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David C Lee
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Your best journeys can begin here. I provide effective, focused, and practical guidance in psychotherapy to help attain goals, self-improvement, resolve conflicts, and deal with a variety of life issues ranging from depression, anxiety, phobias and sexual identity to relationships (couples, marriage), career, and life transitions. I also provide dispute mediation services. I have a personable, affirming, and mentoring therapy style and an appreciation for individual experiences, styles and needs. My honest, direct, and warm approach also facilitates trusting and effective therapeutic relationships. I provide EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, and various Client-Centered methods. West-side Madison location.
Your best journeys can begin here. I provide effective, focused, and practical guidance in psychotherapy to help attain goals, self-improvement, resolve conflicts, and deal with a variety of life issues ranging from depression, anxiety, phobias and sexual identity to relationships (couples, marriage), career, and life transitions. I also provide dispute mediation services. I have a personable, affirming, and mentoring therapy style and an appreciation for individual experiences, styles and needs. My honest, direct, and warm approach also facilitates trusting and effective therapeutic relationships. I provide EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, and various Client-Centered methods. West-side Madison location.
(608) 291-5003 View (608) 291-5003
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Amanda Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fitchburg, WI 53711  (Online Only)
I understand that starting therapy can be a scary process. I work to create an open and inviting atmosphere for everyone who walks through my door. It is important to feel like you have a "good fit" with your therapist, which is why I take the time to listen to what brings you in, hear your personal goals and explain what you can expect from therapy. It's not my job to judge, blame, or take sides. I will work with you to provide applicable tools and resources, identify your personal strengths and offer new ways of communicating to provide relief.
I understand that starting therapy can be a scary process. I work to create an open and inviting atmosphere for everyone who walks through my door. It is important to feel like you have a "good fit" with your therapist, which is why I take the time to listen to what brings you in, hear your personal goals and explain what you can expect from therapy. It's not my job to judge, blame, or take sides. I will work with you to provide applicable tools and resources, identify your personal strengths and offer new ways of communicating to provide relief.
(608) 478-0415 View (608) 478-0415
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Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.
(608) 802-7669 View (608) 802-7669
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Bethany Brewster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
My therapy services exist to provide genuine, Christ-centered, Christian counseling to those facing emotional or relational difficulties. I desire to equip and empower each client by relying on Biblical truths and by using practical therapy skills to help my clients heal, grow, and change. I seek to offer objective advice and focus on a big picture perspective.
My therapy services exist to provide genuine, Christ-centered, Christian counseling to those facing emotional or relational difficulties. I desire to equip and empower each client by relying on Biblical truths and by using practical therapy skills to help my clients heal, grow, and change. I seek to offer objective advice and focus on a big picture perspective.
(608) 571-1730 View (608) 571-1730
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Sara Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in anxiety, stress management, managing perfectionism, and life transitions well as other presenting concerns for children, teens, adults and families.
I work to make the process of therapy a positive and effective one where people feel listened to and supported. It's a privilege to work with young to old wanting something to be better or different, as well as managing stress. I offer counseling and consultation to children, teens, adults and families.
I specialize in anxiety, stress management, managing perfectionism, and life transitions well as other presenting concerns for children, teens, adults and families.
I work to make the process of therapy a positive and effective one where people feel listened to and supported. It's a privilege to work with young to old wanting something to be better or different, as well as managing stress. I offer counseling and consultation to children, teens, adults and families.
(608) 390-3374 View (608) 390-3374
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Guiding Waters Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LMFT-IT, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Not accepting new clients
Working with clients of all age ranges, and providing holistic therapy to aid in healing --not just the mind-- but also the body with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Working with clients of all age ranges, and providing holistic therapy to aid in healing --not just the mind-- but also the body with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
(608) 200-3048 View (608) 200-3048
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.