Anxiety Treatment at Core Self
At Core Self, we understand that anxiety can affect every aspect of life, from work and school performance to relationships and overall well-being. Our team of Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Sarah Bortz DNP, Michaela Beaver DNP, and soon Cody Gargac, along with our therapist Sydney Simeus, LPC-S, EMDRT, specialize in comprehensive anxiety treatment and management. We proudly serve individuals and families across Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Arizona, and provide convenient telehealth services to make mental health care accessible anywhere.
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but when it becomes persistent or overwhelming, it can interfere with daily life. Common symptoms may include:
Persistent worry or fear
Restlessness or feeling on edge
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep disturbances
Physical symptoms such as racing heart, headaches, or muscle tension
Irritability or emotional overwhelm
Untreated anxiety can increase the risk of depression, physical health problems, and decreased overall functioning. Early intervention is key to preventing long-term complications and improving quality of life.
Why Choose Core Self for Anxiety Management?
Personalized Treatment Plans: At Core Self, we develop individualized care plans tailored to your unique symptoms, lifestyle, and goals.
Integrative and Functional Approach: Our providers combine psychiatric care with functional medicine, addressing underlying factors that may contribute to anxiety and stress.
Comprehensive Therapy Services: Our therapist, Sydney Simeus, LPC-S, EMDRT, provides EMDR therapy and other evidence-based interventions to help patients process trauma, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation.
Family-Focused Support: Anxiety affects the entire family. We offer guidance for parents, caregivers, and loved ones to create supportive home environments.
Expert Providers: Trust your care to Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners—Sarah Bortz DNP, Michaela Beaver DNP, and soon Cody Gargac—who specialize in integrative psychiatry and family mental wellness.
Telehealth Services: Our secure telehealth psychiatry platform allows you to receive expert care from the comfort of your home without compromising quality.
Comprehensive Anxiety Care
At Core Self, our approach to anxiety treatment includes:
Medication Management: Safe and effective prescriptions monitored closely to optimize symptom relief and minimize side effects.
Therapy and Counseling: Individual and family therapy, including EMDR therapy, to address underlying trauma, improve coping skills, and strengthen emotional regulation.
Lifestyle and Functional Support: Recommendations for nutrition, supplements, sleep hygiene, stress management, and other functional medicine strategies to enhance overall well-being.
Ongoing Monitoring: Regular follow-ups ensure your treatment plan evolves with your needs for sustainable results.
Take the Next Step
If anxiety is interfering with your life or your family’s well-being, Core Self is here to help. Our expert team combines psychiatric expertise, therapy, and functional medicine to provide personalized, effective care. Whether you are in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Arizona, or prefer telehealth services, we are committed to supporting your mental health and family wellness.
Contact Core Self today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward effective anxiety management and lasting mental wellness.
Types of Anxiety We Treat at Core Self
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Do you find yourself constantly worrying, even when there’s no clear reason? GAD, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder, involves persistent and excessive worry about everyday situations—work, health, relationships, or finances. Without proper support, it can interfere with daily functioning. At Core Self, we offer personalized anxiety treatment plans combining psychiatric care, therapy, and functional medicine approaches to help you manage symptoms effectively.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Social anxiety disorder is more than shyness. It’s an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. This can make everyday interactions—such as speaking in meetings, attending social events, or meeting new people—feel overwhelming. Our team at Core Self provides anxiety management strategies, including therapy and medication management, tailored to your needs.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder involves sudden episodes of extreme fear or panic that appear without warning. Physical symptoms may include racing heart, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, or feelings of losing control. Repeated panic attacks can lead to avoidance of situations that might trigger them. At Core Self, we use a combination of evidence-based therapy, EMDR therapy, and integrative psychiatric care to help patients reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks.
Separation Anxiety
While often associated with children, separation anxiety can affect adults as well. It involves extreme fear or distress about being apart from loved ones, interfering with work, relationships, and daily life. Our anxiety treatment plans at Core Self include psychiatric care, family-focused support, and functional medicine strategies to address this type of anxiety effectively.
You Deserve to Feel Better
Anxiety is treatable, and you don’t have to face it alone. Whether your symptoms are new or long-standing, the Core Self team of compassionate providers can create a personalized anxiety management plan using therapy, medication, or both.
Take the first step toward relief and improved family mental wellness—contact Core Self today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our anxiety treatment services.