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Stephanie Spear Filigno, PhD is a child psychologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in child psychology and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). Stephanie Spear Filigno, PhD is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's.
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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 has a state license in Nebraska.
Licensed In: Nebraska
Stephanie Spear Filigno, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare of Kentucky, Galaxy Health Network, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Inc., HealthSmart Preferred Care, United HealthCare of Ohio, Inc., Medical Mutual of Ohio, Aetna, Kentucky Medicaid (Traditional), Humana Healthy Horizons (Ohio & Kentucky), Cigna, Optum Behavioral Health (formerly United Behavioral Health, Inc.), Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, HealthLink, Inc., First Health Group / Coventry Health Care, Beech Street Corporation, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, Inc., CareSource (Ohio & Indiana), Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Aetna Better Health OhioRISE, Cenpatico (Buckeye Health Plan members only), Paramount Health Care (Letter of Agreement only, not advertised as a participating provider), Parkview Health Plan Services/Signature Care, Private Healthcare Systems, Inc., Margaret Mary Health, Ohio Health Choice, Health Ohio Network, Custom Design Benefits (for select employers), Health Ohio Network - Elite Product, The Health Plan (Letter of Agreement only, not advertised as a participating provider), Buckeye Community Health Plan and MedBen (for select employers).
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Stephanie Filigno, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Cincinnati Children's, specializing in behavioral medicine and clinical psychology. She focuses on helping children, teens, and young adults with cystic fibrosis balance their treatment regimens with meaningful life activities. Stephanie also works with preschool children facing emotional and behavioral challenges, such as tantrums, anxiety, and sleep issues. Her goal is to build strong parent-child bonds and support family wellness through evidence-based interventions and personalized care.
