Anxiety & Depression Therapy

What Do Anxiety & Depression Look Like?

Anxiety disorders and mood disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally. Approximately one-third of Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point, while roughly ten percent of U.S. adults face a depressive episode annually. These conditions frequently appear together — about 60 percent of individuals with an anxiety disorder or depression also exhibit symptoms of the other condition. They share common risk factors and can intensify each other's symptoms. Treatment for co-occurring conditions requires more complex approaches.

Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry and fear that interfere with daily life. Common symptoms include:

• Persistent, excessive worry or dread
• Restlessness and difficulty concentrating
• Muscle tension and physical discomfort
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia
• Rapid heartbeat, sweating, and shortness of breath
• Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety
• Irritability and difficulty relaxing

Depression involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems. Common symptoms include:

• Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
• Changes in appetite and weight
• Sleep disturbances — sleeping too much or too little
• Fatigue and decreased energy
• Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions
• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
• Thoughts of death or suicide

When anxiety and depression occur together, individuals often experience a compounded presentation that can include heightened emotional distress, greater functional impairment, chronic fatigue paired with restlessness, social withdrawal combined with fear of isolation, and difficulty finding motivation despite constant worry.

Treatment at Coastwise

At Coastwise Health, we use a range of evidence-based modalities to treat anxiety and depression, whether they occur independently or together.

Individual Talk Therapy — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone of our approach. CBT helps you identify and restructure the negative thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression. Through structured sessions, you learn practical coping skills, challenge distorted thinking, and build healthier behavioral patterns that reduce symptoms over time.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — For individuals who have not responded adequately to traditional treatments, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy offers a powerful alternative. KAP combines the rapid-acting antidepressant properties of ketamine with therapeutic support, helping to break through treatment-resistant depression and severe anxiety.

Trauma-Informed Therapy — Many cases of anxiety and depression are rooted in past trauma. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that treatment addresses underlying traumatic experiences that may be driving current symptoms, creating a foundation for lasting recovery.

Why Choose Coastwise

At Coastwise Health, we believe that anxiety and depression rarely exist in a vacuum. Our multimodal, interdisciplinary approach means that your treatment plan is built around you — not around a single diagnosis or a one-size-fits-all protocol. We combine talk therapy, innovative treatments like KAP, and trauma-informed care to address the full picture of your mental health. Our clinicians collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care, so you receive comprehensive support without needing to coordinate between multiple providers.