Anxiety Treatment in Tuscaloosa, AL

When anxiety takes over, it is hard to explain to someone who has not experienced it. The worry feels constant, the what-ifs never stop, and everyday situations can feel overwhelming. At Novus, our psychiatric team in Tuscaloosa, AL, provides expert evaluation and treatment to help you manage anxiety and get back to living your life.

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What is Anxiety?

Anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions characterized by persistent fear, worry, or nervousness that does not resolve when the stressor passes. The brain remains in a heightened state of alert even in the absence of an immediate threat.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Persistent low mood that does not meet full criteria for depression

Panic Disorder

Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks accompanied by ongoing fear of future episodes.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Intense fear of social situations and being judged, evaluated, or embarrassed by others.

Symptoms of Anxiety

Persistent worry that is hard to control

Restlessness or feeling on edge

Fatigue and difficulty concentrating

Muscle tension or headaches

Sleep Disturbances

Rapid heartbeat or shortness of breath during acute episodes

Avoidance of situations that trigger fear or worry

Anxiety Care at Novus in Tuscaloosa, AL

At Novus, our team evaluates and treats anxiety disorders from both a psychiatric and neurological perspective. Treatment options may include:

Medication management tailored to the specific anxiety disorder

Deep TMS, FDA-cleared for Anxious Depression and used off-label for GAD

Neuropsychological evaluation when cognitive or neurological factors are contributing

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Meet Our Providers

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Timothy Prestley,
MD
Neurologist | Founder
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Katheryn Strichik,
DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Kimberly Lynn Velie,
PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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