Anxiety Treatment at Overstory Health
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent, overwhelming, or interferes with daily life, it may indicate an anxiety disorder. Millions of people struggle with anxiety, experiencing excessive worry, fear, or physical symptoms that can make everyday tasks feel difficult.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life.
Panic Disorder
Sudden episodes of intense fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart or shortness of breath.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Extreme fear of social situations and interactions.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Unwanted, repetitive thoughts and behaviors.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety triggered by past trauma.
Comprehensive Care Tailored to Your Needs
Our programs, known as Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Programs, offer an intermediate level of care best suited for those in need of greater support than standard weekly therapy but without requiring a hospital stay. We provide:
Our Approach to Intensive Therapy
Overstory offers expert-reviewed, flexible, and compassionate mental health care tailored to individual needs, with personalized goals and whole-person support.
The Overstory clinical model has been reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team of clinician experts at McLean Hospital.
We offer both in-person and virtual treatment for those in our care, giving you the flexibility to choose what's right for you and your schedule.
Each one of our clients is consulted about individual needs outside of chronic mental health challenges to ensure whole-person care.
We work with you to set treatment goals and monitor your progress, but we recognize that "success" isn't one-size-fits-all. We’re here to define success together.
Frequently Asked Questions
The exact cause of anxiety disorders isn’t fully understood, but it’s widely believed to be a combination of genetics and life experiences. Some people experience anxiety for short periods of time in response to a significant event, life transition, or situation, and for other the symptoms are more chronic and generalized.
Anxiety disorders are the most common class of mental health conditions, impacting about 30% of adults at some point in their life.
Anxiety is highly treatable. Through evidence-based individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and a non-judgemental environment, we’ll give you the tools to better manage anxiety and the impact it has on your life.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) can help treat anxiety by providing structured treatment with multiple weekly sessions, focusing on individual therapy, group support, and skills development. It offers a more intensive level of care than regular outpatient therapy, by allowing an opportunity for focused skill building more quickly.
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) helps with anxiety by providing intensive therapy and support, including individual and group sessions, to address symptoms, improve coping skills, and promote stabilization. It offers a structured environment during the day while allowing individuals to return home in the evenings, promoting recovery without the need for 24/7 inpatient care.
Everyday stress is a temporary response to external pressures, while an anxiety disorder involves persistent, excessive worry and fear that interferes with daily functioning.
Learning to manage anxiety varies per individual, however with evidence-based treatment and intensive programming, most people find an improvement in symptoms in as little as 2 - 6 weeks. Your team at Overstory Health will work alongside you to determine the appropriate length of stay for your treatment.
