Anxiety is more than worry. It is a whole-body experience that can disrupt sleep, strain relationships, impair concentration, and make everyday situations feel overwhelming. At Vista Mental Health, we offer comprehensive, individualized care for anxiety disorders combining evidence-based treatments to help you find lasting relief and reclaim your quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety presents differently in every person. We provide evaluation and care for:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) persistent, excessive worry about a wide range of everyday concerns that is difficult to control and accompanied by physical symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, and poor sleep.
- Panic Disorder recurrent, unexpected panic attacks characterized by sudden surges of intense fear, racing heart, shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, or a sense of impending doom.
- Social Anxiety Disorder intense fear of social situations and scrutiny by others, leading to avoidance of interactions, public speaking, or social events.
- Specific Phobias marked, persistent fear of a specific object or situation such as heights, flying, needles, or certain animals.
- Agoraphobia fear and avoidance of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic episode.
- Separation Anxiety Disorder excessive fear concerning separation from attachment figures, which can persist or emerge in adulthood.
- Illness Anxiety Disorder preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness despite minimal medical symptoms.
- Adjustment Disorder with Anxious Mood anxiety symptoms that develop in response to an identifiable life stressor.
What We Offer
Diagnosis & Assessment We conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to understand the full picture of your symptoms, history, and life circumstances. A careful assessment is the foundation of effective anxiety treatment.
Medication Management When medication is appropriate, our psychiatrists prescribe and carefully monitor a broad range of FDA-approved treatments for anxiety, tailored to your individual needs and history.
Antidepressant Medications Certain classes of antidepressants are commonly used for long-term anxiety management and can be effective across multiple anxiety disorders.
Non-Habit-Forming Anxiolytics Targeted anxiety relief options without sedating effects or risk of physical dependence.
Medications for Situational or Acute Anxiety Shorter-acting agents may be prescribed on a targeted, as-needed basis for performance anxiety, medical procedures, or panic episodes.
Augmentation Strategies Additional medications may be carefully added when a single medication provides only partial relief.
All medication recommendations follow a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
Therapy Our licensed therapists offer evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific anxiety presentation and personal goals.
Biofeedback Biofeedback provides real-time feedback on physiological stress signals including heart rate variability, breathing patterns, and muscle tension to help patients learn self-regulation techniques.
EMDR Therapy For anxiety connected to trauma or distressing experiences, EMDR therapy can help reduce ongoing emotional distress and improve daily functioning.
Integrative & Adjunctive Options We take a whole-person approach to anxiety care, incorporating evidence-informed integrative strategies alongside conventional treatment:
- Targeted nutritional supplementation to support nervous system regulation and stress resilience.
- Omega-3 fatty acids which may support mood regulation and anxiety management.
- Gut-brain axis support including probiotic supplementation where appropriate.
- Breathwork & diaphragmatic breathing training to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce acute anxiety symptoms.
- Exercise & lifestyle medicine integrated into personalized care plans.
- Sleep optimization including targeted sleep hygiene guidance and treatment of co-occurring insomnia.
Telehealth & Flexible Care
We offer telehealth appointments for both therapy and medication management when clinically appropriate. Many patients find that virtual care reduces barriers to consistent treatment.
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone
Anxiety disorders are among the most common and treatable mental health conditions. Our team at Vista Mental Health is here to help you understand what you are experiencing and find the approach that works best for you.
If you would like to speak with our intake coordinator, you can schedule a call here.
Ready to get started? Call us at 1 (323) 813-6218 or schedule a call with our intake team .
Areas Served
We serve patients throughout Los Angeles and surrounding communities including Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Culver City, Mar Vista, Westchester, El Segundo, Venice, Santa Monica, West LA, and Los Angeles. Telehealth services are available throughout California.