Anxiety Treatment in Palm Beach, FL

If anxiety is interfering with your work, relationships, or everyday life, you deserve expert care from a physician who takes the time to understand your experience. At his Palm Beach practice, Dr. Mark G. Agresti, M.D. provides comprehensive, individualized anxiety treatment grounded in evidence-based psychiatry and genuine compassion.

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety is more than occasional worry or stress. Anxiety disorders are persistent conditions in which fear, apprehension, or physical tension become so intense that they interfere with normal functioning. They are among the most common mental health conditions in the United States, yet they remain highly treatable when properly diagnosed and managed.

Dr. Agresti evaluates and treats all major anxiety disorders, including:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — chronic, uncontrollable worry about health, finances, family, work, and everyday situations
• Panic Disorder — recurring unexpected panic attacks accompanied by intense physical symptoms such as racing heart, chest tightness, and dizziness
• Social Anxiety Disorder — debilitating fear of social situations, judgment, or embarrassment that leads to avoidance
• Specific Phobias — intense, irrational fear of particular objects, animals, or situations
• Agoraphobia — fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable during a panic attack

Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety presents differently from person to person. Common symptoms span both psychological and physical domains and may include:

• Persistent, excessive worry that is difficult to control
• Restlessness, irritability, or a constant sense of being on edge
• Difficulty concentrating, mental fatigue, or the feeling that the mind goes blank
• Sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Muscle tension, headaches, or gastrointestinal discomfort
• Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, or trembling
• Avoidance of situations, places, or people that trigger anxious feelings

If these symptoms sound familiar and have been present for weeks or months, a psychiatric evaluation is an important first step toward relief.

Dr. Agresti’s Approach to Anxiety Treatment

Every new patient begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation. Dr. Agresti spends time learning about your symptom history, medical background, prior treatment experiences, and life circumstances before recommending any course of action. This comprehensive approach ensures that treatment targets the root causes of your anxiety rather than just managing surface symptoms.

Medication Management

Dr. Agresti is a specialist in complex psychopharmacology — the precise selection, combination, and optimization of psychiatric medications. Many patients who have struggled with anxiety for years have simply not found the right medication or dose. Dr. Agresti brings deep expertise in identifying the most effective pharmacological approach for each individual.

Medication options may include:

• SSRIs and SNRIs (such as sertraline, escitalopram, venlafaxine) — first-line treatments with a strong evidence base for anxiety disorders
• Buspirone — an effective, non-habit-forming option particularly well-suited for generalized anxiety
• Beta-blockers — useful for managing physical symptoms of anxiety, especially in performance or situational contexts
• Low-dose atypical antipsychotics or anticonvulsants — considered in complex or treatment-resistant cases
• Benzodiazepines — used judiciously and short-term when clinically indicated, with careful monitoring

Innovative Options for Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

When standard treatments have not provided adequate relief, Dr. Agresti offers access to advanced interventions. Ketamine infusion therapy has demonstrated rapid anxiolytic effects in select patients with severe, treatment-resistant anxiety and is available at Dr. Agresti’s practice under careful medical supervision.

Coordinated Care

Dr. Agresti collaborates with therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure your treatment plan is comprehensive. While his role focuses on psychiatric evaluation and medication management, he supports and coordinates with behavioral health professionals for patients engaged in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other psychotherapy.

Telehealth Anxiety Treatment Across Florida

Dr. Agresti provides secure telehealth psychiatric appointments for patients throughout Florida, including Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and beyond. Telehealth is ideal for medication management, follow-up visits, and patients who prefer the convenience of care from home. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Mark Agresti

• Board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience treating anxiety disorders at every level of severity
• Expert in complex psychopharmacology, particularly for patients who have not responded to first-line treatments
• Individualized care — treatment plans are never one-size-fits-all
• Convenient Palm Beach office with telehealth available statewide
• Compassionate, unhurried appointments where you are heard and respected

Schedule Your Anxiety Consultation Today

You do not have to keep living with anxiety. With the right treatment, most people experience meaningful, lasting improvement. Take the first step today.

Dr. Mark G. Agresti, M.D.
44 Cocoanut Row, Suite m-202
Palm Beach, FL 33480

To schedule an appointment, call 561-760-4107.
For psychiatric emergencies: 561-386-7743

Telehealth appointments available for patients throughout Florida. Same-week appointments often available for new patients.