LYZAIDA RIVERA-BAUER, PH.D., PLLC
703-672-1453
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
While a certain level of anxiety is healthy and normal, keeping us motivated and driven, too much anxiety can be paralyzing. Anxiety can suffocate your personal and professional growth and get in the way of building satisfying interpersonal relationships. For people who suffer with anxiety, struggling to keep your anxiety in check every day can be exhausting and overwhelming. Anxiety disorders can make you feel different from everyone else: uneasy, shy, obsessive, scared, paranoid, angry, or depressed. It seems like others can just roll along with life, while you are holding in a big ugly secret. If your anxiety holds you back from participating fully in work, school, or social occasions because you are just too physically and emotionally uncomfortable,
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You are not alone.

Anxiety Symptoms
I can help you conquer anxiety.
Anxiety disorders are chronic mental health conditions whose symptoms can include panic attacks, constant worrying, obsessive thoughts, physical symptoms (headaches, nausea, stomach aches, etc.), emotional exhaustion, compulsive behaviors and avoidance of anxiety triggers, and physical weakness/lethargy.
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These can be debilitating issues that often do not go away without treatment, but therapy has proven very successful in resolving these problems. In fact, therapy for anxiety has one of the greatest rates of success of all psychological conditions.
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e-Therapy
Virtual therapy for anxiety.
If you are located outside of NOVA or you are unable to visit my office, then online therapy may be right for you.
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You pick the time and a private place that is convenient for you. All you need is a phone or computer. We communicate via a secure, reliable videoconferencing system.
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Not only is e-therapy convenient, but it gets results. Research has shown that:
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online therapy is effective in the treatment of a range of conditions
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online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy
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Are you ready?
Take control of your stress and anxiety.
Contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation. We can discuss your specific issues, so that you can get a sense of how I might be able to help and whether I may be a good fit for you.