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The Story Isn't Over
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6S
I have experience working with all kinds of anxiety and mood disorders, such as stress and generalize anxiety disorder, and depression.
A new country and its new experiences may get overwhelming to pepole. Coming from a diverse nation I bring with me that diversity both in my understanding of human psyche as well as my therapy. Thus,my approach to therapy is integrative, eclectic, and client-focused with a sensitivity to diversity. I have a strong belief in personal strength and wisdom and try my best to empower my clients to use it to manage their distress.
I have experience working with all kinds of anxiety and mood disorders, such as stress and generalize anxiety disorder, and depression.
A new country and its new experiences may get overwhelming to pepole. Coming from a diverse nation I bring with me that diversity both in my understanding of human psyche as well as my therapy. Thus,my approach to therapy is integrative, eclectic, and client-focused with a sensitivity to diversity. I have a strong belief in personal strength and wisdom and try my best to empower my clients to use it to manage their distress.
(289) 302-6053 View (289) 302-6053
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Rocheny Alexandre, MSW,RSW Social Worker, Psychoth
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5G  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a mental health therapist, I help people experiencing distress enhance their sense of personal wellbeing and overall happiness. Over the years I have worked with adults, youth and families experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, stress, relationship conflict, divorce and unresolved family issues.
As a mental health therapist, I help people experiencing distress enhance their sense of personal wellbeing and overall happiness. Over the years I have worked with adults, youth and families experiencing struggles with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, stress, relationship conflict, divorce and unresolved family issues.
(289) 272-7331 View (289) 272-7331
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Whitney Ann Babcock
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7L
My work focuses on individual adults of all ages, along with care givers, teachers, and post secondary students experiencing anxiety, low mood, life transitions, work stresses, feeling stuck or dealing with concerns such as fatigue, burnout, and overwhelm. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which individuals can explore and identify the concerns, issues and hopes in their lives. I work from a client-centred, trauma-informed point of view and customize my approach for each individual. The approaches I use include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), strengths focused, mindfulness and humanistic psychotherapy
My work focuses on individual adults of all ages, along with care givers, teachers, and post secondary students experiencing anxiety, low mood, life transitions, work stresses, feeling stuck or dealing with concerns such as fatigue, burnout, and overwhelm. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space in which individuals can explore and identify the concerns, issues and hopes in their lives. I work from a client-centred, trauma-informed point of view and customize my approach for each individual. The approaches I use include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), strengths focused, mindfulness and humanistic psychotherapy
(613) 707-5098 View (613) 707-5098
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Emma Huggett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K2C
I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
I provide meaningful therapeutic support to people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, family and relationship conflicts, work stress, COVID-19 fatigue, and intense emotions, among other issues. I am culturally-sensitive and LGBTQ+ friendly, working with gender identity and sexual orientation development. I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, integrative, and effective approach to psychotherapy. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) & a member of the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).
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Sara Davidson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4G
Does the weight of your worry continue to grow and leave you feeling exhausted? Are you trying hard to fit in, but usually end up feeling excluded, unhappy, and anxious? Or perhaps you're noticing that your child is finding it hard to connect with others? The stress of relationships and identity can be a lot to manage; having to tell someone about it can be downright overwhelming. If you or a loved one feels like there's nowhere else to turn, accessing the support of a trusted therapist can help you focus on your strengths and discover who you really are.
Does the weight of your worry continue to grow and leave you feeling exhausted? Are you trying hard to fit in, but usually end up feeling excluded, unhappy, and anxious? Or perhaps you're noticing that your child is finding it hard to connect with others? The stress of relationships and identity can be a lot to manage; having to tell someone about it can be downright overwhelming. If you or a loved one feels like there's nowhere else to turn, accessing the support of a trusted therapist can help you focus on your strengths and discover who you really are.
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Pamela Martin
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7R  (Online Only)
I employ a person-centred and solution-focused approach, specializing in areas such as anxiety, life transitions, caregiver burnout, parenting stress, new diagnoses, grief, and bereavement.
Are you grappling with overwhelming emotions, finding it challenging to navigate life? As a therapist, I commit to establishing a compassionate and emotionally secure space where you can receive the support needed to move confidently toward creating the life and relationships you aspire to.
I employ a person-centred and solution-focused approach, specializing in areas such as anxiety, life transitions, caregiver burnout, parenting stress, new diagnoses, grief, and bereavement.
Are you grappling with overwhelming emotions, finding it challenging to navigate life? As a therapist, I commit to establishing a compassionate and emotionally secure space where you can receive the support needed to move confidently toward creating the life and relationships you aspire to.
(289) 302-6915 View (289) 302-6915
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Tina Weidelich
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MDiv
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Newmarket, ON L3Y
Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences? Or do you feel stuck or are going through a really tough time? Hi, I’m Tina, and I would be honoured to journey with you and/or your loved one(s) to help provide healing - pointing out your strengths, discovering your passions, and supporting you with therapeutic modalities that are well researched and tailored to fit your needs and meet your goals. I have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Flash, loss/grief, trauma, addictions and premarital counselling.
Are you struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences? Or do you feel stuck or are going through a really tough time? Hi, I’m Tina, and I would be honoured to journey with you and/or your loved one(s) to help provide healing - pointing out your strengths, discovering your passions, and supporting you with therapeutic modalities that are well researched and tailored to fit your needs and meet your goals. I have specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Flash, loss/grief, trauma, addictions and premarital counselling.
(289) 768-8749 View (289) 768-8749
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Lily Rosenberg Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4N  (Online Only)
Lily Rosenberg Therapy provides support to individuals, couples, and families in Ontario (ages 18+). Clients include those experiencing relationship issues (e.g. a wish to strengthen or repair their relationship with a partner or family member), feelings of anxiety (e.g. feelings or "panic" or worries about "what if"), and life transitions (e.g. new job, relationship starting or ending, becoming a parent, moving). Other clients are looking for support around grief following loss or anticipated loss. Some clients may not have a specific "problem" but are looking to "dive deep" and understand themselves better (values, hopes, goals).
Lily Rosenberg Therapy provides support to individuals, couples, and families in Ontario (ages 18+). Clients include those experiencing relationship issues (e.g. a wish to strengthen or repair their relationship with a partner or family member), feelings of anxiety (e.g. feelings or "panic" or worries about "what if"), and life transitions (e.g. new job, relationship starting or ending, becoming a parent, moving). Other clients are looking for support around grief following loss or anticipated loss. Some clients may not have a specific "problem" but are looking to "dive deep" and understand themselves better (values, hopes, goals).
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Enio Chiola
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with people who experience all types of issues: depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, identity issues, family issues and more, no issue is too big.
What can I say here? For some people, everything in life fell in line exactly how they hoped it would. For most of us though, things happened along the way that irrevocably transformed the kind of person we were meant to be. While we can never go back, we can work together to understand what happened, how you're feeling now, and how we can make you feel better. I know how hard it can be to take that first step, but I'm here for you when you're ready. I believe in the principle that people don't need "fixing," they need understanding, support and compassion.
I work with people who experience all types of issues: depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, identity issues, family issues and more, no issue is too big.
What can I say here? For some people, everything in life fell in line exactly how they hoped it would. For most of us though, things happened along the way that irrevocably transformed the kind of person we were meant to be. While we can never go back, we can work together to understand what happened, how you're feeling now, and how we can make you feel better. I know how hard it can be to take that first step, but I'm here for you when you're ready. I believe in the principle that people don't need "fixing," they need understanding, support and compassion.
(437) 291-7430 View (437) 291-7430
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Denise Aarons
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
Are you anxious, depressed, angry all the time or having trouble quieting your negative internal chatter? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of suffering and pain? Want some relief or solutions to these problems? Then let's talk. My name is Denise Aarons and I am a provider of cognitive behavioral, dialectic and solutions focused therapy. I approach therapy in a practical and pragmatic way with the aim being for us to consider and collaborate on some new alternatives to your situation and for you to try them out. A typical session will be about 60 minutes. I provide in person and video/online sessions.
Are you anxious, depressed, angry all the time or having trouble quieting your negative internal chatter? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of suffering and pain? Want some relief or solutions to these problems? Then let's talk. My name is Denise Aarons and I am a provider of cognitive behavioral, dialectic and solutions focused therapy. I approach therapy in a practical and pragmatic way with the aim being for us to consider and collaborate on some new alternatives to your situation and for you to try them out. A typical session will be about 60 minutes. I provide in person and video/online sessions.
(647) 491-2528 View (647) 491-2528
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Jeanny Salmon
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, RFMT
Verified Verified
Bradford, ON L3Z
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." I know it is a hard to make the first phone call, but when you do be proud of yourself, you have started on your healing journey. You are the "expert" of your story! I am qualified to work with depression, anxiety, PTSD and Certified Family and Marriage Therapist and provide Psychotherapy services. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker and have qualifications to also serve Indigenous People. Therapy and people and building healthy relationships is my passion!
"Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." I know it is a hard to make the first phone call, but when you do be proud of yourself, you have started on your healing journey. You are the "expert" of your story! I am qualified to work with depression, anxiety, PTSD and Certified Family and Marriage Therapist and provide Psychotherapy services. I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker and have qualifications to also serve Indigenous People. Therapy and people and building healthy relationships is my passion!
(289) 799-4025 View (289) 799-4025
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Andrea Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS, CMT-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
Therapy is an investment in yourself. It's a place to explore what is most important in your life, especially if you've been feeling "stuck" or unable to fully enjoy your life. Perhaps you've been experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression that have been limiting your ability to take action or make a change to improve your quality of life. Maybe you're in the midst of a difficult life transition, coping with grief from a personal loss, or experiencing workplace burnout, and finding it difficult to regain your emotional stability, energy, and well-being. In therapy, we talk about strategies and about the "big questions" of life.
Therapy is an investment in yourself. It's a place to explore what is most important in your life, especially if you've been feeling "stuck" or unable to fully enjoy your life. Perhaps you've been experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression that have been limiting your ability to take action or make a change to improve your quality of life. Maybe you're in the midst of a difficult life transition, coping with grief from a personal loss, or experiencing workplace burnout, and finding it difficult to regain your emotional stability, energy, and well-being. In therapy, we talk about strategies and about the "big questions" of life.
(437) 747-6380 x100 View (437) 747-6380 x100
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Mind over Matter Psychotherapy & Counselling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y
**ACCEPTING CLIENTS** Maybe you've done this before or this is your first time looking for support. You've shown tremendous courage for taking the first step to create change and we want to help you build skills to achieve your life's goals. It can get exhausting and overwhelming dealing with life's stressors without having effective and healthy coping skills. Whether it's managing your levels of stress/anxiety/depression or navigating life transitions and relationships, we're here to offer you a safe, accepting and compassionate space to explore your concerns and start working towards a newer you.
**ACCEPTING CLIENTS** Maybe you've done this before or this is your first time looking for support. You've shown tremendous courage for taking the first step to create change and we want to help you build skills to achieve your life's goals. It can get exhausting and overwhelming dealing with life's stressors without having effective and healthy coping skills. Whether it's managing your levels of stress/anxiety/depression or navigating life transitions and relationships, we're here to offer you a safe, accepting and compassionate space to explore your concerns and start working towards a newer you.
(289) 210-5883 View (289) 210-5883
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Carman Brown
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1M  (Online Only)
In my experience, I have worked with many individuals who have struggled with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and conflict in their relationships.
Managing our relationships, work, school, and life changes can feel overwhelming. You may be overthinking about friends, jobs and relationships, or having a difficult time developing and maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, or partners. While these challenges pile up, anxiety, anger, and sadness can start to cloud our thinking making it hard to tackle what we're experiencing on our own. Therapy can help us cope with what we're are going through, while also helping us learn more about ourselves along the way and regain control over parts of our life we felt we lost.
In my experience, I have worked with many individuals who have struggled with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and conflict in their relationships.
Managing our relationships, work, school, and life changes can feel overwhelming. You may be overthinking about friends, jobs and relationships, or having a difficult time developing and maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, or partners. While these challenges pile up, anxiety, anger, and sadness can start to cloud our thinking making it hard to tackle what we're experiencing on our own. Therapy can help us cope with what we're are going through, while also helping us learn more about ourselves along the way and regain control over parts of our life we felt we lost.
(249) 202-2214 View (249) 202-2214
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Michaela Rachael Gage
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, EMDR, RP
Verified Verified
Lombardy, ON K0G
By giving clients the tools and support they need, challenges such as anxiety and depression can be overcome.
Located in Perth area, I specialize in working w/ First Responders/their families but also work with teens/adults outside of this community. I offer virtual and in-person sessions, providing clients w/ an informal, nonjudgmental atmosphere where your goals of self-change are realized and made possible. I work with clients to overcome mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, PTSD/trauma, and grief. I offer a unique client-centered approach that looks at how our past has influenced our present.
By giving clients the tools and support they need, challenges such as anxiety and depression can be overcome.
Located in Perth area, I specialize in working w/ First Responders/their families but also work with teens/adults outside of this community. I offer virtual and in-person sessions, providing clients w/ an informal, nonjudgmental atmosphere where your goals of self-change are realized and made possible. I work with clients to overcome mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, PTSD/trauma, and grief. I offer a unique client-centered approach that looks at how our past has influenced our present.
(613) 909-4590 View (613) 909-4590
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Avrum AN Nadigel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BComm
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6C  (Online Only)
Since the mid-90s, I have worked with singles who fear commitment, gridlocked couples, and parents who worry about their teens. Informed by Bowen Family Systems Theory, I have learned what works (and what to avoid) to foster deeply meaningful relationships. I have published three books on fear of commitment, marriage and family therapy. I live in Toronto, Ontario with my wife - a child psychiatrist - our three boys, some fish and two gerbils.
Since the mid-90s, I have worked with singles who fear commitment, gridlocked couples, and parents who worry about their teens. Informed by Bowen Family Systems Theory, I have learned what works (and what to avoid) to foster deeply meaningful relationships. I have published three books on fear of commitment, marriage and family therapy. I live in Toronto, Ontario with my wife - a child psychiatrist - our three boys, some fish and two gerbils.
(437) 370-3540 View (437) 370-3540
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Marialuisa Elias
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6Y
Are you going through life transitions; experiencing difficulties in your relationships, or struggling with the way you feel about yourself? Do you feel uncertain as to how to move forward after a break-up, career change, or a loss? I can help! I have extensive experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy related to life and career transitions, relational and communication difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, trauma/abuse; self-confidence, self-esteem; loss and grief. I use a holistic approach, integrating modalities that promote emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellness.
Are you going through life transitions; experiencing difficulties in your relationships, or struggling with the way you feel about yourself? Do you feel uncertain as to how to move forward after a break-up, career change, or a loss? I can help! I have extensive experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy related to life and career transitions, relational and communication difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep difficulties, trauma/abuse; self-confidence, self-esteem; loss and grief. I use a holistic approach, integrating modalities that promote emotional, mental, physical and spiritual wellness.
(647) 800-1781 View (647) 800-1781
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Ashley Carr
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5P
Have you been seeking relief from feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and anxiety? Maybe you've been experiencing burnout or succumbing to the pressures of perfectionism. If you are looking for a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and improve your mood and outlook on life, then I want to work with you. I strongly believe in the power of self-awareness and gaining insight into our experiences, feelings, and behaviours. My aim is to walk with you through self-discovery and growth, and provide a safe, collaborative, and creative space to explore and take steps towards uncovering your inner resources and authentic self.
Have you been seeking relief from feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, and anxiety? Maybe you've been experiencing burnout or succumbing to the pressures of perfectionism. If you are looking for a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and improve your mood and outlook on life, then I want to work with you. I strongly believe in the power of self-awareness and gaining insight into our experiences, feelings, and behaviours. My aim is to walk with you through self-discovery and growth, and provide a safe, collaborative, and creative space to explore and take steps towards uncovering your inner resources and authentic self.
(289) 273-7911 View (289) 273-7911
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Stephanie Dinsmore
Registered Social Worker, EdD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
28 Endorsed
Brantford, ON N3T
I specialize in the treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Hoarding, Behaviour related disorders.
My counselling style is strengths-focused and client-centered. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed Therapy, Gottman Method, Narrative, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, and incorporate Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy principles (MBCT). I focus on addressing present life challenges while integrating past experiences. My services are suitable for individuals, couples, and families that are feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Reduced Fee for Service available with the Psychotherapy Intern.
I specialize in the treatment of Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Hoarding, Behaviour related disorders.
My counselling style is strengths-focused and client-centered. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed Therapy, Gottman Method, Narrative, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, and incorporate Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy principles (MBCT). I focus on addressing present life challenges while integrating past experiences. My services are suitable for individuals, couples, and families that are feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Reduced Fee for Service available with the Psychotherapy Intern.
(226) 778-4617 View (226) 778-4617
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Dina Emaduldeen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8N
I believe that therapy is a powerful tool that aids open communication and emotional vulnerability. I strive to help couples and individuals develop skills that aid in the creation of deep, meaningful connections with others. Focusing on communication, conflict resolution, anxiety, depression and other life issues, I want to partner with you in your mental health journey.
I believe that therapy is a powerful tool that aids open communication and emotional vulnerability. I strive to help couples and individuals develop skills that aid in the creation of deep, meaningful connections with others. Focusing on communication, conflict resolution, anxiety, depression and other life issues, I want to partner with you in your mental health journey.
(289) 513-3603 View (289) 513-3603

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Anxiety Counsellors

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.