Anxiety Treatment Medications Psychotherapy and medication can help those suffering from anxiety disorders. Treatments for anxiety include benzodiazepines, such as Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam) and Valium (diazepam). Antidepressants can also treat anxiety. SSRIs like fluoxetine and citalopram help by stopping nerve cells in the brain from absorbing serotonin. This chemical