Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the United States, affecting more than 40 million adults. In Genesee County and across Flint, Michigan, access to quality anxiety treatment has historically been limited — but that is changing.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
"Anxiety" is an umbrella term that covers several distinct conditions:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — chronic, excessive worry about everyday concerns
- Panic Disorder — recurrent panic attacks and fear of future attacks
- Social Anxiety Disorder — intense fear of social situations or embarrassment
- Specific Phobias — intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations
- Agoraphobia — fear of situations where escape might be difficult
Each of these requires a different clinical approach, which is why accurate diagnosis is the essential first step.
Treatment Options in Flint, MI
Medication management. Several classes of medications are highly effective for anxiety disorders, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and in some cases, non-habit-forming options. Ahmed Morsi, PMHNP-BC provides careful psychiatric evaluation and medication management for anxiety at High Point Psychiatry.
Supportive psychotherapy. Integrated brief therapy, including CBT-based techniques, is available alongside psychiatric medication management.
Telehealth. For Flint and Genesee County residents who prefer to receive care at home — or who have difficulty accessing in-person appointments — telehealth psychiatric care is available.
Getting Help in Genesee County
High Point Psychiatry serves Flint, Grand Blanc, Burton, Flushing, Davison, and the broader Genesee County area. Call us at (810) 732-8336 or use our contact form to schedule your first appointment.
You don't have to manage anxiety alone. Effective treatment exists, and it can make a profound difference.