Anxiety Psychiatrists in Nassau County, NY

Photo of Arusha Farahani MD, Psychiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Arusha Farahani MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530  (Online Only)
Everyone deserves the chance to have a mind that is calm, clear and content. As a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist I treat an array of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder and more. While I specialize in medication management I consider the individual as a whole and provide comprehensive treatment plans that include non-medication strategies to help you live your best life. I encourage a collaborative approach and want patients to be active in treatment planning and decision-making. [I do not accept insurance but I am happy to provide invoices for you to submit for out-of-network benefits.]
Everyone deserves the chance to have a mind that is calm, clear and content. As a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist I treat an array of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder and more. While I specialize in medication management I consider the individual as a whole and provide comprehensive treatment plans that include non-medication strategies to help you live your best life. I encourage a collaborative approach and want patients to be active in treatment planning and decision-making. [I do not accept insurance but I am happy to provide invoices for you to submit for out-of-network benefits.]
(516) 203-4187 View (516) 203-4187
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Dr. DeSarbo / ED-180 Treatment Progams
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
Dr. DeSarbo is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of EATING DISORDERS and general psychiatry including mood disorders, anxiety issues, ADHD, OCD, relationship issues. In addition to psychopharmacology, he also practices CBT and existential therapy. He is the Medical Director of ED-180 Eating Disorder Treatment Programs which provides custom intensive treatment programs for patients in the Long Island/NYC area. He is also an author, a lecturer and the founder and host of the annual Long Island Conference on Eating Disorders. He oversees a full staff of therapists and clinicians at his offices.
Dr. DeSarbo is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of EATING DISORDERS and general psychiatry including mood disorders, anxiety issues, ADHD, OCD, relationship issues. In addition to psychopharmacology, he also practices CBT and existential therapy. He is the Medical Director of ED-180 Eating Disorder Treatment Programs which provides custom intensive treatment programs for patients in the Long Island/NYC area. He is also an author, a lecturer and the founder and host of the annual Long Island Conference on Eating Disorders. He oversees a full staff of therapists and clinicians at his offices.
(516) 414-2545 View (516) 414-2545
Photo of Nisha Pradeep, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Nisha Pradeep
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
Anxiety and depression is at it's highest especially during this most difficult times.
I am a board certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with over 9 yrs of experience in treating adults with various mental illness including but not limited to anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, and ADHD. I have completed my masters degree from Stony Brook University and Doctorate degree from University at Buffalo. Every individual has unique needs and I use individually tailored treatment plans for my patients. Please use the website link, call or email to book an appointment.
Anxiety and depression is at it's highest especially during this most difficult times.
I am a board certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with over 9 yrs of experience in treating adults with various mental illness including but not limited to anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, and ADHD. I have completed my masters degree from Stony Brook University and Doctorate degree from University at Buffalo. Every individual has unique needs and I use individually tailored treatment plans for my patients. Please use the website link, call or email to book an appointment.
(516) 714-4556 View (516) 714-4556
Photo of Efraim J. Keisari, MD, Psychiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Efraim J. Keisari, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803
Asking for help can be hard. Finding the right psychiatrist for you can be hard. As a board certified psychiatrist with a small patient-centered practice, I strive to create a personalized and thoughtful experience for you. I treat adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and various phobias. We can address issues such as sleeping difficulties (insomnia), relationship challenges, work stress, and life stage transitions.
Asking for help can be hard. Finding the right psychiatrist for you can be hard. As a board certified psychiatrist with a small patient-centered practice, I strive to create a personalized and thoughtful experience for you. I treat adults of all ages with a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and various phobias. We can address issues such as sleeping difficulties (insomnia), relationship challenges, work stress, and life stage transitions.
(212) 287-5888 View (212) 287-5888
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Taqialdeen Zamil
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(925) 886-4303 View (925) 886-4303
Photo of Michael Arena, Psychiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Michael Arena
Psychiatrist, DO, CGP, FAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist. I provide individual, group, family, and/or couple's therapy along with medication management when it is needed. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety/stress, feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, self-hatred/sabotage, oppressive perfectionism, indecisiveness, or a general unhappiness with life, I can assist you in managing and overcoming these difficulties.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist. I provide individual, group, family, and/or couple's therapy along with medication management when it is needed. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety/stress, feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, self-hatred/sabotage, oppressive perfectionism, indecisiveness, or a general unhappiness with life, I can assist you in managing and overcoming these difficulties.
(516) 730-9717 View (516) 730-9717
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Dr. Govind B Oza
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
Waitlist for new clients
I am a board certified psychiatrist who helped many individuals with mind and emotional disturbances since I started my training in psychiatry in 2002. I have experienced in treating adolescents and adults since I completed my training in child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship in 2007. I can provide treatment for psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD through psycho education and medication management. I always enjoy helping my patients and families for well-being.
I am a board certified psychiatrist who helped many individuals with mind and emotional disturbances since I started my training in psychiatry in 2002. I have experienced in treating adolescents and adults since I completed my training in child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship in 2007. I can provide treatment for psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD through psycho education and medication management. I always enjoy helping my patients and families for well-being.
(516) 447-2317 View (516) 447-2317
Photo of Joseph Scott Weiner, Psychiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Joseph Scott Weiner
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conditions I treat include depression, anxiety, grief, and bereavement as well as borderline personality disorder.
My mission is to make sure that my patients receive the most thoughtful, empathetic and contemporary treatment in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. When you call for a consultation, we'll spend a little time talking by phone so we can see if we're a good fit. If we decide to meet, decisions about your care will be made as a team, with you being the most important member. I am devoted to providing attentive care to all my patients. Please explore my website to learn more about my practice and my qualifications: www.weinermd.com
Conditions I treat include depression, anxiety, grief, and bereavement as well as borderline personality disorder.
My mission is to make sure that my patients receive the most thoughtful, empathetic and contemporary treatment in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. When you call for a consultation, we'll spend a little time talking by phone so we can see if we're a good fit. If we decide to meet, decisions about your care will be made as a team, with you being the most important member. I am devoted to providing attentive care to all my patients. Please explore my website to learn more about my practice and my qualifications: www.weinermd.com
(516) 336-4298 View (516) 336-4298
Photo of Sara Burshtein, Psychiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Sara Burshtein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530  (Online Only)
I focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, school-related difficulties, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, stress and trauma, and life transitions.
I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and I believe in a holistic approach, incorporating physical and mental health. I combine up-to-date medical treatment with talk therapy to create a personalized plan to address an individual’s complaints and work collaboratively with patients and families to create a treatment plan that is driven by results. I attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed psychiatry training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
I focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, school-related difficulties, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, stress and trauma, and life transitions.
I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and I believe in a holistic approach, incorporating physical and mental health. I combine up-to-date medical treatment with talk therapy to create a personalized plan to address an individual’s complaints and work collaboratively with patients and families to create a treatment plan that is driven by results. I attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed psychiatry training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
(516) 229-1947 View (516) 229-1947
Photo of Tashonna Webster, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Tashonna Webster
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Uniondale, NY 11556
Are you currently going through each day in constant state of sadness, unable to pinpoint why you are not able to enjoy interactions with others or important moments. Have you been angry or irritable with others where minor conflicts are pushed out of proportion? These symptoms described can be seen in individuals who are suffering from depression or anxiety. These two conditions can have a huge impact on how you sleep or eat, relationships, performance at work, and health. Living with depression or anxiety can be quite challenging, but there is hope.
Are you currently going through each day in constant state of sadness, unable to pinpoint why you are not able to enjoy interactions with others or important moments. Have you been angry or irritable with others where minor conflicts are pushed out of proportion? These symptoms described can be seen in individuals who are suffering from depression or anxiety. These two conditions can have a huge impact on how you sleep or eat, relationships, performance at work, and health. Living with depression or anxiety can be quite challenging, but there is hope.
(516) 309-4898 View (516) 309-4898
Photo of Susan Martello-Gill, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Susan Martello-Gill
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
I offer expert psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, womens' issues, and gender dysphoria.
I am a PhD prepared (nursing) Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner treating adolescents, and adults with a wide range of behavioral and emotional diagnoses/difficulties. My goal is to provide excellent and insightful psychopharmacology and therapy with skill and empathy. I have 14 years experience working inpatient, outpatient and in emergency settings. I have developed a holistic approach to mental health by addressing the individual’s mental, physical, and emotional needs. I build on client strengths and goals by using tools including evidence-based psychotherapy, medication, and mindfulness.
I offer expert psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, womens' issues, and gender dysphoria.
I am a PhD prepared (nursing) Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner treating adolescents, and adults with a wide range of behavioral and emotional diagnoses/difficulties. My goal is to provide excellent and insightful psychopharmacology and therapy with skill and empathy. I have 14 years experience working inpatient, outpatient and in emergency settings. I have developed a holistic approach to mental health by addressing the individual’s mental, physical, and emotional needs. I build on client strengths and goals by using tools including evidence-based psychotherapy, medication, and mindfulness.
(516) 874-6754 View (516) 874-6754
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Mindful Integral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Valley Stream, NY 11581  (Online Only)
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing psychiatry for over seven years. I have treated patients from all diverse groups. At present, I only conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up assessments in the adult and the geriatric population. I specialize in treating behavioral, psychotic, mood, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. My hope as a mental health provider is to collaborate with patients and/or their significant other by implementing a holistic approach in devising a treatment plan with the goal of addressing mental disorders, symptoms, and/or issues.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing psychiatry for over seven years. I have treated patients from all diverse groups. At present, I only conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up assessments in the adult and the geriatric population. I specialize in treating behavioral, psychotic, mood, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. My hope as a mental health provider is to collaborate with patients and/or their significant other by implementing a holistic approach in devising a treatment plan with the goal of addressing mental disorders, symptoms, and/or issues.
(516) 347-2809 View (516) 347-2809
Sandip Sheth MD
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
I am a Board certified Adult Psychiatrist practicing for last 20 years in Queens. Trained at Albert Einstein college of Medicine and Long island Jewish Hospital. Teach Medical students and Psychiatric residents. Work with major Psychiatric disorder including Depression ,Anxiety disorder, Eating disorder, and Bipolar disorder. Always provide the most comfortable and emphatic environment to discuss any issues and enjoy coordinating the care between Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist. I believe combining Psychotherapy and Medication gives the best possible outcome. I understand every person is unique and needs individualized treatment.
I am a Board certified Adult Psychiatrist practicing for last 20 years in Queens. Trained at Albert Einstein college of Medicine and Long island Jewish Hospital. Teach Medical students and Psychiatric residents. Work with major Psychiatric disorder including Depression ,Anxiety disorder, Eating disorder, and Bipolar disorder. Always provide the most comfortable and emphatic environment to discuss any issues and enjoy coordinating the care between Psychotherapist and Psychiatrist. I believe combining Psychotherapy and Medication gives the best possible outcome. I understand every person is unique and needs individualized treatment.
(516) 217-8418 View (516) 217-8418
Photo of Alicia Portuondo-Smith, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Alicia Portuondo-Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Uniondale, NY 11556
A Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who treats children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of behavioral and emotional difficulties. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and women's issues especially related to post-partum mental health and motherhood stressors. It is my belief that it is essential to initiate treatment with a thorough psychiatric evaluation and a collaborative plan that engages the patient and family (when applicable) to participate in the overall treatment plan that may include therapy and or medication management.
A Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who treats children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of behavioral and emotional difficulties. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and women's issues especially related to post-partum mental health and motherhood stressors. It is my belief that it is essential to initiate treatment with a thorough psychiatric evaluation and a collaborative plan that engages the patient and family (when applicable) to participate in the overall treatment plan that may include therapy and or medication management.
(516) 699-1694 View (516) 699-1694
Photo of Ketie D Saintelus, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Ketie D Saintelus
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Hempstead, NY 11550
I manage a variety of psychiatry issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, opioid abuse, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder Binge eating, weight loss, ADHD, and personality disorders.
Hello, my name is Ketie Saintelus, I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I have 23 years of Nursing experience providing family-centered healthcare to patients of all ages. Mental Illness is real and it can take a toll on you. It is time to take charge of your life, stop procrastinating, do no be afraid and seek help. Simply ask me how? I am here to hear you, to help you feel well, to help you smile, and to help you appreciate you and fall in love with you all over again.
I manage a variety of psychiatry issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, opioid abuse, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder Binge eating, weight loss, ADHD, and personality disorders.
Hello, my name is Ketie Saintelus, I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I have 23 years of Nursing experience providing family-centered healthcare to patients of all ages. Mental Illness is real and it can take a toll on you. It is time to take charge of your life, stop procrastinating, do no be afraid and seek help. Simply ask me how? I am here to hear you, to help you feel well, to help you smile, and to help you appreciate you and fall in love with you all over again.
(516) 202-6714 View (516) 202-6714
Photo of Sagar Joshi, Psychiatrist in Nassau County, NY
Sagar Joshi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577  (Online Only)
Hello, I’m a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults in New York. I believe in a holistic, non-judgmental approach where you have the space and freedom to share your thoughts without constraint. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma with a unique experience in treating those with cross-cultural issues.
Hello, I’m a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults in New York. I believe in a holistic, non-judgmental approach where you have the space and freedom to share your thoughts without constraint. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma with a unique experience in treating those with cross-cultural issues.
(516) 715-3294 View (516) 715-3294
Photo of Zen Integrative Care, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Zen Integrative Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGPCNP
Verified Verified
Carle Place, NY 11514  (Online Only)
My specialties include, but are not limited to, treating and managing ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, stress management, adjustment disorders, and OCD.
As a double board-certified practitioner in medicine and psychiatry, I am acutely aware of the impact of mental health on overall wellbeing. I leverage my background in critical care, preventative care, surgery and psychiatry to provide an evidence-based and results-oriented holistic approach catered to each individual. I combine medication management sessions with individual psychotherapy to achieve optimal results in a culturally sensitive and emotionally safe space for the client. My treatment plans are developed in conjunction with the client to provide focused care aimed at encouraging personal growth and development.
My specialties include, but are not limited to, treating and managing ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, stress management, adjustment disorders, and OCD.
As a double board-certified practitioner in medicine and psychiatry, I am acutely aware of the impact of mental health on overall wellbeing. I leverage my background in critical care, preventative care, surgery and psychiatry to provide an evidence-based and results-oriented holistic approach catered to each individual. I combine medication management sessions with individual psychotherapy to achieve optimal results in a culturally sensitive and emotionally safe space for the client. My treatment plans are developed in conjunction with the client to provide focused care aimed at encouraging personal growth and development.
(516) 591-3301 View (516) 591-3301
Photo of Joseph Sherman, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Joseph Sherman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynbrook, NY 11563
I am an experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I was honored to receive Northwell Health’s Advanced Clinical Providers Recognition Award in the Department of Psychiatry in 2019. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and insomnia.
I am an experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I was honored to receive Northwell Health’s Advanced Clinical Providers Recognition Award in the Department of Psychiatry in 2019. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and insomnia.
(516) 518-4464 View (516) 518-4464
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Long Island Psychiatrist & Online Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New Hyde Park, NY 11042  (Online Only)
I am a board certified Psychiatrist practicing in Long Island, NY. I provide both office visits and telepsychiatry visits ( please visit my website at gaba.healthcare) . I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as medication management. Whatever your reasons for seeing a psychiatrist ? whether you are suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, attention problems dysphoria, or just wanting to perform better at work, I strongly believe that everyone has the potential to feel and be better, and everyone deserves optimal care.
I am a board certified Psychiatrist practicing in Long Island, NY. I provide both office visits and telepsychiatry visits ( please visit my website at gaba.healthcare) . I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, family and marital therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as medication management. Whatever your reasons for seeing a psychiatrist ? whether you are suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, attention problems dysphoria, or just wanting to perform better at work, I strongly believe that everyone has the potential to feel and be better, and everyone deserves optimal care.
(516) 550-3440 View (516) 550-3440
Photo of Empire Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Nassau County, NY
Empire Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570  (Online Only)
Psychiatric practice specializing in medication management for the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Insomnia, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. Insurances Accepted, and now offering Tele-psychiatry in the New York, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island areas.
Psychiatric practice specializing in medication management for the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Insomnia, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. Insurances Accepted, and now offering Tele-psychiatry in the New York, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island areas.
(516) 548-6427 View (516) 548-6427

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Anxiety Psychiatrists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.