Seattle Anxiety Specialists
Seattle Anxiety Specialists, PLLC is a private psychiatry and psychotherapy practice in downtown Seattle, providing evidence-based treatments and in-depth self-exploration for anxiety and conditions that create anxiety including phobias, depression, GAD, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, OCPD and bipolar.
The link between mental health issues and substance abuse
Getting the right diagnosis is key, since this is where treatment begins — and illicit substances can cause symptoms that mimic many mental health illnesses.Â
Insomnia: What causes it and how to put it to rest
Everything from jet lag and stress to mental or physical illness, and even genetics, can impact the ability to get a good night’s sleep, says Dr. Misty Tu.
OCD: What it is and what treatment is available
Many OCD symptoms may not initially appear to be severe; however these symptoms can escalate to the point where a person needs to seek help.
Mental health: Talk therapy, medication or both?
Once a decision has been made to seek therapy, it’s important to find a provider who can help direct you to the best treatment: talk therapy, medication, or both.
The impact of trauma and how to treat it
For people who experience symptoms that negatively impact their daily lives, getting help to cope and recover from a traumatic experience is essential.
Benzodiazepines: What to know
There are two types of benzodiazepines, hypnotics and anxiolytics. Hypnotics are commonly used to treat sleep problems; anxiolytics are often used for anxiety.
Taking antidepressants? Here’s what you need to know
The American Psychiatric Association reports that 80% to 90% of people can find relief from depression with treatment.
What a diagnosis of ADHD means if you’re an adult
The American Psychiatric Association reports that an estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults have ADHD.
What to know if you’re diagnosed with bipolar disorder
If you’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it’s important to know there are effective treatments available and, most important, that you are not alone — the National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that 7 million U.S. adults have bipolar disorder.
When should you see a psychiatrist?
One in five adults (47 million) reports having a mental health disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health.