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Healthy Mind Psychiatry

Board-Certified Psychiatrist located in Valencia, CA

Constant worry, racing thoughts, or sudden waves of panic can make everyday life feel overwhelming. At Healthy Mind Psychiatry in Valencia, board-certified psychiatrist Ananya Sreepathi, MD, provides careful evaluation and personalized treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and related conditions in a comfortable, supportive office, serving Santa Clarita and nearby communities.

Anxiety Evaluation and Treatment in Valencia and Santa Clarita

What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It can cause sweating, restlessness, tension, and a rapid heartbeat. Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stress, such as facing a difficult problem at work, taking a test, or making an important decision. It can even help you cope by giving you a boost of energy or helping you focus. But for people with an anxiety disorder, the fear is not temporary and can be overwhelming. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

Common symptoms

  • Excessive worry that is hard to control
  • Feeling restless, tense, or on edge
  • A rapid heartbeat or sweating
  • Trouble sleeping or concentrating
  • Sudden, intense fear when there is no danger

Types of anxiety disorders

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): People with GAD worry about ordinary issues such as health, money, work, and family. Their worries are excessive, and they have them almost every day for at least 6 months.
  • Panic disorder: People with panic disorder have panic attacks. These are sudden, repeated periods of intense fear when there is no danger. The attacks come on quickly and can last several minutes or more.

Treatment for anxiety disorders
At Healthy Mind Psychiatry, treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your condition and confirm your diagnosis. Once Dr. Sreepathi understands your symptoms, a customized treatment plan is developed with you to address your needs. Your treatment plan may include:

  • Medication
  • Therapy
  • Lifestyle changes
    Many patients benefit from medicine that helps control their symptoms so they can focus on understanding the underlying issues that contribute to them. You can also learn techniques to respond differently to negative thoughts or feelings.

Take the next step
Dr. Sreepathi has extensive experience with behavioral health issues such as GAD and panic disorder. Everyone responds differently, and results vary. To schedule an appointment, call Healthy Mind Psychiatry at (661) 481-0099.

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