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Ashley Hughes, PMHNP-FNP
Phone 704-610-6434
Anxiety Treatment in North Carolina
Anxiety can affect far more than worry. It may impact sleep, concentration, relationships, physical health, and daily functioning. At Aligned Psychiatric Care, we provide anxiety evaluation and medication management for adolescents and adults throughout North Carolina through telehealth and in-person appointments near Cornelius.

Frequently asked Questions- Anxiety Edition
Anxiety can look different from person to person. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about anxiety symptoms, treatment options, and what to expect when seeking care. Anxiety doesn't need to be severe for treatment to be beneficial.
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Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?
Yes. Anxiety can contribute to symptoms such as muscle tension, headaches, stomach discomfort, racing heart, dizziness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties.
2
What is high functioning anxiety
High-functioning anxiety describes individuals who appear successful and capable while experiencing significant internal stress, worry, perfectionism, or emotional exhaustion.
3
Do you prescribe medications for anxiety
Yes. Aligned Psychiatric Care provides anxiety evaluation and medication management for adolescents and adults throughout North Carolina via telehealth and in-person appointments near Cornelius.
4
Can anxiety affect concentration?
Yes. Persistent anxiety may make it difficult to focus, process information, complete tasks, or remain present in daily activities.
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What happens during an anxiety evaluation?
An evaluation includes discussion of medical history, symptoms, stressors, physical health, sleep daily functionings and treatment goals. A plan is developed together with various treatment options to help get you where you want to be.
6
Are anxiety medications addictive?
There are a multitude of non-addictive treatment options for anxiety that I utilize routinely. I promote supplements, and treatment options that are evidenced based and effective without addictive potential.
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