Anxiety
Treatment in Plano, TX
Anxiety Treatment in Plano, TX
Anxiety is a natural and common human emotion characterized by feelings of unease, worry, fear, or apprehension. It is often accompanied by physical sensations such as increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. Anxiety can be a normal response to stressful or challenging situations, helping us stay alert and focused.
Signs of Anxiety
Symptoms of anxiety may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood. These are a normal response to certain events in life, but anxiety disorder is not normal and needs professional treatment. Here are several symptoms that someone with anxiety disorder may experience:
Emotional symptoms may include:
- Feelings of apprehension or dread
- Feeling tense or jumpy
- Restlessness or irritability
- Anticipating the worst
- Being watchful for signs of danger
Physical symptoms may include:
- Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Tremors and twitches
- Headaches
- Fatigue and insomnia
- Upset stomach, frequent urination or diarrhea
Common Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
These feelings that ones experiences can be so severe that they interfere with a person’s daily life, relationships, and overall quality of life. The good news is that anxiety disorders are treatable, and there are several approaches to treatment that have been shown to be effective. Here are some of the most common treatments for anxiety disorders:
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a popular treatment method used by many mental health care providers.
This therapeutic method can be implemented across a variety of mental illnesses, and its ultimate goal is to bring about improvements in your health. You can learn tools to use and strategies to cope with anxiety when it occurs.
Medication is also available as a treatment option for anxiety and usually involves antidepressants and sedatives. These medications help to balance brain and body chemistry, prevent anxiety episodes, and curb the severity of symptoms. Talk to your doctor to see if medication is the best route for your anxiety.
If your anxiety is interfering with your family, work, or everyday life, you should seek professional help. Talking to a medical professional can help if your fear or worry is unmanageable or you feel like it is getting out of control. Your worries may not go away on their own, and they may get worse over time if you don’t seek help.
If you have suicidal thoughts or behaviors, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Meet Dr. Ran Friedman
Ran Friedman, M.D. is a Licensed Psychiatrist and Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Alongside his general adult psychiatry training, he has Special interest and training in treatment of Women’s Mental Health issues across the life cycle. He spent a significant time of his residency training with local and national leaders in this field, and he continues to collaborate with community and academic specialists to promote awareness and treatment of mental illness affecting women in the perinatal period.
Dr. Friedman is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Group Psychotherapy Association, the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the North Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, and the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians.
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Insurance and Payment Info
Private Payments for Out of Network with Dr. Friedman
Friedman Psychiatry now accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield (with some exceptions).
Please note that we do not accept any other insurance (also known as out of network). We only submit claims for patients insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield. However, a receipt that can be used by patients to submit for reimbursement to their other insurance companies will be available upon request. Applying for reimbursement is strictly between you and your insurance. Our office does not offer assistance with insurance billing or reimbursement (except for those insured by BCBS). The best way to find out what level of reimbursement your insurance would provide is calling and asking about coverage and reimbursement for out of network Psychiatrist for medication management and/or psychotherapy.
Private Payments for Out of Network with Dr. Friedman
- Initial Consultation $450*
50 minutes to evaluate and formulate initial treatment plan
- Follow Up $150 - $300
Follow up appointments include medication management and/or various elements of psychotherapy. Each patient may have different needs at different times. Follow ups may be scheduled for 20-45 minutes. Depends on the length of time, complexity of the medication management, and the medical complexity of service overall, the rate will fall within the stated price range above. This will of course be reviewed upon request. This range is not a sliding scale. Pricing will be adjusted according to complexity of medical decision and psychotherapy service provided.
- Medication refill outside of a scheduled appointment will be charged to the credit card on file: $ 25.
- This fee will not be covered by your insurance, even in-network.
- This does not take place of need of a follow up appointments to remain in good standing for ongoing service.
- This should be an exception. However, some controlled medications will require out of an appointment refills, which will be charged as above.
- Medication refill outside of a scheduled appointment will be charged to the credit card on file: $ 25.