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Anxiety Treatment at PCI Centers

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Understanding Anxiety

At PCI Centers, we understand that anxiety is part of the human experience, but when persistent and overwhelming, it becomes more than everyday stress. Anxiety disorders are marked by excessive worry, physiological tension, and difficulty functioning in work, relationships, or daily life (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; National Institute of Mental Health, 2023).

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When Anxiety Becomes a Disorder

Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias. These conditions often involve:

  • Ongoing, uncontrollable worry about multiple areas of life
  • Restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, or sleep disturbance
  • Avoidance of feared situations and impaired concentration (Mayo Clinic, 2023; Cleveland Clinic, 2023)

To meet diagnostic criteria, symptoms typically last at least six months and significantly impair functioning (APA, 2013).

PCI’s Treatment Approach to Anxiety

Evidence-Based Therapies

We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, along with Psychodynamic treatment, Mindfulness-based, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

Medication Management

When clinically appropriate, we coordinate with prescribing providers to incorporate medications such as SSRIs to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

Whole-Person Care

We also integrate complementary strategies like mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and structured exercise to support resilience and emotional regulation.

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Why PCI Centers

  • Comprehensive assessment to identify each client’s unique needs
  • Flexible levels of care, including outpatient therapy, IOP, and telehealth
  • Specialized expertise in evidence-based modalities
  • Collaborative planning with both therapists and medical providers

Taking the Next Step

If you live near Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village and anxiety is interfering with your quality of life, know that you are not alone. At PCI Centers, we provide compassionate, clinically proven care to help you regain balance and move forward with confidence.

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References

1. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing.

2. Cleveland Clinic. (2023). Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): Symptoms, causes, and treatments. https://my.clevelandclinic.org

3. Hofmann, S. G., Sawyer, A. T., Witt, A. A., & Oh, D. (2010). The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on anxiety and depression: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2), 169-183.

4. Mayo Clinic. (2023). Anxiety disorders: Symptoms and causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/

5.National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Anxiety disorders. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

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