What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is your brain stuck in alarm mode -- racing thoughts, tight chest, trouble sleeping, avoiding situations you used to handle fine. It is one of the most common reasons people across the Phoenix metro and all of Arizona seek psychiatric care, and one of the most treatable. We evaluate what type of anxiety you are dealing with and build a medication plan that targets it.
Anxiety Care across the Phoenix metro and all of Arizona
New to the area? You are not alone. We help newcomers and long-time residents alike get the care they need.
What to Expect
We start with a full evaluation - not a 5-minute questionnaire. We want to understand your anxiety: when it started, what makes it worse, how it affects your daily life across the Phoenix metro and all of Arizona. Then we build a medication plan. SSRIs, SNRIs, or other options depending on your situation. Follow-ups until you feel right. No guesswork, no runaround.
Treatment Options for Anxiety
Effective anxiety treatment across the Phoenix metro and all of Arizona starts with finding what works for you:
- SSRIs and SNRIs — First-line medications that reduce anxiety at the source
- Targeted medication — Options for panic attacks, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety
- Dosage optimization — We adjust until it is actually working, not just "okay"
- Ongoing monitoring — Regular follow-ups to track progress and make changes
Why Choose Rise Higher Psychiatry and Mental Health?
- Same-week appointments across the Phoenix metro and all of Arizona - no 3-month waitlists
- Board-certified psychiatric providers, not just therapists
- We take most insurance and keep costs transparent
- Real evaluations, not 10-minute med checks