Anxiety Treatment in Wisconsin, From Someone Who Will Actually Listen
Racing thoughts at 2 a.m., a chest that tightens for no reason, dread before every phone call, or panic attacks that feel like a medical emergency — anxiety is exhausting and highly treatable. Christine Forge, PMHNP-BC provides telehealth anxiety evaluation and medication management to Wisconsin residents ages 8 and up.
- Generalized anxiety, panic, social and health anxiety
- Medication management plus practical coping strategies
- Medical causes ruled out, not assumed away
- Secure video visits anywhere in Wisconsin
Christine M. Forge, MSN
AAPRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C · Licensed in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Access to Care
Anxiety Care Is Hard to Reach in Much of Wisconsin
Anxiety is among the most common reasons Wisconsin residents seek mental health care — and among the most likely to go untreated while people wait for an appointment.
What Gets Treated
Anxiety Comes in More Forms Than Most People Realize
Naming what you are actually dealing with is the first step toward a treatment plan that works.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Constant low-grade worry, mental scanning for problems, and an inability to relax even when nothing is wrong.
Panic Disorder
Sudden surges of terror with racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness — plus the fear of the next attack that keeps the cycle going.
Health & Somatic Anxiety
Symptoms that show up in the body first: nausea, chest tightness, muscle tension, or repeated fears of serious illness.
Anxiety and Sleep
Sleep-onset insomnia and 3 a.m. wake-ups are treated as part of the anxiety plan, not as a separate afterthought.
Postpartum & Hormonal Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety, PMDD, and perimenopausal anxiety are real, common, and frequently dismissed elsewhere.
Medical Look-Alikes
Thyroid disease, anemia, caffeine, and certain medications can mimic anxiety. Dual family-medicine training means those get checked.
About Your Provider
Medication When It Helps, and a Plan Beyond the Prescription
Treatment may include SSRIs or SNRIs, non-habit-forming options such as hydroxyzine or buspirone, or beta blockers for performance-related symptoms. Options, tradeoffs, and side effects are explained plainly so you can make the decision with Christine rather than have it made for you.
Medication is one tool. Sleep, caffeine, nervous system regulation, and the pattern of your daily life all get discussed, and Christine coordinates with your therapist if you have one.
Christine is dual board certified in psychiatric mental health and family practice, so physical drivers of anxiety symptoms are evaluated rather than overlooked.
Book With ChristineFrequently Asked Questions
Can I get anxiety medication online in Wisconsin?
Yes. After a telehealth evaluation, Christine can prescribe anxiety medication and send it to your Wisconsin pharmacy. Ongoing follow-up visits monitor how it is working.
Do you prescribe benzodiazepines like Xanax?
Benzodiazepines are used sparingly and only when clinically appropriate, because of tolerance and dependence risks. Most anxiety plans start with SSRIs, SNRIs, or non-habit-forming options such as hydroxyzine or buspirone.
Do I need therapy as well as medication?
Therapy and medication work well together, and for some people therapy alone is enough. Christine will tell you honestly what she thinks will help and can coordinate with a therapist.
How soon will anxiety medication work?
Some options work within an hour for acute symptoms. Daily SSRIs and SNRIs typically take two to six weeks for full effect, which is why scheduled follow-up matters.
Can children and teens be treated for anxiety?
Yes, ages 8 and up. Treatment for younger patients is conservative and involves parents or guardians in the plan.
Statewide Coverage
Available Everywhere in Wisconsin
Secure video visits reach patients in cities, small towns, rural counties, and tribal communities across the state.
Take the First Step
Anxiety Is Treatable, and You Can Start This Week
Request an appointment online and meet with Christine by secure video from anywhere in Wisconsin.
Request an AppointmentThis page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Care is provided by Christine M. Forge, MSN, AAPRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC to residents physically located in Wisconsin at the time of the visit.