Same-day online anxiety treatment*

Discover fast, caring online anxiety treatment tailored to your unique symptoms and needs. Find a provider on Klarity Health and get the treatment you deserve, whether therapy and/or an anxiety prescription medication if medically necessary. All at a reasonable cost with no hidden fees. And with free consultations available from some providers.*

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Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy; a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription is not guaranteed.

Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy; a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription is not guaranteed.

Experienced online anxiety treatment specialists are available now

Find a licensed, caring anxiety specialist on Klarity Health. Choose from top-rated licensed providers for an initial online consultation, ongoing support, and unlimited messaging.

Access online anxiety treatment for you and about you

You’re unique. And your needs are too. You deserve treatment from a provider committed to you. That’s why you can find an anxiety specialist on Klarity Health and access:

Anxiety assessment online in as little as 24 hours*

from a licensed, board-certified healthcare professional.

Anxiety medication prescribed online

or off through treatment tailored to you.**

Therapy for anxiety

online or in person and that’s supportive and comes with no hidden fees.

**Your provider will discuss treatment options with you, which may or may not include medication and/or therapy. If both therapy and medication are recommended, you’ll see a different provider for each service.

Types and symptoms of anxiety

There are different types of anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and phobias among others. Clinical anxiety is more than feeling nervous or fearful, it’s persistent and interferes with your quality of life.

Symptoms of different types of anxiety vary, and can include, but aren’t limited to:

Often feeling on edge, irritable, restless, out of control, and/or worried
Getting tired easily or struggling to sleep
Headaches and unexplained aches and pains
Trouble concentrating or focusing
A racing or pounding heart rate
Sweating
Intense anxiety about places, objects, or activities
Avoiding places, objects, or activities that cause you anxiety or fear

How anxiety is diagnosed

Anxiety is diagnosed by a medical or mental healthcare professional, typically a psychiatrist or psychologist who will:

Ask about your medical and mental health history and current status
Ask you about your current symptoms, how intense they are, how long they last, how they affect your daily life, and when they started
Use a standardized anxiety assessment tool, such as the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21 and DASS-42), and/or the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7)

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Online anxiety treatment

A combination of medications (when medically necessary), counseling, and other interventions is typically recommended to treat anxiety.

Licensed medical professionals on Klarity Health work with you to create the right in-person or online anxiety treatment plan for you and your needs. Your provider may recommend medications, such as tranquilizers, beta-blockers, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) among others. They may also recommend behavioral counseling or therapy, support groups, or stress management.

If your provider recommends therapy and medication, you’ll see a different provider for each service. And you can find providers for both on Klarity Health.

Learn how to find a provider for online anxiety treatment

Anxiety medication online

There are several classes of medications and many individual drugs used to treat anxiety.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Increase the levels of serotonin — the “feel good chemical” — in the brain
Serotonin helps regulate mood and improve anxiety

Common SSRI medications

Prozac (fluoxetine) — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety but is not U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved to treat anxiety disorders
Zoloft (sertraline) — FDA-approved to treat anxiety disorders
Celexa (citalopram) — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety but is not FDA-approved to treat anxiety disorders
Lexapro (escitalopram) — FDA-approved to treat GAD

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Increase the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain
Serotonin helps regulate mood and improve anxiety

Common SNRI medications

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety, but not FDA-approved to treat anxiety
Cymbalta (duloxetine) — FDA-approved to treat GAD
Effexor (venlafaxine) — FDA-approved to treat GAD, SAD, and PD

Tranquilizers (aka Benzodiazepines)

May raise levels of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain to create a feeling of calm
May cause addiction and be misused

Common tranquilizers for anxiety

Ativan (lorazepam) — FDA-approved to treat anxiety disorders and short-term relief anxiety associated with depression
Xanax (alprazolam) — FDA-approved to treat GAD and PD
Valium (diazepam) — FDA-approved to manage anxiety disorders or short-term relief of anxiety symptoms

Beta-blockers

Block adrenalin to slow down your heartbeat

Common beta-blockers used for anxiety

Inderal (propranolol) — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety, but not FDA-approved to treat anxiety
Sectral (acebutolol) — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety, but not FDA-approved to treat anxiety
Zebeta (bisoprolol) — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety, but not FDA-approved to treat anxiety

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

Increase the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain and reduce acetylcholine

Common TCA medications

Amitriptyline — providers may prescribe off-label for anxiety, but not FDA-approved to treat anxiety

Other medications are also used to treat anxiety. Your provider will work with you to determine the best medication, if any, for your needs.

Learn more about anxiety medications.

Important safety information
Medications, including those covered here, can have side effects, some serious. Xanax, Ativan, and Valium are controlled substances and have the risk of dependence or abuse. Talk to your provider or pharmacists before starting a medication and read the medication guide, so you understand what to expect.

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Anxiety therapy

Therapy and counseling can help you manage anxiety and how you respond to its symptoms.

Common therapy approaches for anxiety include:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Exposure therapy
Support groups

Find a provider for anxiety therapy

Meet some of the online anxiety treatment providers on Klarity Health

Providers on the Klarity Health include caring, licensed PAs, MDs, NPs, LPCs, LMHCs, LCSWs, and more trained in anxiety medicine and therapy.

Amethyst Maxey, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in: Illinois

Amethyst has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for the last 3 years, practicing in the Chicagoland area. Prior to obtaining the Master’s degree, Amethyst worked as a Registered Nurse for 10 years in several different settings. She’s experience in mental health treatment, including depression and anxiety treatment. Amethyst’s approach to service and treatment is to always deliver extraordinary patient-centered care and is individualized to meet each patient’s needs.

Randy Kauk, MSN, APRN, ACNPC-AG

Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in: Arizona

Randy enjoys helping her clients restore their mental health and teaching them how to best use the tools they have to handle difficulties and illnesses. Her expertise includes depression and anxiety treatment. She believes medicine should be more about maintaining health rather than trying to cure disease, and ensuring your mental health is always considered as it is vital to living a happy and healthy life.

Andrea Carasquero, MBA, MSN, ANP-BC- Whole Hearts Clinic

Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in: California

Andrea has multiple years of experience in managing patients with anxiety, depression, MDD, GAD, ADHD, Addiction, and SMI. In her practice, she listens and practices therapeutic communication, and follows up while making sure patients have been prescribed the right medications for their symptoms. There’s no better feeling for her than working alongside her patients and helping them achieve their goals, and she’d love to work with you.

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How it works

Choose the right provider for you
Providers on Klarity Health are licensed, board-certified, and offer a personalized approach to your unique anxiety treatment needs. See detailed profiles for each provider and find an approach that’s best for you. (Costs for treatment options may vary.)
Have your initial patient visit
Your journey to reduced anxiety symptoms starts with an initial consultation. Your provider will work with you to recommend the anxiety treatment plan for you and that may or may not include prescription medication and/or therapy.
Work with your provider on your progress
Your initial anxiety consultation is just the beginning. You and your provider will follow up to make sure you’re doing okay and are reaching your goals. You stay on track with ongoing support from your provider(s) and medication refills if needed.
Access 24×7 support from Klarity Health
If you have questions or need assistance, the Klarity Health Patient Support team is there to help. Along with your provider, they’re committed to making sure you have the best care and support throughout treatment.

Life with fewer anxiety symptoms is possible

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With Klarity Health, you’re in good company

Read through stories from real patients who received treatment from healthcare providers on Klarity Health.

Frequently asked questions about online anxiety treatment

What treatments are most common for anxiety?: The most common treatment for anxiety is a combination of medication (when medically necessary) and behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or exposure therapy are the most common forms of therapy for anxiety. Stress management and/or support groups may also be recommended.
How do I know if I need medication and/or therapy for anxiety?: A combination of the 2 is considered best for treating anxiety. Working with a provider who can give you a tailored treatment plan based on their assessment of your symptoms is the best way to know what treatments to pursue.

Whether your provider recommends medication alone, therapy alone, or the 2 together, you can find a medical provider to prescribe and manage anxiety medications on Klarity Health as well as licensed, caring therapists who offer CBT and other therapies.
What is behavioral therapy and how does it help anxiety?: Behavioral therapy involves psychoeducation that teaches people techniques to replace unproductive behaviors with productive ones. Common forms of therapy used for anxiety include:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves working with a therapist to identify negative thoughts or behaviors and respond differently so you can feel less anxiety.

Exposure therapy can help you confront your fears by exposing yourself to them little by little. Learn about exposure therapy for social anxiety.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) uses mindfulness and other techniques to help you accept difficult thoughts and reduce anxiety.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MCBT) helps you learn to recognize your thoughts as just thoughts and learn new ways to respond to them more positively. Learn more about mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

On Klarity Health, you can find licensed providers who offer caring and affordable behavioral therapy to help you master symptoms of anxiety.
How long does online anxiety treatment usually last?: Your provider may recommend short or long-term treatment with medication if they think its medically necessary for your symptoms and depending on how severe your symptoms are and how well you respond. Therapy can take 3 to 4 months, but may last longer and can be repeated if you need additional support later on.
How do I find the right anxiety specialist for treatment?: You want to look for a licensed professional with experience in anxiety diagnosis and treatment. That can include psychiatrists and other medical doctors (MDs), physician assistants/associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), licensed professional counselors (LPCs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), and others trained in anxiety medicine or therapy.

Getting recommendations from your primary care doctor, friends and family, online reviews, and interviewing a provider before or during your initial consultations can help you find the right provider for your needs.
Can I get online anxiety treatment?: You can get an initial diagnosis, medication management if medically needed, and/or online through a telehealth platform, such as Klarity Health.
Can I get a prescription for anxiety medication online?: Licensed professionals, including clinicians on Klarity Health, can see you in a virtual setting and prescribe anxiety medications for you online if they think you need them to manage your anxiety. Prescriptions can be sent to and filled by your local pharmacy for delivery or pick up or an online pharmacy that delivers to your home.
Does insurance cover online anxiety treatment?: Many insurance plans cover in-person and online anxiety treatment, including consultations, medications, and therapy. Check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs.

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Sources: National Institute of Mental Health, Anxiety Disorders, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders

National Institute of Mental Health, PubMed Central, Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression, Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Angelina F. Gomez, BA, Sept. 2018, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5679245/

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How we reviewed this article: This article went through rigorous fact-checking by a team of medical reviewers. Reviewers are trained medical professionals who ensure each article contains the most up-to-date information, and that medical details have been correctly interpreted by the author. Learn more about the editorial and medical review process and standards for the HelloKlarity site.

*Appointments are generally available within 24 hours. Free initial consultations are available only with select providers. Prescriptions, particularly for controlled substances, may require an in-person evaluation depending on the state of residence and current federal regulations.

The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Controlled substances, like Xanax, Ativan, and Valium, may not be appropriate for all patients and any mention of these medications is for educational purposes only, not for marketing or encouraging self-diagnosis. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy. Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose or treat any condition, including guaranteeing prescription medication of any kind or dosage. Not all providers on Klarity Health prescribe all medications, particularly medications that are controlled substances.

If you’re having a mental health crisis or experiencing a psychiatric emergency, it’s crucial to seek immediate help from a mental healthcare professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist. You can also call your local emergency services, visit your nearest emergency room, or contact a crisis hotline, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, by calling or texting 988 or dialing the Lifeline’s previous phone number, 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) in the U.S.