You are not “broken.” Anxiety is treatable, and the right plan can change your day-to-day fast.
Anxiety Treatment in Houston
Evidence-Based Outpatient Care for Anxiety, Panic & OCD-Related Symptoms
Structured anxiety treatment in Houston, designed for real life. Clinical depth, clear accountability, and a plan you can actually follow.
Heights Treatment Is Here to Help
Anxiety can look “high-functioning” until it starts taking over. Sleep gets lighter, your body stays braced, your mind loops, and avoidance quietly shrinks your world.
At The Heights Treatment Center, we provide anxiety treatment in Houston built around evidence-based therapy, skills training, and psychiatric support when indicated. We commonly help with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, trauma-related anxiety, health anxiety, performance anxiety, and OCD-related symptoms.
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or feel unsafe, call 911. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Calm Is Trainable
Calm Is Trainable
Our Anxiety Treatment Focus
We treat anxiety as both a mental health pattern and a nervous system pattern. That means working on thoughts and behaviors, emotional regulation, body-based cues, and the avoidance loops that keep anxiety going.
CBT + Exposure-Based Strategies
Reduce avoidance, challenge anxious predictions, and build repeatable skills for real-life triggers.
DBT Skills for Regulation
Build distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and communication skills that reduce escalation.
Trauma Therapy (EMDR)
Address trauma drivers that can intensify hypervigilance, panic, and nervous system reactivity.
Mindfulness Training
Build awareness, interrupt spirals, and strengthen distress tolerance through daily practice.
Family Support
Improve communication, reduce enabling/avoidance loops, and build a stable support system.
For Partners and Loved Ones
When anxiety is taking over, families feel it too.
If someone you care about is stuck in panic cycles, avoidance, reassurance loops, or constant worry, your stress makes sense. Anxiety can reshape routines, communication, and home life.
You do not have to guess what to do next. We help loved ones understand anxiety patterns, set supportive boundaries, and take practical steps that reduce escalation and increase follow-through.
What Loved Ones Can Expect
Confidential admissions guidance
We can speak with you about what you are seeing, what level of care may fit, and how to approach a first conversation safely and effectively.
Family education and involvement
We provide structured education, communication support, and guidance on boundaries and accountability. Family involvement is paced based on clinical readiness and safety.
Aftercare and continuity planning
Recovery needs structure after discharge. We build a plan that supports accountability, relapse prevention, and ongoing support for both the client and the family system.
Our Anxiety Treatment Center Programs
This may not be an easy time. The heartache and stress a dual diagnosis condition or substance use disorder brings can be devastating. But that is only how the story starts.
Choosing to reach out for help is the beginning of a journey that is defined by lasting recovery. It’s the beginning of a dedicated and supported path forward to reach a place of hope and healing.
Individualized Intensive Program (IIP)
Our Individualized Intensive Program offers a highly personalized approach to treatment for individuals who need a deeper level of clinical support. With frequent one-on-one sessions, tailored treatment planning, and ongoing clinical oversight, this program is designed to meet clients where they are and adapt as their needs evolve. IIP provides a focused, immersive environment that supports healing from substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions while emphasizing long-term stability and growth.
Learn MorePartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides a high level of clinical support for individuals who need daily structure without residential care. Clients participate in comprehensive, full-day treatment while maintaining the ability to return home or supportive housing in the evenings. PHP offers a balanced blend of individual therapy, group work, psychiatric care, and integrative modalities. This level of care is often appropriate as a step down from more intensive treatment or as a primary option for individuals requiring consistent therapeutic engagement to stabilize symptoms and build momentum in recovery.
Learn MoreIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who are ready for increased independence while still benefiting from structured clinical support. Treatment is provided several days per week, allowing clients to continue therapy while gradually reintegrating into work, school, or family life. IOP emphasizes continued therapeutic progress through group therapy, individual sessions, and ongoing clinical oversight. This level of care supports accountability, skill-building, and sustained emotional regulation while maintaining flexibility within a client’s daily routine.
Learn MoreOutpatient Program (OP)
Our Outpatient Program supports individuals who are transitioning into greater autonomy or who require ongoing therapeutic care at a lower intensity. Clients attend scheduled sessions each week while fully engaging in their personal and professional lives. OP focuses on maintaining progress, reinforcing coping strategies, and addressing challenges as they arise. With continued access to clinical support, this level of care helps individuals sustain recovery, strengthen insight, and build long-term stability.
Learn MoreFAQs About Anxiety Treatment in Houston
Clear answers to the common questions clients and families ask when deciding on an anxiety treatment plan.
How do I know if I need anxiety treatment or a higher level of care?
If anxiety is disrupting sleep, work, relationships, or daily functioning, it is time for an assessment. Red flags include panic attacks, persistent avoidance, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, significant irritability, or feeling unable to “turn your brain off.” We’ll assess symptoms and safety and recommend the right level of support, which may include OP, IOP, PHP, or a more structured plan.
What therapies are most effective for anxiety?
Evidence-based anxiety treatment often includes CBT with exposure-based strategies, ACT-informed approaches, and skills training (often DBT-informed). When clinically appropriate, psychiatric evaluation and medication management can reduce symptom intensity so therapy is more effective. Explore core therapies here: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Mindfulness.
Can anxiety be treated without medication?
Yes. Many people improve with therapy and skills-based treatment alone. For more severe or persistent symptoms, medication can reduce the “volume” of anxiety so you can engage more effectively in treatment. A psychiatric evaluation helps determine what is clinically appropriate for your needs.
How long does anxiety treatment take?
Timelines vary based on severity, duration, avoidance patterns, and co-occurring conditions. Some people see meaningful improvement within weeks, while others benefit from a longer structured plan that steps down across levels of care. We set goals, measure progress, and adjust the plan as symptoms improve.
What types of anxiety do you treat?
We commonly treat generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, trauma-related anxiety, health anxiety, performance anxiety, and OCD-related symptoms. If you’re unsure what you’re experiencing, an assessment can clarify what’s driving distress and what approach is most likely to help.
Do you accept insurance for anxiety treatment?
Many clients use private pay, and out-of-network benefits may apply depending on your plan. Admissions can help you understand options and next steps. To start, contact us here: Contact Us.
What should I do if I feel unsafe or in immediate danger?
If there is an immediate medical emergency, call 911. If you are concerned about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
