Understanding Anxiety Disorders
Managing anxiety disorders can feel exhausting, and professional intervention often provides clarity and direction. Because anxiety is connected to the body’s fight or flight response, it may present as racing thoughts, disrupted sleep, and recurring panic attacks.
If these signs are ignored, they can grow more severe, affecting the body, complicating relationships, and reducing overall life satisfaction. Our warm and skilled mental health team offers a secure, nonjudgmental environment to help you understand your anxiety and move toward meaningful change.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Feeling nervous on occasion is common, but you may be dealing with an anxiety disorder if these signs keep appearing:
- $Constant or excessive worry
- $Restlessness and muscle tension
- $Physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, or nausea
- $Difficulty concentrating or intrusive thoughts
- $Panic attacks (sudden surges of fear with chest pain or shortness of breath)
- $Specific phobias or fears
- $Avoiding situations due to fear
- $Trouble sleeping or fatigue
- $Irritability and agitation
Anxiety Disorders We Treat in Encino
Treatments for Anxiety
Vielight Photobiomodulation (PBM)
BrainTap
BrainTap combines several therapeutic technologies to ease nervous system stress and align brainwave patterns. Its headset delivers light frequencies, auriculotherapy, carefully engineered sound beats and tones, guided visualization, and 10 cycle holographic music to foster mental clarity and emotional balance.
Why Choose FPSCA?
Families choose FPSCA throughout Southern California for anxiety care because we combine professional expertise with respect for each person’s story:
Our clinicians use American Psychiatric Association (APA) based assessment tools to carefully review your symptoms and medical background, helping ensure a precise diagnosis.
Effective Treatments
From structured psychotherapy to well monitored medication management, our interventions are guided by research and real world experience treating anxiety and other conditions.
Personalized Care
We design a plan that fits your circumstances, including your diagnosis, physical health, and personal treatment priorities.
Compassionate Approach
We treat anxiety with seriousness and empathy, helping you practice coping strategies while feeling supported rather than judged.
Flexible Services
You can access care through office visits or secure telehealth sessions, allowing treatment to fit into busy schedules.
Family & Social Support
We welcome family participation and encourage nurturing social connections that help sustain healing and growth.
Service Areas
We proudly serve clients locally in Agoura Hills, Ventura, and the surrounding areas. In addition to our in-person services, we offer convenient telehealth and telemedicine options, ensuring you have access to the care you need, no matter where you are. Whether you are near or far, our team is ready to provide the comprehensive behavioral health services you deserve, remotely or in person.
Get Started Today!
Managing anxiety in a lasting way requires more than temporary stress relief, and Family Psychological Services is here to support you at every step. Our clinicians use cognitive therapies along with closely supervised medication management to provide care grounded in science and guided by compassion. Connect with us today to begin soothing your nervous system, shifting unhelpful thought patterns, and improving your daily comfort and quality of life.
Google reviews
Crys G
3 months ago
This place is excellent. After spending a lot of time testing and diagnosing my daughter, we were given a therapist to work with. My daughter's therapist, Anne Marie, has helped her immensely and is very involved in her care. It's not often you find a therapist that is so proactive and caring. She goes above and beyond and has made a real connection with my daughter, and it shows.
MEGAN A.
5 months ago
The most wonderful place with the most wonderful people. Coming here changed my life - I especially owe credit to my therapist, Tiffany, for always listening with an open mind and heart. I wouldn't be where I am today without her!!!
Jessalyn C.
1 year ago
Wow, there is a God and he’s answered my prayers!!!
I have suffered multiple back to back miscarriages and all were horrible for different reasons.
It’s heartbreaking to say the least and I found myself very sad & I couldn’t focus on much.
My first loss had turned into a very rare thing called a molar gestation pregnancy and bcuz my hcg levels didn’t go down right away they had to monitor me because the mass can turn into a cancerous tumor.
It was traumatizing on all accounts ! But once they cleared me of cancer they said I had to wait a year to try again or it (molar gestation) would likely happen again.
After that, I developed health anxiety, sadness, ptsd & bouts of sleeplessness. I often thought, “What if we get pregnant again and this happens to me again!?”
A year had passed and We got the okay from our physicians to try again and last year we got pregnant again but our second baby didn’t grow past 7 weeks when I was supposed to be 9 weeks.
While it wasn’t a molar gestation pregnancy it still left me sad, my hormones all over the place once again, hard to focus, feeling like a failure, hard to sleep & hard to be calm.
Then in Aug we got pregnant again but unfortunately, a blighted ovum.
A friend of mine was in a bad car accident and told me how wonderful Neurofeedback was for her focus, ptsd, anxiety etc
I decided to give it a try even though deep down I didn’t believe it would help me all that much.
When I 1st went in for testing I couldn’t even focus and scored lower on a lot of the tests.
My losses are still hard for me to talk about & in some ways I relive the pain when I talk about it so I just kept it basic with Dr Barris & just shared that I had ADHD. I didn’t go into why I had a case of the empties, poor focus, health anxiety, sleepless nights etc
Dr Barris was a bit shocked by my low scores but I wasn’t!
I was heart broken & traumatized for what I had experienced over & over again.
That’s when it all changed for the better!
When I started Neurofeedback Daniel noticed that I was using my phone during the session and told me how counter intuitive that was. He was wonderful and made sure I put my phone to the side to get the most out of it.
Daniel and Dr Barris also explained Why Sue had developed Neurofeedback approx 40 years ago.
She was a mother wanting to help her son who had seizures. I could relate to wanting to do anything for the health of a child.
Then, Daniel expressed that it can help me write more clearly, something I never knew Neurofeedback could do!
Every time I’d come in he’d suggest something wonderful to watch and it kept me engaged.
Dr Barris & Daniel would check on me & ask how I felt & ask if I needed anything.
I felt so heard and seen by these 2 wonderful men that had no idea of my sadness, lack of focus etc they just wanted to know it was helping me.
I’ll never forget how all the sudden I was back to reading without Having to re read paragraphs. My focus was becoming so
Acute again & also noticed how calm I started to feel again.
After my losses, I developed anxiety before my periods but that was gone too!
Additionally, I was getting better quality sleep! They say When we sleep we heal & finally I was starting to feel the healing take place.
I started to feel myself again… before my losses.
When they added an electrode to the area of the brain for fine motor skills, my writing became more legible within 24 hours. I could’ve never imagined it would work that fast!
Week after week, I’d come in gushing about my incredible results!
If I’m dreaming, please don’t wake me up!
I’m Focused, I’m calm, I’m sleeping like a log, my writing is Clear & most importantly, I’m Happy:)
Thank you a Billion times over to the 2 men that have made the most remarkable difference in my life thus far- Daniel & Dr Barris !
Also, special thank you To Sue (God rest her soul) bcuz of the love she had for her son so many people around the world will get to benefit.
A mother’s love can move mountains and it did <3
Easton G.
2 years ago
Out of the blue, I started having heart pounding, chest tightening episodes. I thought I was dying. After a few hospital visits, someone gently suggested counseling. Turns out, it wasn’t physical it was PTSD. We traced it back to something I had completely buried. Now, between therapy, medication management, and some trauma-focused work, I’m learning how to live without that constant fear bubbling underneath.
Hudson B.
2 years ago
To the outside world, I was successful. Great job, good apartment, always smiling. But inside? I couldn’t sleep. I had anxiety attacks in secret. I finally broke down one night and booked a counseling session. Best decision I’ve ever made. We worked through years of suppressed stress, and I started medication management alongside weekly therapy. I still have tough days, but I’m no longer hiding from my own life.
Mia J.
2 years ago
I had tried meditation, breathing exercises, even yoga. But my brain never slowed down. I heard about neurofeedback and decided to give it a shot not expecting much, honestly. But after a few sessions, I could feel a shift. It was subtle, but real. I’m sleeping better, focusing more, and I don’t feel as anxious in quiet moments. It’s like my mind finally learned how to pause.
Kaitlyn M.
2 years ago
I didn’t even know what to say in my first session. I just remember sitting there, feeling like I might cry or bolt out the door. But the therapist didn’t push. They just made space. That quiet space turned into the first time I really talked about my anxiety. And later, my depression. It’s been a few months now, and through both psychotherapy and medication management, I feel like I’m breathing again really breathing.
Isobel F.
2 years ago
I kept going to doctors because of my chronic back pain and headaches. All my scans came back normal, but the pain never stopped. It wasn’t until someone suggested I look into psychotherapy that I realized the connection between my stress, my anxiety, and my body. Therapy helped me slow down and unpack everything I had been ignoring emotionally. I’m not just managing symptoms anymore I’m healing from the inside out.
Juliette A.
2 years ago
I always thought I was fine. I had a job, friends, a relatively normal life so what did I have to complain about? But for some reason, I always felt exhausted, unmotivated, and like something was off. I couldn’t figure it out. It wasn’t until I started therapy that I realized how much I had been carrying. Little stressors, past experiences, things I had brushed off they all piled up. Talking about it felt weird at first, but then it was like a weight I didn’t even know I was holding finally lifted. Therapy isn’t just for people in crisis it’s for anyone who wants to actually understand themselves.
Harriet W.
2 years ago
For the longest time, I believed that if I just worked harder, I’d feel better. But no matter how much effort I put in, I was constantly exhausted, irritable, and mentally drained. I lost interest in things I used to love, and even on my days off, I felt guilty for not being “productive.” It wasn’t until a friend suggested therapy that I even considered that burnout and depression were real things. Talking to a professional helped me see that my mind and body had been screaming for a break, and I just kept ignoring it. I finally learned how to set boundaries, prioritize my mental health, and recognize when I need to step back. I can’t believe I lived in survival mode for so long. I feel like I have my life back.
Clara W.
2 years ago
For years, I convinced myself that I was just “too sensitive” or “overthinking everything.” I would replay conversations in my head, stress over the smallest decisions, and feel emotionally drained by things that seemed easy for everyone else. It wasn’t until a friend gently suggested I try therapy that I realized I had been struggling with anxiety all along. From the very first session, I felt understood in a way I never had before. My therapist helped me identify thought patterns that were keeping me stuck and gave me real tools to manage them. Now, I don’t just survive each day I actually enjoy it. If you’re on the fence about therapy, take the leap. It can truly change your life.
Daisy R.
2 years ago
My husband and I reached a point where every conversation turned into an argument. It felt like we weren’t even on the same team anymore. We tried to fix things on our own, but nothing seemed to work. Couples therapy was our last hope, and I’m so glad we gave it a chance. We learned how to communicate in a way that doesn’t feel like we’re attacking each other. For the first time in years, I feel like we understand each other again…
Sheri R.
3 years ago
My two daughters have been doing Neuro feedback at Family Psychological Services for the past several months. I have been so happy with the progress I have seen in both of my kids. The Neuro staff is professional, knowledgeable and has been great with checking in with me on the progress of my girls. And the front desk staff has been wonderful too. All the staff at the front has been helpful, but Brooke has definitely been a stand-out! She goes above and beyond to make sure I’m taken care for all of my appointments and more. I really appreciate her positive attitude and warm disposition. I highly recommend Family Psychological Services.
Dylan S.
3 years ago
Neuro feedback: My experience here really helped me stay more relaxed and more calm and the people that worked with me were amazing.
Therapy: My experience with Dr. Mary really helped my learn new techniques and showed me how to be really relaxed and always answered my questions. Compared to when I first saw her, I was nervous and shaking and now I walk in calm and relaxed.
Sincerely Dylan
