Anxiety Psychiatrists in Lincolnshire, IL

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Dr. Shubhada Reddy
Psychiatrist, PMHNP
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Reddy Is knowledgeable in treating a wide variety of diagnoses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Dr. Reddy completed her general psychiatry training at the University of Illinois in Peoria, and went on to complete her child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern. She is double board certified in adult as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. She has experience working in various levels of care within mental health and has most recently served as the medical director for a partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient program (PHP/IOP) for adolescents in the Dallas/Forth Worth area.
Reddy Is knowledgeable in treating a wide variety of diagnoses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Dr. Reddy completed her general psychiatry training at the University of Illinois in Peoria, and went on to complete her child and adolescent fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern. She is double board certified in adult as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. She has experience working in various levels of care within mental health and has most recently served as the medical director for a partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient program (PHP/IOP) for adolescents in the Dallas/Forth Worth area.
(708) 787-0089 View (708) 787-0089
Dr. Esha Garg
Psychiatrist, PMHNP
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Lincolnshire, IL 60069
She focuses on treating patients with depression and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Esha Garg is a board-eligible psychiatrist starting her post-graduate practice with Talkiatry. After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology at Johns Hopkins University, she completed her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She is a recent graduate from the Adult Psychiatry Residency at University of Kansas Medical Center.
She focuses on treating patients with depression and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Esha Garg is a board-eligible psychiatrist starting her post-graduate practice with Talkiatry. After completing an undergraduate degree in psychology at Johns Hopkins University, she completed her medical degree at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She is a recent graduate from the Adult Psychiatry Residency at University of Kansas Medical Center.
(708) 258-1727 View (708) 258-1727
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Dr. Karelis Sierra-Cintron
Psychiatrist, MD
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Sierra-Cintron’s current areas of focus are adults with mood disorders, anxiety co-occurring substance disorders, as well as patients with varied concomitant medical problems.
Dr. Sierra-Cintron is board-certified in adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been in practice for 12 years. Dr. Sierra-Cintron focuses her practice on medication management. She also engages in supportive therapy in a comprehensive way, focusing on the patient as a whole and not just the symptoms. Dr. Sierra-Cintron has a comprehensive approach to treatment, and might consider the addition of therapy, either by referral or collaborating with an existing therapist for a more rounded approach and improved outcome.
Sierra-Cintron’s current areas of focus are adults with mood disorders, anxiety co-occurring substance disorders, as well as patients with varied concomitant medical problems.
Dr. Sierra-Cintron is board-certified in adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been in practice for 12 years. Dr. Sierra-Cintron focuses her practice on medication management. She also engages in supportive therapy in a comprehensive way, focusing on the patient as a whole and not just the symptoms. Dr. Sierra-Cintron has a comprehensive approach to treatment, and might consider the addition of therapy, either by referral or collaborating with an existing therapist for a more rounded approach and improved outcome.
(708) 435-2326 View (708) 435-2326
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Dr. Sarita Sharma
Psychiatrist, MD
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She has a genuine interest in treating mood and anxiety disorders.
She views medication as one of many tools to aid patients, emphasizing the importance of therapy and lifestyle changes aligned with each patient's goals.
She has a genuine interest in treating mood and anxiety disorders.
She views medication as one of many tools to aid patients, emphasizing the importance of therapy and lifestyle changes aligned with each patient's goals.
(708) 960-9616 View (708) 960-9616
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Valerie King-Ernst
Psychiatrist, DO
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King-Ernst has a wide range of experience in anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, geriatric depression, trauma, personality disorders and ADHD.
Dr. Valerie King-Ernst is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. She earned her medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and completed psychiatry residency training at Loyola University Medical Center.
King-Ernst has a wide range of experience in anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, geriatric depression, trauma, personality disorders and ADHD.
Dr. Valerie King-Ernst is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. She earned her medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and completed psychiatry residency training at Loyola University Medical Center.
(708) 853-6714 View (708) 853-6714
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Danielle Gelfond
Psychiatrist, MD
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Gelfond spent time focusing on her clinical interests which include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and women's mental health.
During her training, Dr. Gelfond spent several years working with the Perinatal population and completed a year-long program focusing on Women's Mental Health through the National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry organization.
Gelfond spent time focusing on her clinical interests which include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and women's mental health.
During her training, Dr. Gelfond spent several years working with the Perinatal population and completed a year-long program focusing on Women's Mental Health through the National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry organization.
(708) 729-9295 View (708) 729-9295
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Dr. Pamela Shay
Psychiatrist, DO
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She especially enjoys helping patients with disorders of adjustment, anxiety, attention, mood, and sleep.
Dr. Shay is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing adult general psychiatry since 2014, most recently in the outpatient clinic at VA St. Louis Healthcare System. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Iowa and worked for years in the insurance industry managing medicolegal issues before deciding to pursue medicine as a second career. Embracing principles of holistic medicine, Dr. Shay completed her medical degree at Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency in general psychiatry at Loyola University Medical Center in the bio-psycho-social model of care.
She especially enjoys helping patients with disorders of adjustment, anxiety, attention, mood, and sleep.
Dr. Shay is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing adult general psychiatry since 2014, most recently in the outpatient clinic at VA St. Louis Healthcare System. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Iowa and worked for years in the insurance industry managing medicolegal issues before deciding to pursue medicine as a second career. Embracing principles of holistic medicine, Dr. Shay completed her medical degree at Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency in general psychiatry at Loyola University Medical Center in the bio-psycho-social model of care.
(708) 564-4185 View (708) 564-4185
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Dr. Sumaiyah Qureshi
Psychiatrist, MD
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Qureshi’s practice includes management of psychiatric disorders in adults including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and others.
Dr. Qureshi is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. She was born and raised in Hyderabad, India. She underwent her medical training at Mamata Medical College, India and completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Qureshi has gained extensive training in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings and has worked with diverse populations. She has practiced Telepsychiatry since her graduation including working at community mental health centers serving the serious mentally ill in underserved areas.
Qureshi’s practice includes management of psychiatric disorders in adults including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and others.
Dr. Qureshi is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist. She was born and raised in Hyderabad, India. She underwent her medical training at Mamata Medical College, India and completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Qureshi has gained extensive training in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings and has worked with diverse populations. She has practiced Telepsychiatry since her graduation including working at community mental health centers serving the serious mentally ill in underserved areas.
(708) 742-6493 View (708) 742-6493
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Carmen Orellana Martinez
Psychiatrist, MD
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Orellana’s clinical interest include mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and ADHD-related disorders.
Dr. Orellana received her medical degree from Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador. Dr. Orellana completed a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Southern University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.
Orellana’s clinical interest include mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, and ADHD-related disorders.
Dr. Orellana received her medical degree from Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador. Dr. Orellana completed a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Southern University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.
(708) 294-7520 View (708) 294-7520
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Maralys Colon Betancourt
Psychiatrist, MD
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She has experience in treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar and psychotic disorders.
Her practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive therapy. Her years of experience include working as an inpatient psychiatrist, intensive outpatient program and consultation and liaison.
She has experience in treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar and psychotic disorders.
Her practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive therapy. Her years of experience include working as an inpatient psychiatrist, intensive outpatient program and consultation and liaison.
(708) 726-6794 View (708) 726-6794
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Dr. Janeen Paul
Psychiatrist, MD
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She specializes in Women's Issues, including pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and has extensive experience treating depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, including OCD and PTSD.
Dr. Paul has worked in outpatient private practice psychiatry for nearly 20 years. Throughout her career, she has combined medication management with talk therapy, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Paul received her MD from The University of Iowa. She completed an intern year in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Illinois, Chicago, and went on to psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Janeen Paul is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.
She specializes in Women's Issues, including pregnancy, postpartum and menopause, and has extensive experience treating depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, including OCD and PTSD.
Dr. Paul has worked in outpatient private practice psychiatry for nearly 20 years. Throughout her career, she has combined medication management with talk therapy, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs. Dr. Paul received her MD from The University of Iowa. She completed an intern year in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Illinois, Chicago, and went on to psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Janeen Paul is board certified in Adult Psychiatry.
(708) 734-2898 View (708) 734-2898
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Karla Garcia
Psychiatrist, MD
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Garcia has experience working in a wide variety of inpatient, emergency, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient psychiatric settings and in treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, and OCD.
Dr. Karla Garcia is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education. She then went on to complete her medical education and residency training at the University of Chicago. She is board certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garcia believes in patient-centered care, seeking to care for the whole person. She values the therapeutic relationship, working to guide patients in their treatment while also encouraging patients to take an active role in their care.
Garcia has experience working in a wide variety of inpatient, emergency, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient psychiatric settings and in treating a broad spectrum of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, and OCD.
Dr. Karla Garcia is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in Adult Psychiatry. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education. She then went on to complete her medical education and residency training at the University of Chicago. She is board certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garcia believes in patient-centered care, seeking to care for the whole person. She values the therapeutic relationship, working to guide patients in their treatment while also encouraging patients to take an active role in their care.
(708) 847-6513 View (708) 847-6513
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Dr. Sarah Mennella
Psychiatrist, MD
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Areas of interest include depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, and psychiatric treatment for healthcare workers.
Dr. Mennella is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. Dr. Mennella's practice focuses on medication management and supportive therapy. Treatment emphasizes patient education and autonomy. Dr. Mennella is a proponent of shared decision-making and believes this facilitates a strong therapeutic relationship, greater satisfaction with care, and improved clinical outcomes.
Areas of interest include depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, and psychiatric treatment for healthcare workers.
Dr. Mennella is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. Dr. Mennella's practice focuses on medication management and supportive therapy. Treatment emphasizes patient education and autonomy. Dr. Mennella is a proponent of shared decision-making and believes this facilitates a strong therapeutic relationship, greater satisfaction with care, and improved clinical outcomes.
(708) 616-1626 View (708) 616-1626
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Rayal Gorrepati
Psychiatrist, MD
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While at the clinic he treated a wide range of diagnoses, the most common ones being depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Dr. Rayal Gorrepati is double board certified in both adult and geriatric psychiatry. He has been practicing for over 12 years. Dr. Gorrepati's practice focuses on medication management. Typically, he offers this in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. However, occasionally Dr. Gorrepati may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best possible outcome.
While at the clinic he treated a wide range of diagnoses, the most common ones being depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Dr. Rayal Gorrepati is double board certified in both adult and geriatric psychiatry. He has been practicing for over 12 years. Dr. Gorrepati's practice focuses on medication management. Typically, he offers this in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. However, occasionally Dr. Gorrepati may believe that additional therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best possible outcome.
(708) 578-2309 View (708) 578-2309
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Dr. Surinderpal Kahlon
Psychiatrist, MD
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He has been treated for a wide range of conditions, including Major Depressive disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, and PTSD.
Dr. Kahlon has been a psychiatrist trained in the USA. He has been with the Veteran's Affairs for the past 24 years. He was employed as a staff psychiatrist and worked with a wide variety of challenging patients in the VA system. Dr. Kahlon provides medication management along with supportive therapy. In case needed further referral is made to a counselor or therapist.
He has been treated for a wide range of conditions, including Major Depressive disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, and PTSD.
Dr. Kahlon has been a psychiatrist trained in the USA. He has been with the Veteran's Affairs for the past 24 years. He was employed as a staff psychiatrist and worked with a wide variety of challenging patients in the VA system. Dr. Kahlon provides medication management along with supportive therapy. In case needed further referral is made to a counselor or therapist.
(708) 578-8080 View (708) 578-8080
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Dr. Samuel Russell
Psychiatrist, MD
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His particular clinical focus is on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and behavior addictions as well as trauma, mood and anxiety disorder.
Dr. Samuel Russell is a psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. Dr. Russell’s practice focuses on evidence based treatments for psychiatric illness that utilizes a combination of medications and psychotherapy modalities best suited for an individual patient and their needs. He offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Weekly hour-long psychotherapy may be available if indicated. However, occasionally Dr. Russell may believe that different therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team.
His particular clinical focus is on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and behavior addictions as well as trauma, mood and anxiety disorder.
Dr. Samuel Russell is a psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He is board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry. Dr. Russell’s practice focuses on evidence based treatments for psychiatric illness that utilizes a combination of medications and psychotherapy modalities best suited for an individual patient and their needs. He offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. Weekly hour-long psychotherapy may be available if indicated. However, occasionally Dr. Russell may believe that different therapy is also needed and ask that you bring a therapist into your care team.
(224) 786-1998 View (224) 786-1998
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Fidelia Ujunwa Ileka
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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My primary focus is on helping patients manage mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and stress.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). I am passionate about creating a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe, heard, and understood, and I’m here to support you through every step of your mental health journey. I believe in a holistic, evidence-based approach to mental health care, which combines psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
My primary focus is on helping patients manage mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, schizophrenia, and stress.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). I am passionate about creating a warm, supportive environment where you feel safe, heard, and understood, and I’m here to support you through every step of your mental health journey. I believe in a holistic, evidence-based approach to mental health care, which combines psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
(872) 309-4719 View (872) 309-4719
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Aliya Hussain
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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I offer psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for patients dealing with various mental health conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and others.
My name is Aliya Hussain, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practicing in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care through telehealth services, which allows me to support clients from all corners of the state. In my practice, I focus on a holistic approach that considers the emotional, physical, and social factors affecting my clients' well-being. By integrating various therapeutic techniques and personalized treatment plans, I strive to create a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth.
I offer psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for patients dealing with various mental health conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and others.
My name is Aliya Hussain, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practicing in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. I specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care through telehealth services, which allows me to support clients from all corners of the state. In my practice, I focus on a holistic approach that considers the emotional, physical, and social factors affecting my clients' well-being. By integrating various therapeutic techniques and personalized treatment plans, I strive to create a supportive environment that fosters healing and growth.
(872) 328-5319 View (872) 328-5319
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Danielle Silva
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
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I am particularly comfortable treating individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and adjustment disorders.
Hello, I'm Danielle Silva, a licensed and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with four years of experience. I specialize in providing compassionate care and evidence-based therapies to support individuals in managing mental health challenges. I'm dedicated to collaborating with my patients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote healing and enhance overall well-being. I typically work with patients across the lifespan who are struggling with a variety of mental health conditions.
I am particularly comfortable treating individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and adjustment disorders.
Hello, I'm Danielle Silva, a licensed and board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with four years of experience. I specialize in providing compassionate care and evidence-based therapies to support individuals in managing mental health challenges. I'm dedicated to collaborating with my patients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote healing and enhance overall well-being. I typically work with patients across the lifespan who are struggling with a variety of mental health conditions.
(773) 692-1924 View (773) 692-1924
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Dr. Thomas Mullenix
Psychiatrist, MD
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His interests and expertise are in helping patients struggling with depression, anxiety including social/obsessive compulsive and generalized anxiety disorders and ADHD.
Dr. Mullenix’s practice focuses primarily on medication management, or pharmacotherapy. He routinely incorporates supportive therapy into his 30-minute follow-up visits. The philosophy of his practice is to actively involve patients in the decision-making process to improve adherence to treatment and build trusting relationships with all patients.
His interests and expertise are in helping patients struggling with depression, anxiety including social/obsessive compulsive and generalized anxiety disorders and ADHD.
Dr. Mullenix’s practice focuses primarily on medication management, or pharmacotherapy. He routinely incorporates supportive therapy into his 30-minute follow-up visits. The philosophy of his practice is to actively involve patients in the decision-making process to improve adherence to treatment and build trusting relationships with all patients.
(224) 786-1998 View (224) 786-1998
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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.