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Ellen L. French, CNM, RN is a midwife in Mill Creek, WA specializing in midwifery. Ellen L. French, CNM, RN is affiliated with Providence, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Pacific.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Pacific
Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery and has a state license in Washington.
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Licensed In: Washington
Ellen L. French, CNM, RN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Ellen L. French, CNM, RN appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Managed Health Network (MHN), Carelon PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Citrine Health, Thurston County Corrections, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.
According to our sources, Ellen L. French, CNM, RN accepts the following insurance providers:
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Ms. Ellen French's area of specialization is midwifery. Clinical interests for Ms. French include opioid addiction, gynecologic exams, and anxiety. She appears to be in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. Ms. French is professionally affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus.
