Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and TMS Therapy for Anxiety

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, and beta-blockers are commonly prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of anxiety. In cases of acute anxiety, anti-anxiety medications or benzodiazepines may be prescribed on an individual basis.

Our psychiatric team will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and anxiety symptoms. We will explain the available medication options, collaborate on a personalized treatment plan, and provide ongoing medication management support. Whether you prefer in-person or virtual appointments, our psychiatrists are available to meet with you from the comfort of your own home.

Our therapists are master’s-level clinicians who have deep experience helping people just like you effectively manage their anxiety. We’ll curate a personalized plan for your anxiety that works for you – whether that’s CBT, DBT, ERP, or another effective approach. You can also meet with your therapist in person or virtually. 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify the relationship between your thoughts, behavior and feelings to address anxiety and help restructure thinking patterns that lead to the anxious thoughts. CBT also uses mindfulness techniques, which have been proven to be effective tools in treating anxiety. Mindfulness focuses on helping you stay in the present moment and ground yourself to your space. 
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially created to address Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) but is now used to treat a variety of different diagnoses, including anxiety. DBT helps you accept your anxiety while changing your thoughts and behaviors. DBT teaches four distinct skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Emotional Regulation.
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is a method of CBT used to treat anxiety by gradually exposing you to your anxiety triggers to provoke a response.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an effective treatment option for individuals experiencing frequent anxiety, especially when medications have not provided adequate relief. Anxiety often involves overactivity in the brain, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which can contribute to symptoms. TMS therapy targets this region, helping to regulate anxiety symptoms by reducing excessive nerve activity.

While TMS therapy is FDA-cleared specifically for treating anxiety when it co-occurs with depression, it can also be used off-label for anxiety alone under the guidance of your healthcare provider. Schedule a consultation today to determine if TMS therapy for anxiety is a suitable option for you.

If your anxiety symptoms require more intensive treatment, we can work with you to determine if our partner programs at Clear Behavioral Health are a good fit. Through group therapy, individual therapy, case management, and mindfulness, their curriculum teaches you how to manage your anxiety.

The same experienced mental health clinicians who manage Neuro Wellness Spa also manage Clear Behavioral Health, which provides residential programs as well as in-person and virtual outpatient (PHP and IOP) programs for anxiety.