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Anxiety Treatment in Danvers, MA

Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, a pounding heart, trouble sleeping or simply avoiding things you used to do. Psychiatric anxiety treatment combines careful diagnosis with evidence-based options to help you feel in control again.

Psych Boston provides anxiety treatment for patients in Danvers, Massachusetts, from our office in Lexington and through secure telehealth. Danvers sits at the junction of Route 128, I-95 and Route 1, which makes quick in-person visits practical and video follow-ups easy around work.

Anxiety treatment for Danvers patients: who it helps

People from Danvers come to us for anxiety treatment for many reasons, including:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder — constant, hard-to-control worry
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Social anxiety and performance anxiety
  • Specific phobias and health anxiety
  • Anxiety alongside depression, ADHD or insomnia
  • Children and teens with school-related or separation anxiety

What to expect

  1. Assessment: We clarify the type of anxiety, triggers, physical symptoms and any medical factors such as thyroid problems, caffeine or medications.
  2. Treatment plan: Plans often combine therapy approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — through a referral if needed — with medication when appropriate.
  3. Medication options: When medication is used, clinicians typically start with long-term options such as SSRIs or SNRIs and use short-term medications cautiously.
  4. Follow-up: Regular check-ins track progress, side effects and skills you are building, adjusting the plan as needed.

Getting care from Danvers

We do not have a separate office in Danvers; all in-person visits take place at our Lexington location. Danvers patients are usually about 30 minutes from our Lexington office via Route 128/I-95 south, or I-95 south from the Route 1 interchange. Danvers has no commuter rail stop, so most patients drive via Route 128, I-95 or Route 1, and many choose telehealth follow-ups.

We regularly see patients from Danvers Square, Danversport, Putnamville, Tapleyville and the Liberty Tree Mall area. For many Danvers residents, a combination of an in-person first visit and telehealth follow-ups works well.

  • Office: 35 Bedford St #17, Lexington, MA 02420
  • Phone: 781-218-9550
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Telehealth: Available for patients located in Massachusetts — learn about telehealth visits

Why patients choose Psych Boston

Psych Boston is an outpatient psychiatry practice based in Lexington, serving patients across Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Our psychiatric clinicians focus on careful evaluation, shared decision-making and steady follow-up rather than rushed visits. Meet our clinical team.

Frequently asked questions about anxiety treatment in Danvers

Do you have an office in Danvers?

Our office is in Lexington at 35 Bedford Street. Danvers patients are usually about 30 minutes from our Lexington office via Route 128/I-95 south, or I-95 south from the Route 1 interchange. Many Danvers patients also use secure telehealth, which is available to patients located in Massachusetts at the time of the visit when clinically appropriate.

Is anxiety treated with medication or therapy?

Often both. Therapy such as CBT is highly effective, and medication can help when symptoms are moderate to severe or therapy alone is not enough. Your clinician will discuss what fits you.

How quickly does anxiety treatment work?

Many people notice improvement within several weeks, though medications like SSRIs can take 4–8 weeks for full effect.

Do you treat panic attacks?

Yes. Panic disorder is very treatable with a combination of skills-based therapy and, when appropriate, medication.

Can I get anxiety treatment by telehealth from Danvers?

In many cases, yes. Danvers residents can often complete visits by secure video from home or work in Massachusetts. Your clinician may recommend an in-office visit in Lexington when that would be more helpful.

Is this an emergency service?

No. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.

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This page is for general information and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.

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