Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Greenwich, Darien, Westport, Westchester, and Surrounding Areas in Connecticut and New York.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about a broad range of issues (e.g., finances, health, grades, relationships) that can take up a lot of time and can be very difficult to control or disconnect from. Further, those struggling with GAD often experience persistent physical symptoms of anxiety, such as: heart racing, muscle tension, restlessness, fatigue, concentration difficulties, irritability, sleep disturbance, and stomach aches.
How do you treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
We treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is the treatment approach with the most research support. We also incorporate mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies.
What does the treatment look like?
The basic premise underlying CBT is that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interrelated, so altering how one thinks and behaves can decrease anxiety (e.g., changing unhelpful thinking will lead to less anxiety). In therapy, we will work with you to identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and teach you to respond to these thoughts differently. We will also use behavioral strategies such as scheduling "worry time", planning pleasurable activities, relaxation training, and planning pleasurable activities.
What kind of experience do you have in treating anxiety disorders?
All therapists have extensive experience working with anxiety disorders. Dr. Sala has received training and supervision from some of the leading experts in anxiety disorders in the country throughout her career.