Are There Specialists Who Treat Anxiety Disorders? Can You Do It Yourself?

Yes. While many Anxiety Disorders can be effectively treated by primary care physicians, general psychiatrists, psychologists, and by patients themselves, some require a more specialized approach. There are individuals and groups who deal with Anxiety Disorders as a specialty area. For example, the Anxiety Disorders Center at the University of Wisconsin specializes in the evaluation and treatment of these disorders, provides information to professionals and the general public, conducts educational programs, provides speakers, and does research on Anxiety Disorders. The Anxiety Disorders Center attempts to keep a list of reputable anxiety therapists in different geographic areas and provides this information without charge (see page 247 for the address).