Treatment options for anxiety disorders include both medication and psychotherapy. Effective plans are customized to meet the unique needs of each person. For comprehensive anxiety treatment in Pennsylvania, turn to Arkview Recovery. We specialize in the treatment of all types of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder which has a focus on repetitive behaviors. No matter where you live in the Keystone State, our centralized location provides ready access to expert care including inpatient treatment and evidence-based therapies. Learn more about our anxiety treatment center and how it can better your life today.
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are an umbrella term for mental health issues that involve emotional symptoms and physical symptoms. There are several risk factors for anxiety disorders. It is vital to have a good support system in place for this mental health condition. Our services support your mental, emotional, and physical needs.
Our anxiety treatment program aims to assist individuals in incorporating coping skills into daily routines and life. Anxiety treatment can help each person overcome fear and depression and develop strength and confidence. Our patients experiencing anxiety and depression will have support to be treated and overcome. We aim to assist patients with a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Anxiety Treatment Center Programming in PA
There are many different types of anxiety disorders. However, specific conditions in this category include:
- Panic disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Other specific phobias
- Social anxiety disorder
- Separation anxiety disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, was once grouped with anxiety disorders. It is now included in its separate illness category for trauma. Individuals with PTSD may experience severe anxiety, trauma, and intense fear of a traumatic event. The unexpected episodes of traumatizing life events can make an individual want to engage in self-harm. However, this illness is highly treatable through counseling and compassionate care.
Medications Used in Our Pennsylvania Anxiety Treatment Center
Medications are used to ease the symptoms of anxiety disorders. There are three main types of treatment for anxiety: anxiolytics, antidepressants, and beta-blockers.
Most anxiolytics are sedatives or tranquilizers. They work by creating a calming effect. Medications of this type are used to treat panic disorder. They are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder. You may only receive an anxiolytic as a short-term treatment for anxiety.
It might seem strange that antidepressants are used to treat anxiety. However, these medications can also help relieve anxiety symptoms. You may receive an antidepressant as a treatment for a variety of conditions. Be aware that it may take a while for these medications to work. However, most of them can be used for longer amounts of time than anxiolytics.
Beta-blockers are high-blood pressure medications. They may also provide short treatment for certain anxiety disorders. That includes panic disorder. It also includes a form of social anxiety disorder called performance anxiety.
Performance anxiety is a mental health disorder centered around intense fear when it comes to young adults or older adults speaking in public. Physical symptoms like sweating and chest pain can occur. It is important to build confidence as a part of daily life to be able to overcome anxiety disorders.
Types of Therapy Used in Our Anxiety Treatment Center
The most common therapy for anxiety disorders is cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT. CBT works by helping you do two things. First, it helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and actions can make anxiety worse. Second, it also shows you how to develop new patterns that reduce your anxiety.
If you have a phobia disorder, your plan may include a type of CBT called exposure therapy. This therapy helps reduce your fear and anxiety levels. It does so by gradually exposing you to objects or situations linked to your phobia. Over time, this exposure lowers your sensitivity and helps you feel less reactive. Several other talk therapy treatments may form part of your anxiety treatment. Potential options for our patients include:
- Family Therapy Program
- EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
- IPT (interpersonal therapy)
- ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy)
Your Individualized Treatment Plan at Our Residential Treatment Center for Anxiety Recovery
Most anxiety treatment plans include both medication and therapy. Each plan is personalized at our residential treatment program for mental illnesses like anxiety. This means that your treatment may differ from that of others with the same disorder. For example, you may receive different medications. You may also receive a different kind of therapy. Many plans include more than one medication, as well as more than one therapy option. Some effective treatment options may involve co-occurring disorders. If an individual struggles with anxiety symptoms, depression, and substance abuse, we can help them.
Begin to Heal with Arkview Recovery's Anxiety Treatment Center
To learn more about anxiety treatment services in Pennsylvania, contact the mental health specialists at Arkview Recovery. We’ll help our patients find the right mental health treatment options for their specific anxiety condition. We’ll also support your recovery with a fully customized approach to care. Call us today, visit our facility in person, or if you prefer, fill out our convenient online form for residential care for anxiety. We can help you overcome anxiety and gain back control of life.
Kyle is Lead Therapist at Arkview Recovery Center. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has years of experience working directly with individuals who suffer from addiction and mental health disorders. Being in long term recovery himself, Kyle is very passionate about the recovery process. He is heavily involved in the local recovery community in which he enjoys his commitments to service and giving back. His specialty is in group therapy and developing clinical staff. Kyle brings to Arkview a holistic approach to recovery, specializing in mindfulness, reality therapy, and solution-focused therapy.