Lotus Recovery Treatment Center provides outpatient anxiety treatment built around your schedule. You can join our partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP) or evening program while you keep up with work, school or family. Care includes individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
As an anxiety treatment center for adults, we offer same day appointments. Most insurance is accepted.
What Is an Anxiety Disorder?
An anxiety disorder is fear or worry that stays with you even when there is no real danger. It is different from everyday stress because it does not fade once the stressful moment passes. Over time, it can affect your sleep, your focus, your relationships and your work.
Anxiety disorders are very common. About a third of adults in the U.S. experience one at some point, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety responds well to the right mix of therapy and medical support.
Generalized Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Treatment
Our outpatient program works with the most common forms of anxiety, including:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): constant worry about health, money, work or family that is hard to control.
- Panic disorder: sudden panic attacks with a racing heart, shortness of breath or a fear of losing control.
- Social anxiety disorder: an intense fear of being judged that leads you to avoid people or events.
- Phobias: a strong fear of a specific place, object or situation.
- Anxiety linked to depression or trauma: anxiety that shows up alongside depression, PTSD or past trauma.
When Worry Starts Affecting Sleep, Work or Relationships
Anxiety affects both your mind and your body. Common signs include:
- Worry that feels impossible to switch off
- Restlessness, irritability or feeling on edge
- Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- A racing heart, sweating, shaking or tight muscles
- Stomach problems or headaches with no clear cause
- Avoiding places, people or tasks because of fear
- Using alcohol or drugs to calm down
If these signs last for weeks or get in the way of daily life, professional anxiety treatment can help.
CBT, DBT, EMDR and Medication Management for Anxiety
Every client starts with a full assessment. From there, your care team builds an anxiety therapy plan around your symptoms, your goals and your schedule.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you notice anxious thought patterns and test them against the facts. You practice new responses in session, then use them in real situations between sessions.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT builds practical skills for handling strong emotions, stress and difficult moments. Mindfulness is a core part of this work.
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EMDR for Trauma-Related Anxiety
When anxiety is tied to past trauma, EMDR helps your brain process those memories so they feel less overwhelming.
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Group and Family Therapy
Group sessions let you practice coping skills with peers who understand. Family therapy helps the people closest to you learn how to support you.
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Psychiatry and Medication Management
Our psychiatric team can evaluate you, prescribe medication when it is a good fit and adjust it as you progress. Doctors are on call 24/7.
Anxiety IOP, PHP and Evening Treatment Schedules
Our anxiety treatment program starts at the level of care that matches how much anxiety is affecting your life. You step down as you improve.
The partial hospitalization program (PHP) is our most structured option, built for weeks when anxiety makes daily life very hard. Our anxiety IOP runs fewer hours, so you can keep up with work or school. If daytime sessions do not fit your schedule, the evening program meets after work hours. Once you are ready to step down, the outpatient program (OP) gives you lighter ongoing support.
Virtual sessions are available for some programs.
When Anxiety and Drinking or Drug Use Overlap
Many people use alcohol, cannabis or other drugs to quiet anxiety. Over time, that pattern usually makes anxiety worse. Lotus offers separate tracks for mental health and substance use. When you need help with both, our coordinated dual diagnosis treatment treats them at the same time.
Anxiety Treatment for Veterans and Service Members
Anxiety is common during and after military service. Our veteran and active duty military program gives you anxiety care from a team that understands military life.
How to Start Outpatient Anxiety Treatment
Call our admissions team at (805) 856-6690. Someone answers 24/7. We verify your insurance for you, and most plans are accepted. A clinician then completes an assessment of your symptoms, history and goals. Same day appointments are available, so you can often begin your first session right away.
Talk to Our Admissions Team About Anxiety Care
Lotus Recovery Treatment Center offers outpatient anxiety treatment with day or evening options. We are DHCS licensed and Joint Commission accredited.
Our center is at 290 Conejo Ridge Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. Our anxiety program also serves clients from Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Simi Valley. Call (805) 856-6690 or verify your insurance to get started.
Anxiety Treatment FAQs
How long does anxiety treatment take to work?
Many people notice changes within the first few weeks of steady therapy. The full length of treatment depends on your symptoms, your level of care and how you respond. Your care team reviews your progress with you and adjusts the plan as you go.
What is an intensive outpatient program for anxiety?
An intensive outpatient program for anxiety is structured treatment you attend several days a week while living at home. It combines individual therapy, group therapy and skills practice. It gives you more support than weekly therapy without an overnight stay.
Can I keep working during outpatient anxiety treatment?
Yes. Our IOP and evening program are designed so you can keep working or going to school while you get treatment.
Do I need a treatment program or just weekly therapy?
Weekly therapy can work well for mild anxiety. A program like IOP or PHP is a better fit when anxiety is affecting your sleep, work or relationships, or when weekly therapy has not been enough. Your assessment helps you choose the right level of care.
Will I need medication for anxiety?
Not always. Many people improve with therapy alone. If medication could help, our psychiatric team will walk you through the options so you can decide together.
Does insurance cover anxiety treatment?
In most cases, yes. Lotus accepts most insurance plans. Your coverage depends on your plan, so our team verifies your benefits before you start.