Constant worry, panic, or social fear is something you can move past, and you do not have to carry it alone. Anxiety treatment near Sherman Oaks gives adults a structured, outpatient path to real relief that pairs proven therapy with psychiatric support. From nearby Thousand Oaks or online, care spans partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and evening programs. Most people begin quickly after reaching out, with virtual sessions open to adults across the Sherman Oaks area.
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Anxiety Treatment Near Sherman Oaks for GAD, Panic, and Social Anxiety
As a licensed, accredited treatment center, Lotus treats anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use in one coordinated program, with a full clinical and psychiatric team behind every plan. For Sherman Oaks adults, anxiety care covers the full range of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the country, affecting about 1 in 5 US adults each year, and it responds well to treatment, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Generalized anxiety shows up as worry that is hard to switch off, restlessness, trouble sleeping, and lingering tension. Panic disorder brings sudden surges of fear, a racing heart, and shortness of breath. Social anxiety centers on an intense fear of being judged in everyday situations. An anxiety attack tends to build gradually as worry mounts, while a panic attack hits suddenly and peaks fast. Care addresses both, and high-functioning anxiety, where constant worry hides behind a capable, busy exterior, is treated here too.
Anxiety Treatment Levels: PHP, IOP, and Evening Programs
Anxiety treatment comes in several levels of care, so Sherman Oaks adults can match the structure to how much support they need right now. You begin at the level your assessment points to, and one shared clinical team keeps every move between levels smooth.
| Level of care | Schedule | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | Focused daily care, the most structure | When anxiety or depression needs close, steady support |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | Fewer hours than PHP, up to five days a week | Holding onto a job or class load while support stays strong |
| Evening program | Sessions after a workday or class | Full daytime schedules |
| Standard outpatient (OP) | Lighter, ongoing support | Stabilizing and protecting your progress |
PHP, IOP, and evening care all draw on the same clinical team at our outpatient rehab in Thousand Oaks. Virtual sessions are available for some programs, so you can take part from wherever is easiest.
Therapies in Our Anxiety Treatment: CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Medication Management
Anxiety treatment at Lotus draws on evidence-based therapies matched to each person. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you reshape the thought patterns that fuel worry and panic. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) builds practical skills for managing intense emotions, stress, and relationships. EMDR therapy supports anxiety that is rooted in trauma, helping the nervous system settle. Exposure-based work eases the fear behind phobias, panic, and social anxiety at a pace you set.
Alongside therapy, a psychiatric evaluation and medication management add medication support when it helps, reviewed and adjusted by our prescribers over time. Individual and group therapy round out the plan. Family therapy helps loved ones understand and support recovery. Together, these approaches treat both the symptoms and the roots of anxiety.
Insurance Coverage for Anxiety Treatment
For most Sherman Oaks adults, outpatient anxiety and depression care is covered through one of the five plans we work with: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, Kaiser Permanente, and TRICARE West, each on in-network or out-of-network terms. We confirm what your specific policy covers before any session is booked, so the cost is clear from the start. Not sure what your plan includes? Our team walks through the details and checks your coverage up front. One phone call starts everything, and we handle the paperwork from there.
Who Guides Your Anxiety Treatment
Every anxiety and depression plan here sits under real medical oversight from our Medical Director, a board-certified psychiatrist, with a full clinical team carrying the day-to-day work. Jessica Mahn, LPCC, leads as Clinical Director, Shelley Woodman, LCSW, serves as Clinical Program Supervisor, and Lauren Debski and Gwendolyn Beck work as psychiatric nurse practitioners. The program carries California DHCS license 560078AP and accreditation from The Joint Commission. Veterans and active-duty service members are supported through a dedicated veterans and active-duty military program shaped around their experience.
Medically reviewed by Codie Vassar, MD
Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist · Medical Director · Written by Shelley Woodman, LCSW, Clinical Program Supervisor
The medical information on this page is reviewed by Codie Vassar, MD, a board-certified adult psychiatrist and Medical Director at Lotus Recovery Treatment Center. Dr. Vassar earned a medical degree and completed psychiatry residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A master's in Clinical Informatics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison rounds out that training. A member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a 15-year veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard Medical Corps, Dr. Vassar speaks Spanish natively. Lotus Recovery is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services (license 560078AP) and accredited by The Joint Commission. Connect with Dr. Vassar on LinkedIn.
Getting to Anxiety Treatment From Sherman Oaks
The center sits at 290 Conejo Ridge Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, a direct run up the US-101 from Sherman Oaks. From the Valley, head west on the US-101 toward Thousand Oaks and follow it to the central Thousand Oaks exits, then let the map below guide the last stretch from your neighborhood. Adults reach us from Sherman Oaks, along with nearby Studio City, Van Nuys, and Encino. The office keeps weekday hours from 9am to 9pm, and the admissions line stays open every hour of the day. Video visits are ready whenever you prefer to join from home. Anxiety is highly treatable, and an estimated 31 percent of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, so reaching structured care early makes a real difference, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Questions Sherman Oaks Patients Ask About Anxiety Care
What Does Anxiety Treatment Near Sherman Oaks Involve?
Anxiety treatment combines structured therapy, skill-building, and optional psychiatric care in an outpatient setting. Most plans pair cognitive behavioral therapy or DBT with a psychiatric evaluation. Care is delivered through PHP, IOP, evening, or standard outpatient programs. Your assessment sets the level and the mix, and both reflect your symptoms and daily needs.
Can I Do Anxiety Treatment Online From Sherman Oaks?
Yes, virtual sessions are available for some programs. Sherman Oaks residents can take part in anxiety treatment from home whenever that is easier. Online care uses the same evidence-based therapy and clinical support as in-person sessions. Our admissions team can explain which programs offer a virtual option.
Does Anxiety Treatment Help With Panic Attacks?
Yes, anxiety treatment directly addresses panic attacks, the sudden surges of fear with a racing heart and shortness of breath that define panic disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy and skill-building help you recognize triggers and calm the body's alarm response. Psychiatric care is available when medication would help. Most people gain real control over panic with steady treatment.
Do You Treat Social Anxiety and Phobias?
Yes, social anxiety disorder and specific phobias are treated here, alongside generalized anxiety and panic. Therapy focuses on the fear of judgment or the specific triggers behind a phobia, and builds confidence in everyday situations step by step. Care is matched to the exact form of anxiety you are facing.
What Happens at the First Anxiety Assessment?
The first assessment is a thorough conversation with a clinician about your symptoms, history, and goals. It is used to shape a plan and to point to the right level of care. That sets whether partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, evening, or standard outpatient care fits you best. Our admissions team can arrange it at any hour, day or night.
Can a Psychiatrist Adjust Anxiety and Depression Medication?
Yes, our psychiatric team provides evaluation and ongoing medication management for both anxiety and depression. The plan is adjusted over time to see what helps most. A psychiatrist reviews your history and coordinates medication with your therapy. Medication is always one option, and the choice stays yours.
What Should I Expect in the First Few Weeks of Anxiety Treatment?
Many people notice meaningful changes within the first few weeks of steady therapy, as coping skills take hold and routines settle. Early sessions focus on understanding your anxiety, building practical tools, and steadying your sleep and daily patterns. Your clinical team reviews progress and adjusts the plan as you go.
Which Insurance Plans Do You Accept for Anxiety Care?
We work with major carriers for anxiety care: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, Kaiser Permanente, and TRICARE West, each on an in-network or out-of-network basis. Your benefits are confirmed before treatment begins, so you know what your plan covers. Our admissions team can verify your coverage in one call.
Sherman Oaks Anxiety Care Begins With One Call
Sherman Oaks adults can move toward calmer days with one call. Our admissions team is ready any hour at (805) 856-6690. You can also send the benefits form and let us take it from there. Relief from anxiety and depression is close, with a licensed clinical and psychiatric team behind every plan, just one conversation away.