Anxiety Treatment

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a natural condition that affects many individuals in varying degrees, and it can range from mild uneasiness to extreme feelings of terror. It is important to distinguish anxiety from fear, as anxiety is more of an ongoing state of apprehension and dread on a psychological, cognitive, and physical level. 

Treatment for anxiety may involve psychotherapy for moderate to severe symptoms. Stress management techniques such as relaxation training are also methods used in managing anxiety symptoms. With assistance from lifestyle adjustments or professional treatment such as psychotherapy, individuals who suffer from anxiety can learn to navigate their emotions without negative consequences.

Anxiety Symptoms

Experiencing anxiety can come with an array of symptoms that can vary in severity from person to person. Common physical symptoms include excessive sweating, trembling or twitching, increased heart rate and headache. Emotions may include fear, worry, panic attack, feeling overwhelmed, constantly worrying about the future or being worked up over minor issues. Cognitively people can experience obsessive thoughts and difficulty concentrating and focusing. Behaviourally people with anxiety may have a hard time slowing down and relaxing even during leisure activities like watching movies or going for walks due to the perceived pressure to constantly be productive. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms CARESPACE can provide access the most appropriate treatment for you.

Anxiety Attacks

An anxiety attack can be an completely overwhelming experience. Symptoms may include rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, sweating, tremor, and sensations of fear or dread. While some of these symptoms can also arise from physical causes such as an underlying medical condition, an anxiety attack is brought on by psychological stimuli rather than a physical one. Learning various techniques to cope with anxious feelings such as relaxation techniques, distraction methods, and sleep hygiene can help lessen the severity of anxiety attacks and allow the individual to become more resilient in the face of distressful emotions. 

Help for Anxiety and Stress

The trained therapists at CARESPACE can help you deal with stress, anxiety and depression. They help you understand your thoughts, feelings and associations. It’s an effective way to turn daily frustration, confusion or unease into energy that works for you rather than against you.

How Anxiety Therapy is different at CARESPACE

Counselling and psychotherapy is a little different here. The CARESPACE therapists in Kitchener and Waterloo work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create coordinated plans of care. One example of this is someone suffering from anxiety or depression and is having difficulty sleeping or experiencing changes in appetite. Where appropriate the therapist will in addition to talk-therapy, coordinate with a Naturopathic Doctor on the CARESPACE team who specializes in sleep and nutritional issues and together with the therapist they will develop an effective and aligned plan of care for faster and long-lasting results. 

Get your very own health team

You can achieve your health goals at CARESPACE with your own personal well-trained and dedicated team of multidisciplinary professionals that includes Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, Naturopathic Doctors, Kinesiologists, Dietitians, Fitness Trainers and trained Therapists who are registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers. They will work together to create your personalized comprehensive collaborative health plan to get you fast results.

Your choice of in-clinic or online

It’s your choice if you want to be treated online with TeleCARE or in-person at one of our clinics in Kitchener or Waterloo. With TeleCARE you can attend your appointment from the convenience of your computer, tablet or phone. It’s easy, effective and your first appointment is FREE.

We’re here for you day, evenings and weekends

CARESPACE makes achieving your health goals easy and accessible by offering extended clinic hours with day, evening, and weekend appointments. All are available both online and in-person at our clinics in Kitchener and Waterloo which are open:

• 8AM–8PM Monday – Friday
• 8AM–6PM Saturday – Sunday

Your first online appointment is FREE.

Please call (519) 208-2273 or book online today.