Escondido, California
Anxiety counseling for children, teens, and adults
Anxiety often feels like a massive obstacle that seems impossible to get past. It is also one of the most treatable conditions in mental health. You do not have to face it on your own.
Where this goes
Anxiety and stress should not control you
Anxiety disorders are highly responsive to treatment. By reducing these symptoms, stress levels can be decreased and we can free up space to enjoy life instead of constantly worrying about it.
The mountain of anxiety can seem overwhelming. Imagine standing on the top of that mountain, looking down at all that you have overcome. From the Pinnacle, you have the most beautiful view. A view you would have never seen had you not taken that first step.
Anxiety disorders have emerged as the most common mental health issue in the United States. There are many symptoms of anxiety disorders that vary across individuals, but common expressions include excessive worry and difficulties controlling the worry, irritability, difficulties sleeping, muscle tension, headache, and irrational expectations. No matter how they present, symptoms of anxiety can feel overwhelming and difficult to control. Symptoms can be immobilizing, making it feel unmanageable to face certain situations. Ultimately, anxiety often feels like a massive obstacle that seems impossible to get past.
So, what do we do? Is it possible to decrease our anxiety symptoms so that we can make room for more pleasant experiences? The good news is that the answer to this question is ‘Yes.’ Anxiety disorders are highly responsive to treatment. By reducing these symptoms, stress levels can be decreased and we can free up space to enjoy life instead of constantly worrying about it.
Our counselors will help you overcome your anxiety
At this point you are probably thinking, Great, so how do I do this?
Research has established Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with gradual exposures as the gold-standard treatment for anxiety disorders. The goal of the treatment is to replace intrusive, worrisome thoughts and beliefs with ones that are more helpful and realistic. Treatment will also focus on implementing stress management and relaxation/mindfulness techniques. Finally, where appropriate, we will engage in exposure activities together in order to face the situations that generate the most anxiety. Ultimately, growth begins at the end of your comfort zone, and proving to yourself that you can complete tasks that have traditionally been worrisome will help increase your confidence and decrease your anxiety levels.
You do not have to face your anxiety on your own. We're here to climb that mountain with you. Climb on.
What we do
Autism and ADHD assessment, and the therapy that comes after
Pinnacle is an assessment practice in Escondido for children, teens, and adults. Most families come to us for autism evaluations and ADHD testing, conducted start to finish by a licensed psychologist rather than a technician.
We also treat what we find. Anxiety therapy for children and adults, and selective mutism, which is our specialty and the reason some families fly here for it.