Anxiety disorders affect approximately 40 million adults in the United States each year—about 19% of the adult population—making them the most common mental health condition, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). Anxiety may present independently or in conjunction with other psychiatric diagnoses, and when untreated, can significantly impair one’s quality of life.
Common subtypes include:
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Chronic, excessive worry that is difficult to control and affects multiple domains of life.
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Panic Disorder: Sudden, intense episodes of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest tightness, palpitations, or shortness of breath.
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Social Anxiety Disorder: Marked fear of social or performance situations where embarrassment or scrutiny is feared.
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Specific Phobias: Debilitating fear of specific objects or scenarios (e.g., flying, heights, injections), often resulting in avoidance behavior.
Fortunately, anxiety disorders are highly treatable, as they stem from neurobiological mechanisms involving dysregulation in serotonergic, noradrenergic, and GABAergic pathways. The key lies in comprehensive, personalized care.
My clinical approach is patient-centered and longitudinal, meaning I don’t just aim to suppress acute symptoms—I focus on developing sustainable strategies for long-term management. Each evaluation includes a thorough psychiatric and medical history, targeted screening tools, and collaborative diagnostic clarification. From there, we formulate a treatment plan that aligns with your values, preferences, and daily life.
Treatment options may include:
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Pharmacologic interventions with SSRIs, SNRIs, or other evidence-based agents, tailored to your neurochemical profile and past medication response.
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Advanced modalities such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant anxiety, which modulates cortical activity non-invasively and is well-tolerated.
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Spravato (esketamine) in select cases where comorbid depression or suicidality is present.
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Non-medication strategies, including lifestyle optimization, structured sleep hygiene, behavioral activation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
I emphasize shared decision-making at every stage, ensuring that treatment is not only effective, but also realistic and meaningful for your daily life.
You do not have to face anxiety alone. Relief is possible, and with the right guidance, long-term recovery is within reach.