Anxiety treatment in Bellevue, WAQuiet the worry. Get back to living.

The most effective care is usually personalized and may combine medication, therapy and practical coping strategies. Your evaluation helps us recommend the options most likely to work for you.

Yes. We see patients ages 5 and up. For younger patients, parents or caregivers are part of the evaluation and the plan.

The first psychiatric evaluation takes about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 30 minutes, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth.

Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications. If you’ve had earlier evaluations or treatment for anxiety, those records help too.

Not necessarily. Some people take medication for a period of time and then taper off with their provider’s guidance, while others benefit from longer-term treatment. We review your plan regularly and make decisions together.

Yes, when they’re appropriate for you. Benzodiazepines are controlled medications that can be habit-forming, so we weigh the benefits and risks with you carefully, and federal and Washington State prescribing rules apply.

NeuroStar® TMS Therapy is FDA-cleared to decrease anxiety symptoms in adults with depression who also have anxiety and haven’t improved enough with antidepressant medication. It isn’t cleared for anxiety on its own. Your evaluation will show whether it fits your situation.

Yes. Anxiety can cause a racing heart, shortness of breath, muscle tension, headaches, stomach problems and fatigue. It’s a good idea to make sure other medical causes are considered, and we coordinate with your primary care provider when needed.

Anxiety is often ongoing worry or tension. A panic attack is a sudden wave of intense fear with strong physical symptoms that peaks within minutes. Repeated panic attacks may point to panic disorder, which is also very treatable.

Yes. We offer secure telehealth appointments anywhere in Washington State, as well as in-person visits at our Bellevue office.

We’re in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and self-pay is available. Before your first visit, our team verifies your coverage.