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Anxiety can take many forms. Learn about different types of anxiety disorders — including generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety — and the care options that can help.
Find support that’s right for you.
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, uncertainty, or pressure. It’s part of how the brain and body react to challenges, helping us stay alert in demanding or unfamiliar situations.
For some people, that tension remains even when there is no active problem or threat. You can logically understand that you’re safe, yet your body acts as though you’re in danger. When anxiety consistently interferes with daily life by affecting focus, energy, relationships, or a sense of ease, you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder.
You are not alone.
Anxiety disorders are common and show up in many different ways. Gaining insight into your specific experience can bring clarity and support a steadier, more balanced life.
No two anxiety experiences are exactly alike. Symptoms may be emotional, physical, cognitive, or behavioral, and they often overlap.
It may be time to get help if:
• You feel anxious most days for weeks at a time, even outside of stressful situations.
• Daily functioning suffers, including focus, follow-through, sleep, decision-making, or the ability to move through the day comfortably.
• You routinely avoid situations, responsibilities, or activities — limiting your options or opportunities — because of fear or discomfort.
• Worry or fear feels hard to control, even when you know it may be out of proportion to what’s happening.
• Physical symptoms like poor sleep, nausea, or a racing heart appear without a clear medical cause.
• You experience low mood or increased use of alcohol or substances.
You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. If so, reach out for support today by contacting your provider or by calling or texting 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the U.S. You can also use the Lifeline chat. Services are free and confidential.
Differences in brain chemistry, hormones, and nervous system sensitivity can influence how anxiety develops. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine help regulate mood and stress responses, and for some people, these systems are more reactive. Anxiety can also run in families, reflecting genetic variations in how the brain processes fear and uncertainty.
Ongoing stress, major life changes, work or academic pressure, relationship challenges, trauma, and periods of uncertainty can all contribute to anxiety or intensify existing symptoms. When stress is prolonged or unpredictable, the nervous system may stay on high alert, making it harder to relax or feel at ease.
Thought patterns, beliefs, past experiences, and learned coping strategies all play a role in how anxiety develops. Tendencies like perfectionism, persistent self-criticism, or difficulty tolerating uncertainty can make anxious thoughts more likely to take hold. With the right support, these patterns can be reshaped into healthier ones.
Your experience is unique, and effective care reflects that. Anxiety treatment should be personalized, collaborative, and flexible. Our clinicians partner with you to build a plan grounded in your biology, experiences, circumstances, and values, with care that evolves as you do.
How it works:
Connect with our team to ask questions, share your experiences, and explore care options. We’ll match you with a licensed clinician whose expertise and approach align with your needs.
Schedule an initial appointment to begin a thoughtful, collaborative evaluation. Your clinician will listen closely to your experiences, learn about your symptoms and history, and use evidence-based tools to better understand what’s going on. This process ensures recommendations are tailored to you.
Start your care journey. Approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance-based therapies, and exposure-informed strategies can help you recognize anxiety patterns, build coping skills, and reduce avoidance. For some individuals, medication may be part of treatment. Clinicians carefully evaluate options, discuss benefits and considerations, and monitor progress with you over time.
Connect with our team to ask questions, share your experiences, and explore care options. We’ll match you with a licensed clinician whose expertise and approach align with your needs.
Schedule an initial appointment to begin a thoughtful, collaborative evaluation. Your clinician will listen closely to your experiences, learn about your symptoms and history, and use evidence-based tools to better understand what’s going on. This process ensures recommendations are tailored to you.
Start your care journey. Approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance-based therapies, and exposure-informed strategies can help you recognize anxiety patterns, build coping skills, and reduce avoidance. For some individuals, medication may be part of treatment. Clinicians carefully evaluate options, discuss benefits and considerations, and monitor progress with you over time.
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