It’s normal to feel anxious occasionally—but when worry becomes persistent, overwhelming, or difficult to control, it may it may signal an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can affect both children and adults and often occurs alongside other conditions like depression or panic disorder.
Children and teens may worry excessively about school performance, family safety, or fitting in, often striving for perfection and needing constant reassurance.
The good news is—anxiety is treatable. Therapy, lifestyle changes, and learning new coping strategies can make a significant difference. At Family Legacy Counseling, we work with clients to understand the root causes of anxiety and build healthy strategies for long-term relief.
Examples of anxiety disorders include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive, uncontrollable worry about many aspects of life—such as health, relationships, or work—even when there’s little or no reason to worry.
- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia): Intense fear of social situations, driven by concerns about embarrassment or being judged negatively.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) followed by repetitive behaviors (compulsions) meant to reduce anxiety.
- Panic Disorder: Sudden, repeated episodes of intense fear that include physical symptoms like racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Anxiety triggered by traumatic events, often involving flashbacks, nightmares, or emotional numbness.
- Specific Phobias: Extreme fear of certain objects or situations (like flying, animals, or heights) that leads to avoidance—even when there’s no real threat.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder: Ongoing fear or distress over being apart from loved ones or familiar surroundings, especially in children.
Whether you’re navigating daily stress or facing more intense anxiety, support is available. All of our providers are trained and experienced in helping clients manage anxiety and depression, and we’re here to walk with you toward healing and balance. Some therapists have additional expertise in treating specific types of anxiety, such as OCD, PTSD, or phobias.
