Illness Anxiety Disorder THERAPY NEAR IRVINE, CA


Fear or worry that physical sensations are an indication of a serious medical problem or ailment. 

Illness Anxiety Disorder THERAPY IN ORANGE COUNTY AS WELL AS ONLINE THERAPY ANYWHERE IN CALIFORNIA




What is Illness Anxiety Disorder?




Signs and symptoms may include:








  • Recurrent worry about having a serious health condition or disease
  • Making frequent doctor’s appointments in an attempt to get reassurance 
  • Avoiding medical care due to fears related possible diagnosis
  • Experiencing a lack of satisfaction and reassurance from doctor visits or negative test results 
  • Excessive preoccupation and researching of a specific medication condition
  • Frequent body checking

Mindfulness is often used in conjunction with other types of therapy, such as Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

HOW WE CAN HELP

The Unfiltered Therapy team has extensive experience treating Illness Anxiety Disorder with evidence-based approaches. This typically includes a combination of CBT and Exposure Therapy. 



ILLNESS ANXIETY DISORDER THERAPY IN ORANGE COUNTY

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