Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Treatment in Madrid

GAD is a disorder characterized by excessive, persistent, and difficult-to-control anxiety and worry about a variety of everyday situations: work, health, family, and money. For a diagnosis, symptoms must be present most days for at least 6 months and be accompanied by physical symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.

Normal anxiety is proportional to a specific threat and disappears when that threat goes away. In GAD, worry is disproportionate, jumps from one topic to another (if it’s not one thing, it’s another), is very difficult to control, and persists even when circumstances are favorable. Furthermore, GAD significantly interferes with work, relationships, and quality of life.

TAG responds well to psychotherapy. Most people experience clear improvements after just a few sessions. The first changes are usually noticeable within the first few weeks. Treatment includes cognitive restructuring, exposure to uncertainty, relaxation, and relapse prevention, among other techniques. At MadridPsicoterapia, we design a personalized plan starting with the very first session.

Talking about a “cure” in psychology is complex, but we can say that GAD responds very well to treatment: studies show that 60–70% of people who complete CBT maintain long-term remission. The goal is not to eliminate all worries (that is neither realistic nor desirable), but to reduce their intensity, frequency, and impact until they no longer dictate your life.

Both work just as well. Choose the one that's most comfortable or practical for you. Some people prefer to leave the house and go to a specific place, while others prefer to log in from their couch. You can also mix and match depending on what works best for you each week or switch things up. 

Of course, for the online session, we ask that you be in a quiet place where no one will disturb you for 50 minutes, have a device with a camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or cell phone), and a reliable Wi-Fi connection. That's all.

We try to make everything easy. The price of an individual psychology session is 55 euros for consultations year-round. No matter where you are.

Once you feel that the professional relationship is working, you can choose the balance bonus and ahorrar un 9% of the cost of the sessions. Appointments can be scheduled individually.

You tell us what brought you here, what’s on your mind, or what you’d like to change. We’ll ask you a few questions to better understand your situation. We’ll address your concerns. And we’ll assess whether therapy can help you and what the process would look like. You’ll leave with a clear idea of what to expect and a framework for moving forward.

Because before you spend any money, we want you to get to know us and be sure that this is what you're looking for. It's an opportunity for both of us: you see if you feel comfortable, and we assess whether we can help you. And then we each make our own decision.

We don't work directly with insurance companies, but we'll provide you with an invoice so you can submit it to your insurance provider if they offer reimbursement. Check with your insurance provider to see if they cover individual therapy sessions with private psychologists in Madrid.