Anxiety and worry
The worry doesn't have torun the show.
Anxiety therapy, CBT, ACT, biofeedback, and psychiatric medication management for children, teens, and adults in Ogden, Utah.
More than worry. A condition the brain creates.
What is anxiety
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive worry, fear, or a persistent sense of dread. Some people describe it as trying to live around a TV blasting static on full volume. At Good Day Mental Health, we help you turn it off.
Anxiety develops from a combination of amygdala overactivity, serotonin and dopamine imbalances, genetics, life experience, and stress. It is highly treatable. With the right combination of therapy and medication, most people experience significant lasting relief.
Good Day Mental Health offers comprehensive anxiety evaluation and treatment for all ages at our Ogden, Utah clinic and via tele-health throughout Utah and Missouri.
"Anxiety isn't logical. Rarely does it make predictable sense. Anxiety tells us that things are going to be much worse than they usually turn out to be."
Dr. Clarissa Gosney, PsyD · Psychologist
What does anxiety look like
Not all anxiety is the same. Diagnosis matters.
Most Common
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Persistent worry about many things that can't be traced to a single cause. People feel like their anxiety is unique because it has no identifiable trigger. Responds well to CBT and ACT.
Social
Social Anxiety Disorder
Intense fear of social situations and being judged or embarrassed. Frequently mistaken for introversion. Can severely limit work, school, and relationships without treatment.
Acute
Panic Disorder
Recurrent panic attacks — sudden intense fear, heart racing, dizziness, chest tightness — often mistaken for cardiac events. Very treatable with therapy and medication.
Pediatric
Childhood and School Anxiety
In children, anxiety shows up as school refusal, stomach aches, and separation difficulty. Our pediatric team specializes in age-appropriate treatment.
Often Confused
OCD and Health Anxiety
OCD looks like anxiety but requires a different treatment — ERP rather than standard CBT. Psychological testing differentiates them accurately. See our OCD page.
Trauma-Linked
Trauma-Based Anxiety
Trauma history significantly increases anxiety vulnerability. May require TF-CBT or CPT alongside standard anxiety treatment. See our PTSD page.
How is Anxiety Diagnosed?
At Good Day Mental Health and Good Day Psychiatry, diagnosing anxiety begins with a comprehensive, personalized evaluation. Our mental health professionals take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, and life experiences to determine whether anxiety may be affecting your well-being.
Because every individual is different, anxiety treatment is never one-size-fits-all. Our providers work collaboratively with you to identify your specific needs and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals.
Our focus is on helping you find lasting relief and supporting you every step of the way.
The conversation comes before the prescription.
When anxiety is severe enough to interfere with therapy, or when therapy alone hasn't produced sufficient relief, our psychiatric nurse practitioners provide careful medication management. SSRIs and SNRIs first, and supportive medications as indicated. We explain every medication before prescribing it.
PSYCHIATRY
Medications don't just mask anxiety — they create a calmer space where real change becomes possible. When we understand how they work and pair them with therapy, we can shift the thoughts and patterns that keep anxiety alive.
Bryce Gosney, PMHNP · Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Children and Teenagers
In children and teens, anxiety commonly presents as school refusal, physical complaints, separation difficulty, or irritability rather than overt worry. Our pediatric therapy and pediatric psychiatry teams use age-appropriate CBT and exposure-based approaches. Read our school refusal guide.
pediatric anxiety
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Anxiety develops from a combination of complex and interconnected factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, life experiences, and environmental stressors.
Research shows that heightened activity in the brain’s fear center, the amygdala, along with imbalances in neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, can increase vulnerability to anxiety. While biology and genetics play an important role, they are only one part of the picture.
External life factors can also significantly contribute to anxiety. Prolonged stress, such as financial strain, relationship challenges, or chronic illness, can increase risk. A history of traumatic experiences, including abuse, accidents, or violence may also play a role in the development of anxiety disorders.
Understanding the root causes of anxiety is a crucial step toward finding effective, personalized treatment and long-term relief.
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It may be time to seek professional support when anxiety consistently interferes with your daily life. If your symptoms are affecting your relationships, work or school performance, or your ability to complete everyday tasks, you don’t have to manage it alone.
You may also benefit from help if your anxiety feels overwhelming or out of proportion to the situation, if you are experiencing panic attacks, or if you find yourself relying on unsustainable or harmful coping strategies.
Over time, untreated anxiety can take a toll on physical health. Living in a constant state of high alert may contribute to concerns such high blood pressure, chronic gastrointestinal issues, and strain on the cardiovascular and immune systems.
You are not alone. When you’re ready to take the first steps toward relief, the team at Good Day Mental Health is here to support you.
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Several medications can be effective in treating anxiety. Common first-line options include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, which help regulate brain chemistry and reduce anxiety symptoms.
For many people, the most effective treatment plans combine medication management with evidence-based therapy and supportive lifestyle changes. Our providers work closely with you to determine whether medication may be helpful and to find the approach that best fits your needs and goals.
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Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD have significant overlap. Accurate differentiation is critical because treatments differ — CBT for anxiety, ERP for OCD, behavioral approaches for ADHD. Our psychological testing services provide formal evaluation to untangle these presentations before treatment begins.
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Yes. We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross / BCBS / Anthem, Aetna, Evernorth (Cigna), UHC / UBH / Optum, Tricare West, Select Health, EMI, and DMBA. We also offer CareCredit financing and scholarships. Call (801) 791-4975 to verify coverage.
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Yes. Tele-health therapy and psychiatric care available throughout Utah and Missouri. Serving Ogden, North Ogden, Roy, Clearfield, Layton, Weber County, Davis County, and the Wasatch Front. Contact us or call (801) 791-4975.
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Yes. Our pediatric therapy and pediatric psychiatry teams specialize in childhood and adolescent anxiety. In children, anxiety commonly presents as school refusal, physical complaints, or separation difficulty. Read our guide on school refusal and anxiety.
What our providers say about anxiety
Our team includes a licensed psychologist and a psychiatric nurse practitioner working together on every anxiety case. These are their perspectives from clinical practice.
Clinical perspective
"I'm a 'therapy first' psychologist. However, if a client is so anxious they can't get to therapy, can't access the benefits of therapy, or are not meeting their treatment goals at an average rate — that is when I may make a referral to psychiatry.
Licensed Psychologist · Good Day Mental Health, Ogden, Utah
"Anxiety is often a message that your brain is trying to tell you to do something different. Anxiety is a call to action — so make that action count as something that's going to improve your life.”
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Good Day Mental Health, Ogden, Utah
ONLY At good day mental health
The Elite Dual Intake
Your psychiatric nurse practitioner and therapist in the same room, at your very first appointment. One anxiety story told once. One complete, coordinated plan before you leave. We are built to deliver this integrated care from day one.
You Tell Your Story Once
Both your psychiatric nurse practitioner and your therapist hear everything together. No repeating yourself weeks apart.
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Two Experts, One Conversation
Your psychiatric NP and therapist compare insights in real time, not through chart notes.
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You Leave With a Complete Plan
One unified treatment plan covering both medication management and therapy before you leave.
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OGDEN, UTAH. NO WAITLIST
Ready to
quiet the noise?
Contact Good Day Mental Health in Ogden today. Most major insurance accepted. Serving Weber County, Davis County, and the Wasatch Front.
There's no better way to begin.
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