Aetna Anxiety Therapy and Treatment in Florida

Snapshot: Anxiety Disorders in Florida

Like elsewhere in the country, anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders in Florida. One 2023 poll found that nearly a third of Florida adults reported symptoms of a mood disorder (anxiety and/or depression). Anxiety among children is also a concern in the Sunshine State, with an estimated 8.4% of children ages 3-17 living with anxiety problems.

• Mental and Behavioral Health Coverage: Most Aetna plans cover services like therapy, counseling, and psychiatric care. This is often a first line of treatment for treating anxiety disorders.
• Telehealth Services: Aetna often provides access to telehealth services, allowing you to consult with mental health specialists remotely. This may be especially beneficial if your anxiety makes it challenging to attend in-person appointments.
• Prescription Coverage: If medication is part of the treatment plan for an anxiety disorder, Aetna plans often cover a range of prescription drugs, including common anti-anxiety medications.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): If you have employer-provided Aetna insurance, EAPs can offer short-term counseling, referrals for additional treatment, and other resources for managing anxiety.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Some employer-provided Aetna plans include wellness programs that offer services like gym memberships, mindfulness care, and health and wellness coaching. Improving overall wellbeing is key to managing anxiety.
• Digital Tools and Apps: Aetna partners with telehealth companies to offer apps and online tools designed to support mental health, including managing symptoms of anxiety.

Partial Hospitalization Program for Anxiety Treatment

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive program in which you attend treatment 5-7 days a week for several hours each day. During this program, you will receive intensive individual and group therapy as well as psychiatric care. You may also participate in skill-building or therapeutic activities aimed at helping you manage anxiety symptoms.

Intensive Outpatient Program for Anxiety Treatment

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a less intensive type of treatment program that allows you to maintain your work, school, or family commitments. In an IOP, you will attend therapy a few days a week for several hours at a time, during which you will attend therapy and receive psychiatric care.

Outpatient Program for Anxiety Treatment

In an outpatient program, you meet with a psychiatrist, therapist, or counselor at a set time each week. You may participate in therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), all of which are commonly used to treat anxiety. Outpatient care is ideal for those with less severe anxiety symptoms.

Residential Inpatient Treatment for Anxiety Treatment

Residential treatment is the most intensive form of treatment, allowing you to receive round-the-clock, structured care. It is typically recommended when a person poses a danger to themselves or others, or is living with a dual diagnosis.

Note: If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the crisis hotline at 954-526-4152.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD is the most common type of anxiety disorder, characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life. Aetna covers a number of treatments for GAD, including various types of mental health care as well as prescription drugs.

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is marked by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, or periods of intense fear and discomfort. Your Aetna plan likely covers many of the types of treatment needed to overcome panic disorder, including prescriptions and therapy.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Particularly common among young people, social anxiety disorder involves fear and discomfort regarding social situations. Commonly treated with talk therapy and sometimes medication, you may find that Aetna covers much of the cost of care for social anxiety.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias are a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity. Aetna typically covers the types of therapies commonly used to treat specific phobias.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is an anxiety disorder that stems from a traumatic experience. It is commonly treated with trauma therapies such as EMDR and cognitive processing therapy, often alongside medication treatment. These treatments are typically covered by Aetna.