Anxiety
Expert anxiety care for children and adults at Westwood Psychiatry in Los Angeles.
Expert Anxiety Care
Westwood Psychiatry provides specialized psychiatric care for children and young adults dealing with anxiety. Dr. Je Ko, MD, PhD from Harvard, leads our team with an evidence-based approach to help individuals and families regain control and move toward a more balanced life. Anxiety can manifest in many forms, and we use a holistic assessment of emotional, psychological, and physiological well-being to develop personalized treatment plans.
Our Anxiety Services
Comprehensive Assessment
Thorough evaluations to understand the nature and extent of anxiety, including its triggers and impact on daily life.
Evidence-Based Interventions
Psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and medication management when appropriate.
Family-Centered Care
Involving families in the treatment process, especially for children and young adults, to create a supportive environment for recovery.
Skill Building & Long-Term Support
Psychoeducation, coping strategy development, and ongoing support for sustained progress and lasting results.
Dr. Ko's Approach: Empathetic Care. Honest Guidance. Careful Judgment.
Anxiety can show up as worry, panic, avoidance, or physical symptoms that are hard to explain. Dr. Ko creates space to understand your experience without minimizing it—and without labeling every reaction as "just anxiety."
Evidence-based therapy approaches and, when appropriate, medication are discussed with transparency. He is honest about what takes time (such as exposure-based work), what medications can and cannot do, and what a realistic pace of improvement looks like.
The aim is not to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling, but to help you regain agency. Recommendations are individualized; if a particular path is not serving you, that conversation is welcomed—not avoided.
- Assessment that distinguishes anxiety from other medical or psychiatric conditions
- Clear explanation of CBT, exposure principles, and medication options
- Honest expectations about timeline and effort involved in recovery
- Respect for your readiness to try different types of interventions
- Ongoing review of what reduces impairment in your daily life
Ready to take the first step?
Contact us to schedule a consultation with Dr. Je Ko and begin your journey toward a brighter future.