Anxiety Treatment Centers in Vandalia, IL
The Wellness Loft houses 6 IL state-licensed therapists serving the Effingham area. We offer a strength based therapy approach that creates a sense of HOPE & PEACE by helping people focus on the positive, the effective, and reasonable solutions that are available. A strength based approach encourages what we are hopeful about, what we are already doing well, and what character traits can be used in finding solutions.
The Wellness Loft houses 6 IL state-licensed therapists serving the Effingham area. We offer a strength based therapy approach that creates a sense of HOPE & PEACE by helping people focus on the positive, the effective, and reasonable solutions that are available. A strength based approach encourages what we are hopeful about, what we are already doing well, and what character traits can be used in finding solutions.
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Here at LifeThrive we believe you can unlock your full potential. We believe in focusing on the whole person, not just the person's symptoms. We believe sometimes we need to look outside of the box at more advanced treatments. When adding these treatments, true change can occur in disorders that are often thought of as permanent or treatment resistant. Some of the disorders we have worked with and seen positive change in include: ADHD, anxiety, dysthymia, major depressive disorder, autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and more.
Here at LifeThrive we believe you can unlock your full potential. We believe in focusing on the whole person, not just the person's symptoms. We believe sometimes we need to look outside of the box at more advanced treatments. When adding these treatments, true change can occur in disorders that are often thought of as permanent or treatment resistant. Some of the disorders we have worked with and seen positive change in include: ADHD, anxiety, dysthymia, major depressive disorder, autism spectrum disorders, attachment disorders, OCD, personality disorders, and more.
The Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago
Treatment Center, PhD, ACT
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62704
It's time to stop the anxiety, worry, avoidance, social anxiety, indecision, compulsions, rituals, inability to speak, perfectionism and reassurance seeking.
For over 30 years, we have been the source for the best anxiety care in the Chicago area and Springfield, IL. We love working with young children aged two through adults of any age. Our team teaches you, or your child, how to regain control of your life by giving you the tools to overcome fear and thrive. Our specialized focus on anxiety and related disorders means we can offer you the latest cutting-edge treatments. This empowers you or your child to build resilience and joy. Whether the onset of your anxiety is recent or you have suffered a lifetime of symptoms, we are here to help you, or your child, discover their confident, courageous self. Our speciality focus and emphasis on providing treatment that creates successful experiences helps everyone, even when many previous treatments have failed.
It's time to stop the anxiety, worry, avoidance, social anxiety, indecision, compulsions, rituals, inability to speak, perfectionism and reassurance seeking.
For over 30 years, we have been the source for the best anxiety care in the Chicago area and Springfield, IL. We love working with young children aged two through adults of any age. Our team teaches you, or your child, how to regain control of your life by giving you the tools to overcome fear and thrive. Our specialized focus on anxiety and related disorders means we can offer you the latest cutting-edge treatments. This empowers you or your child to build resilience and joy. Whether the onset of your anxiety is recent or you have suffered a lifetime of symptoms, we are here to help you, or your child, discover their confident, courageous self. Our speciality focus and emphasis on providing treatment that creates successful experiences helps everyone, even when many previous treatments have failed.
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Anxiety Treatment Centers
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.