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Anxiety Treatment in Chicago, Illinois

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Anxiety

Do you frequently feel anxious for no reason at all? Does your anxiety escalate until you feel short of breath and your heart rate goes up? If so, you could have an anxiety disorder. The good news is it’s a treatable condition.

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What you need to know about anxiety

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including:

  • Fear of confined spaces, or agoraphobia
  • Generalized anxiety about activities
  • Separation anxiety
  • Substance-induced anxiety disorder
  • Anxiety from a medical condition
  • Panic disorder
  • Social anxiety
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Signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder

If you or someone you know exhibits these signs and symptoms, an anxiety disorder might be indicated:

Signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder

If you or someone you know exhibits these signs and symptoms, an anxiety disorder might be indicated:

  • Frequent restlessness or nervousness
  • Frequent hyperventilation
  • Difficulty thinking about anything but worry
  • Frequent gastrointestinal problems
  • Not being able to control worry
  • Feeling impending danger or doom
  • Frequent sweating or trembling
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Wanting to avoid anxiety-triggering events

How is anxiety diagnosed?

A mental health provider will perform a complete psychological evaluation of your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Your symptoms are then compared to the DSM-5 to achieve a diagnosis.

Professional treatment for anxiety

Anxiety therapy in Illinois is a combination of two treatment types, including:

  • Psychotherapy — counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy
  • Medication — antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, sedatives

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions is a highly rated anxiety treatment center in Chicago, Illinois. Their board-certified psychiatric providers offer medication management for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and other anxiety conditions. They accept Medicaid and most insurance plans with same-week appointment availability.
At Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions, anxiety medications prescribed may include SSRIs (such as sertraline or escitalopram), SNRIs (such as venlafaxine), buspirone, and short-term benzodiazepines when appropriate. All medication decisions are made collaboratively with the patient based on their symptoms, health history, and treatment goals.
Yes. Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions offers telehealth anxiety treatment across Chicago and Illinois. Patients can receive an anxiety evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management through secure video appointments without needing to travel to an office.
Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions offers same-week appointments in many cases. Patients do not have to wait weeks to be seen. After booking online or by phone, intake paperwork is sent digitally to save time.
Medication can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for many people. At Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions, anxiety medication management is paired with lifestyle guidance and regular monitoring. Results vary by individual, and our providers adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve the best outcomes.
Yes. Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions accepts Medicaid for anxiety treatment in Chicago. They also accept Medicare, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and most other major insurance plans.
Anxiety is characterized by persistent, ongoing worry and fear, while panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of physical and psychological symptoms including rapid heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, and intense fear. Both conditions are treatable. Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions in Chicago diagnoses and treats both anxiety disorders and panic disorder.
Yes. Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions treats anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults in Chicago, Illinois. Childhood anxiety disorders are common and highly treatable with the right professional support.