Anxiety can affect every part of daily life. It can show up as constant worry, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension, panic attacks, or a feeling that something bad is always about to happen. For some people, anxiety makes it hard to focus at work. For others, it affects relationships, social situations, or simple day-to-day tasks.
While occasional stress is a normal part of life, persistent anxiety can become overwhelming. Many people in Colorado Springs live with anxiety symptoms for years before seeking treatment. Military personnel, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and working professionals often face unique pressures that can increase the risk of anxiety disorders.
The good news is that anxiety is highly treatable. At Colorado Psychiatry Solutions, patients have access to evidence-based care that goes beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you are looking for medication management, advanced treatments such as TMS and ketamine therapy, or a combination of services, our team develops personalized treatment plans designed around your needs.
Learn more about anxiety and the treatment options available to help you regain control of your life.
What is anxiety, and when does it become a clinical condition?
Everyone experiences worry from time to time. Concerns about work, finances, health, or family are a normal part of life. Anxiety becomes a clinical condition when those feelings persist, intensify, and begin interfering with daily functioning.
Several anxiety disorders can affect adults, including:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Specific Phobias
- Anxiety that occurs alongside depression or PTSD
Mental health professionals typically look for symptoms that persist for six months or longer. Common signs include excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. When these symptoms affect work performance, relationships, or overall quality of life, professional treatment may be appropriate.
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million adults in the United States each year. Despite how common they are, many people never receive treatment.
Traditional approaches such as therapy and antidepressant medications help many patients. Others experience only partial relief or continue to struggle despite trying multiple treatments. For those individuals, newer approaches such as TMS and ketamine therapy may offer another path forward.
Anxiety treatment options at Colorado Psychiatry Solutions
Colorado Psychiatry Solutions takes an integrative approach to anxiety treatment. Rather than relying on a single intervention, providers evaluate the biological, neurological, and psychological factors contributing to symptoms.
This allows patients to receive a treatment plan tailored to their history, symptoms, treatment goals, and response to previous care.
TMS therapy for anxiety
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, commonly called TMS, is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation and anxiety.
Unlike medication, TMS does not affect the entire body. Instead, it focuses on specific neural networks that may be functioning differently in people with anxiety disorders. By improving communication within these networks, TMS can reduce anxiety symptoms and improve emotional regulation.
TMS has gained attention because it offers a drug-free treatment option. Many patients choose TMS because they have experienced unwanted medication side effects or have not achieved the results they hoped for with antidepressants alone.
A standard treatment course typically includes approximately 36 sessions completed over six to nine weeks. Each session lasts about 20 to 40 minutes, and patients can return to normal activities immediately afterward. There is no anesthesia, recovery period, or downtime.
Colorado Psychiatry Solutions also offers Accelerated TMS, including Deep TMS and Theta Burst protocols, which may help certain patients achieve results more quickly than traditional treatment schedules.
Side effects are generally mild and may include temporary scalp discomfort or headaches that often improve as treatment continues.
Patients who may benefit from TMS for anxiety include those who prefer a non-medication option, have not responded fully to antidepressants, or cannot tolerate medication side effects.
Ready to explore TMS therapy? Contact Colorado Psychiatry Solutions to schedule a consultation and determine whether TMS may be appropriate for your symptoms.
Ketamine therapy for anxiety
Ketamine therapy has emerged as one of the most promising options for patients with treatment-resistant anxiety and other mood disorders.
Traditional antidepressants primarily target serotonin and related neurotransmitters. Ketamine works differently. It affects the brain’s glutamate system through NMDA receptor activity, which can promote the formation of new neural connections. This mechanism may help reset patterns associated with chronic anxiety and depression.
One of the most notable differences is speed. While conventional medications can take several weeks to produce noticeable improvements, some patients report relief within hours or days after treatment.
Colorado Psychiatry Solutions offers both IV ketamine therapy and SPRAVATO (esketamine) nasal spray for eligible patients. SPRAVATO may be covered by insurance for qualifying individuals, making advanced treatment more accessible.
Patients can also explore Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), which combines ketamine treatment with therapeutic support. This approach gives patients the opportunity to process emotions, gain insight, and build coping strategies while benefiting from ketamine’s neurological effects.
Ketamine therapy may be appropriate for:
- Treatment-resistant anxiety
- Severe anxiety symptoms
- Anxiety occurring alongside depression
- Patients requiring rapid symptom stabilization
- Individuals who have not responded to multiple medications
Treatment begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate and safe based on each patient’s medical history and treatment goals.
Interested in ketamine therapy? Schedule an assessment to learn whether ketamine or SPRAVATO may be a good fit for your care plan.
Psychiatric medication management for anxiety
Medication remains an effective treatment option for many anxiety disorders. Successful treatment, however, involves much more than writing a prescription.
At Colorado Psychiatry Solutions, psychiatric providers conduct detailed evaluations to understand symptom patterns, previous treatment experiences, medical history, and co-occurring conditions before recommending medication.
Depending on individual needs, treatment may include:
- SSRIs
- SNRIs
- Buspirone
- Beta-blockers
- Carefully monitored benzodiazepines when clinically appropriate
The practice also offers genetic testing that can help identify medications that may be more compatible with a patient’s genetic profile. This information may reduce some of the trial-and-error process often associated with psychiatric treatment.
For patients seeking greater flexibility, telehealth psychiatry appointments are available throughout the Colorado Springs region.
To learn more about psychiatric medication management, contact Colorado Psychiatry Solutions and schedule an evaluation.
Why choose Colorado Psychiatry Solutions for anxiety treatment?
Colorado Psychiatry Solutions offers one of the most complete anxiety treatment programs in the Colorado Springs area.
Patients can access TMS, ketamine therapy, SPRAVATO, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, medication management, and therapy services through one practice. This creates continuity of care and makes it easier to coordinate treatment.
The clinical team includes board-certified psychiatrists and advanced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners with more than 50 years of combined experience. Their backgrounds span Psychiatry, Neurology, Family Medicine, and Addiction Medicine, allowing for a broader understanding of mental health conditions and treatment approaches.
Colorado Psychiatry Solutions accepts many major insurance plans, including TRICARE, VA Community Care, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Anthem. You can review the full list of insurance we accept online.
The practice also offers a 20% discount for military members, veterans, first responders, educators, healthcare workers, and eligible dependents.
With multiple locations throughout the region, including Colorado Springs and Monument, patients have convenient access to care. Visit our locations or learn more about our team.
Frequently asked questions about anxiety treatment in Colorado Springs
How do I know if I need professional anxiety treatment?
If anxiety symptoms persist for several months, interfere with daily responsibilities, affect relationships, disrupt sleep, or make it difficult to function normally, a professional evaluation may help. Taking an online screening tool can also provide insight. Start with the mental health assessments available at on our website.
Does TMS work for anxiety disorders?
Research continues to support TMS as a treatment option for anxiety, particularly when anxiety occurs alongside depression. Many patients experience reduced symptoms and improved emotional regulation after completing treatment. Learn more about TMS here.
Is ketamine safe for anxiety?
When administered in a supervised medical setting, ketamine therapy has an established safety profile for appropriately screened patients. Providers review medical history, current medications, and potential contraindications before treatment begins. More information about Ketmine therapy is available here.
Does CPS accept TRICARE for anxiety treatment?
Yes. Colorado Psychiatry Solutions works with TRICARE and VA Community Care and proudly serves active duty military personnel, veterans, and military families. Visit insurance page and military page for additional details.
Take the next step toward anxiety relief
Living with anxiety can feel exhausting, but effective treatment is available. Whether you are exploring medication management, TMS therapy, ketamine treatment, or a combination of approaches, Colorado Psychiatry Solutions offers personalized care designed to help you move forward.
Our team works with patients throughout Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities to identify the treatments most likely to produce lasting improvement.
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