Treatment begins with a detailed interview. A member of the staff evaluates the nature and severity of the anxiety problem and then takes a good look at anything that could be a contributing factor, whether mental or physical. A treatment plan is developed. The plan is designed to produce results at a pace that is suited for the individual. Treatment plans vary from person to person.
Most people respond well to cognitive behavior therapy.
Some will also need medicine. Others benefit from other psychotherapies. Often, however, treatment includes a well-balanced combination of several approaches. One element common to all treatment plans at the Center is learning about the condition. The Center teaches people how to manage anxiety and reduce its intensity by dealing more effectively with situations that may arouse anxiety, panic, or disruptive behavior, and then responding differently to anxiety 'triggers'.