Behavioral Health
Anxiety
When worry stops being occasional and starts running the show.
Understanding This Condition
Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry or fear that goes beyond normal life stress and interferes with daily functioning. Anxiety can be generalized, tied to specific situations, or connected to a particular event or trauma — and it's one of the most common, and most treatable, mental health conditions.
What Contributes to It
- A combination of genetic and biological factors
- Chronic stress or a major life change
- Trauma, including accidents or injury
- Substance use, which can both cause and worsen anxiety
- Family history of anxiety disorders
Signs & Symptoms
- Persistent, excessive worry
- Restlessness or feeling on edge
- Racing heart, tight chest, or other physical symptoms
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep disruption
- Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety
How We Evaluate It
We conduct a thorough evaluation to understand the specific pattern and triggers of your anxiety, since treatment differs somewhat depending on whether it's generalized, situational, or connected to a specific event or trauma.
Our Treatment Approach
Anxiety responds well to a combination of therapy and, when appropriate, medication.
- Individual therapy using evidence-based approaches for anxiety
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management when clinically appropriate
- Practical coping strategies for specific triggers
- Group therapy for additional support
What to Expect
Many patients see meaningful improvement within several weeks of starting treatment, with continued progress as coping strategies and, if applicable, medication take full effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal to have physical symptoms like a racing heart with anxiety?
Yes — anxiety produces real physical symptoms, and understanding this connection is often part of what makes treatment effective.
Will therapy alone help, or do I need medication too?
Many patients respond well to therapy alone, particularly for milder or situational anxiety. We'll discuss what fits your specific situation.
Can anxiety be connected to a past accident or injury?
Yes, very commonly — we specifically evaluate for this connection, especially in patients also receiving personal injury or workers' compensation care.
Anxiety that's running your daily decisions is treatable — you don't have to just manage around it indefinitely.
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Start today. Walk-ins welcome.
Call us, send a message, or just come by the clinic. Same-day appointments are available, and our team will meet you without judgment.
1010 E McDowell Rd, Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85006 · Open until 7 PM Wednesdays