How Anxiety and Depression Feel
Mental health challenges often manifest as a complex interplay of emotional weight and physical sensations. Understanding these symptoms is the first step toward reclaiming your wellness.
Anxiety Symptoms
- Persistent worry or dread
- Rapid heartbeat and sweating
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep disturbances
- Muscle tension and restlessness
Depression Symptoms
- Persistent low mood or sadness
- Loss of interest in activities
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Low energy and fatigue
Our Approach to Care
Therapeutic Support
Evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs, including CBT and DBT, to help you manage symptoms and build lasting mental resilience.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Expert psychiatric evaluations and medication management to identify the root causes of distress and provide effective symptom relief.
Coordinated Care
A seamless, collaborative treatment approach where your therapy and psychiatry teams work in unison to support your primary wellness goals.
Conditions We Treat
Generalized Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
Major Depression
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Trauma and PTSD
Adjustment Disorders
Mood Disorders & Bipolar
What to Expect
Your first visit begins with a conversation about your symptoms, goals, history, and daily life. Your therapist or psychiatric provider will explain the next steps, answer your questions, and work with you on a care plan that may include therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, or coordinated support. Visits are available in person in Columbia and by telehealth when appropriate.
Insurance & Access
We prioritize accessibility to mental health care. Medicaid patients are highly valued at our clinic, and we accept most commercial insurance providers in Maryland. New patients can typically be seen within 7 days.
Maryland Medicaid
Medicare
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
TRICARE
Optum
Magellan Health
CareFirst
Anxiety and Depression Q&A
What is the difference between therapy and psychiatry for anxiety and depression?
Therapy focuses on thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and coping skills. Psychiatry evaluates mental health conditions and can provide medication management. Many people benefit from both.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact Arise Health Clinic directly to request an appointment.
Does the clinic accept Medicaid?
Yes. Medicaid, Medicare, and most major insurance plans are accepted. Contact the clinic to confirm your specific coverage.
Can I be seen by telehealth?
Telehealth may be available for appropriate appointments across Maryland. Our team can explain the options when you schedule.