Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent form of mental illness, affecting an estimated 23 million Americans. In any given month more than 7 of every 100 adults suffers from an anxiety disorder. The lifetime prevalence rate for anxiety disorders is 14.6 percent.

Community Counseling Associates is an independent mental health organization comprised of doctoral level psychologists and clinical social workers licensed by the State of Maryland. Community Counseling Associates's staff has served Columbia, Maryland since 1971 offering comprehensive evaluative and treatment interventions for those experiencing problems with various social, emotional, psychological and sexual disorders. Under the direction of Dr. John R. May, CCA's services are based on practical, effective, short-term methods.

Each client's specific problem is evaluated. A comprehensive treatment plan is then designed for that individual. Because psychological disorders are always different, the treatment plans vary considerably. Nevertheless, they all involve a short-term, problem-focused treatment approach that uses integrated cognitive/behavioral methods. The goals of each treatment plan are to seek the reduction or elimination of the disorder and to reduce pathological behavior.