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Effective Health Anxiety Treatment

Drawing on the latest scientific research and our over 30+ years of combined experience in treating anxiety, Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael Stier, LCPC, LPC created this site to bring together resources from leading evidence-based approaches to understanding and treating health anxiety, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

Do you struggle with never-ending concerns about your health or find yourself trapped in the cycle of researching medical symptoms online (cyberchondria)? Do you monitor your blood pressure or oxygen levels excessively or make frequent trips to urgent care or the ER when you think you are in a medical crisis? Is seeking reassurance about your symptoms from anyone who will listen creating more problems than it is solving? If these scenarios sound all too familiar, than this site is for you and the 4-10% of the population who battle health anxiety. There is, however, another way…

Instead of spending the rest of your life living IN fear of your health concerns, it is our hope that this site will help you embrace living WITH fear while building more purpose, joy, and intentionality in the life you desire and deserve. It’s time to become an anxiety specialist and, once and for all, Overcome Your Health Anxiety. Yes, it’s time to “Live With fear, not In fear!”

Do you struggle with Illness Anxiety Disorder or Somatic Symptom Disorder?

With practice, the resources throughout this website will teach you, once and for all, how to: 
  • Trust yourself, your body, your senses, and your healthcare providers
  • Disengage from your health anxiety and shift your focus on facts and the here-and-now
  • Choose new actions in the face of uncertainty that align with what brings you joy in life
  • Dedicate more of your emotional and mental resources to the people, places, and things that matter most to you
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This website is an online resource designed to empower you on your personal growth journey to overcome health anxiety. Online resources can provide valuable insights, practical tips, and motivation for positive change. However, it’s important to acknowledge their limitations. This website is not a substitute for professional psychological services, nor is it designed to assess or diagnose your particular situation. While the guidance and recommendations within this site can offer support, practical exercises, and encouragement, it may not address your specific circumstances or replace the expertise of trained professionals. Mental health issues are complex and multifaceted, requiring personalized, evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. If you find yourself struggling with persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or any other mental health concern, we urge you to seek help from a licensed mental health professional. Your mental health is a priority.

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