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At OOAT, we specialize in treating OCD and Anxiety related conditions.
Therapy with us isn’t just about managing symptoms or talking about your anxiety—it’s about living the life you want to live. We help you build lasting skills that go beyond temporary relief.
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What We Treat
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry and anxiety about a wide range of everyday situations and events. The worry and anxiety associated with GAD are often disproportionate to the actual circumstances and can be difficult to control. Individuals with GAD may constantly anticipate disaster and have a heightened sense of uncertainty.
Symptoms of GAD include:
feeling anxious, restless, or on edge most of the time without a specific reason.
difficulty controlling the constant worrying.
experiencing physical symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, and restlessness.
worrying excessively about everyday things, such as work, health, family, or financial issues, even when there is no clear reason for concern.
engaging in repetitive or obsessive thoughts and going over potential worst-case scenarios.
having difficulty making decisions due to excessive worry and fear of making the wrong choice.
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Complex anxiety goes beyond everyday worry—it’s a deep, layered response that can stem from prolonged s tress or challenging life experiences, leaving someone feeling constantly on edge or overwhelmed. Complex trauma, on the other hand, arises from repeated or severe events, like abuse or neglect, and can leave lasting emotional scars, disrupting how a person feels safe or connected. Someone might wrestle with just complex anxiety, tangled in relentless unease, or they could face both, where trauma fuels a cycle of heightened fear and distress. These overlapping struggles—often called comorbidities—bring extra layers of complexity, involving not just one issue but a mix of factors that need careful unpacking. We’re here to help, especially with these tougher cases, offering the understanding and tools to navigate multiple disorders and their unique challenges.
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People with OCD have no control over what intrusive thoughts will pop into their brain. These thoughts can occur very frequently—often with no rhyme or reason. This is very distressing to the individual, and their compulsions are an effort to “push away” those obsessions and/or prevent them from happening again.
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What are Panic Attacks?
A panic attack is defined as the emergence of four or more physiological sensations (e.g., heart race, dizziness, light-headedness, stomach distress, trembling, feelings of derealization) peaking in intensity within 10 minutes. More information on panic attacks here.
What is Panic Disorder?
Panic attacks are common in all anxiety disorders and in the general public (approximately one-third of the population has had a panic attack in the past year). However, those who suffer from panic disorder, the occurrence of even a single panic attack may be so distressing that they develop an intense and persistent fear of having another one. They fear a catastrophic outcome will occur (i.e. I'm going to lose control of myself, I'm going to die, I'm going to go crazy and/or I'm going to embarrass myself).
Often, people with Panic Disorder tend to avoid situations that might elicit a panic attack (called Agoraphobia). Examples of avoided situations: locations (airplanes, traffic, large open spaces); foods (caffeine, sugar, alcohol); emotions (excitement, anger, anxiety); and activities (exercise, sex).
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Social anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations and interactions. Individuals with social anxiety have an extreme fear of being negatively evaluated by others. They may constantly worry about making mistakes, appearing foolish, or being scrutinized by others. This fear can be present in various social settings, such as public speaking, meeting new people, parties, job interviews, or even everyday conversations.
Social anxiety can significantly impact a person's daily life and functioning. It may lead to avoidance of social situations or enduring them with great discomfort. This avoidance can interfere with forming and maintaining relationships, participating in social or professional activities, pursuing educational or career opportunities, and overall well-being.
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A specific phobia refers to the excessive and persistent fear of specific objects or situations that is understood as out of proportion to any actual danger. The fear causes life-interfering distress and/or impairment. Common types include:
Animals (e.g., dogs, cats, spiders, insects, rats, birds, and snakes)
Natural Environment and Weather (e.g., heights, storms, natural disasters, and water)
Blood-Injection-Injury Type (e.g., seeing blood, receiving a blood test or injection, watching medical procedures)
Situational Type (e.g., driving, flying, elevators, and enclosed places)
Other Type (e.g., choking or vomiting, loud noises, or fears of costumed characters)
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