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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.
 
Our Anxiety Disorders Program has been developed to effectively treat:
 
›› Panic Disorders
›› Phobias
›› Generalized Anxiety Disorders
›› Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
›› Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
›› Adjustment Disorders with anxious mood
›› Agoraphobias

Professional Staff
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 Associate’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.

Treatment Plan
Following a thorough evaluation of the problem, a comprehensive treatment plan designed specifically for each individual is developed. Because the various anxiety disorders are very different, these treatment plans vary considerably. Nevertheless, they all use a short-term, problem-focused treatment approach using integrated cognitive/behavioral methods. The goals of each treatment plan are to seek the reduction or elimination of anxiety and reduce pathological behavior.

Effective Treatment Techniques
A number of effective, goal-oriented treatment techniques are used to treat these disorders:
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Systematic Desensitization
- “In Vivo” progressive Exposure
- Supportive Therapy
- Stress Management
- Self-reliance Training
- Imaginal Rehearsal
- Hypnosis
- Assertiveness Training
- Distraction
- Confrontational
- Relaxation Techniques

Most clients are given homework assignments using video and audio tapes and/or printed materials. Some may be taken out of the office for exposure therapy, some may be brief family therapy and some may need consultation with a physician for medication.

Summary
The Anxiety Disorder Program provides an intensive treatment experience for each individual with anxiety, the most prevalent form of metal illness. The Program has been developed to effectively treat the various forms of anxiety including Phobias, Panic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. After a thorough evaluation of the problem, a comprehensive treatment plan is developed for each client. Practical and effective short term treatment techniques using an integrated cognitive / behavioral approach are used to overcome the disorder. These are utilized by licensed mental health professionals, each with more than 20 years of experience dealing with anxiety disorders.
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