Therapists in 33155
Mirta C Pont
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33155 (Online Only)
It takes courage for a person to seek help. I treat each individual with the respect and dignity they deserve and work collaboratively with them. I am experienced in assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, alcohol abuse, childhood trauma and phobias. I am an EMDR certified consultant. EMDR is a highly effective therapeutic approach that helps individuals process trauma. I am experienced in working with adolescents and young adults. I help families resolve conflict and divorce issues. My goal is to help clients understand what is needed to gain control of their lives.
It takes courage for a person to seek help. I treat each individual with the respect and dignity they deserve and work collaboratively with them. I am experienced in assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, alcohol abuse, childhood trauma and phobias. I am an EMDR certified consultant. EMDR is a highly effective therapeutic approach that helps individuals process trauma. I am experienced in working with adolescents and young adults. I help families resolve conflict and divorce issues. My goal is to help clients understand what is needed to gain control of their lives.
Leon Banister Jr.
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCSC, GC-C, CHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33155
In the past I have helped people struggling with addiction issues, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and grief recovery just to name a few.
Sometimes you come into counseling knowing exactly what you want to change and sometimes it takes time for us to discover this together. Whatever your issue may be, we can collaboratively work through your issues together. My background is varied as I have experience working with children as well as adults. I believe no problem is too big or too small to tackle.
In the past I have helped people struggling with addiction issues, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and grief recovery just to name a few.
Sometimes you come into counseling knowing exactly what you want to change and sometimes it takes time for us to discover this together. Whatever your issue may be, we can collaboratively work through your issues together. My background is varied as I have experience working with children as well as adults. I believe no problem is too big or too small to tackle.
Angel Lopez
Counselor, LMHC, CTP, MCAP, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33155 (Online Only)
Hi There! My name is Angel Lopez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Certified Telehealth Practitioner, National Certified Counselor, Master Certified Addiction Professional, and a Qualified Supervisor. My counseling style is interactive, strength-based, and collaborative. I believe in the therapeutic relationship and building good rapport with my clients to create a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns, and generate active solutions to improve overall level of functioning in daily living. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, while also keeping a good sense of humor.
Hi There! My name is Angel Lopez and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Certified Telehealth Practitioner, National Certified Counselor, Master Certified Addiction Professional, and a Qualified Supervisor. My counseling style is interactive, strength-based, and collaborative. I believe in the therapeutic relationship and building good rapport with my clients to create a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns, and generate active solutions to improve overall level of functioning in daily living. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, while also keeping a good sense of humor.
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Anxiety Therapists
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.