Anxiety and Depression Treatment

Are you seeking anxiety and depression treatment in the Huntington, New York area? Perhaps you are unsure where to start, or are wondering if the feelings that you are feeling are truly related to anxiety and depression. My name is Herb Cohen, and I offer a number of treatment based therapies, which are not offered by others in the area, including EMDR.

Let’s first discuss each condition and what symptoms can be associated with them. Getting to the root cause can be the key to your therapy.

What is Anxiety?

Many times, people can experience anxiety and never truly know what it is or what is causing it. Anxiety can be experienced at any point in life, and is often associated with normal day to day activities. When someone experiences stress, anxiety can be the result. This can occur with a change in relationships, presenting in front of a crowd or having to make decisions. Anxiety will heavily interfere with your daily life and the way you function. It can also be a symptom of a larger underlying problem, and often helps diagnose associated mental health issues.

Signs of Anxiety

  • Restlessness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Muscle tension
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Sudden periods of intense fear
  • Pounding heart
  • Sweating
  • Trembling
  • Shortness of breath
  • Choking
  • Feeling of impending doom
  • Panic Attacks

Coping with Anxiety

Everyone is different in the way they handle life issues. One type of therapy may work better than others. Learning to cope with anxiety will help you conquer any life issues that may come your way. I can help guide you in learning healthy coping skills that will help your anxiety subside. There are some fantastic ways to help control anxiety, such as connecting with your senses, meditation and consuming a healthy diet.

What is Depression?

There are many different types of depression and it can be caused by a variety of things. Major depression can be characterized by looking at the symptoms which hinders an individual’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat and enjoy activities they once loved. Many times, depression can follow a stressful event and sometimes the exact cause of depression is hard to pinpoint. However, life situations and stress can cause a sudden onset of depression.

Signs of Depression

  • Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
  • Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
  • Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
  • Pessimism, indifference
  • Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
  • Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
  • Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
  • Unexplained aches and pains
  • Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

If you are seeking anxiety and depression treatment Huntington, New York I can help you out. I offer a variety of therapy methods, which are effective and get to the root cause of anxiety and depression. If you are ready for help, my door is open to you. Give me a call at (631) 697 9850.