Treatment for Anxiety
Your Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Serving Southwest Ranches, FL
Now accepting new patients!
Dr. Holly Betterly MD is a board-certified psychiatrist serving Southwest Ranches.
She is dedicated to helping you overcome anxiety by providing exceptional, evidence-based psychiatric care.
Her thorough, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations get to the root of your anxiety, resulting in a precise diagnosis that guides treatment. She has extensive expertise in prescribing anxiety medications, focusing on treatment options backed by research. Her personalized approach centers your goals and preferences for treatment.
Seeking a psychiatrist for anxiety in Southwest Ranches? Dr. Betterly provides flexible, convenient options for accessing high quality treatment for anxiety:
In-person appointments at her office, conveniently located in Weston Town Center
Telemedicine visits for patients across Florida.
Dr. Betterly is in-network with Aetna and Cigna. She is currently accepting new patients (ages 18+).
In-person visits in Weston, FL
Telehealth visits across FL
Insurance accepted:
In-Network for Aetna + Cigna.
Weston Office:
1825 Main Street
Suite 16
Weston, FL 33326
(954) 953-5675
Conveniently located in
Weston Town Center
Proudly serving Weston, Southwest Ranches, Cooper City, Davie, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, and Ft. Lauderdale.
Anxiety
Everyone feels anxious sometimes, especially during stressful situations. But if your anxiety is constant, overwhelming, and affects your daily life, you may have an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Almost one in three people experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime.
People who experience anxiety disorders may find their lives marked by excessive worry, fear, apprehension, and distress. They may feel powerless to control their worry.
Effective treatment is available. If you feel that anxiety is affecting your daily life, contact us! Dr. Betterly will guide you through treatment options to help you find what works best for you.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Excessive worrying about various aspects of life (work, family, relationships)
Rumination (“overthinking”)
Seeking reassurance
Catastrophizing (“thinking the worst”)
Restlessness or feeling “on edge”
Difficulty sleeping
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Physical symptoms (i.e. muscle tension, headaches, racing heartbeat, sweating, dizziness, upset stomach)
Anxiety Disorders
There are a number of different anxiety disorders, each exhibiting unique symptoms that can vary widely from one individual to another. These disorders encompass a range of experiences that may affect daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Illness Anxiety Disorder
What causes anxiety?
Anxiety is a complex condition that is frequently influenced by a multitude of contributing factors, including genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, and individual life experiences.
Dr. Betterly completes a thorough psychiatric evaluation to identify these factors so that she can develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan that is tailored to you as a unique individual.
As a physician, Dr. Betterly has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the ways in which our physical health can impact our mental health.
Some potential contributing factors may include:
Biological
Family history and genetics
Neurotransmitter imbalances
Hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause)
Medical conditions (i.e. hyperthyroidism)
Psychological
Stressful life events (grief, loss, relationship problems, transitions)
Negative thinking patterns
Personality traits
Social
Isolation
Financial stress
Treatment for anxiety
Treatments for anxiety may include prescription medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Dr. Betterly takes a personalized approach to develop a treatment plan that considers your unique needs and preferences. As a board-certified psychiatrist, she has extensive experience with treating various types of anxiety disorders.
Psychiatric Services
When it comes to your mental health, you deserve expert care. As a board-certified psychiatrist and a medical doctor, Dr. Holly Betterly has extensive expertise in psychiatric medication management.
She offers longer appointments, thoughtfully developed to facilitate thorough psychiatric evaluations that help you get to the root of your anxiety.
Offering flexible options for accessing anxiety treatment in Southwest Ranches:
In-person office visits in nearby Weston, FL
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At your first visit, Dr. Betterly will complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. This may take up to 90 minutes depending on your needs.
You can expect to discuss the concerns that have brought you to our practice, and your personal goals and preferences for treatment.
Dr. Betterly will complete a thorough review of your personal health history, which helps her to determine to what extent physical conditions may be contributing to your current concerns. She may order blood testing to screen for physical conditions which may impact mental health.
She will ask about your past mental health treatment in order to get an understanding of what has worked well, and what hasn’t.
She will review your family health history, as many mental health conditions carry a genetic predisposition.
She will ask about your upbringing, education, work, and relationships to provide a more holistic view of you as a person.
You may be asked to complete standardized symptom rating scales which help us to monitor your progress over time.
At the end of your visit, she will provide an overview of her diagnostic impression. Together you will discuss the available treatment options, from which you can design a plan that best fits your needs. This may include a combination of medications, therapy, or lifestyle changes.
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Follow up visits allow for an opportunity to check in about how things are going. What’s working, and what isn’t? We will monitor your progress, and make any adjustments needed to keep you on track towards your goals.
Learn more about anxiety
Dr. Holly Betterly is committed to educating her patients about their mental health, encouraging them to play an active role in their psychiatric care. She empowers her patients by sharing the knowledge and expertise that she has gained through over a decade of training.
She maintains a mental health education blog, Better Together, which features articles on timely topics in psychiatry, as well as answers to your mental health questions- straight from a trusted psychiatrist!
Check out some of Dr. Betterly’s latest articles about anxiety:
