Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Florida
Comprehensive Anxiety Treatment
Ascend Psychiatry and 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, and with proper psychiatric care, you can reduce anxiety symptoms and regain control of your life.
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 anti-anxiety medications and 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 about future episodes.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear of social situations where you might be judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others. 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)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder 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 Disorder 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
Psychiatric medications play an important role in anxiety disorder treatment. 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 disorder, beta-blockers like propranolol 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, side effect profile, and treatment preferences.
Holistic Anxiety Management
At Ascend Psychiatry and 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. While psychiatric medications provide essential symptom relief, incorporating these lifestyle practices enhances treatment effectiveness and promotes long-term anxiety management.
Coordinated Mental Health Care
The most effective anxiety treatment often combines psychiatric medication management with psychotherapy. We strongly encourage and 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, such as thyroid disorders or heart conditions.
Benefits of Telepsychiatry for Anxiety Treatment
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 or sitting in a waiting room. Telepsychiatry eliminates transportation barriers, provides consistent access to care regardless of your Florida location, and offers a comfortable, private setting for discussing sensitive concerns.
What to Expect from Anxiety Treatment
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, 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.
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 and Wellness today to schedule your confidential anxiety evaluation.