Anxiety Treatment in Newport Beach and Across California
Personalized psychiatric care for anxiety and chronic stress — in-person and telehealth.
When Anxiety Controls Your Life
You might be experiencing:
Persistent worry that won’t turn off
Panic attacks with racing heart or shortness of breath
Overthinking and worst-case thinking
Sleep disruption from stress
Irritability or tension
Physical symptoms with no clear medical cause
We specialize in treating high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed but still show up to work, family, and responsibilities — often silently struggling.
Conditions We Treat
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
Health Anxiety
Anxiety with Depression
Stress-related insomnia
Our Approach
At Mind Over Matter, we don’t rush appointments or over-prescribe. We take time to understand:
Your stress patterns
Your lifestyle and work demands
Sleep habits
Caffeine or stimulant use
Trauma history (if relevant)
Medical contributors
Treatment may include:
Evidence-based medication management
Structured follow-ups
Brief supportive psychotherapy
Lifestyle and nervous system regulation strategies
Collaboration with your therapist (if applicable)
Related Conditions
Anxiety often overlaps with:
Depression
Sleep disorders
Alcohol use concerns
If anxiety isn’t the full picture, we can help clarify the diagnosis and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
You don’t have to keep living in fight-or-flight mode.
Appointments available within 24–48 hours.
In-person in Newport Beach. Telehealth across California.
Virtual Anxiety Treatment Across California
Frequently Asked Questions
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Everyone experiences stress. Anxiety becomes a concern when worry feels excessive, persistent, or hard to control — especially if it interferes with sleep, work, relationships, or daily functioning.
If your mind feels constantly “on,” your body feels tense or restless, or you experience recurring panic symptoms, a professional evaluation can help clarify what’s happening and what treatment options may help.
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Panic attacks are sudden surges of intense fear or discomfort that may include:
Racing heart
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Dizziness
Tingling sensations
Fear of losing control
While panic attacks can feel frightening, they are not physically dangerous. With proper treatment, panic disorder is highly manageable and often improves significantly.
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Yes. Many people benefit from:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Lifestyle adjustments
Nervous system regulation strategies
Sleep and stress management
Medication is not required for everyone. During your evaluation, we’ll discuss whether therapy alone, medication, or a combination approach makes the most sense for your situation.
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When appropriate, treatment may include:
SSRIs or SNRIs
Non-addictive anxiety medications
Beta blockers for performance anxiety
Sleep-support medications if insomnia is contributing
We prioritize safe, evidence-based prescribing and thoughtful follow-up care. Controlled substances are prescribed only when clinically appropriate and after careful evaluation.
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Improvement timelines vary.
Some patients notice relief within a few weeks.
Full therapeutic effects of certain medications may take 4–8 weeks.
Therapy-based strategies often build progressively over time.
Our goal is steady, sustainable improvement — not temporary symptom masking.
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Benzodiazepines may be appropriate in limited, carefully evaluated situations. However, they are not first-line long-term treatments for most anxiety disorders due to dependence and tolerance risks.
We focus primarily on safer, long-term evidence-based options.
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Yes. Anxiety frequently causes:
Headaches
Muscle tension
Stomach discomfort
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
The mind and body are deeply connected. Part of treatment involves addressing both.
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This depends on:
Severity of symptoms
Duration of anxiety
Personal goals
Whether therapy is included
Some patients benefit from short-term stabilization. Others choose longer-term support to maintain stability and prevent relapse.
Treatment is collaborative and individualized.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or thoughts of harming yourself, call 988 or 911 immediately.
For urgent but non-emergency anxiety concerns, we often offer appointments within 24–48 hours.
If you are searching for an Anxiety specialist in Newport Beach or Irvine, or telehealth anxiety treatment anywhere in California, we invite you to schedule an evaluation.
You Don’t Have to Push Through Alone
If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected — help is available.
Appointments available within 24–48 hours.
In-person in Newport Beach. Telehealth across California.
