Anxiety in Scottsdale, AZ
With Joan Polansky, PhD- Arcadia Psychology
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming. Constant worry, repetitive thoughts, difficulty sleeping, and the sense of “never being able to relax” can impact every aspect of your life: relationships, work, health, and sense of well-being. Often anxiety leaves us feeling isolated and afraid that if other people knew what we were going through, they would think us to be crazy. This belief, the fear and shame that accompanies the thoughts leave us feeling more isolated. There is hope. You do not need to navigate this alone.
Dr. Joan Polansky. Licensed psychologist and founder of Arcadia Psychology, offers compassionate evidence-based anxiety treatment for adults across Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe through the convenience of secure telehealth sessions.
How Dr. Polansky helps with Anxiety
Dr. Polansky specializes in treating a wide range of anxiety-related c0oncerns including:
Generalized Anxiety
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
Health & Medical Anxiety
Dental Anxiety
Work Anxiety & Stress
Relationship Anxiety
Life-Transition Stress and Anxiety
Women’s Specific Anxiety (fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and aging)
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – the gold standard for anxiety treatment -with Interpersonal Therapies which are also shown to be highly effective. Mind-body strategies and mindfulness are also used. This allows her to tailor treatment strategies specifically for each client’s needs, comfort level, and goals.
Two-Phase Treatment Approach
- Symptom Relief
You will learn practical, effective strategies to manage and reduce anxiety. Additionally, you will learn to understand triggers, regain a sense of control and efficacy. - Long-term Growth
As your symptoms improve and you are focusing more on living your life, session can shift to deeper work- strengthening your relationships, building confidence, improving emotional resilience, and fostering long term life satisfaction.
This two-stage model can help you feel better relatively soon and lead to lasting change. Dr. Polansky believes that in most cases anxiety is a chronic condition that can be well managed. With good management anxious people can lead happy, connected, and productive lives.
Why Clients Choose Arcadia Psychology
Specialize expertise in Anxiety
Direct, collaborative, and supportive style
Telehealth convenience for residents of Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, and surrounding areas
Evidence-based treatment grounded in research
Holistic and personalized care
Free 15- minute phone consultation for new clients
Whether your anxiety is new or long-standing, mild or debilitating, Dr. Polansky provides a safe, structure space to help you understand what is happening and build the tools to move forward.
Start your First Step Forward If anxiety is keeping you from living the life you want, help is available. Dr. Polansky currently offers telehealth appointments Monday-Thursday from 9:00-4:00. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to see if working with Dr. Polansky feels like the right fit.