Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. At Ascend Psychiatry & Therapy in Tukwila, Washington, we provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for all types of anxiety disorders.

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

While everyone experiences occasional anxiety, an anxiety disorder involves persistent, excessive worry that interferes with daily life. People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experience a higher level of baseline anxiety and commonly worry about multiple areas such as work performance, health, family, finances, and everyday situations. The worry feels uncontrollable and is often disproportionate to the actual situation.

Types of Anxiety We Treat

Our practice provides treatment for a range of anxiety conditions including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder with or without agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety, and Separation Anxiety. Each type of anxiety has unique characteristics and may require a different treatment approach.

Signs You May Need Anxiety Treatment

Consider seeking professional help if you experience persistent worry that is difficult to control, physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath, avoidance of situations or places due to fear, difficulty sleeping because of racing thoughts, trouble concentrating at work or school, irritability or feeling on edge most days, or stomach problems and headaches with no clear medical cause.

Our Treatment Approach

Ethiopia Zerfu, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, creates individualized treatment plans that may include medication management using SSRIs, SNRIs, or other appropriate medications, therapeutic techniques for managing anxious thoughts and physical symptoms, lifestyle modifications including sleep hygiene, exercise, and stress reduction strategies, and regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Telepsychiatry for Anxiety

We understand that anxiety can make it difficult to leave the house or sit in a waiting room. That is why we offer secure telepsychiatry appointments for patients throughout Washington State, allowing you to receive expert care from a comfortable environment.