Anxiety Psychiatrists in San Marcos, CA

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Josefa Licas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
She is an adult psychiatrist with special interests in mood disorder, anxiety disorder, psychotic disorders and geriatric disorder.
Dr. Josefa Licas sees patients ages 18 to 64. Dr. Licas attended undergraduate school at University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Dr. Licas completed her medical degree in CEBU Doctors College of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines. She did community service such as outreach programs and medical missions for indigents before immigrating to the United States.
She is an adult psychiatrist with special interests in mood disorder, anxiety disorder, psychotic disorders and geriatric disorder.
Dr. Josefa Licas sees patients ages 18 to 64. Dr. Licas attended undergraduate school at University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Dr. Licas completed her medical degree in CEBU Doctors College of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines. She did community service such as outreach programs and medical missions for indigents before immigrating to the United States.
(760) 309-3608 View (760) 309-3608
Muralikrishnan Parthasarathy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Parthasarathy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with psychiatric illnesses including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorder psychosis, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental disorder, learning disabilities and Autism.
Dr. Parthasarathy graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore University, India in 1992. He practiced general medicine in India from 1992 to 2000. Dr. Parthasarathy completed General Psychiatry Residency in 2006 and Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He also served as a Chief Resident during Child Fellowship training. Dr. Parthasarathy has extensive experience in treating children and adolescents.
Parthasarathy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with psychiatric illnesses including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorder psychosis, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental disorder, learning disabilities and Autism.
Dr. Parthasarathy graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore University, India in 1992. He practiced general medicine in India from 1992 to 2000. Dr. Parthasarathy completed General Psychiatry Residency in 2006 and Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He also served as a Chief Resident during Child Fellowship training. Dr. Parthasarathy has extensive experience in treating children and adolescents.
(760) 227-5081 View (760) 227-5081
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Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
(760) 284-6773 View (760) 284-6773
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Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92096  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(858) 251-6239 View (858) 251-6239
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Lauren Sarah Debski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92078
Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Have you tried countless times to change a your behavior, such as quitting alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, heroin, methamphetamines, or nicotine? Have you recently left inpatient rehabilitation or an inpatient psychiatric ward and need additional support? Do you feel like your mood, anxiety, and depression are running your life? Do you feel triggered by your past? Making these changes can be extremely difficult and cannot be done alone. My name is Lauren Debski. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Have you tried countless times to change a your behavior, such as quitting alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, heroin, methamphetamines, or nicotine? Have you recently left inpatient rehabilitation or an inpatient psychiatric ward and need additional support? Do you feel like your mood, anxiety, and depression are running your life? Do you feel triggered by your past? Making these changes can be extremely difficult and cannot be done alone. My name is Lauren Debski. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
(760) 276-6579 View (760) 276-6579
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Anil Patel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Dr. Anil Patel is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other behavioral issues.
Dr. Anil Patel is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other behavioral issues.
(760) 840-2068 View (760) 840-2068
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Michelle Kleiner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Michelle is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Michelle is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
(760) 840-2068 View (760) 840-2068
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Alan Berkowitz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Dr. Alan Berkowitz is a board-certified psychiatrist and geropsychiatric. He focuses on psychopharmacologic treatments and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. Berkowitz uses a holistic, collaborative approach. He is a clinical associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as the psychiatric consultant for ActivCare Living, a nationally- based memory care program.
Dr. Alan Berkowitz is a board-certified psychiatrist and geropsychiatric. He focuses on psychopharmacologic treatments and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dr. Berkowitz uses a holistic, collaborative approach. He is a clinical associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, and serves as the psychiatric consultant for ActivCare Living, a nationally- based memory care program.
(619) 332-0810 View (619) 332-0810
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Genevieve Saeturn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Genevieve helps adolescents and adults improve their mental health to study, work, and maintain healthy relationships with family and friends.
Genevieve helps adolescents and adults improve their mental health to study, work, and maintain healthy relationships with family and friends.
(760) 840-2068 View (760) 840-2068
Photo of Dennis Ordas, Psychiatrist in San Marcos, CA
Dennis Ordas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Dr. Dennis Ordas helps adults and is clinically fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Dennis Ordas helps adults and is clinically fluent in Spanish.
(760) 840-2068 View (760) 840-2068
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Noor Bahramzi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92078  (Online Only)
Have you ever experienced a time when the weight of life's demands felt overwhelmingly heavy? Do you have strategies or support systems in place to help you navigate through those challenging times?
Have you ever experienced a time when the weight of life's demands felt overwhelmingly heavy? Do you have strategies or support systems in place to help you navigate through those challenging times?
(619) 832-1527 View (619) 832-1527

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Taylor Alexander
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92026  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
(949) 649-7549 View (949) 649-7549
Photo of Desiree Bonomo, Physician Assistant in San Marcos, CA
Desiree Bonomo
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92027  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
(949) 806-5732 View (949) 806-5732
Photo of Brainpower Wellness Institute, Psychiatrist in San Marcos, CA
Brainpower Wellness Institute
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Escondido, CA 92026
Brainpower Wellness Institute is a leading center for children and adolescent psychiatry. We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 5 through 18. Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
Brainpower Wellness Institute is a leading center for children and adolescent psychiatry. We provide comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 5 through 18. Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
(858) 293-1573 View (858) 293-1573
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Elaine Ocampo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMNHP
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008
My experience encompasses treating various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
During difficult times, it can be helpful to seek support and guidance. I understand that life can sometimes become overwhelming, and it is important to remember that you do not have to face it alone. While I specialize in medication management, I believe in exploring the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate lifestyle modifications to facilitate the healing process.
My experience encompasses treating various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
During difficult times, it can be helpful to seek support and guidance. I understand that life can sometimes become overwhelming, and it is important to remember that you do not have to face it alone. While I specialize in medication management, I believe in exploring the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate lifestyle modifications to facilitate the healing process.
(760) 292-3378 View (760) 292-3378
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Caroline Morin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Caroline Morin, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in California. Her areas of expertise are ADHD, panic disorder, general anxiety disorder, and depression. Before moving to California 2014, she spent 12 years training and mentoring new psychiatrists and family physicians at the University of Montreal and the University of Calgary. Dr. Morin treats patients aged 20-60. She speaks English and French.
Caroline Morin, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in California. Her areas of expertise are ADHD, panic disorder, general anxiety disorder, and depression. Before moving to California 2014, she spent 12 years training and mentoring new psychiatrists and family physicians at the University of Montreal and the University of Calgary. Dr. Morin treats patients aged 20-60. She speaks English and French.
(858) 758-2985 View (858) 758-2985
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Lalaine Otadoy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92027  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
(949) 785-2177 View (949) 785-2177
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Dr. Sofia Elkind
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing thorough, personalized, and compassionate care. I treat people with various mental health concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and ADHD. I am passionate about working with survivors of trauma, individuals with various co-occurring physical conditions which impact their mental health, as well as women throughout the perinatal period.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing thorough, personalized, and compassionate care. I treat people with various mental health concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and ADHD. I am passionate about working with survivors of trauma, individuals with various co-occurring physical conditions which impact their mental health, as well as women throughout the perinatal period.
(619) 494-0507 View (619) 494-0507
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Samir Hamed
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Escondido, CA 92026
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(909) 415-5237 View (909) 415-5237
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Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92010  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
(858) 465-4857 View (858) 465-4857

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Anxiety Psychiatrists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular 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 Behavioral 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.