Therapists in 53711
Kathy Goerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, DARTT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Hi, I am Kathy. I work with a variety of clients who want to enrich their lives, reduce personal or relational distress and suffering, and increase their vitality in life. I treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational/developmental trauma, PTSD, and surgical trauma, including preparing for surgery. I work with adults (ages 18+) in individual sessions. I am an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
Hi, I am Kathy. I work with a variety of clients who want to enrich their lives, reduce personal or relational distress and suffering, and increase their vitality in life. I treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational/developmental trauma, PTSD, and surgical trauma, including preparing for surgery. I work with adults (ages 18+) in individual sessions. I am an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
Renee Saltzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
Is your substance use is getting out of hand? Do you feel like you can’t control your anxiety, worry, or fears? Or, are you tired of just existing and feeling like there’s no hope? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic event, are struggling to adjust to a life change, or have been using substances to cope. What if I told you there was hope, and there is another way to live? I have the tools to help you engage with your life, and the people in your life, in a more meaningful, authentic, and peace-filled manner.
Is your substance use is getting out of hand? Do you feel like you can’t control your anxiety, worry, or fears? Or, are you tired of just existing and feeling like there’s no hope? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic event, are struggling to adjust to a life change, or have been using substances to cope. What if I told you there was hope, and there is another way to live? I have the tools to help you engage with your life, and the people in your life, in a more meaningful, authentic, and peace-filled manner.
Olivia Stiles
LPC Intern, CRC, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
Olivia enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, infants, and their families. She works with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns or diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, as well as relational and attachment concerns.
Olivia enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, infants, and their families. She works with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns or diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, as well as relational and attachment concerns.
Maria Hackbarth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, SUSA
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Many clients I see face challenges with anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, stress, work/life balance, and have experienced traumatic events.
Life transitions and relationships can be both beautiful and difficult. Everyone deserves a safe space to share and explore their thoughts and feelings. Often through reflection, when we allow ourselves to slow down and notice what we are experiencing in the moment, true self discovery and capacity from within can be found and cultivated. With compassion and openness I walk along side my clients as they work towards relief and resolution. I utilize a blend of traditional therapy approaches along with experiential modalities such as Brainspotting, Mindfulness exercises, and Guided Visualizations to tailor the therapeutic experience.
Many clients I see face challenges with anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, stress, work/life balance, and have experienced traumatic events.
Life transitions and relationships can be both beautiful and difficult. Everyone deserves a safe space to share and explore their thoughts and feelings. Often through reflection, when we allow ourselves to slow down and notice what we are experiencing in the moment, true self discovery and capacity from within can be found and cultivated. With compassion and openness I walk along side my clients as they work towards relief and resolution. I utilize a blend of traditional therapy approaches along with experiential modalities such as Brainspotting, Mindfulness exercises, and Guided Visualizations to tailor the therapeutic experience.
Holly Erskine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Hello, my name is Holly Erskine and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. You have demonstrated a lot of courage by reaching out for help. I am here to offer you a safe space where you can feel heard. I approach psychotherapy using a trauma-informed perspective which means your struggles are understandable based on your life experiences and we can work together to find effective ways to achieve your goals.
Hello, my name is Holly Erskine and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. You have demonstrated a lot of courage by reaching out for help. I am here to offer you a safe space where you can feel heard. I approach psychotherapy using a trauma-informed perspective which means your struggles are understandable based on your life experiences and we can work together to find effective ways to achieve your goals.
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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.