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Mental Health Care for Anxiety Disorders

This ailment varies in terms of symptoms and severity, which makes it very important that each individual seeking mental health care to treat it is given a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. Every situation demands a different treatment plan, but most often it includes a combination of medication and therapy for best results. Any one of the two can also be considered after proper screening of the symptoms by a mental health professional, but many times, therapy alone also works very well. Therapeutic approaches are particularly helpful because they enable a person to handle it on their own as well, for the future.
Therapy has evolved from psychoanalytic to the newest cognitive-behavioral therapies. The core of all the therapies is to find your triggers, and understand why you feel the way you are feeling when it strikes. Some therapies help in changing your reactions to the triggers, while others help in changing the negative thinking patterns altogether.
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Ms Debjani Bhowmik

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I work with individuals facing a multitude of challenges, from mood disorders and anxiety to relationship issues and academic or behavioral problems. Hey there, I am Debjani Bhowmik, a counseling psychologist dedicated to helping people navigate their psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges. With four years of intensive training under renowned psychologists in various hospitals and mental health institutions in Kolkata, I've honed my skills to support individuals dealing with various issues. Additionally, I have been practicing for more than two years in the field of counseling psychology and stress management in both online and offline settings. I work with Individuals struggling with issues like Mood Disorders, Phobias, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Attachment Issues, Adjustment Issues, Grief, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Personality Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Somatoform Disorders, Family and Relationship Issues, Couple/Marriage Counseling, Children and Adolescent Counseling, Teen Counseling, Self-Esteem, Self-Image and Confidence-Building, Body Image Issues, Anger Management, Guilt and Frustration, Loneliness, Stress Management, Academics and Behavioural Problems of Children and Adults. Additionally, I'm a queer affirmative therapist committed to providing a safe and affirming space for the LGBTQIA+ community. My expertise lies in evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. With a background in psychology, including a B.Sc. (Hons) from Gokhale Memorial Girls College and an M.Sc. in Applied Psychology from Raja Bazar Science College, both at the University of Calcutta, I'm equipped to offer comprehensive support. I have also been appointed as an Associate Counsellor member of the World Mental Healthcare Association, Kolkata, since 2021. In my practice, I prioritize a client-centered approach, valuing each individual's unique experiences and perspectives. By listening without judgment and guiding clients through self-discovery, I aim to empower them to address their challenges and improve their overall well-being. My ultimate goal is to help clients heal and thrive, enhancing their mental and physical health and enriching their quality of life.
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I believe therapy begins with feeling deeply heard — not for who you’re expected to be, but for who you are. Hello! I’m Shubhrika Seth, a registered psychologist in India and the U.S., with professional membership in the U.K. Over the past seven years, I’ve worked across hospitals, government programs, community initiatives, and correctional settings—supporting individuals and families through a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioral challenges. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood, parenting struggles, marital concerns, and life transitions. As a therapist, I don’t view our work as “problem-solving” alone—it’s about creating a safe space to reflect, grow, and reconnect with yourself. My sessions are warm, collaborative, and shaped by your needs. Together, we explore your story, identify patterns, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Many of my clients describe therapy as a journey of self-discovery—one that leads to greater balance, emotional clarity, and a sense of empowerment. Some areas I support include: • Stress, anxiety, low mood, and burnout • Relationship & marital concerns (including pre/post-marital counseling) • Parenting, adolescent adjustment, and family dynamics • Trauma, grief, and emotional well-being • Confidence, motivation, and personal growth • Psychoeducational assessments (IQ, SLD, ADHD) • Navigating transitions and exploring identity Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or returning after a difficult chapter, I offer a space that is steady, affirming, and tailored to your pace. Let’s walk this path together—toward more ease, understanding, and self-trust.
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Clinical Psychologist
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I believe therapy is a place where you can pause, breathe, and feel truly understood—not just for your struggles, but for your whole self. Hello! I’m Radhika, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist with over 5 years of experience, working with adults and adolescents both online and in-person. My work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and the belief that every person already carries the strength they need to heal. I support individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or weighed down by unresolved memories. In our work together, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can reflect, process, and begin to move forward with greater clarity. My approach is client-centered and integrative. Along with talk therapy, I draw on ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) to help you uncover and release emotions that lie beneath distress, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support healing from traumatic or painful experiences. These approaches, combined with a compassionate therapeutic relationship, create space for deeper and lasting change. In our sessions, we’ll explore the patterns that shape your inner world, make sense of your past, and build practical tools for growth. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, healing from trauma, or seeking greater ease in your relationships, I’m here to support you with warmth and care.
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In the simplest of terms, anxiety can mean worry, nervousness, or self-doubt. Though there can be many causes of feeling anxious, and generalized anxiety can be felt and handled by people themselves, when it comes to an overwhelming sense of dread that is stemming from almost nowhere, that is when one should consider seeking counseling and/or treatment from certified mental health professionals.

When someone is already going through an anxious phase, going to the doctor’s office and completing the registration, plus waiting outside the room, talking to strangers, and a variety of other factors can sometimes feel all the more overwhelming. In such cases, booking online treatment and counseling sessions for treatment can be almost like a life-saver.

That is where we come in; with our team of certified and dedicated mental health experts, we are always just a text away to help you in any situation. Through DocVita, you can easily go through a list of doctors who are very well educated and trained to cure symptoms that you or your loved ones may be facing. Book your online session with a doctor according to your convenience and need at the time.

Major Causes of Anxious Thoughts

This condition is a response mechanism of your body in stressful times. In this sense, anxiety is basically like the fight, flight, or freeze responses that are rooted in our need for survival. Biological and environmental factors, both determine the occurrence of it in a person. So, we can say that it can be inherited or learned, or both. According to research, anxious parents are more likely to have anxious children. Growing up in a stressful environment can also increase a child’s chances of having it as this reaction becomes a way to anticipate danger.
Unresolved trauma can also be one of the reasons why a person may develop this disorder. An incident of unresolved trauma may leave a person in a heightened sense of physiological arousal, and then similar kinds of experiences can reactive the old trauma. This is mostly the case in PTSD.

The Different Types

Anxiety can be the root cause of serious mental health conditions such as phobias, PTSD, depression, obsessions and compulsions, and panic attacks. Including generalized anxiety disorder, the DSM-5 categorizes the following conditions as anxiety disorders.
  • Separation anxiety: This can specifically be characterized by a strong reluctance to leave one’s home or to live away from one’s parents.
  • Selective mutism: When a person selectively mutes himself completely in some situations, they are said to be going through selective mutism. This can impact the day-to-day functioning in personal and professional settings.
  • Panic Disorder: A panic disorder is diagnosed by recurring panic attacks after facing the triggers. This may also lead to strong physical symptoms of anxiety.
  • Specific phobias: When a person is extremely afraid of an object, situation, or event, that is when they are suffering from phobias. This then makes them keep avoiding the triggers; impairing their ability to function properly.
  • Social anxiety: People suffering from this are afraid of being in social situations. Their fear may be out of proportion to the perceived threat and that makes them avoid social situations.
  • Medication/substance-induced anxiety: This specific condition is diagnosed as worry and stress that seems to have been directly caused by exposure to certain substances, such as caffeine or alcohol. The type may also be caused by medication.

How to Recover From Your Symptoms

In order to recover from your symptoms of this disorder, it is quite important that one is ready to get it treated. Like other health issues, serious anxiety disorders need professional help too. The various ways through which this disorder can be treated are:
MedicationMedications alone may not cure this condition, but they can considerably improve the symptoms. A psychiatrist may prescribe the following medications:
  • Anti-anxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, are known to decrease anxious feelings, panic, and worry. Although they work quickly, you may even build up a tolerance for them, so they may be less effective over time. Most doctors prescribe an anti-anxiety medication for only a short period of time, and later tapers you off or may even add an anti-depressant to the mix.
  • Antidepressants tweak how our brain uses certain specific chemicals to improve the mood and reduce overall stress. These medicines take some time to work, so one needs to be patient.
  • Beta-blockers, which are usually used for high BP, can help in reducing the physical symptoms you may be experiencing. They are able to relieve rapid heartbeat, shaking, and trembling.

Counseling or psychotherapy Counseling can help one in dealing with the emotional response they are feeling. A mental health expert may talk you through the various strategies to find the perfect route to treatment for your case. The most common approaches include:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This is the most common type of psychotherapy that is used to treat this condition. In this therapy, you recognize thought patterns and the behaviors that act as triggers for you. After an initial understanding, you then work on changing those patterns.
  • Exposure therapy: This kind of therapy basically focuses on dealing with the fears head-on, in a controlled manner. The therapist may also use imagery and relaxation exercises with exposure therapy.

Find Help From a Licensed Therapist Who’s Right For You

Usually, mental health experts combine medications and therapy to find the right treatment plan for you. What may work for one person may not work for the other, that is why working on your specific situation will need special attention.
At DocVita, we provide you with options of having direct video calls through Zoom, and Google Meet, so that you are able to talk to your therapist in complete privacy and share all the relevant details to get the best treatment possible, all online.

Schedule a Virtual Psychotherapy Appointment with a Counselor Today

Many treatment options for this condition have counseling as the most important part of the treatment plan. In a controlled setting facilitated by a licensed therapist or counselor, you can share all about your symptoms and the causes that you know. Some of the causes may also be unknown to you, and during the course of the treatment, your therapist will help you find them. In order to create momentum for the treatment to be useful, one may need at least 3-4 sessions with a counselor. In that time, you can easily assess whether that specific therapist is able to help you out or not. In case you are unhappy with the progress, you may book another appointment with some other therapist as well.
At DocVita, our aim is to facilitate the best mental health care, and for that, we are always there to help you out. The counselors with their therapeutic approaches, our customer care executives with all the needed assistance, and all of this through the touch of a few buttons.
All our operations seamlessly work online to give you the best treatment options. You can easily schedule a virtual appointment with a counselor to help reduce your symptoms and get cured.