Anxiety Treatment for Adults
Online psychiatric care for anxiety in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
When Your Mind Won't Turn Off
Anxiety isn't always obvious.
You may be successful at work, take care of your responsibilities, and appear completely fine to everyone around you—while internally your mind rarely slows down.
You may constantly anticipate what could go wrong, replay conversations, overthink decisions, struggle to relax, or feel physically tense even when there isn't an immediate problem.
When anxiety begins affecting your sleep, concentration, relationships, physical well-being, or ability to enjoy your life, it may be time to seek help.
Anxiety Can Show Up in Different Ways
Symptoms may include:
Excessive worry
Racing thoughts
Overthinking
Feeling tense or on edge
Irritability
Difficulty relaxing
Trouble concentrating
Difficulty sleeping
Avoiding situations because of anxiety
Feeling overwhelmed easily
Panic symptoms
Physical symptoms associated with anxiety
Not everyone experiences anxiety in the same way.
Why Am I Suddenly More Anxious?
Sometimes there is an obvious trigger. Other times, people simply recognize that their baseline has changed.
Anxiety symptoms can be influenced by chronic stress, relationships, work demands, grief, sleep problems, medical conditions, hormonal changes, medications, substances, or other mental health conditions.
Women may also notice changes in anxiety during hormonal transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.
Understanding potential contributors is an important part of determining appropriate treatment.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Anxiety
During your evaluation, we'll discuss when your symptoms began, what makes them better or worse, how they affect your everyday life, your sleep, medical and psychiatric history, current medications, previous treatment, stressors, and treatment goals.
The purpose is to understand your particular experience of anxiety, rather than assuming everyone needs the same treatment.
Anxiety Treatment
Treatment may include medication when appropriate, psychotherapy recommendations, stress-management strategies, sleep interventions, behavioral changes, lifestyle recommendations, or coordination with other healthcare professionals.
If medication is recommended, we'll discuss why it may be appropriate and review important benefits, risks, alternatives, and potential side effects.
You are encouraged to participate in treatment decisions.
Anxiety & Sleep
Anxiety and sleep problems frequently reinforce each other.
Worry can make it difficult to fall asleep, while inadequate sleep can make anxiety, irritability, concentration, and emotional regulation worse the following day.
When both problems are present, treatment may need to address more than one factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my anxiety is serious enough for treatment?
You don't need to wait until anxiety becomes unbearable. Consider seeking help when symptoms persist, cause distress, or interfere with sleep, relationships, work, concentration, or everyday functioning.
Does anxiety treatment always require medication?
No. Medication is one possible treatment option. Recommendations depend on your symptoms, history, severity, preferences, and clinical needs.
Can anxiety make it difficult to concentrate?
Yes. Persistent worry and heightened stress can interfere with attention and concentration. ADHD and other conditions can also affect concentration, which is why evaluation can be helpful.
Can I receive anxiety treatment through telehealth?
Eligible adults located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware may receive psychiatric evaluation and treatment through telehealth.
You Don't Have to Keep Living in a Constant State of Worry
If anxiety is taking up more of your day than you would like, consider starting with a psychiatric evaluation.
Schedule an Anxiety Evaluation