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Why Geode Health for Anxiety Treatment in Rockford, IL?
Geode Health is a guiding light in mental healthcare, committed to reshaping lives through compassionate and effective anxiety treatment in Rockford. Our seasoned professionals bring a wealth of expertise, offering personalized care tailored to your unique needs.
At the core of Geode Health lies a commitment to your well-being. We provide a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatment options, including psychotherapy and medication management, recognizing the individual nature of the mental wellness journey and offering support at every step.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. We prioritize genuine connections with our clients, fostering trust that forms the foundation of transformative healing. Geode Health offers anxiety treatment that goes beyond traditional approaches, ensuring you receive compassionate care and expertise for sustained personal growth. Your path to emotional well-being begins with us.
Our providers in Rockford, IL
![William Giakas Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-DrGiakas-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1685982640791895%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=272a75f69b067d0bb9922a92c1200480)
William Giakas, MD, Board-Certified in Adult, Geriatric, Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry
Outpatient Psychiatrist
Dr. William J. Giakas has over 37 years of experience and completed his psychiatry residency… View William Giakas’s profile
![Richard Jaconette Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2Fjaconette.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1686146111709827%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=4e4eb871049267d46391f121339262f2)
Richard Jaconette, MD
Outpatient Psychiatrist
I am a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, as well as a general psychiatrist, with… View Richard Jaconette’s profile
![Jazira Sultanova Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2Fjaziraa.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1689363234386582%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=0b4b098dbe10ccb55cb9432ff8af28c9)
Jazira Sultanova
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
I am a Nurse Practitioner and have been providing psychiatry services for 7 years in… View Jazira Sultanova’s profile
![Alexandra Lundsteen Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-AlexandraLundsteen-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661532577445289%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=8c697a2840cf95c24ca76d6ce2490a41)
Alexandra Lundsteen, LMFT, CADC
Therapist
I am a Therapist and have been providing therapy services for 7 years in outpatient,… View Alexandra Lundsteen’s profile
![Angela Gilbert Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-AngelaGilbert-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661532486454164%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=b106df220ebb4fcea30d5f4748e7c8cd)
Angela Gilbert, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
I am a Nurse Practitioner and have been providing psychiatry services for 2 years in… View Angela Gilbert’s profile
![Celinda Smith Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-CelindaSmith-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661532919457554%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=5b808dd009dccf8a5cf5956c383a8127)
Celinda Smith, LCPC
Therapist
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been providing therapy services for 3 years… View Celinda Smith’s profile
![Jean Cooper Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeode_Health_Jean_Cooper_Therapist_Rockford_TX.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1693684249031995%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=32455705715c178178fee4c845c873d9)
Jean Cooper, MS, LCPC, CADC
Therapist
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have been providing Therapy services for over… View Jean Cooper’s profile
![Julie Mensching Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-JulieMensching-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661532922559789%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=7b617be045f1966f8c1d4824690c76c6)
Julie Mensching, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and have been providing psychiatry services for… View Julie Mensching’s profile
![Lauran Mejia Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-LaurenWendt-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661533138866129%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=57d6cb3f70bb34d15a07f0219da927e1)
Lauran Mejia, FNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
I am a Nurse Practitioner and have been providing Psychiatry services for 3 years in… View Lauran Mejia’s profile
![Sara Pottinger Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-SaraPottinger-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661532514661308%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=938e6b37e3f1130a99838ad9b248c351)
Sara Pottinger, LCPC
Therapist
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have been providing psychotherapy services for 15years… View Sara Pottinger’s profile
![Shannon Ferriter Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-ShannonFerriter-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661533169600530%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=5c64681e16bd66f4693297b3e8e25985)
Shannon Ferriter, LCSW
Therapist
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing therapy services for 7… View Shannon Ferriter’s profile
![Tessa Bailey Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2FGeodeJune16th2022-TessaBailey-r2.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1661532925895867%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=3df192ff2c24cb3c55a82b3a6c267162)
Tessa Bailey, LCPC
Therapist
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have been providing therapy services for 9… View Tessa Bailey’s profile
![Kaitlyn O'Brien Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2Fkaityo.png%3Fgeneration%3D1685050549262994%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=0dce9eae54a6cdc7c098dc1cf7df8a59)
Kaitlyn O’Brien, LPC
Therapist
I am a Therapist and have been providing mental health services for 4 years in… View Kaitlyn O’Brien’s profile
![Candice Holder Headshot](https://geodeheadshot.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.googleapis.com%2Fdownload%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fb%2Fgeode-public-headshots%2Fo%2Fcandice.peterson%40geodehealth.com.jpg%3Fgeneration%3D1667262821878043%26alt%3Dmedia?h=150&ixlib=php-4.1.0&w=150&s=728343c589cab9ca79c3835b0d9790a8)
Candice Holder, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Candice is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 16 years’ experience in… View Candice Holder’s profile
Katherine Dorwaldt, BSN RN MSN, APRN, PMHNP- BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Katherine has been working in healthcare for the last 15 years with experience in multiple… View Katherine Dorwaldt’s profile
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Patricia Pasillas Cardenas, APRN
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
I am a Nurse Practitioner that sees patients across the lifespan. I strive to provide… View Patricia Pasillas Cardenas’s profile
Sabrina Marlow, LCPC
Therapist
I specialize in utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused cognitive… View Sabrina Marlow’s profile
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In-person or online appointments available with our providers in Rockford, IL
In contrast to several “virtual-only” mental healthcare firms today, Geode Health is situated physically in the communities we serve. This positioning allows us to conduct in-person monitoring for patients with complex needs, ensuring the safe prescription of medications others can’t provide, and granting access to the latest treatments.
Furthermore, for added flexibility, we provide the option to connect with our providers online through secure video visits. Both visit types are simple to book and manage online, with availability within a week or less.
Frequently asked questions about anxiety treatment
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Geode Health’s anxiety treatment program is tailored to tackle a range of anxiety disorders, encompassing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. This program aims to enhance mental well-being by providing evidence-based interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the effective management of anxiety symptoms.
Geode Health offers a comprehensive approach to treating anxiety disorders, covering generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Our team of licensed professional counselors specializes in customizing individual therapy sessions to target distinct anxiety symptoms and associated difficulties.
Geode Health’s approach to anxiety treatment distinguishes itself through its targeted focus on anxiety symptoms and triggers. Our therapists employ evidence-based methodologies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and various other therapeutic modalities, to tackle distorted thought patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety.
Certainly! Geode Health offers comprehensive care catering to individuals experiencing co-existing mental health conditions like depression, substance abuse, or post-traumatic stress disorder, alongside anxiety. Our specialized anxiety treatment program is meticulously crafted to tackle the intricacies of concurrent disorders, ensuring holistic support for our patients.
At Geode Health, a standard anxiety treatment session encompasses both open and guided dialogues. These sessions delve into thought patterns, address physical symptoms, and foster the development of coping mechanisms. Our skilled therapists utilize a range of therapeutic methods, such as talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral interventions, to support individuals in managing their anxiety effectively.
Certainly! Geode Health offers effective anxiety treatment designed specifically for children and adolescents. Our certified counselors specialize in utilizing age-appropriate interventions, such as behavioral therapy, to cater to the distinct needs of younger clients coping with anxiety, stress, or social phobia.
As an integral facet of anxiety treatment at Geode Health, the consideration of medication remains a viable option. Our specialized team, comprised of psychiatric experts, conducts a comprehensive evaluation of symptom severity. Through collaborative efforts, we tailor a treatment plan that best suits the individual’s needs, potentially encompassing anxiety medication when deemed necessary.
Geode Health acknowledges the profound influence of panic attacks on those managing anxiety disorders. Our tailored anxiety treatment regimen aims to directly confront panic attack symptoms and triggers. Geode Health’s treatment modalities encompass therapeutic approaches, medication, or a blend of both to address individual needs.
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