The Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill is the oldest psychology outpatient treatment center (est. 2016) on Capitol Hill that utilizes evidence-based treatments of anxiety, depressive, and behavioral disorders in Capitol Hill.
The psychologists at our practice employ cognitive-behavioral treatments to treat these disorders, with a special emphasis on exposure-based therapies.
Anxiety related to a parent's medical condition (e.g., Huntington's disease or Dementia)
Young Adults Ages 18-34
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Trichotillomania
Adjustment Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
"Failure to Launch" syndrome
Anxiety related to a parent's medical condition (e.g., Huntington's disease or Dementia)
Adults Ages 35 and Up
Social Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Trichotillomania
Major Depressive Disorder
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Medical/Health Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Military Adjustment/Concerns
Disorders We Treat for Children and Adolescents Ages Three to Seventeen
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Avoidance and/or significant anxiety in situations where there is separation from a “safe” person or place (e.g., anxiety sleeping alone at night).
Social Anxiety Disorder
Avoidance and/or anxiety related to performance and/or social situations (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to a party).
Specific Phobia
Anxiety and/or avoidance of specific situations or stimuli (e.g., flying on an airplane, spiders, etc.).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive and repetitive images, impulses, and thoughts that cause high levels of anxiety
In response, you complete a covert (e.g., thought) or overt action (e.g., behavioral action-washing hands, etc.) to reduce the aforementioned levels of anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Persistent and continuous general worries and concern about several areas in your life (e.g., finances, health, family, romantic relationships).
Panic Disorder
The presence of panic attacks in which you experience at least 4/13 symptoms simultaneously (e.g., heart racing, sweating, upset stomach, dyspnea).
In response, you begin to avoid certain activities, situations, people or places that are associated with such symptoms.
Trichotillomania
Hair-pulling behaviors focused on certain areas on the body to the point of damage and/or hair loss (e.g., head, pubic area, legs, eyebrows, etc.).
Hair-pulling behaviors in response to feeling certain emotions (e.g., anxiety, boredom, tired, excited), but not necessarily anxiety alone.
Adjustment Disorder
Significant anxiety in response to a temporary transition (e.g., moving to a different house or school).
Major Depressive Disorder
The presence of depressed mood for at least 2 consecutive weeks
Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, change in appetite, anhedonia and/or the presence of suicidal thoughts or action/plan
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The presence of hyperactive/impulsive behavior and/or deficits in attention.
Difficulties with executive functioning skills (e.g., managing schedule, time management).
School Refusal Behavior (Due to Anxiety)
Refusing school or certain subject classes due to the presence of an anxiety disorder.
Strong avoidance behaviors related to school (e.g., sleeping in, not completing homework).
Disorders We Treat for Young Adults Ages Eighteen to Thirty-Four
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Avoidance and/or significant anxiety in situations where there is separation from a “safe” person or place.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Avoidance and/or anxiety related to performance and/or social situations (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to a party).
Specific Phobia
Anxiety and/or avoidance of specific situations or stimuli (e.g., flying on an airplane, spiders, etc.).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive and repetitive images, impulses, and thoughts that cause high levels of anxiety.
In response, you complete a covert (e.g., thought) or overt action (e.g., behavioral action-washing hands, etc.) to reduce the aforementioned levels of anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Persistent and continuous general worries and concern about several areas in your life (e.g., finances, health, family, romantic relationships).
Panic Disorder
The presence of panic attacks in which you experience at least 4/13 symptoms simultaneously (e.g., heart racing, sweating, upset stomach, dyspnea).
In response, you begin to avoid certain activities, situations, people or places that are associated with such symptoms.
Trichotillomania
Hair-pulling behaviors focused on certain areas on the body to the point of damage and/or hair loss (e.g., head, pubic area, legs, eyebrows, etc.).
Hair-pulling behaviors in response to feeling certain emotions (e.g., anxiety, boredom, tired, excited), but not necessarily anxiety alone.
Adjustment Disorder
Significant anxiety in response to a temporary transition (e.g., moving to a different house or school).
Major Depressive Disorder
The presence of depressed mood for at least 2 consecutive weeks.
Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, change in appetite, anhedonia and/or the presence of suicidal thoughts or action/plan.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The presence of hyperactive/impulsive behavior and/or deficits in attention.
Difficulties with executive functioning skills (e.g., managing schedule, time management).
“Failure to Launch” Syndrome
Young adults struggling and/or failing to develop/implement a plan to be financially, socioemotionally, and intellectually independent of their childhood caretakers.
Strong avoidance behaviors related to pursuing a job and developing a “life plan.”
Disorders We Treat for Young Adults Ages Thirty-Five and Up
Social Anxiety Disorder
Avoidance and/or anxiety related to performance and/or social situations (e.g., speaking in front of the class, going to a party).
Specific Phobia
Anxiety and/or avoidance of specific situations or stimuli (e.g., flying on an airplane, spiders, etc.).
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive and repetitive images, impulses, and thoughts that cause high levels of anxiety
In response, you complete a covert (e.g., thought) or overt action (e.g., behavioral action-washing hands, etc.) to reduce the aforementioned levels of anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Persistent and continuous general worries and concern about several areas in your life (e.g., finances, health, family, romantic relationships).
Panic Disorder
The presence of panic attacks in which you experience at least 4/13 symptoms simultaneously (e.g., heart racing, sweating, upset stomach, dyspnea).
In response, you begin to avoid certain activities, situations, people or places that are associated with such symptoms.
Trichotillomania
Hair-pulling behaviors focused on certain areas on the body to the point of damage and/or hair loss (e.g., head, pubic area, legs, eyebrows, etc.).
Hair-pulling behaviors in response to feeling certain emotions (e.g., anxiety, boredom, tired, excited), but not necessarily anxiety alone.
Adjustment Disorder
Significant anxiety in response to a temporary transition (e.g., moving to a different house, divorce).
Major Depressive Disorder
The presence of depressed mood for at least 2 consecutive weeks.
Feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, change in appetite, anhedonia and/or the presence of suicidal thoughts or action/plan.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The presence of hyperactive/impulsive behavior and/or deficits in attention.
Difficulties with executive functioning skills (e.g., managing schedule, time management).
Medical/Illness Anxiety
Anxiety related to fear of having a current or undetected physical ailment or diagnoses that has yet to be detected.
Visits to medical doctors resulting in unresolved or invalidated medical concerns.
Excessive concerns and anxiety about physical symptoms.