THERAPY FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Research shows that therapy alone can be very effective for anxiety disorders and moderate depression, with many people achieving full recovery through talk therapy. However, for severe anxiety or major depression, therapy and medication often provide the best results. The decision to include medication, such as an SSRI or other psychiatric medication, depends on symptom severity, patient preference, medical history, and response to initial treatment.

Yes, our mental health professionals treat patients with multiple psychiatric disorders. Many people experience anxiety and depression together, or have additional conditions like PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, or substance abuse. We provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning that addresses all relevant mental health conditions at the same time, for coordinated care.

While anxiety and depression often occur together and share some treatment approaches, each requires specific techniques. Anxiety treatment often focuses on exposure therapy for specific phobias, panic disorder management, and coping skills for worry and physical anxiety symptoms. Depression treatment typically focuses on behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring for negative thinking patterns, and addressing factors that contribute to low mood and reduced functioning. Many evidence-based treatments like CBT treat both conditions.

All our mental health providers are licensed professionals with training in evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders and depression. We follow APA and other professional guidelines, have regular supervision and consultation for optimal patient care, use standardized assessment tools and progress monitoring throughout treatment, maintain confidentiality and ethical standards, and coordinate with medical providers when patients need evaluation for medication or physical health treatment.

Your first session will be an assessment of your mental health concerns, symptoms, and treatment goals. We'll discuss your history of anxiety symptoms or depression, previous mental health treatment or medications, current stressors and major life events affecting your well-being, family history of mental health conditions, and your preferences for treatment approaches. This initial session helps us develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.

We do not work directly with insurance as our practice is private pay.  However, we are able to provide a Superbill (reimbursement receipt) for all PPO plans.  Our staff can provide direction and recommendations depending on your plan and coverage.  Payment options and fees can be discussed during your free 15-minute consultation with one of our therapists.