Dr. Craig April, with humor and empathy, shows you “how to find peace” and points you toward the path to tranquility. Packed with solid, practical advice for managing anxiety—grounded in scientifically backed techniques and years of clinical experience—his approach is sure to inspire each of us to face our fears with courage and resilience!
—Helen Odessky, clinical psychologist, PhD, veteran expert in anxiety relief, and author of bestsellers such as *Turning Thoughts into Results* and *Don’t Be Afraid: Give Yourself a Sense of Security*; her acclaimed course on cognitive thinking at Stanford University is widely praised.

I simply want to express my gratitude to Dr. Craig April and to this book. I hope you’ll take the time to read it and, like my family, put its advice to use in your own life.
—The Mom Review

★ A work by Dr. Craig April, an internationally renowned expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders, founder of the April Anxiety Management Center, and a mental health professional resource recommended by Psychology Today!
★ Grounded in scientific evidence and years of clinical experience! This book sets aside personal biases and, using practical, science-based strategies and techniques, helps readers “outsmart” the root causes of anxiety—false worries and fear‑driven messages—achieving effective relief and treatment through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Today, many resources and pieces of information on managing anxiety are based on personal opinions rather than science. Dr. Craig April, founder of the April Anxiety Management Center, relies on science instead. He employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help readers overcome their fears and achieve the anxiety relief they seek.

Stop worrying for no reason.
When facing anxiety, viewing ourselves as perpetual victims can leave us feeling helpless and powerless to improve. However, Dr. April has found that most forms of anxiety are not mental illnesses. In fact, alleviating anxiety begins with confronting our worries, fears, and concerns. Drawing on concise, practical strategies and CBT techniques, Dr. April tackles anxiety at its root: the false messages of worry, fear, and concern.

Fear is an inherent part of the human condition.
Worry, fear, and concern are experiences we all encounter in life, whether or not we realize how much they shape our sense of control. Fortunately, these challenges are manageable. By identifying the anxious responses triggered by false fear signals, we can learn to respond more effectively. As an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, the author draws on over two decades of experience to help readers face their fears and overcome anxiety.

In this essential guide to easing adult anxiety, you will discover:
• Proven anti-anxiety methods that have served the April Anxiety Management Center for years;
• A non-victim‑based approach to reclaiming control over your life;
• Practical skills and tools for conquering fear.

If you enjoy books about anxiety such as Feeling Good by David Burns, The End of Mental Illness by Daniel Amen, or Peace from Paradox by Max Lucado, or if you appreciate the work of Louise Hay, then you will surely find this book equally valuable.

Dr. Craig April
Dr. Craig April is an internationally renowned expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders and the founder of the April Anxiety Treatment Center. He has become one of the most active and highly regarded anxiety specialists in the United States. With over two decades of experience, he is a leading practitioner of cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety.
The April Anxiety Treatment Center, located in Los Angeles, is a distinguished facility that has been accredited by Psychology Today and is listed among the mental health professionals and organizations recommended by the publication.
Dr. April has appeared as an expert on television news, been cited in national magazines and newspapers, frequently served as a guest on international radio stations, participated in film‑industry panel discussions, and delivered lectures at schools, universities, business organizations, and other associations on the nature of anxiety and fear.
Dr. April also served as a featured psychologist on A&E’s two‑season series “Obsessed.” This documentary series, similar in style to “Intervention,” chronicles the struggles of individuals with anxiety disorders as they undergo cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. April employed scientifically validated CBT techniques to treat the participants featured in the program.
Since the mid‑1990s, Dr. April has been treating anxiety, honing his clinical skills across settings that include private practices, hospitals, schools, and universities. He earned his master’s degree in 1994, his doctorate in 1996, and obtained his license as a psychologist in 1998. In 2006, he focused exclusively on private practice, dedicating himself to helping patients suffering from panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD), and generalized anxiety. Building on this work, he established the April Center, offering specialized, evidence‑based treatments for anxiety.