Anxiety Treatment in Utah (Ages 12+)
Dynamic Psychiatry and Wellness provides therapy and medication management for anxiety in adolescents age 12 and older and adults.
Start with a psychiatric evaluation for diagnosis or medication care. You can request therapy directly. Not sure? Start psychiatric care.
Insurance coverage depends on your plan, provider and service; Molina is not accepted.
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety may need clinical attention when fear, worry or physical arousal interfere with sleep, work, relationships or daily functioning.
Common symptoms include:
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Excessive worry
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Muscle tension
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Racing thoughts
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Avoidance behaviors
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Irritability
Anxiety can overlap with trauma history, depression, OCD, ADHD and medical concerns. When relevant, evaluation also considers impulse-control concerns.
Anxiety Disorders We Treat
We provide care for:
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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Social anxiety disorder
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Health anxiety
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Specific phobias
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Performance anxiety
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Anxiety related to trauma or PTSD
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Anxiety co-occurring with depression or ADHD
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Anxiety co-occurring with personality disorders
Our Therapy-First Approach
Therapy is an important part of our anxiety care. We explore relevant stressors, trauma history, family dynamics, thought patterns, avoidance or addiction concerns.
Approaches include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Family Systems Therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Goals and methods reflect your assessment and preferences.
Dr. Watson’s work in trauma-informed care, including themes explored in Conquering PTSD, informs our structured approach to anxiety treatment.
Trauma and Anxiety
Trauma or chronic adversity contributes to anxiety for some patients. When relevant, trauma-informed care addresses hypervigilance, emotion regulation, avoidance and chronic stress responses.
Trauma-focused care is one option, based on individual assessment and preferences.
Medication Options for Anxiety
Medication care begins with a psychiatric evaluation. Options include SSRIs, SNRIs, buspirone, propranolol or hydroxyzine, depending on diagnosis, age, health history and risks.
Propranolol may be considered for performance or situational anxiety when appropriate. Not every option suits every patient or diagnosis.
We prescribe benzodiazepines conservatively and only when clinically appropriate. Treatment may include therapy, medication or both, with follow-up to review response and side effects.
Advanced Options for Severe or Persistent Anxiety
For anxiety that persists despite therapy and medication, a treatment-resistant anxiety assessment can review next steps.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or ketamine-assisted therapy may be considered as off-label anxiety treatment after a comprehensive evaluation. Informed consent is required; treatment is typically private pay.
These services are in person in Lehi. Ketamine is not FDA-approved for psychiatric disorders. We do not provide Spravato (esketamine nasal spray).
For anxiety co-occurring with persistent depression, see Treatment-Resistant Depression.
Telehealth Anxiety Treatment Across Utah
Most anxiety treatment services are available statewide via secure telehealth when clinically appropriate. In-person care is available in Lehi and South Jordan, Utah.
TMS and IV ketamine require a separate assessment and are provided in person in Lehi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines?
We prescribe benzodiazepines conservatively and only when clinically appropriate.
Is therapy required for anxiety treatment?
Therapy is strongly recommended when appropriate, but care is individualized. You can request therapy directly, and medication decisions begin with a psychiatric evaluation.
Do you treat panic attacks?
Yes. We provide care for panic disorder and recurrent panic attacks.
Is telehealth available?
Most anxiety services are available statewide via secure telehealth when clinically appropriate. TMS and IV ketamine are provided in person in Lehi.
Can anxiety be treated without medication?
Therapy alone may be appropriate for some patients. Medication is considered according to symptoms, preferences and clinical needs.
Can anxiety contribute to eating struggles?
Anxiety may accompany eating struggles or an eating disorder. Learn about our eating disorder treatment options.
Can anxiety begin during pregnancy or after childbirth?
Yes. Anxiety can begin or worsen during pregnancy or after childbirth. Learn about postpartum care.
Start with a psychiatric evaluation for diagnosis or medication care. You can request therapy directly. Not sure? Start psychiatric care.
Call or text 801-349-2480.