People look for help for many reasons. Problems can be sudden from a panic attack to more long-term, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anxiousness that cause problems functioning, causing everyday life to feel distorted or out of control. Eventually, these factors can lead to medical, family, or social issues. Medications are used in much the same way that medications are used to treat high blood pressure or diabetes. If long-term medication treatment is needed we will meet periodically to monitor the effectiveness of the medication and any potential side effects.