Anxiety Disorders Treatment in Orange County, CA
If anxiety is interfering with your ability to enjoy life or manage responsibilities, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone. At Friendly Recovery in Tustin, CA, we provide outpatient treatment for anxiety disorders in a setting that’s compassionate, structured, and focused on helping you regain control.
Whether you’re dealing with constant worry, panic attacks, or overwhelming fears, our outpatient programs offer real support that works with your schedule and your life. We’re here to help you understand your symptoms and begin to feel better step by step.
What Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders are more than everyday stress. They involve persistent feelings of fear, nervousness, or dread that don’t go away and often get worse over time. These symptoms can affect how you think, feel, and function in daily life, making work, relationships, or even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
This category includes a wide range of conditions, from generalized anxiety to specific phobias, but all anxiety disorders share a common thread: the presence of excessive worry or fear that’s difficult to manage without support.
“I used to wake up with a knot in my stomach every single day, not knowing how I’d get through it. The team at Friendly Recovery didn’t just teach me how to cope better, they actually listened. For the first time in a long time, I feel calm more days than not, and that means everything to me.”
Common Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms may vary depending on the type of anxiety, but many people experience:
- Constant worry or fear that feels hard to control
- Panic attacks with physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, or shortness of breath
- Trouble sleeping or frequent restlessness
- Avoidance of certain places, situations, or people
- Difficulty concentrating or feeling like your mind “goes blank”
- Irritability or feeling constantly “on edge”
- Tension in the body or unexplained aches and pains
If these symptoms persist and affect your ability to function or feel well, treatment can help.
Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat
We Treat a Variety of Anxiety Disorders, Including:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Ongoing, excessive worry about daily life events, even when there is no clear reason to worry. Learn more about our anxiety treatment.
Panic Disorder: Episodes of sudden, intense fear that may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Repetitive, intrusive thoughts and behaviors that disrupt daily functioning.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Fear of being judged or embarrassed in social settings, often leading to avoidance.
Specific Phobias: Intense, irrational fear of specific objects, animals, or situations that leads to avoidance.
Agoraphobia: Fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult, such as crowds or open spaces.
Our team will work with you to better understand what you’re experiencing and how to move forward.
Note: While OCD is no longer classified under anxiety disorders in the DSM-5, it remains closely connected in both symptoms and treatment approach. At Friendly Recovery, we classify OCD under our Other Mental Disorders category, but we’ve included it here as well because of its close clinical overlap and shared therapeutic strategies.
“Outpatient treatment allows us to support patients in the context of their daily lives, where anxiety often shows up the most. At Friendly Recovery, we focus on giving people effective, research-backed tools they can use right away to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.”
Evidence-Based Therapies for Anxiety
Effective anxiety treatment addresses both symptoms and the underlying thought patterns that drive them. At Friendly Recovery, we use a blend of clinical and holistic therapies to help you regain a sense of control and peace. Our therapeutic options for treating anxiety include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps reframe anxious thought patterns
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaches emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Trauma-Informed Care: Helps identify and treat anxiety symptoms related to past experiences
Individual Therapy: Offers one-on-one support to explore anxiety triggers and healing
Group Therapy: Builds connection, insight, and peer support
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): May be used for individuals with anxiety linked to trauma
Holistic Therapies: Including mindfulness, movement, and creative expression
How We Treat Anxiety Disorders at Friendly Recovery
Friendly Recovery offers outpatient programs designed to fit your current needs, challenges, and lifestyle. Our levels of care include:
Outpatient Services: Ongoing care for those who’ve completed higher levels or need less frequent support
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Focused treatment several days a week with increased flexibility
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Structured daytime support with clinical therapy, returning home in the evenings
We tailor every treatment plan to match your specific symptoms, personal goals, and daily responsibilities so you can focus on progress without stepping away from your life.
Is This Level of Care Right for Your Anxiety Disorder?
This level of care may be a good fit if:
- You’re struggling with persistent worry, panic attacks, or avoidance behaviors
- Your symptoms affect school, work, or relationships, but you can still live safely at home
- You’ve tried therapy before but need a more consistent, focused approach
- You’re stepping down from a higher level of care and want continued support
If you’re unsure what kind of support you need, our team can help you find the right starting point.
Why People Choose Friendly Recovery in Orange County?
Located in Tustin and serving the greater Orange County area, Friendly Recovery is more than a treatment center; it’s a supportive community. We understand that anxiety affects each person differently, and we offer care that respects your experience.
- Convenient outpatient care that fits into your life
- Gender-specific groups and services, when appropriate
- Skilled therapists and supportive staff
- A focus on both healing and personal growth
Meet our clinical team to learn more about the professionals behind your care.
Real Support for Anxiety Starts Here
Medically Reviewed By: Shahana Ham, LCSW
Shahana Ham, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She specializes in client-centered care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.
