The gut-brain axis is the two-way communication system linking the digestive tract and the brain through neural pathways, hormones, and immune signals. This network allows the gut to influence emotions, mood, and cognition as much as the brain influences digestion, appetite, and inflammation.
Nearly 90% of our serotonin, the neurotransmitter that stabilizes mood, is produced in the gut, meaning imbalances in gut bacteria or inflammation can directly affect emotional regulation and mental well-being.
When the gut microbiome is disrupted by factors like stress, diet, or antibiotics, it can trigger changes in brain chemistry that heighten anxiety and stress sensitivity. Inflammation in the gut may send distress signals to the brain, fueling anxious thoughts, poor sleep, or irritability.
By restoring gut health through balanced nutrition, probiotics, mindfulness, and evidence-based therapy, the body can rebalance neurotransmitters and promote a calmer, more stable nervous system response.
We accept most insurance plans to make anxiety treatment accessible—contact us today to verify your coverage and start your healing journey with professional, compassionate care.
Anxiety affects millions of adults each year in the United States. It is characterized by persistent feelings of fear, panic, and general tension. Anxiety can be influenced by genetics, your environment, underlying health problems, and even nutritional deficiencies.
Our empathetic team is dedicated to providing specialized treatment to tackle your anxiety and live a life free of fear. We will learn your story to understand your individual anxiety diagnosis, symptoms and needs. Our functional medicine model fosters healing by recognizing the complexity of anxiety disorders and the many factors that contribute to them.
Through an integrated approach, we address the brain-gut impact on mental health, sometimes referred to as the gut-brain paradox. By combining targeted therapies, evidence-based medication management, and functional medicine, we help you restore balance and relieve symptoms of anxiety.
Your brain chemistry and mood are deeply connected to what you eat. Tyrosine, an amino acid found in tyrosine-rich foods, plays a key role in producing dopamine. This neurotransmitter supports focus, motivation, and emotional balance. When dopamine levels drop, anxiety, fatigue, or mood changes can intensify. Functional medicine nutrition helps correct these imbalances naturally.
At Maple Mountain, we incorporate foods that stimulate dopamine and food synergy to support overall mental well-being. Clinicians guide clients in choosing foods rich in tyrosine, such as almonds, poultry, and fish, to help optimize dopamine production and support natural brain chemistry. This nutrition-based approach complements therapy and holistic care to stabilize mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental clarity from the inside out.
We understand the toll anxiety can take on your life and health. The effects of anxiety can lead to:
Although not always visible to others, there are a number of symptoms that anxiety can cause. Signs include:
We offer a variety of evidence-based therapies for the treatment of anxiety disorders designed to help you manage triggers, cope with stress, reduce physical tension, and improve mental well-being.
When appropriate, such as when traditional treatments alone may not fully address the complexity of anxiety symptoms or when patients seek a more holistic approach to healing, we incorporate adjunct therapies.
These are integrative, therapetuic activities designed to help restore nervous system balance, ease physical tension, and support the body’s natural healing response. They address not just symptoms, but the root causes of anxiety for lasting relief and resilience.
Acupuncture can help circulate the blood and balance energy in the body to reduce symptoms of anxiety.
We accept most major insurance plans. Depending on your individual diagnosis and treatment plan, coverage can vary. Contact our admissions team to verify your benefits today.
