Conditions we treat
Anxiety
Anxiety is more than stress. It can become a chronic, overwhelming sense of fear — often with no clear trigger. You deserve support that actually helps.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is more than everyday stress or worry. It’s a persistent, often disproportionate sense of fear or unease that can interfere with work, relationships, and daily life — even when there’s no obvious threat. At The Psychiatric Center, we recognize that anxiety shows up differently for everyone, and we offer personalized care that addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.
We treat a full range of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety, and anxiety related to OCD and PTSD. We also address the anxiety that often travels alongside depression, ADHD, and hormonal transitions.
How anxiety can present differently
In adults
Excessive worry about work, finances, or relationships. Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue. Muscle tension, headaches, or stomach issues. Panic attacks or sudden surges of fear. Many high-functioning adults mask anxiety until it becomes disruptive — then wonder why they feel like they’re running out of steam.
In teens and young adults
Younger people often show anxiety differently — academic pressure, fear of failure, social withdrawal, irritability, or panic-like symptoms without an obvious cause. Anxiety frequently blends with ADHD or depression in young adults, which is why a careful evaluation matters.
During and after pregnancy
Perinatal anxiety can include persistent worry about the baby’s health or safety, trouble sleeping even when the baby sleeps, racing thoughts or a sense of dread, and hypervigilance or compulsive checking. We provide gentle, non-judgmental support and coordinate with OB-GYNs when helpful.
Quick facts
- Affects up to 30% of adults at some point in their lives
- One of the most treatable mental health conditions
- Often occurs alongside depression
- Responds well to therapy, medication, or both
Related conditions
Our approach
How we treat anxiety
01
Understand
We start with a clear diagnostic assessment to determine the type of anxiety, any co-occurring conditions, and physical health factors that may be contributing — like thyroid, caffeine, sleep, or medication side effects.
02
Build a plan
We use psychotherapy (CBT, mindfulness-based, or trauma-informed), medication management when appropriate, and nervous system regulation skills — tailored to your goals, not a protocol.
03
Support you
We work with you — not against your anxiety — to build safety, clarity, and calm. We coordinate with medical providers and support systems as needed, and adjust the plan as you learn what works.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Isn’t some anxiety normal?
Yes — anxiety is a normal, useful emotion. It becomes a concern when it’s chronic, disproportionate to the situation, or gets in the way of the life you want to live. If it’s interfering with sleep, work, relationships, or your ability to enjoy things, it’s worth evaluating.
Will I have to take medication?
Not necessarily. Many people do well with therapy alone, especially for mild to moderate anxiety. Medication is one tool in the toolkit, and we only recommend it when it fits your goals and the clinical picture.
How is anxiety different from stress?
Stress is typically situational and resolves once the situation changes. Anxiety can persist even when nothing is “wrong” — a hum of worry or fear that doesn’t turn off. When that hum starts running the show, it’s anxiety worth addressing.
What’s the difference between panic disorder and GAD?
Panic disorder involves acute, episodic attacks of intense fear — often sudden, overwhelming, and physically dramatic. GAD is a more persistent, low-grade worry about many things at once. Both are treatable, but the treatment approaches differ.
Reclaim peace of mind
Call us to schedule an evaluation. Most new patients are seen within one to two weeks.