Therapists in 53711
Guy Blackstone
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Waitlist for new clients
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.
I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.
Jennifer Fortune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
Lisa Baker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
As a Psychologist, I have the honor of working with individuals in their journeys of self-discovery, healing, renewal, and growth; journeys which, at times, have emerged out of periods of life crises & emotional upheaval. I offer individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, working with people navigating a range life transitions and challenges. I work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to explore, discover and overcome aspects of their lives that keep them from recognizing and meeting their full potential. This also involves recognizing and emphasizing clients' strengths, resilience, and assets they already embody.
As a Psychologist, I have the honor of working with individuals in their journeys of self-discovery, healing, renewal, and growth; journeys which, at times, have emerged out of periods of life crises & emotional upheaval. I offer individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, working with people navigating a range life transitions and challenges. I work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to explore, discover and overcome aspects of their lives that keep them from recognizing and meeting their full potential. This also involves recognizing and emphasizing clients' strengths, resilience, and assets they already embody.
Dr. Victoria Egizio
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Within Mental Health, I have expertise helping clients heal from Depression, Anxiety, and Life Transitions involving trauma, grief/loss, family situations, and job or school challenges.
I have a dual PhD in Clinical and Biological-Health Psychology and work with clients struggling with mental health or medical conditions, or both. Using science-backed strategies, we'll talk about your challenges, problem-solve, and identify solutions so you can feel better inside and out. You'll be able to calm your emotions, master your thoughts, regulate your body, and overcome obstacles with confidence. I bring over 10 years of experience to our work together. You'll experience non-judgmental compassion and expert support. Clients typically see improvement within 6 sessions. I'm licensed in WI and 30+ other states.
Within Mental Health, I have expertise helping clients heal from Depression, Anxiety, and Life Transitions involving trauma, grief/loss, family situations, and job or school challenges.
I have a dual PhD in Clinical and Biological-Health Psychology and work with clients struggling with mental health or medical conditions, or both. Using science-backed strategies, we'll talk about your challenges, problem-solve, and identify solutions so you can feel better inside and out. You'll be able to calm your emotions, master your thoughts, regulate your body, and overcome obstacles with confidence. I bring over 10 years of experience to our work together. You'll experience non-judgmental compassion and expert support. Clients typically see improvement within 6 sessions. I'm licensed in WI and 30+ other states.
Gretchen Diem
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Not accepting new clients
Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed as a result of receiving a new medical diagnosis or living with a long-standing chronic condition? Is your physical health interfering with aspects of your daily life and causing stress and emotional turmoil? As a Health Psychologist, I understand the importance of tending to both the body and the mind. I will support you in learning new tools for coping with your health challenges, making changes in your health habits, adjusting to a "new normal" after a life changing health event, and managing your physical and emotional symptoms that detract from daily life.
Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed as a result of receiving a new medical diagnosis or living with a long-standing chronic condition? Is your physical health interfering with aspects of your daily life and causing stress and emotional turmoil? As a Health Psychologist, I understand the importance of tending to both the body and the mind. I will support you in learning new tools for coping with your health challenges, making changes in your health habits, adjusting to a "new normal" after a life changing health event, and managing your physical and emotional symptoms that detract from daily 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.