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Conditions We Treat

Anxiety & Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Treatment in California

Board-certified telepsychiatry available anywhere in California — in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Spanish.

If your mind always finds something to worry about — work, health, money, family — even when things are going fine, you may be living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD causes persistent, excessive worry that lasts six months or more and is difficult to switch off.

Mindful Sewa Psychiatry treats GAD through secure telepsychiatry appointments available anywhere in California. You get a full evaluation, an accurate diagnosis, and a treatment plan built around your life.

Signs & Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Worry that jumps from one topic to another
  • Feeling that something bad is about to happen
  • Fatigue and trouble sleeping
  • Muscle tension, jaw clenching, or body aches
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Stomach upset or nausea
  • Feeling unable to relax, even during downtime

How We Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder

GAD is highly treatable. First-line care usually combines medication management — most often an SSRI or SNRI — with therapy and lifestyle support. Medications for GAD are not habit-forming and work by calming the brain circuits that drive chronic worry.

We meet regularly to measure your progress, manage side effects, and adjust your plan. The goal is simple: less time worrying, more time living.

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Your initial telehealth evaluation takes about an hour. We use proven screening tools alongside an in-depth conversation to confirm whether GAD — or another condition such as depression or ADHD — best explains your symptoms. Then we agree on a plan together.

Ready to start? Book a comprehensive evaluation, review our transparent fees, or take the symptoms quiz first.

Good to know

Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Frequently Asked Questions

How is GAD different from normal worry?

Normal worry comes and goes with real situations. GAD worry is persistent, excessive, hard to control, and shows up even when nothing is wrong. It also causes physical symptoms like tension, fatigue, and poor sleep.

Will I need medication forever?

Not necessarily. Many patients take medication for six to twelve months, build coping skills, and then taper off with supervision. Others feel best with longer-term treatment. We revisit the question together at every stage.

Can GAD and depression happen together?

Yes, very often. The two conditions share brain chemistry and frequently respond to the same medications. Your evaluation screens for both so nothing gets missed.

Is online treatment for GAD effective?

Yes. Telehealth care for GAD has strong research support, and many patients find it easier to open up from the comfort of their own home.

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