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Agoraphobia and Other Anxiety Concerns FAQ
What is agoraphobia and how is it treated?
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of places or situations from which escape might be difficult or help unavailable. This often leads to avoiding public spaces and can be accompanied by panic attacks. The most common and effective forms of agoraphobia treatment are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy, which are among the various agoraphobia therapies we offer at our clinic in Toronto near Yonge & Eglinton. These approaches help you challenge your fears and gradually regain a sense of control.
What is the difference between panic attacks, panic disorder, and agoraphobia?
A panic attack is a sudden, intense feeling of fear with physical symptoms like a rapid heart rate or shortness of breath. Panic disorder is diagnosed when someone experiences recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and develops a persistent fear of having more. Agoraphobia often develops alongside panic disorder, as the fear of having another panic attack can lead to avoiding places or situations where an attack might occur. Our compassionate therapists in Toronto offer a range of effective agoraphobia therapies and agoraphobia treatment to help you understand and manage these interconnected challenges.
What kinds of concerns do you treat besides anxiety?
We offer a wide range of services to support your mental well-being beyond just anxiety. Our team is equipped to treat conditions like depression, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. We also help with family and life changes, personality disorders, and various other concerns such as perfectionism, grief, and stress management. While these are separate from agoraphobia treatment, our expertise in these areas informs our comprehensive approach to care at our Toronto clinic near Yonge & Eglinton.
Location:
Yonge Eglinton Centre
2300 Yonge St., Suite 1600
Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4
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