Anxiety is one of the most common - and most treatable - mental health conditions. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through it.
Anxiety is more than feeling stressed or worried. It's a persistent, often exhausting state of alertness - as though your nervous system is stuck on high. When anxiety becomes chronic, it can interfere with sleep, relationships, work, and your ability to enjoy your own life.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves ongoing worry about many different areas of life. Social anxiety involves intense fear of judgment in social situations. Health anxiety creates persistent worry about illness. All of these are real, recognized conditions - and all respond well to treatment.
Anxiety often co-occurs with depression, sleep problems, and physical symptoms. A thorough evaluation helps untangle what's driving things so that care can be targeted and effective.
In our first visit, I take time to understand not just your symptoms but the full context of your life - your history, your stressors, what you've already tried, and what matters most to you. Anxiety treatment is rarely one-size-fits-all, and I don't treat it that way.
Depending on your needs, we may use medication, supportive therapy, or both. I also incorporate psychoeducation - helping you understand what's happening in your body and mind - because knowledge itself can reduce anxiety. All care is delivered via telehealth across Virginia, in English or Tiếng Việt.
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Your first appointment is a full hour. We take time to understand your full picture, not just a symptom checklist. Here is what to expect:
Anxiety is very treatable. Depending on your symptoms and history, options may include SSRIs, SNRIs, buspirone, or other medications. Many people do well with medication alone; others benefit most from combining medication with supportive therapy. We discuss all options together so you can make an informed choice. Read more: Anxiety vs. Stress: When Should You See a Psychiatrist?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, and anxiety that occurs alongside depression, OCD, or trauma. If you are unsure whether your anxiety fits a specific diagnosis, that is exactly what an evaluation is for.
No. Some people do very well with medication, some with supportive therapy alone, and many benefit most from combining both. We discuss all options at your first appointment and make the decision together based on your history, preferences, and goals.
It depends on the medication. SSRIs and SNRIs typically take 4 to 6 weeks to build effect. Some medications, such as buspirone, work more gradually. We review your progress at follow-up appointments and adjust as needed.
Yes, for some people it can. Anxiety is a condition that often responds well to treatment but may recur during stressful periods. Many patients continue low-dose maintenance medication or periodic check-ins for that reason.
Yes, and this is very common. Anxiety and depression frequently co-occur and reinforce each other. A thorough evaluation helps identify both so that treatment can address all of what is driving your symptoms.
No referral is needed. You can book directly online. A note from your therapist or primary care provider is helpful context, but it is not a requirement.
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