At Light On Anxiety, our psychiatric medication services are personalized to meet your unique needs and support your long-term mental health goals. For individuals and families in Arlington Heights, our experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners offer thorough evaluations, individualized medication management, and ongoing follow-up care to help optimize your treatment over time. Whether you're considering medication for the first time or looking to reassess your current treatment plan, our team is here to answer your questions and help you choose the approach that's right for you.
The Light On Anxiety Arlington Heights office is located on the northwest corner of the building.
What sets Light On Anxiety apart is our commitment to a collaborative and patient-centric approach to mental health treatment with our Psychiatric Medication Services. We understand that beginning or adjusting psychiatric medication, also known as psychotropic medication, can be a significant decision.
Our psychiatric team works closely with our therapists to ensure the seamless integration of medication for anxiety with evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. This comprehensive approach allows us to address both the biological and psychological aspects of your mental health, providing a customized treatment plan that assists you in reaching your treatment goals as rapidly as possible.
Psychiatric Medication Services for Children (6+), Teens, and Adults
Light On Anxiety’s Psychiatric Medication Services offer you a comprehensive and compassionate approach that goes beyond the ordinary. Our experienced psychiatry team offers a range of vital services, including:
Starting a medication for anxiety can bring up almost as much anxiety as the symptoms you’re trying to treat.
You finally take a step toward feeling better… and your brain immediately jumps in with:
Light On Anxiety’s Psychiatric Medication Services are here to help you separate what’s actually true from what anxiety is telling you.
At Light On Anxiety, our psychiatry team is dedicated to providing comprehensive care through a collaborative approach working in harmony to ensure seamless transitions and mental health support.
From initial assessment through treatment and follow-up, we prioritize seamless hand-offs and collaborative decision-making. This ensures that each client receives consistent, high-quality care that adapts to their evolving needs, fostering a path to sustainable mental health and well-being.
At Light On Anxiety, we specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and school or work-related stress. We also provide support for parenting challenges, life transitions, and mild to moderate mood concerns when they overlap with anxiety.
However, Light On Anxiety is not equipped to provide care for clients experiencing mental health emergencies, including active thoughts of harm to self or others. Additionally, we do not treat conditions such as substance use disorders, eating disorders, or psychosis, as these often require more intensive or specialized care than our outpatient model provides.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to a local crisis hotline, emergency services, or a treatment center that specializes in these areas. Our goal is to ensure every client receives the appropriate care for their unique needs.
The most commonly prescribed medications for anxiety include SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) like sertraline (Zoloft) and escitalopram (Lexapro), SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) such as venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta), and benzodiazepines like alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan). It’s important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the best medication plan for your individual needs.
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Medication can play a crucial role in the treatment of anxiety disorders by helping to balance neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which can improve mood and reduce anxiety. By alleviating anxiety symptoms, medication can help individuals carry out daily activities more effectively and improve their overall quality of life. In addition, medication can make it easier to engage in and benefit from therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), by reducing the severity of symptoms.
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Getting started with psychiatric medication management at Light On Anxiety begins with a comprehensive evaluation tailored to your unique concerns and goals. Individuals and families in Arlington Heights work with one of our experienced psychiatric providers to review their symptoms, health history, and previous treatment experiences before creating an individualized care plan. If medication is an appropriate part of your treatment, we provide ongoing monitoring, thoughtful medication adjustments, and regular follow-up visits to support your progress. We also collaborate with your therapist, when applicable, to ensure your care is coordinated, evidence-based, and centered on achieving lasting improvements in your mental health. And, we accept major insurance carriers.
