Anxiety

Depending on the nature of the concern, we will consider all treatment options available. However, we do not prescribe long-term benzodiazepine medications as evidence-based practice does not recommend these medications be used longer than 6 weeks in duration. We also may not continue these types of medications if you have been prescribed them by a previous provider if you are establishing care with us.

Carencia is in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Cigna PPO, Aetna PPO, United Healthcare PPO policies. We are also able to serve you if you do not have health insurance or have a policy we are not in-network with as a cash pay client. 

Yes, we treat panic attacks by treating the source of the concern. We try to identify the presenting concern and address it with treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy, rather than providing short-term medications that do not have a long-lasting positive impact.

Anxiety is very complex but the majority of individuals will feel nervous, worried, preoccupied, and/or on-edge most of the time. Anxiety can be general in nature or specific, like in social situations or when you are speaking in public or taking a test. We can discuss additional symptoms at your appointment to create a tailored treatment plan for your concern.

Depression is a mental health condition in which the individual most likely feels persistently sad or as if they have lost interest/joy/pleasure in activities that they once found fun and enjoyable. Additional symptoms can be feeling heavy, lethargic, and distractible. We can discuss additional symptoms at your appointment to create a tailored treatment plan for your concern.

Carencia treats a variety of anxiety disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Specific Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to name a few.

At Carencia, we use medication in conjunction with therapy to treat anxiety disorders. Medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and benzodiazepines, can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, allowing patients to participate more effectively in therapy and make progress towards recovery. However, the use of medication is determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with your qualified healthcare provider at Carencia.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven to be a highly effective form of treatment for anxiety disorders and is offered at Carencia. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), CBT has been shown to be as effective as medication in treating anxiety disorders, and in some cases, even more effective when used in conjunction with medication.