COMPREHENSIVE ANXIETY TREATMENT
Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Florida
Expert telehealth psychiatry for GAD, panic, OCD, PTSD & social anxiety. Florida-licensed psychiatrists. Insurance accepted.
✓ Licensed Florida Psychiatrists
✓ Florida Telehealth Statewide
✓ Insurance Accepted
Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness provides expert treatment for anxiety disorders to patients throughout Florida via convenient telepsychiatry appointments. Our expert psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating all types of anxiety disorders, offering evidence-based medication management and personalized psychiatric care tailored to your specific symptoms and needs. If you’re experiencing excessive worry, panic attacks, racing thoughts, physical tension, avoidance behaviors, or fear that interferes with your daily life, our Florida psychiatrists can help. Anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental health conditions.
Medically Reviewed by Cathleen Jane Gomez, MD
Psychiatrist | Founder, Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness
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Psychiatrist | Founder, Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness
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TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS WE TREAT
Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent, excessive worry about everyday matters such as health, finances, work, or relationships. People with GAD often experience restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. Our psychiatrists provide comprehensive treatment including SSRIs or SNRIs that effectively reduce chronic worry and physical anxiety symptoms.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks—sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and fear of losing control. Our Florida psychiatrists specialize in panic disorder treatment using medications that prevent panic attacks and reduce anticipatory anxiety.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear of social situations where you might be judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized. This can include public speaking, meeting new people, or attending social gatherings. Our psychiatrists offer medication management that reduces social anxiety symptoms, allowing you to engage more comfortably in social and professional situations.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. Our psychiatrists have expertise in OCD treatment using SSRIs at therapeutic doses, along with coordination with OCD-specialized therapists for comprehensive care.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, causing intrusive memories, nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors. Our compassionate psychiatrists provide trauma-informed psychiatric care, prescribing medications that address PTSD symptoms including antidepressants and other evidence-based pharmacological treatments.
OUR APPROACH TO ANXIETY TREATMENT
Our Approach to Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Your anxiety treatment begins with a thorough psychiatric assessment via secure telehealth. Our psychiatrists carefully evaluate your anxiety symptoms, triggers, duration and severity, impact on daily functioning, previous treatments, co-occurring conditions like depression, and medical history. This detailed evaluation allows us to accurately diagnose your specific anxiety disorder and develop an effective, personalized treatment plan.
Evidence-Based Medication Management
Our psychiatrists have extensive expertise in prescribing and managing SSRIs such as sertraline, escitalopram, and paroxetine, SNRIs including venlafaxine and duloxetine, buspirone for generalized anxiety, beta-blockers for performance anxiety, and benzodiazepines when appropriate for short-term relief. We carefully select medications based on your specific anxiety disorder, symptom severity, medical conditions, and treatment preferences.
Holistic Anxiety Management
At Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness, we recognize that effective anxiety treatment combines medication with lifestyle strategies. Our holistic approach addresses stress reduction techniques, regular physical activity which naturally reduces anxiety, sleep optimization, caffeine and alcohol management, nutritional support, and breathing exercises for acute anxiety.
Coordinated Mental Health Care
The most effective anxiety treatment often combines psychiatric medication management with psychotherapy. We coordinate with therapists who provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy for phobias and OCD, and other specialized approaches. We also work with your primary care physician to rule out medical conditions that can mimic or worsen anxiety.
Telepsychiatry Benefits for Anxiety
Our Florida telepsychiatry services are particularly beneficial for anxiety disorder treatment. Many patients with anxiety find that attending appointments from home reduces the anxiety associated with traveling to a clinic. Telepsychiatry eliminates transportation barriers and provides a comfortable, private setting for discussing sensitive concerns.
What to Expect
SSRIs and SNRIs typically take 4-6 weeks to reach full effectiveness for anxiety disorders, though some patients notice improvement within 2-3 weeks. Some anti-anxiety medications may cause initial mild side effects including nausea or changes in appetite or sleep, which typically resolve as your body adjusts. Our psychiatrists will discuss the timeline, potential side effects, and what to expect with your specific medication regimen.
Insurance Accepted
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other anxiety-related conditions through telepsychiatry across Florida.
Yes. Anxiety disorders are among the most treatable mental health conditions. SSRIs, SNRIs, buspirone, and other medications effectively reduce anxiety symptoms when prescribed and monitored by an experienced psychiatrist.
The most effective anxiety treatment often combines medication with cognitive-behavioral therapy or exposure therapy. We coordinate with therapists to provide comprehensive care. Many patients benefit significantly from both approaches together.
SSRIs and SNRIs typically take 4-6 weeks to reach full effectiveness, though some patients notice improvement within 2-3 weeks. Your psychiatrist will monitor your progress and adjust as needed during this period.
SSRIs and SNRIs do not cause physical dependence. Benzodiazepines, which we prescribe selectively and short-term when appropriate, can cause dependence with prolonged use, which is why we use them carefully and monitor closely.
Yes. We accept UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Cigna, and Aetna. Cash pay is $300 for the initial 60-minute evaluation and $150 for 30-minute follow-up appointments.
Yes. Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness provides anxiety treatment to patients throughout Florida via secure telehealth. Many patients find telehealth particularly helpful for anxiety since it removes the stress of traveling to a clinic.
Click any Request Appointment button on our website to book through our IntakeQ scheduling system. Your initial appointment will be a comprehensive 60-minute psychiatric evaluation.
Take Control of Your Anxiety Today. You don’t have to live with constant worry, panic, or fear. Our Florida psychiatrists are here to help you find relief from anxiety and reclaim your peace of mind. Contact Ascend Psychiatry & Wellness today to schedule your confidential anxiety evaluation.
Medical Disclaimer: The content on this page is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. For mental health crisis support, you can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.