What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is more than just feeling nervous. It can show up as constant worry, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or avoiding things you used to enjoy. Across Hickory and the Catawba Valley, it is one of the most common things our patients come to us for -- and with the right treatment, most people feel significantly better. We are here to help you get there.
Anxiety Care across Hickory and the Catawba Valley
Family comes first across Hickory and the Catawba Valley. We provide care that honors your values while helping every member of your family thrive.
What to Expect
Your evaluation is a real conversation about what anxiety looks like in YOUR life here in Hickory and the Catawba Valley. We take time to understand your triggers, your history, and your goals. Together we build a treatment plan - often starting with medication that can bring relief in weeks, not months. We stay with you through the process with regular check-ins.
Treatment Options for Anxiety
We work with you to find the right anxiety treatment approach for your life across Hickory and the Catawba Valley:
- Personalized medication — Starting with what is most likely to help your specific type of anxiety
- Careful adjustments — We take time to find the right dose -- no rushing
- Whole-person care — Lifestyle strategies that complement your medication plan
- Consistent check-ins — Regular follow-ups because we want to hear how you are really doing
Why Choose Catawba Valley Psychiatry and Mental Health?
- Providers across Hickory and the Catawba Valley who actually listen and take their time
- Same-week appointments because waiting makes everything harder
- We accept most insurance and work with you on costs
- A practice that treats you like a person, not a number