Scottsdale Concierge Psychiatry and Therapy
Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions that cause excessive fear or worry about everyday things. Unfortunately, these fears often affect daily life and responsibilities. Concierge psychiatrists at Choulet Wellness, led by Dr. Brook Choulet, specialize in diagnosing and treating anxiety disorders. Our psychiatrists take an integrative and evidence-based approach to care, designing treatment plans that optimize your mental and physical well-being. Call the office in Scottsdale, Arizona, or schedule a consultation online today.
Anxiety disorders cause excessive fear and worry about everyday things and interfere with daily life. There are many types of anxiety disorders, including:
People with GAD excessively worry about everyday things or situations, such as their health or job.
With a panic disorder, you have repeated panic attacks. During a panic attack, you experience intense physical symptoms such as sweating, heart palpitations, or shortness of breath that give you a feeling of impending doom.
Panic attacks occur unexpectedly, and people with a panic disorder may constantly worry about their next episode.
Social anxiety disorder causes feelings of nervousness and worry about social situations.
People with OCD experience unwanted thoughts or urges that trigger compulsive behaviors.
Though the types of anxiety disorders have specific triggers, they all cause similar symptoms. With an anxiety disorder, you may experience:
Excessive fear or worry
Restlessness
Sweating or trembling
Difficulty concentrating
Trouble sleeping
Desire to avoid things that trigger your anxiety
Irritability
Feeling weak or tired
If you suffer from excessive fear or worry and it affects your ability to manage your daily life, schedule a consultation with Dr. Choulet.
The psychiatrists at Choulet Wellness are very thorough and conduct a comprehensive 60-90 minute initial evaluation to understand your mental, emotional, and psychological well-being.
During your initial consultation, your psychiatrist reviews your history and screens for numerous mental health conditions. She also runs lab work to rule out a medical condition that might explain your symptoms.
The psychiatrists at Choulet Wellness: Scottsdale Concierge Psychiatry & Therapy diagnose anxiety disorders by comparing your symptoms to the criteria set by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM-5).
Dr. Choulet takes an integrative and evidence-based approach to mental health treatment. She customizes your anxiety disorder treatment plan based on the disorder type, the severity of symptoms, and your preferences.
She works closely with you, designing a plan that helps you take control of your mental well-being. Treatment may include:
Therapy
Medication management
Mind-body exercises
Mindfulness
Nutrition coaching
Nutrition supplements
Once your treatment plan is in place, your psychiatrist at Choulet Wellness schedules follow-up appointments to provide the care you need. These appointments may be conducted in-office or through telemedicine.
For a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to your mental well-being, call Choulet Wellness or schedule a consultation online today.