Therapists in 53711
Kristina Anne Fowler
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Together, we will navigate from where you are now to where you want to be. I'm here to help you achieve your dreams for yourself, or your child, teen, or family. As someone who has engaged in my own healing journey, I understand that the first step takes courage. Do you want a fuller, more vibrant life? Need help adjusting to change? Feel overwhelmed with trauma or grief? Know what you need to do and can't seem to do it? Struggle with depression or anxiety or both? Parents, do you need help for a child with issues related to learning, high-sensitivity, development, behavior, or health? Ask me about my caring, holistic approach.
Together, we will navigate from where you are now to where you want to be. I'm here to help you achieve your dreams for yourself, or your child, teen, or family. As someone who has engaged in my own healing journey, I understand that the first step takes courage. Do you want a fuller, more vibrant life? Need help adjusting to change? Feel overwhelmed with trauma or grief? Know what you need to do and can't seem to do it? Struggle with depression or anxiety or both? Parents, do you need help for a child with issues related to learning, high-sensitivity, development, behavior, or health? Ask me about my caring, holistic approach.
Amy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, body image, self esteem, and life transitions.
I am the Clinical Program Director at Hancock Center for Creative Arts Therapies. Therapy is a space to develop strengths and resources, as well as examining problems and pain. Clients work on both their strengths and struggles in my practice. I enjoy working in a creative and collaborative way with people to support insight and foster positive change. I see my job as applying psychotherapy skills to help increase your sense of well-being, set and achieve personal goals, all while remaining the expert of your life.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, body image, self esteem, and life transitions.
I am the Clinical Program Director at Hancock Center for Creative Arts Therapies. Therapy is a space to develop strengths and resources, as well as examining problems and pain. Clients work on both their strengths and struggles in my practice. I enjoy working in a creative and collaborative way with people to support insight and foster positive change. I see my job as applying psychotherapy skills to help increase your sense of well-being, set and achieve personal goals, all while remaining the expert of your life.
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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.