Feel Calmer
Reduce persistent worry, tension, and physical overactivation.
Anxiety Treatment in Roseville, California
Find Relief From Anxiety
Individualized medication-based treatment designed to help you feel calmer, function better, and protect your energy, clarity, and long-term brain health.
Treatment should do more than quiet the symptoms.
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How We Help
Feel Calmer, Think More Clearly, and Live More Freely
Effective treatment should help you feel calmer while also supporting sleep, concentration, energy, confidence, relationships, and the ability to participate more fully in everyday life.
Dr. Van Horn evaluates the chemical and biological factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, reviews how current and previous medications have affected you, and develops an individualized treatment plan focused on meaningful relief and better functioning.
Think More Clearly
Support concentration, decision-making, and mental steadiness.
Function More Freely
Reduce avoidance and regain confidence in daily activities.
Protect Long-Term Brain Health
Consider how treatment may affect memory, energy, and emotional stability over time.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Anxiety Can Affect Far More Than Your Thoughts
Anxiety may feel emotional, physical, cognitive, or all three. Some people experience constant worry or tension. Others have sudden anxiety attacks or distinct panic attacks that feel overwhelming and difficult to control.
- Constant worry
- Feeling tense or on edge
- Racing thoughts
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability
- Difficulty sleeping
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
- Shaking or trembling
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Stomach discomfort
- Avoiding places or situations
- Fear of losing control
- Anxiety attacks
- Panic attacks
The Terms Are Not Identical
Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks Can Feel Similar—but They Are Not the Same
Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety attacks often build in response to ongoing stress, worry, conflict, uncertainty, or a particular situation. Symptoms may increase gradually and vary in intensity.
Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or physical distress that may include rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, dizziness, trembling, or fear of dying or losing control.
Both deserve careful evaluation. The treatment approach may depend on the pattern of symptoms, possible triggers, medical history, medication effects, and the brain systems involved.
Treating the Causes, Not Just the Symptoms
Anxiety Does Not Have One Single Cause
Anxiety may reflect several interacting biological and medical factors. Brain chemistry, genetics, sleep, medications, hormonal changes, physical illness, substance use, pain, fatigue, and other conditions may influence how the brain and body respond to stress.
Dr. Van Horn evaluates the whole clinical picture rather than assuming that every patient needs the same medication or treatment plan.
- Brain chemistry
- Genetics
- Sleep problems
- Medication effects
- Hormonal changes
- Medical conditions
- Substance use
- Pain and fatigue
- Physical activation
- Previous treatment response
William A. Van Horn, MD
Neuropsychiatric Treatment
Reduce Anxiety Without Sacrificing Energy or Clarity
Dr. Van Horn’s neuropsychiatric approach focuses on the chemical and biological processes in the brain that may be contributing to anxiety symptoms.
Treatment begins with understanding the pattern of symptoms, previous medication response, sleep, energy, physical symptoms, medical history, and other factors that may influence brain function.
The goal is not simply to suppress anxiety for the moment. It is to select and adjust treatment thoughtfully so the patient can experience meaningful relief without losing sight of concentration, memory, energy, emotional stability, and long-term brain health.
“I believe every treatment decision should begin with one question: How will this treatment impact your brain today, and five to ten years from now?”
Individualized Medication-Based Care
Treatment Based on Your Symptoms, History, and Brain Health
Not every patient receives the same medication or treatment plan. Recommendations depend on the type of anxiety, symptom pattern, medical history, previous treatment response, risks, age, and goals.
Medication Review
Review current and previous medications, side effects, interactions, and whether any treatment may be worsening anxiety, sleep, energy, or concentration.
Individualized Medication Selection
Choose medication based on the patient’s symptoms, health history, prior response, and the effect treatment may have on present and long-term brain function.
Treatment of Related Biological Symptoms
Address related concerns such as sleep disruption, physical activation, low energy, or medication-related cognitive effects when clinically appropriate.
Ongoing Adjustment and Follow-Up
Monitor response, side effects, daily function, and whether treatment continues to support the patient’s goals.
Who We Help
Anxiety Treatment May Be Appropriate If…
- You experience persistent worry or tension
- Anxiety interferes with sleep or concentration
- Physical anxiety symptoms disrupt daily life
- You experience anxiety attacks
- You experience panic attacks
- You avoid situations because of anxiety
- Previous medication has not helped enough
- Previous medication caused unwanted side effects
- You want a second opinion
- You are concerned about medication effects on memory or energy
- You are an adolescent, adult, or older adult
You do not need to know the exact diagnosis before calling. The free consultation is designed to help determine whether an appointment with Dr. Van Horn may be an appropriate next step.
Experience at the Intersection of Brain and Behavior
Why Patients Choose Dr. William Van Horn
Board-Certified Neuropsychiatrist
More Than 30 Years of Psychiatric Experience
In-Person Care in Roseville
Treatment Guided by Present and Long-Term Brain Health
Dr. Van Horn considers both immediate symptom relief and how medication decisions may affect concentration, memory, energy, emotional function, and long-term brain health.
Start With a Free Conversation
You Do Not Need to Have Everything Figured Out Before Calling
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Tell us what you are experiencing
Speak with Juliet Pellegrini, MSW, our clinical director, at no cost.
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Determine whether outpatient neuropsychiatric treatment may be appropriate
We will listen to your concerns and help determine whether an appointment with Dr. Van Horn appears to fit your needs.
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Schedule the appropriate next step
If the service appears appropriate, we will explain the evaluation and scheduling process.
When Immediate or Higher-Level Care May Be Needed
Way Treatment Center provides in-person outpatient care and is not designed to stabilize immediate psychiatric, medical, or substance-related emergencies.
Seek emergency or higher-level care for:
- Immediate danger to self or others
- Suicidal intent or a suicide attempt
- Severe intoxication or withdrawal
- Severe confusion or medical instability
- Symptoms requiring emergency or inpatient treatment
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you or someone else may be in immediate danger.
Individual appropriateness can be discussed during the free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Anxiety Treatment
Does Dr. Van Horn treat both anxiety attacks and panic attacks?
Yes. Dr. Van Horn treats both anxiety attacks and panic attacks. They may feel similar, but they are not identical, and the treatment approach may depend on the pattern and possible causes of the symptoms.
Do I need a formal anxiety diagnosis before scheduling?
No. Many patients contact Way Treatment Center because they have symptoms but do not yet know the exact diagnosis.
Is this service focused on medication treatment?
Yes. This page focuses on Dr. Van Horn’s neuropsychiatric and medication-based approach to the brain chemistry and biological processes involved in anxiety.
Does Dr. Van Horn treat adolescents and adults?
Yes. Dr. Van Horn treats anxiety in adolescents, adults, and older adults.
What happens during the free consultation?
You will speak with Juliet Pellegrini, MSW, our clinical director, at no cost. She will listen to what you are experiencing, answer initial questions, and help determine whether an appointment with Dr. Van Horn may be an appropriate next step.
How quickly can I be seen?
Appointments may be available this week. Current availability will be confirmed during the free consultation.
Take the First Step
Take the First Step Toward Feeling Calmer and Living More Freely
Start with a free conversation about what you are experiencing and whether an appointment with Dr. Van Horn may be the right next step.
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Related Conditions and Concerns
Information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for individualized medical care. Treatment recommendations depend on a clinical evaluation. If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.