Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety Disorder Treatment, OCD Treatment Anxiety Disorders / OCD Anxiety disorders are prevalent in the general population and lead to significant dysfunction and low quality of life. Anxiety disorders are often prevalent in individuals with eating disorders. Several studies have shown that anxiety disorders tend to precede eating disorders (ED), which suggests that pre-existing anxiety significantly enhances the vulnerability of individuals to developing an eating disorder. Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder with and without agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), acute stress disorder, specific phobias, and anxiety disorder NOS. From these, OCD and SAD have been found to have the highest co-morbidity with ED.
Castlewood’s Approach Clients who are admitted for treatment are thoroughly evaluated for anxiety disorders and their treatment is tailored accordingly. Castlewood’s philosophy is to treat each client holistically with the goal of reducing the relapse rates due to untreated anxiety co-morbidity or other comorbid disorders (i.e. depression, chemical dependency). The most powerful treatment for anxiety disorders involves evidenced-based Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in combination with cognitive-behavioral, cognitive, and acceptance and commitment therapies, including mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy. ERP is exceptionally effective and produces remarkable results, allowing individuals to learn that they can successfully face their fears. Repeatedly facing one’s fears and learning to manage the uncomfortable feelings and thoughts associated with these fears allows the anxiety to gradually dissipate. ERP anxiety disorder treatment occurs in both, group and individual formats. In an effort to provide clients the most effective treatment available, Castlewood incorporates anxiety and OCD Exposure and Response Prevention in the treatment of ED clients who have co-morbidity with one or more anxiety disorder. Castlewood has several staff that specializes in Anxiety disorders and OCD treatment. Marcio Guzman, Psy.D and Erin McGinty, LPC facilitate Castlewood’s Anxiety and OCD program components. They both have extensive experience and have specialized training in Anxiety disorders and OCD, which allows Castlewood to intensively work with clients to overcome these obstacles to recovery. CASTLEWOOD TREATMENT CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI Telephone: 636-386-6611 Email:info@castlewoodtc.com
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