Anxiety: Symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatment

AnxietyMental Health
Written By Xiomara A. Sosa

Anxiety feels like a state of dread or worry. All of us experience this in small doses which is a normal stress response. It serves a purpose to help us find that extra push for an upcoming situation that can be stressful like a big exam or a wedding. 

This is how our bodies prepare us for what’s coming. However, too much anxiety can cause us harm. Diagnosable anxiety disorders occur when these feelings of extreme anxiety become extreme and last too long. 

When this happens we are no longer getting a temporary boost, instead, we are overwhelmed with fear and worry. This disrupts our lives and causes dysfunction in our day-to-day lives. 

Learn more at https://therapist.com/disorders/anxiety/?utm_campaign=tcom_articles&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8h9RGhtjeanBqqoY2fTSEMdrJEGO8v173vgeBy0o3XfYR42w9kqJ2N7CJrW0zG91md2FiF2wsgw1_7JNLNH0vxGoIIiTo7cVxD0vLSjodiswu3-ks&_hsmi=299337780&utm_content=299340949&utm_source=hs_email

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Xiomara A. Sosa

Hi, my name is Xiomara A. Sosa. I am the owner and Clinical Director of Summerville Women’s Mental Health Services.

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor-Candidate. I am supervised by Dr. Latrice Love, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor.

I am Latina, born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, NY.

I am a first-generation college graduate and a very proud daughter of immigrants from Puerto Rico (a territory of the US) and the Dominican Republic.

When I am not working with the people I serve inside and outside of my communities, you can find me working on my nonprofit organization, The X-Studio: A Mental Health Cooperative, or on my podcast, The X-Podcast: Real Conversations About Mental Health.

Education

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Phoenix University and my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Walden University, both CACREP-accredited universities.

I have been serving clients since 2012, working in case management and other capacities, including counseling/therapy. My work has been consistently serving women and all other underrepresented communities, including communities of color, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and the veteran community. The bulk of my work has been in anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressor-related disorders, and other specialty areas and issues.

My specialization is women’s mental health, integrative mental health (IMH), and multicultural counseling/therapy. My foundation is in cultural competency and social change advocacy. I focus on combining evidence-based treatment with alternative therapies. My focal point is on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of a particular illness or concern. That includes mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual needs. I help clients identify patterns in their lives that may contribute to their struggles and work on developing strategies for making healthier choices. I am also a 9/11 survivor and a proud United States Air Force and Army veteran. You can read my full bio on my website at www.swmhs.net

https://www.CounselorXiomaraASosa.com
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