Are you struggling with the effects of health anxiety?
Right now, you may be experiencing:
- Persistent worry about having or developing a serious illness
- Frequent checking of your body for signs of illness
- Misinterpretation of normal bodily sensations as dangerous symptoms
- Seeking frequent medical reassurance through appointments or tests
- Excessive research about diseases and their symptoms
- Temporary relief from reassurance that quickly gives way to new worries
- Difficulty focusing on other aspects of life due to health preoccupations
You've started to recognize how health anxiety is impacting your life:
- Significant time and mental energy are consumed by health worries
- Medical costs may be mounting from frequent appointments and tests
- Relationships are strained by constant discussion of health concerns
- Work or other responsibilities may be affected by your preoccupation
- You avoid certain activities or information that trigger health anxiety
- The quality of your life is diminished by constant vigilance and worry
- Medical professionals may be frustrated by your persistent concerns
You’re wondering…
- How can I distinguish between appropriate health vigilance and unhealthy anxiety?
- Why doesn’t medical reassurance provide lasting relief?
- Am I actually more likely to notice early signs of illness, or am I just torturing myself?
- Could my anxiety itself be causing some of my physical symptoms?
- Will I always be hyperaware of bodily sensations, or can this change?
- How do others manage bodily sensations without catastrophic interpretation?
- Is it possible to be appropriately concerned about health without this consuming fear?
You’re longing for…
- A balanced approach to health that includes appropriate care without obsession.
- The ability to experience normal bodily sensations without fear.
- Freedom from the constant mental scanning for symptoms.
- Confidence in your body’s resilience and natural processes.
- Relief from the exhausting cycle of worry, checking, and seeking reassurance.
- The capacity to focus on living your life rather than fearing illness.
- A trusting relationship with medical providers that doesn’t feel adversarial.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that health anxiety creates a painful paradox—the very vigilance intended to keep you safe actually diminishes your quality of life and wellbeing. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes that health anxiety often has roots in earlier experiences with illness (your own or loved ones'), medical trauma, or developmental experiences where physical sensations were associated with danger rather than normal functioning.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing therapy for Health Anxiety at Evergreen Counseling, you can imagine:
Normal bodily sensations trigger immediate fear and catastrophic interpretation
You notice bodily sensations with curiosity rather than fear.
Reassurance seeking provides only temporary relief before worry returns.
You develop internal resources for self-reassurance rather than depending on external validation.
Your attention is constantly focused inward, scanning for potential symptoms.
You redirect attention outward to engage fully with your life.
Medical information or illness-related content triggers intense anxiety.
You can encounter health information with appropriate perspective.
Your relationship with healthcare providers is strained by frequent visits and frustration.
You establish collaborative relationships with providers based on appropriate care.
What if I’m Not Ready?
Not Quite Ready to Book a Complimentary Concierge Matching Call? That’s Okay.
We understand that taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this decision easier for you.
Starting therapy can bring up mixed feelings—part of you might be eager, while another part hesitates to confront deeply buried emotions. You might doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you’ve struggled for a long time or had disappointing experiences with untrained therapists or life coaches. At Evergreen Counseling, our trauma-trained therapists are deeply committed to providing expert care.
Here’s How We Can Help You Move Forward
- Complimentary Concierge Matching Call: Our concierge matching call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and see if our approach feels right for you—without any obligation.
- Reimbursement Options: Concerned about the cost? We can guide you on how to get reimbursed for therapy using your out-of-network insurance benefits, making high-quality care more accessible to you.
- Informed Decision: Whether you’re ready to start or still exploring your options, we want you to feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
