and addressing patterns that contribute to your symptoms. Through anxiety therapy sessions, you will learn coping mechanisms to manage your anxiety and reclaim your life.
Common Symptoms of Unhealthy Anxiety
•Persistent worry
•Difficulty concentrating
•Irritability
•Trouble sleeping
•Panic attacks
•Avoiding social situations
•Restlessness or feeling “on edge”
Our Anxiety Therapy Services
We offer specialized anxiety therapy to help you navigate various types of anxiety including:
• General anxiety
• Social anxiety
• Performance anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Agoraphobia and other specific phobias
• Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Racing and ruminative thoughts
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Is anxiety different from stress?
While anxiety and stress are often intertwined, they are not quite the same. Stress typically stems from external pressures, while anxiety involves persistent worry about future events, even those unlikely to occur. Understanding this difference can help you better navigate your emotions and seek appropriate support.
Can anxiety be prevented? Can it be cured?
While anxiety may not always be preventable, there are proactive steps you can take to reduce its impact. Lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, and seeking support can all contribute to managing anxiety effectively. While there’s no one-size-fits-all cure, therapy and self-care strategies can significantly alleviate symptoms and enhance quality of life. Discover more about prevention and treatment options to empower yourself in your journey towards mental well-being through anxiety therapy with Manhattan Psychological.
What can I expect in a therapy session?
In a therapy session, you can expect a safe and supportive space to discuss challenges, set goals, and develop strategies tailored to your needs. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based techniques to help manage mental health and wellness struggles. For added convenience, we offer flexible video and phone sessions, utilizing a simple, user friendly platform that upholds the strictest confidential standards.
What should I anticipate during my initial session?
In your first therapy session, your therapist will engage in a conversation with you to build an understanding of your personal history, current life circumstances, and your goals/objectives for seeking therapy. This session is also a chance for you to ask any questions you might have about the therapy process, ensuring you have a clear understanding of what to expect moving forward. This initial meeting is crucial in establishing a foundation for your therapeutic journey.
How long should I expect to be in therapy?
The approach to treatment relies on an individual’s unique circumstances and needs. The length of the therapeutic intervention varies from person to person and is customized to address your particular needs, whether that entails dissolving short-term anxiety or embarking on a long-term journey of self-discovery and management of life’s challenges.
How often should I attend therapy sessions?
The frequency of sessions can vary depending on your needs and your therapist’s recommendations. Typically, sessions are held weekly or biweekly at the start, with the frequency gradually decreasing as you progress.
Do you offer phone sessions as well as video sessions?
Yes! Depending on your comfortability and preference, our Clinicians offer both phone and video sessions.
Do you also offer early morning, evening and weekend appointments?
We understand how busy life gets. Our Clinicians are flexible and offer flexible availability. We are here to make accessing mental health care as convenient and straightforward as possible.
Does insurance cover therapy?
Please see our Fees page to explore affordable options for Therapy.
How do I get started?
The first step is easy! Schedule your Free Consultation today. You can also Contact Us with any questions you may have. If you are ready to begin, you can schedule a session here BOOK NOW. You can also give us a call at (347) 915-4047.
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