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Dr. Anthony Hutchinson & Associates
Registered Social Worker, BSc, (Psych), BSW, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
Confidential, Compassionate Health Care. Specialized effective assessment, diagnostics & treatment of many mental health issues: anxiety; depression; stress; trauma/PTSD; brain injury/concussion; addictions. Outstanding support for Work, Employment, School, Family & Disability Issues for Individuals, Couples & Parents struggling with Child & Teenager conflict. Nationally recognized as being certified at Ontario Court of Justice levels in medical-legal, forensic/criminal law & family law cases. Expert in Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) & WSIB claims. Extended Health Care Benefits accepted. Primary clinical scope: Psychosocial Practice.
Confidential, Compassionate Health Care. Specialized effective assessment, diagnostics & treatment of many mental health issues: anxiety; depression; stress; trauma/PTSD; brain injury/concussion; addictions. Outstanding support for Work, Employment, School, Family & Disability Issues for Individuals, Couples & Parents struggling with Child & Teenager conflict. Nationally recognized as being certified at Ontario Court of Justice levels in medical-legal, forensic/criminal law & family law cases. Expert in Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) & WSIB claims. Extended Health Care Benefits accepted. Primary clinical scope: Psychosocial Practice.
(844) 332-2500 View (844) 332-2500
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Maria Garcia
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties? Do you have concerns about behavioural or chemical addictions? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? I hope to explore how you see yourself and work with you to develop healthy skills and strategies so that you can cope with life's many challenges. I wish to support you to develop insight into your struggles and improve your confidence and sense of well-being.
Welcome! Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties? Do you have concerns about behavioural or chemical addictions? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? I hope to explore how you see yourself and work with you to develop healthy skills and strategies so that you can cope with life's many challenges. I wish to support you to develop insight into your struggles and improve your confidence and sense of well-being.
(289) 724-0988 View (289) 724-0988
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Kimberlee Friesen
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L  (Online Only)
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma or have issues with self-esteem, are feeling stuck, or are looking to explore solutions to life's challenges.
Hi, I’m glad you are here - I offer safe, non-judgemental, supportive and client centred therapy for individuals looking to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. I know that road is sometimes confusing, painful and difficult and there are times when you need the help of an experienced therapist, who is equipped to walk along side you in that process. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma or have issues with self-esteem, are feeling stuck, or are looking to explore solutions to life's challenges.
Hi, I’m glad you are here - I offer safe, non-judgemental, supportive and client centred therapy for individuals looking to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. I know that road is sometimes confusing, painful and difficult and there are times when you need the help of an experienced therapist, who is equipped to walk along side you in that process. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
(289) 276-8192 View (289) 276-8192
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Grace Elizabeth Chanicka - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
My professional experiences include hospital social work in a rehabilitation setting, including working with issues such as stress, grief and loss, terminal illness and palliative care, depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviour.
I am an experienced, caring counsellor and a Masters level registered clinical social worker with a passion for helping people manage life difficulties. With a background in child welfare, I offer over 15 years of experience in family-centered, strengths-based work with children, youth, and families. I specialize in engaging families in telling their stories in order to identify their strengths, worries, trauma histories, and stressors. I recognize that respect, listening, and helping individuals to find their own solutions is important for their mental health and well-being. I strive for authentic engagement with my clients.
My professional experiences include hospital social work in a rehabilitation setting, including working with issues such as stress, grief and loss, terminal illness and palliative care, depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviour.
I am an experienced, caring counsellor and a Masters level registered clinical social worker with a passion for helping people manage life difficulties. With a background in child welfare, I offer over 15 years of experience in family-centered, strengths-based work with children, youth, and families. I specialize in engaging families in telling their stories in order to identify their strengths, worries, trauma histories, and stressors. I recognize that respect, listening, and helping individuals to find their own solutions is important for their mental health and well-being. I strive for authentic engagement with my clients.
(437) 747-5970 View (437) 747-5970
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Annette Poechman
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
Struggling with a personal issue or life challenge? If you are feeling anxious or depressed, dealing with relationship issues or work related stress, you should know Annette Poechman provides a supportive and safe, non-judgmental, and completely confidential environment for clients to explore their concerns. Annette offers qualified psychotherapy and counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, work-related stress, and trauma/PTSD. Ready for helpful information right now? Read Annette's blog on her website at annettepoechman.ca
Struggling with a personal issue or life challenge? If you are feeling anxious or depressed, dealing with relationship issues or work related stress, you should know Annette Poechman provides a supportive and safe, non-judgmental, and completely confidential environment for clients to explore their concerns. Annette offers qualified psychotherapy and counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, work-related stress, and trauma/PTSD. Ready for helpful information right now? Read Annette's blog on her website at annettepoechman.ca
(855) 463-2621 View (855) 463-2621
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Alexis Bonecchi
Registered Psychotherapist, Ba Psy, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
With over twenty years of experience working in the field, I know that we are all hardwired for healing and connection, even when feeling confused and overwhelmed by life challenges. My practice style is to team up with my clients to facilitate deep self-knowledge, understanding and empowerment to create change and growth in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, regulating difficult emotions and self-esteem. I provide service to individuals (13 yrs.+), couples and families.
With over twenty years of experience working in the field, I know that we are all hardwired for healing and connection, even when feeling confused and overwhelmed by life challenges. My practice style is to team up with my clients to facilitate deep self-knowledge, understanding and empowerment to create change and growth in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, regulating difficult emotions and self-esteem. I provide service to individuals (13 yrs.+), couples and families.
(289) 274-5688 View (289) 274-5688
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CW Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
We have worked with many First Responders dealing with PTSD, depression, relationship issues, or anxiety.
You may be noticing feeling on edge much of the time, struggling in your relationships, feeling like you are failing, or not good enough in some way. We want to support you to live a life worth living, to feel connected in your relationships, and not held back by what you have experienced. Our group provides counselling for children (5+), teens, adults, families, and couples. All of our therapists have specialized training and experience in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma.
We have worked with many First Responders dealing with PTSD, depression, relationship issues, or anxiety.
You may be noticing feeling on edge much of the time, struggling in your relationships, feeling like you are failing, or not good enough in some way. We want to support you to live a life worth living, to feel connected in your relationships, and not held back by what you have experienced. Our group provides counselling for children (5+), teens, adults, families, and couples. All of our therapists have specialized training and experience in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma.
(289) 806-3428 View (289) 806-3428
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Shazeeda Haroon
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
Welcome to the new you! Tired of feeling over-whelmed, sad, anxious, angry, not yourself? Are those you love worried about you? Therapy can help you to restore, reset and refocus and leave those bad days behind. RESTORE Counselling and Family Services can help with: worry, managing stress, adjustment to a change or life transition, parent-child conflict, separation/divorce, family transitions, trauma, addictions, or family conflict. Brighter days can be a part of your life! I look forward to helping you on your journey.
Welcome to the new you! Tired of feeling over-whelmed, sad, anxious, angry, not yourself? Are those you love worried about you? Therapy can help you to restore, reset and refocus and leave those bad days behind. RESTORE Counselling and Family Services can help with: worry, managing stress, adjustment to a change or life transition, parent-child conflict, separation/divorce, family transitions, trauma, addictions, or family conflict. Brighter days can be a part of your life! I look forward to helping you on your journey.
(647) 723-4324 View (647) 723-4324
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Janet Milligan, MSW, RSW, EMDR Certified Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L  (Online Only)
So many of us live day to day with the ongoing negative impacts of past trauma. To survive, you may have developed unhelpful patterns or coping skills to get you through those difficult times. If you want to learn how to live in the now, better manage stress, improve your overall mental wellbeing, or deal with the issues from your past, I am here for you. Together, I hope to create a supportive relationship that facilitates change, healing, and personal growth. I provide short-term to long-term therapy and am passionate about working with clients who struggle with their mental health, anxiety, relationships, trauma and dissociation.
So many of us live day to day with the ongoing negative impacts of past trauma. To survive, you may have developed unhelpful patterns or coping skills to get you through those difficult times. If you want to learn how to live in the now, better manage stress, improve your overall mental wellbeing, or deal with the issues from your past, I am here for you. Together, I hope to create a supportive relationship that facilitates change, healing, and personal growth. I provide short-term to long-term therapy and am passionate about working with clients who struggle with their mental health, anxiety, relationships, trauma and dissociation.
(289) 512-0433 View (289) 512-0433
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Renewed Mindset Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BA, MIDST, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
Challenges such as low self worth, anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, trauma, addiction, & grief provide an opportunity to grow. If you are feeling stuck in the same pattern of thinking and struggling with your personal and interpersonal relationships, it's time to change the way you think about yourself, your circumstances, and those around you. My passion is to empower individuals, couples, and families to develop new pathways of thinking, establish deeper connections and overcome obstacles.
Challenges such as low self worth, anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, trauma, addiction, & grief provide an opportunity to grow. If you are feeling stuck in the same pattern of thinking and struggling with your personal and interpersonal relationships, it's time to change the way you think about yourself, your circumstances, and those around you. My passion is to empower individuals, couples, and families to develop new pathways of thinking, establish deeper connections and overcome obstacles.
(289) 236-2379 View (289) 236-2379
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Rina Reddy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
My focus is supporting folks navigating trauma, ptsd, adhd, anxiety and more! From me, you can expect warmth, curiosity, and acceptance to support you in building more effective coping strategies, develop healing and a better understanding of self.
Change, growth, challenges, and transitions are inevitable, unavoidable, and often completely unexpected in life resulting in small traumas that can still cause significant distress in daily functioning. A part of being human involves having perceived “demons” in our closets or events we experienced in our past or childhood that may impact our present-day functioning. You may have unintentionally learned that repressing or not talking about these small traumas is the “appropriate” way to cope but it may not be working resulting in you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, upset, and like you are spinning out of control.
My focus is supporting folks navigating trauma, ptsd, adhd, anxiety and more! From me, you can expect warmth, curiosity, and acceptance to support you in building more effective coping strategies, develop healing and a better understanding of self.
Change, growth, challenges, and transitions are inevitable, unavoidable, and often completely unexpected in life resulting in small traumas that can still cause significant distress in daily functioning. A part of being human involves having perceived “demons” in our closets or events we experienced in our past or childhood that may impact our present-day functioning. You may have unintentionally learned that repressing or not talking about these small traumas is the “appropriate” way to cope but it may not be working resulting in you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, upset, and like you are spinning out of control.
(289) 276-8150 View (289) 276-8150
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Ivan Abreu
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L  (Online Only)
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, or the weight of unresolved trauma or grief? Do you feel stuck in patterns that hinder your relationships, work, or daily life? Many individuals today face these struggles, often feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to navigate life's challenges. I believe that, within ourselves, we have all the resources we need to overcome our challenges and live a full, meaningful, and satisfying life. Sometimes, we just need a little guidance to tap into them. As a fully Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, I feel confident I can support you in your journey.
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, or the weight of unresolved trauma or grief? Do you feel stuck in patterns that hinder your relationships, work, or daily life? Many individuals today face these struggles, often feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to navigate life's challenges. I believe that, within ourselves, we have all the resources we need to overcome our challenges and live a full, meaningful, and satisfying life. Sometimes, we just need a little guidance to tap into them. As a fully Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, I feel confident I can support you in your journey.
(905) 901-0395 View (905) 901-0395
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Mario Spiler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CHT, MNLP
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
I have experience working with mild to severe personality disorders, mood disorders like depression and anxiety, PTSD and other trauma, including vicarious trauma, acute and chronic situational life stresses, compassion fatigue, and other forms of burnout.
I am an experienced Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist with a career spanning over 37 years. My dedication to helping individuals, couples and families navigate their mental health and well-being has made me a trusted source of support for diverse patient populations. My career has been particularly driven by my commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with psychological and psychiatric conditions, first responders, and their families, making me a valuable resource in their healing journey. I rely on evidence-based methodologies and offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches.
I have experience working with mild to severe personality disorders, mood disorders like depression and anxiety, PTSD and other trauma, including vicarious trauma, acute and chronic situational life stresses, compassion fatigue, and other forms of burnout.
I am an experienced Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist with a career spanning over 37 years. My dedication to helping individuals, couples and families navigate their mental health and well-being has made me a trusted source of support for diverse patient populations. My career has been particularly driven by my commitment to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with psychological and psychiatric conditions, first responders, and their families, making me a valuable resource in their healing journey. I rely on evidence-based methodologies and offer a diverse range of therapeutic approaches.
(289) 302-5795 View (289) 302-5795
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Maralyn Ellis | EMDR + Hypnosis
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MES, MACP, EMDR, Hypno
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
EMDR is a therapy that has you focus on a trigger or trauma while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movement, tapping or tones), leading to a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the incident. Thoughts, behaviours, feelings, traumas or environmental triggers may be maintaining your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, or other issues. EMDR and other methods can improve your physical, emotional and psychological health and wellness to increase your sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of stress, reframe negative thoughts, or work through any recent crises or past traumas.
EMDR is a therapy that has you focus on a trigger or trauma while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (eye movement, tapping or tones), leading to a reduction in the vividness and emotion associated with the incident. Thoughts, behaviours, feelings, traumas or environmental triggers may be maintaining your stress, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, or other issues. EMDR and other methods can improve your physical, emotional and psychological health and wellness to increase your sense of well‐being, alleviate feelings of stress, reframe negative thoughts, or work through any recent crises or past traumas.
(905) 407-1494 View (905) 407-1494
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Mary Anne Bedington
Counsellor, RMFT, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
EMDR helps people who experience ongoing struggles as a result of past trauma (loss, accidents, abuse) or future concerns causing anxiety.
I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.
EMDR helps people who experience ongoing struggles as a result of past trauma (loss, accidents, abuse) or future concerns causing anxiety.
I have been providing therapy for many years and I consider it an honour to come along side others (individuals, couples and families) as they seek change and transformation. When you are faced with life's unexpected challenges, distress or overwhelming anxieties, seeking help and consulting with a therapist is a significant step.
(855) 977-0194 View (855) 977-0194
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Shauna Lynn Switzer
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, MA, CHyp, RP#6934
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
At times, many of us contend with emotions and suffering that are overwhelmingly painful, disheartening and difficult to bear, often as a result of unique stressors and events. I work with adults, adolescents, families and step-families using Emotionally Focused Therapy, EMDR, interpersonal psychotherapy, and DBT/CBT within neuroscience and attachment frameworks. I encouraged clients to access inner strengths and free their capacity for growth. Whether you or a family member experience depression, anxiety, marital distress or difficulties with peers, you deserve support in a confidential, accepting, safe and caring environment.
(905) 598-1859 View (905) 598-1859
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The Therapy Collective Psychotherapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA , RP Qual
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
We support folks struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions grief, stress and overwhelm, career change, postpartum depression, perfectionism, parenting issues and low self-worth.
Are you struggling with feelings of overwhelm, constant overthinking or consistent feelings of distress? Perhaps you have lost motivation, are dealing with a life transition, struggling with burnout or have extremely low energy? So many have become familiar with a state of discomfort and suffering and it can take an exceptional amount of courage to reach out for help. Reaching out is the first step and at The Therapy Collective we are here to help.
We support folks struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions grief, stress and overwhelm, career change, postpartum depression, perfectionism, parenting issues and low self-worth.
Are you struggling with feelings of overwhelm, constant overthinking or consistent feelings of distress? Perhaps you have lost motivation, are dealing with a life transition, struggling with burnout or have extremely low energy? So many have become familiar with a state of discomfort and suffering and it can take an exceptional amount of courage to reach out for help. Reaching out is the first step and at The Therapy Collective we are here to help.
(289) 274-6366 View (289) 274-6366
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Kathleen Francis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
We all have the capacity to rise above and create positive changes in our lives. By exploring your mental, emotional and physiological responses to stress, I can teach you strategies to manage challenges and symptoms in ways that will help you feel safe, grounded and connected. As a Trauma-Informed clinician, I integrate the following Brain-Based therapies to support your change and growth: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal theory. We will work together to help you cope with stress, build resilience and improve relationships. You CAN move forward from anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
We all have the capacity to rise above and create positive changes in our lives. By exploring your mental, emotional and physiological responses to stress, I can teach you strategies to manage challenges and symptoms in ways that will help you feel safe, grounded and connected. As a Trauma-Informed clinician, I integrate the following Brain-Based therapies to support your change and growth: EMDR, Brainspotting, Polyvagal theory. We will work together to help you cope with stress, build resilience and improve relationships. You CAN move forward from anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
(647) 362-5138 View (647) 362-5138
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Hamilton Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RP(Q), RP
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L
When trauma informed talk therapy isn't enough, our team is here to help! When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events.
When trauma informed talk therapy isn't enough, our team is here to help! When you experience a traumatic event (no matter how BIG or small), you can struggle with a variety of symptoms. You might notice nightmares, depression, anxiety, changes in your relationships, feeling on edge, even having intrusive memories of the events.
(289) 217-8859 View (289) 217-8859
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Sheri Clark
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Burlington, ON L7L  (Online Only)
Have you found yourself wanting help and support, yet others in your life think of you as the “strong” one and don't see your pain? Perhaps you work in a helping profession and don’t know where to turn for your own therapy. Anxiety, depression, or even burn out can lead to feeling lost and lonely. Maybe you have people with personality disorders in your life that make you doubt yourself or make the “easy” things very difficult. Many people are feeling disconnected from their community, themselves and the larger "something more". Creating a safe space where you can be heard and understood is the foundation of my work.
Have you found yourself wanting help and support, yet others in your life think of you as the “strong” one and don't see your pain? Perhaps you work in a helping profession and don’t know where to turn for your own therapy. Anxiety, depression, or even burn out can lead to feeling lost and lonely. Maybe you have people with personality disorders in your life that make you doubt yourself or make the “easy” things very difficult. Many people are feeling disconnected from their community, themselves and the larger "something more". Creating a safe space where you can be heard and understood is the foundation of my work.
(226) 212-1733 View (226) 212-1733

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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.