Working families, changing economy
The Triad was built on textiles, tobacco, and furniture. Today it runs on healthcare at Cone Health, Novant, and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, on logistics, aviation at HAECO and Honda Aircraft, and on universities like UNCG, NC A&T, Wake Forest, and Elon. Many families have lived through plant closings and career changes, and many still work two jobs to keep up. That kind of pressure can settle into the body as anxiety.
When worry is constant and starts to cost you sleep, health, or relationships, it is time to treat it.
Signs of an anxiety disorder
- Worry about money, jobs, and family that will not let up
- Tight shoulders, headaches, or an upset stomach
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Feeling irritable or on edge
- Avoiding busy places like Friendly Center or Hanes Mall
- Panic attacks that make you feel like something is badly wrong
Five offices close to home
We see patients at 447 Arlington St in Greensboro, 102 W 3rd St in Winston-Salem, 1831 Eastchester Dr in High Point, 500 S Main St in Burlington, and 135 MacArthur Street in Asheboro. Choose the one closest to where you live or work. Many patients like knowing their provider by name, and that is how we like to work, too.
Market weeks and seasonal rushes
High Point Market fills the city with buyers twice a year, and many workers, drivers, and hospitality staff run nonstop during those weeks. Distribution centers ramp up for the holidays. If your anxiety spikes during busy seasons, tell us so we can plan around them.
Getting to know you
We start by asking what life looks like right now: your job or classes, who you take care of, how you are sleeping, and what keeps you up at night. We will ask about coffee, energy drinks, alcohol, and any supplements. A seven-question form called the GAD-7 puts a number on your symptoms, which helps us see progress. If more digging is needed, we offer a full psychiatric evaluation.
Medicine options in plain words
The anxiety medicines with the strongest track record are taken once a day: sertraline, escitalopram, or duloxetine. They are not addictive and they do not give you a buzz. They work like a dimmer switch, not an off switch, turning worry down gradually over six to eight weeks. Buspirone is one more daily medicine to consider. Sedatives like benzodiazepines can cause dependence, so we use them sparingly.
Intrusive thoughts and rituals
Some Triad patients describe thoughts that pop in uninvited and will not leave, along with rituals they cannot skip: checking the coffee pot five times, rewashing hands, or rereading a work order until it feels right. That is obsessive-compulsive disorder, and it often travels with anxiety. A higher-dose SSRI is the usual medicine, and the improvement tends to build over two to three months.
Commuting between Triad cities
Lots of people live in one Triad city and work in another, spending hours on I-40, I-85, and Business 40. Long commutes cut into sleep and family time, and traffic can be a daily trigger for panic. Picking the office closest to your work or home can make it easier to keep appointments.
Randolph County and rural families
Our Asheboro office serves families from Randleman, Liberty, and the countryside around the North Carolina Zoo. Rural residents often have fewer options nearby, and we are glad to fill that gap.
College students
UNCG, A&T, Wake Forest, Winston-Salem State, High Point University, and Elon bring thousands of students to the Triad. We see students 15 and older for test anxiety, social anxiety, and panic. Young adults starting antidepressants get closer early check-ins per FDA guidance.
Feeling like a person, not a number
Many patients tell us they felt rushed or overlooked at larger practices. We take time to listen and explain your options in plain language. You will know why we recommend what we do.
Using genetics
If medicines have not worked before, GeneSight testing can show how your genes may affect your response.
Get started
Help in a crisis is always available by calling or texting 988, or 911 for emergencies. You can book without a referral — Become a patient at any of our five Triad offices.
Why Choose Triad Mental Health Partners?
- Providers across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and the Piedmont Triad who actually listen and take their time
- Now accepting new patients because waiting makes everything harder
- We accept most major insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare — and work with you on costs
- A practice that treats you like a person, not a number