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Anxiety Treatment at DFWPMA Sherman​

Looking for anxiety treatment in Sherman? At DFW Physicians Medical Associates (DFWPMA), experienced counseling and psychiatric professionals help patients address excessive worry, panic attacks, persistent fear, and other anxiety-related concerns.

Our anxiety treatment services focus on managing distressing symptoms, building practical coping skills, and improving daily functioning.

Whether anxiety is affecting your relationships, sleep, work, or overall quality of life, DFWPMA provides professional mental health care to help you consider individualized treatment options.

Book an appointment online or call (903) 957-0082 to contact our Sherman location.

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425 N Highland Ave., Suite 260, Sherman, TX 75092
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Psychiatry Services in Sherman at DFWPMA

Why Choose DFWPMA for Anxiety Treatment in Sherman?

DFW Physicians Medical Associates provides anxiety treatment in Sherman through counseling and psychiatric professionals who help patients better understand anxiety symptoms, develop effective coping strategies, and consider appropriate treatment approaches.

Patients seeking anxiety treatment at DFWPMA can benefit from:

  • Experienced Counseling Professionals: Access to Dawn Shipman, LPC, a licensed professional counselor who provides therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional concerns.
  • Board-Certified Psychiatric Care: Access to Mehnaz Khan, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.
  • Personalized Treatment Planning: Treatment recommendations informed by anxiety symptoms, clinical background, individual concerns, and personal treatment goals.
  • Evidence-Based Counseling: Approaches such as CBT can help patients identify unhelpful thought patterns, address avoidance behaviors, and strengthen practical coping skills.
  • Multiple Treatment Options: Access to counseling and psychiatric services, including medication management when clinically appropriate.
  • Convenient Sherman Location: Mental health services at 425 N Highland Ave, Suite 260, Sherman, TX 75092.

Schedule an appointment with DFWPMA Sherman to discuss your anxiety symptoms and treatment goals.

Meet Our Anxiety Treatment Providers in Sherman

Dawn Shipman, LPC

Dawn Shipman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides counseling for anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional difficulties. Her counseling services help patients address mental health concerns and develop healthier approaches to managing everyday challenges.

Through counseling, patients can work on identifying anxiety-related thought patterns, managing ongoing worry, reducing avoidance behaviors, and building practical strategies for stressful experiences.

Mehnaz Khan, MD

Mehnaz Khan, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.

Patients experiencing persistent anxiety, panic symptoms, or anxiety alongside other psychiatric concerns can seek professional assessment and explore treatment options, including psychiatric medication when clinically appropriate.

Book an appointment online to inquire about anxiety treatment with our Sherman mental health professionals.

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What Can Anxiety Treatment in Sherman Help With?

Anxiety treatment can help patients address excessive fear, ongoing worry, panic symptoms, and avoidance behaviors that disrupt daily life. At DFWPMA Sherman, professional counseling and psychiatric services can support patients experiencing various anxiety disorders and related concerns.

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Treatment may help manage difficult-to-control worry about everyday situations, along with restlessness, muscle tension, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
  • Panic Disorder: Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication, when appropriate, may help decrease recurring panic attacks, fear of additional attacks, and avoidance behaviors.
  • Social Anxiety Disorder: Counseling can help patients manage intense fear of social situations, embarrassment, or negative evaluation while developing confidence in personal and professional interactions.
  • Specific Phobias: Exposure-based psychotherapy may help patients gradually confront excessive fears involving particular objects or situations, including flying, heights, or animals.
  • Agoraphobia: Treatment may help address fear and avoidance involving crowded environments, public transportation, leaving home, or circumstances where escape seems difficult.
  • Separation Anxiety Disorder: Developmentally appropriate treatment may help manage excessive distress or fear associated with separation from important attachment figures.
  • Anxiety-Related Sleep Difficulties: Addressing persistent worry and heightened alertness may support better sleep, although additional sleep or medical evaluation may be necessary for some patients.
  • Anxiety Accompanying Depression: Patients experiencing both anxiety and depressive symptoms may benefit from psychotherapy, psychiatric medication, or coordinated treatment depending on their clinical needs.

At DFWPMA Sherman, patients can request professional evaluation to better understand their anxiety symptoms and identify potentially appropriate treatment approaches.

Schedule an appointment to discuss anxiety treatment options with our mental health professionals.

What Anxiety Treatments Are Available at DFWPMA Sherman?

At DFWPMA Sherman, anxiety treatment may include counseling, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, or a combination of services based on the patient’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment objectives.

Our counseling and psychiatric professionals help patients consider personalized care approaches intended to manage anxiety symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

  • Psychiatric Evaluation: Clinical assessment of anxiety symptoms, medical history, and possible contributing conditions to guide appropriate treatment recommendations.
  • Personalized Treatment Planning: Recommendations based on the anxiety condition, symptom severity, individual preferences, and clinical assessment findings.
  • Psychotherapy and Counseling: Professional talk therapy helps patients better understand anxiety symptoms, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and develop healthier emotional and behavioral responses.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Evidence-based psychotherapy helps patients recognize unhelpful thoughts, address avoidance behaviors, and build practical anxiety management skills.
  • Psychiatric Medication Management: When medically appropriate, a qualified prescriber may recommend medications such as SSRIs or SNRIs to help reduce anxiety symptoms.
  • Anxiety Management Strategies: Guidance involving relaxation exercises, healthy sleep routines, physical activity, and other supportive measures that complement professional care.
  • Follow-Up and Treatment Monitoring: Visits to evaluate symptom improvement, monitor medication effects when applicable, and modify treatment recommendations as needed.
  • Specialist Referrals: Referrals to psychologists, counselors, or other healthcare professionals when additional evaluation or specialized treatment is appropriate.

Not all patients need medication or multiple forms of treatment. Certain anxiety disorders may respond effectively to psychotherapy alone, while others may benefit from a combined treatment approach.

Looking for professional anxiety treatment in Sherman? Contact DFWPMA to discuss which counseling or psychiatric services may be suitable for your needs.