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Tamolyn 'tammy' Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
Women's Counseling,Men's Counseling, Teen/Adolescent Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Short Term Parenting Training, Behavior Modification, Low self esteem, Depression issues, Cognitive Behavioral Counseling, Anxiety issues, Anger Management, Stress management.
Hello my name is Tamolyn “Tammy” Williams, MA, LPC, NCC with Start Your Growth Counseling. My passion is to empower every client with the skills and mindset in order to overcome challenges presented in everyday life struggles. My goal with each client is to focus on building a healthy sense of self-esteem through my modality of counseling. I believe that it is imperative to encourage adults and adolescents to live in a way that brings individual inner peace and joy. I am known for a warm, relaxed, and comfortable approach to counseling. I look forward to going on this journey to empower and healing with you!
(972) 737-1127 View (972) 737-1127
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Meredith Kriz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
No matter what your struggles may be, my goal is to meet you where you are, help identify your strengths and build on those as we work toward the change you desire. My clients feel heard, and they are equipped with tools to find balance in their daily lives. Whether people come because they are depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety, their marriage is in trouble or they want to strengthen a strong relationship, my goal is the same: we manage immediate challenges while developing a plan to confront the deeper issues that prevent them from leading a balanced life.
No matter what your struggles may be, my goal is to meet you where you are, help identify your strengths and build on those as we work toward the change you desire. My clients feel heard, and they are equipped with tools to find balance in their daily lives. Whether people come because they are depressed or overwhelmed with anxiety, their marriage is in trouble or they want to strengthen a strong relationship, my goal is the same: we manage immediate challenges while developing a plan to confront the deeper issues that prevent them from leading a balanced life.
(469) 518-7249 View (469) 518-7249
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DeeDee Shoubaki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Delelah, but you can call me DeeDee. I have spent my career working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with those who struggle with anger, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and trauma. My goal is to help others in creating their own sense of healthy emotional expression, improve communication skills, strengthen conflict management, and to empower clients to create the best version of themselves and build the life they want.
Hello, my name is Delelah, but you can call me DeeDee. I have spent my career working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with those who struggle with anger, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and trauma. My goal is to help others in creating their own sense of healthy emotional expression, improve communication skills, strengthen conflict management, and to empower clients to create the best version of themselves and build the life they want.
(214) 949-8303 View (214) 949-8303
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Constance (Connie) Ingrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you or your loved one struggling with stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, other difficult emotions, or other concerns? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or uncertain about what to do.
"Something's gotta change!" If you are reading this, you have already come to this conclusion. I understand that life situations and experiences can be very challenging, stressful, and painful.
Are you or your loved one struggling with stress, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, other difficult emotions, or other concerns? Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, or uncertain about what to do.
"Something's gotta change!" If you are reading this, you have already come to this conclusion. I understand that life situations and experiences can be very challenging, stressful, and painful.
(469) 363-4000 View (469) 363-4000
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Yakira Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, QHMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
I am skilled in working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, PTSD, depression, and manic episodes.
I believe that each individual comes with a different story and that it takes time and patience to understand and help them in the best way possible. I assist my clients by incorporating techniques that will best suit their needs. My goal is to ensure that each client gets the most out of every short or long-term session by taking away information needed to help them throughout their lifetime.
I am skilled in working with teens, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, PTSD, depression, and manic episodes.
I believe that each individual comes with a different story and that it takes time and patience to understand and help them in the best way possible. I assist my clients by incorporating techniques that will best suit their needs. My goal is to ensure that each client gets the most out of every short or long-term session by taking away information needed to help them throughout their lifetime.
(214) 241-4232 View (214) 241-4232
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Alyson Pertuis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Treatment interests & experiences with adolescents & adults include the following areas: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), faith-based counseling, marriage, premarital, veteran/military/military families, ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), chronic pain, first responders, PTSD, anxiety, & depression.
Want to feel better without talking about things for months of therapy? I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for rapid healing and improvement of struggles in life. I use additional therapeutic approaches when helping clients, and intake assessment includes thorough review of physical, mental, spiritual and relational issues. I can help you with the challenges you are facing by tapping into your resources and supports. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through Journey Clinical. Please contact me for the next steps for scheduling with me.
Treatment interests & experiences with adolescents & adults include the following areas: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), faith-based counseling, marriage, premarital, veteran/military/military families, ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), chronic pain, first responders, PTSD, anxiety, & depression.
Want to feel better without talking about things for months of therapy? I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) for rapid healing and improvement of struggles in life. I use additional therapeutic approaches when helping clients, and intake assessment includes thorough review of physical, mental, spiritual and relational issues. I can help you with the challenges you are facing by tapping into your resources and supports. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through Journey Clinical. Please contact me for the next steps for scheduling with me.
(972) 325-5516 View (972) 325-5516
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Deidre M Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Your life doesn't have to be filled with depression, anxiety, grief, or chaos any longer.
Responsibility: When we accept responsibility for the quality of our own lives, CHANGE begins immediately. I want to help you feel better in the shortest time possible so you can begin ENJOYING your life again. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of creating the personal, professional, or family life you desire and deserve, please call me.
Your life doesn't have to be filled with depression, anxiety, grief, or chaos any longer.
Responsibility: When we accept responsibility for the quality of our own lives, CHANGE begins immediately. I want to help you feel better in the shortest time possible so you can begin ENJOYING your life again. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of creating the personal, professional, or family life you desire and deserve, please call me.
(972) 478-1453 View (972) 478-1453
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Sharp Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
We have multiple therapists accepting New Clients! Sharp Wellness works with high-functioning adults and adolescents ready to live their best lives. We see a wide variety of clients, but we specialize in Anxiety/ Stress Management, Depression/Sadness, Couples, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Millennials, Women's Issues, Parenting Stressors, and Self-Esteem.
We have multiple therapists accepting New Clients! Sharp Wellness works with high-functioning adults and adolescents ready to live their best lives. We see a wide variety of clients, but we specialize in Anxiety/ Stress Management, Depression/Sadness, Couples, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Millennials, Women's Issues, Parenting Stressors, and Self-Esteem.
(469) 599-2514 View (469) 599-2514
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CHART Counseling Services PLLC, Jennifer Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you tired of going down "Memory Lane" only to come back to "Stuck Avenue"? We've all heard "just let it go" or "get over it" and "the past is the past". If only it was that simple! The truth is, letting go and moving forward often requires a lot of mental and physical energy that sometimes we just don't have. It means waking up and pretending that you are living your best life when in reality you feel defeated. If this is you, I am here to help get rid of the excess baggage that causes pain, trauma, and fears in your day to day life. Let's stop existing and live! Together, let's Create Happiness and Restore Trust (CHART).
Are you tired of going down "Memory Lane" only to come back to "Stuck Avenue"? We've all heard "just let it go" or "get over it" and "the past is the past". If only it was that simple! The truth is, letting go and moving forward often requires a lot of mental and physical energy that sometimes we just don't have. It means waking up and pretending that you are living your best life when in reality you feel defeated. If this is you, I am here to help get rid of the excess baggage that causes pain, trauma, and fears in your day to day life. Let's stop existing and live! Together, let's Create Happiness and Restore Trust (CHART).
(469) 515-8107 View (469) 515-8107
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Angela Tucker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
Life can often present challenges that leave us feeling alone, disconnected, or overwhelmed. However, I firmly believe that everyone deserves support and guidance during difficult times. My expertise lies in assisting individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, as well as those seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, and transitions in life stages. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, coping with stress and anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am here to offer you a safe space for healing and transformation.
Life can often present challenges that leave us feeling alone, disconnected, or overwhelmed. However, I firmly believe that everyone deserves support and guidance during difficult times. My expertise lies in assisting individuals facing depression, anxiety, grief, and loss, as well as those seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, and transitions in life stages. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, coping with stress and anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I am here to offer you a safe space for healing and transformation.
(682) 204-9746 View (682) 204-9746
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Allison Lambert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Immediate Availability in the ALLEN office to process recent events. Allison offers Individual, Marriage, Family or Faith Based Counseling to adults and adolescents. Anxiety and depression are epidemics in our society and you can learn how to overcome them throughout the counseling process. We will examine core beliefs, emotional wounds and negative self talk. You can realize self worth and find purpose while changing from hurting to healthy. Allison embraces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy (you tell your story), and Solution Focused Therapy. Allison can also incorporate spirituality into the counseling process.
Immediate Availability in the ALLEN office to process recent events. Allison offers Individual, Marriage, Family or Faith Based Counseling to adults and adolescents. Anxiety and depression are epidemics in our society and you can learn how to overcome them throughout the counseling process. We will examine core beliefs, emotional wounds and negative self talk. You can realize self worth and find purpose while changing from hurting to healthy. Allison embraces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy (you tell your story), and Solution Focused Therapy. Allison can also incorporate spirituality into the counseling process.
(469) 713-1279 View (469) 713-1279
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Ashley Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I have received advanced training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and Trauma Therapy. With over 13 years of experience, I've worked with a broad spectrum of clients, including children, teens, adults, families and couples. Currently, I am seeing clients virtually in my private practice. My focus is helping teens, young adults and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, life transitions and other stressors. I also specialize in couples using the Gottman Method.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I have received advanced training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and Trauma Therapy. With over 13 years of experience, I've worked with a broad spectrum of clients, including children, teens, adults, families and couples. Currently, I am seeing clients virtually in my private practice. My focus is helping teens, young adults and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, life transitions and other stressors. I also specialize in couples using the Gottman Method.
(281) 843-1148 View (281) 843-1148
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Elyse M Volpe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Please don't suffer in silence any longer. I know it takes courage to make that first step. I have successfully worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, panic, grief, loss, depression, family conflict, communication difficulties, teen issues and infidelity over the last 15+ years in different therapeutic settings. I look forward to walking along side you in your journey providing new perspectives, insight and tools to assist in the positive changes you are seeking.
Please don't suffer in silence any longer. I know it takes courage to make that first step. I have successfully worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with a variety of issues such as anxiety, panic, grief, loss, depression, family conflict, communication difficulties, teen issues and infidelity over the last 15+ years in different therapeutic settings. I look forward to walking along side you in your journey providing new perspectives, insight and tools to assist in the positive changes you are seeking.
(214) 919-5145 View (214) 919-5145
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Prosper Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
Welcome to Prosper Counseling - Where the pieces of life come together! We are a group practice meeting the needs of all ages. If you are looking for help for yourself, your child, your teen, your relationship/marriage, or your family, you have come to the right place. Are you struggling to see life more clearly and move in a better direction? Do you wish you had more parenting tools, discipline techniques, or a better relationship with your child? Is your marriage or relationship struggling? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or lonely? Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulties with peers? We can help.
Welcome to Prosper Counseling - Where the pieces of life come together! We are a group practice meeting the needs of all ages. If you are looking for help for yourself, your child, your teen, your relationship/marriage, or your family, you have come to the right place. Are you struggling to see life more clearly and move in a better direction? Do you wish you had more parenting tools, discipline techniques, or a better relationship with your child? Is your marriage or relationship struggling? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or lonely? Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulties with peers? We can help.
(214) 206-4374 View (214) 206-4374
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Alyssa Rosales - Face Your Giants Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with adults and couples who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships, regulating emotions, setting boundaries, communicating, adjusting to life stressors, as well as difficulty with self-worth & identity, spiritual issues, women’s issues, and managing and reducing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Hi! My name is Alyssa Rosales and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I want to help people face the giants in their life. Do you feel like your emotions control your life or like your emotions are out to get you? Do you feel like your relationships are suffering due to perpetual conflict, trouble maintaining boundaries or lacking communication skills? Does your past trauma keep getting in the way of the life you want to live or the person you want to be? Are you struggling to know who you are or what your purpose is? Does life feel overwhelming or out of your control?
I am passionate about working with adults and couples who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships, regulating emotions, setting boundaries, communicating, adjusting to life stressors, as well as difficulty with self-worth & identity, spiritual issues, women’s issues, and managing and reducing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Hi! My name is Alyssa Rosales and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I want to help people face the giants in their life. Do you feel like your emotions control your life or like your emotions are out to get you? Do you feel like your relationships are suffering due to perpetual conflict, trouble maintaining boundaries or lacking communication skills? Does your past trauma keep getting in the way of the life you want to live or the person you want to be? Are you struggling to know who you are or what your purpose is? Does life feel overwhelming or out of your control?
(972) 244-3064 View (972) 244-3064
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Linda Ryan-Holbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
In addition to 13 years of specializing in trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, I have a passion for women who are going through difficult life transitions or are in crisis.
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
In addition to 13 years of specializing in trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, I have a passion for women who are going through difficult life transitions or are in crisis.
I help women build resilience to weather the storms of life with grace and strength. I know the importance of being able to bounce back from loss, disappointment, or crisis. As a therapist who works with women stung and damaged by all sorts of life events, I believe that resilience is one of the single most important qualities that enables us to bounce back from the edge. Resilience allows us to find our strength in adverse circumstances. It requires a willingness to fall apart for a time and get in touch with our pain. There is much healing that can be accomplished by getting to know yourself at your rawest and darkest times.
(281) 784-3359 View (281) 784-3359
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Phelicia Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
I work with children as young as 3, teens, adults, couples, and families. I hope to help you work through any issues related to depression, anxiety, and even relationship concerns in premarital and marriage counseling. I have also worked in crisis counseling and shelters, as a crisis counseling and trauma informed trained professional. Working with youth that have lived through trauma, I have extensive knowledge and skill helping adolescents work through issues such as depression, anxiety, school stress, self esteem, self harm, and bullying.
(972) 576-9940 View (972) 576-9940
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Brandy Porche
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McKinney, TX 75070
If you are struggling with dysfunctional family issues, trauma, toxic shame, anxiety, depression, codependency, spirituality, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues or more, call me today.
Licensed in Texas and Illinois. As we navigate our unique journey in life, sometimes additional support is needed along the way. My interactions with clients are grounded in compassion, respect, empathy, and an understanding of cultural impacts. My role as a therapist is to help educate and empower clients so that they develop the insight and skills necessary to overcome their own personal and situational challenges. Examining the core of your presenting symptoms can be challenging but you are worth the life changing experience. I work with couples, families, & individuals including adults and adolescents ages 14+.
If you are struggling with dysfunctional family issues, trauma, toxic shame, anxiety, depression, codependency, spirituality, narcissistic abuse, relationship issues or more, call me today.
Licensed in Texas and Illinois. As we navigate our unique journey in life, sometimes additional support is needed along the way. My interactions with clients are grounded in compassion, respect, empathy, and an understanding of cultural impacts. My role as a therapist is to help educate and empower clients so that they develop the insight and skills necessary to overcome their own personal and situational challenges. Examining the core of your presenting symptoms can be challenging but you are worth the life changing experience. I work with couples, families, & individuals including adults and adolescents ages 14+.
(469) 436-9298 View (469) 436-9298
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CHART Counseling Services PLLC, Komeka Biddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
Are you tired of putting effort into people and problems that require more energy than you have and it's still NEVER enough! Does your involvement lead to the loss of your identity and often leads to a bad situation getting worse?! Now it's you who goes to bed depressed, wake up anxious, and feel lost because you've given everything you got! Living, loving, and supporting yourself or others is not suppose to be exhausting or one-sided. One-way streets have to end somewhere. I can help reroute you to Restoration Ave. where you will find the Recovery Inn and Suites! Our mission is Changing Hearts and Restoring Hearts Trust (CHART).
Are you tired of putting effort into people and problems that require more energy than you have and it's still NEVER enough! Does your involvement lead to the loss of your identity and often leads to a bad situation getting worse?! Now it's you who goes to bed depressed, wake up anxious, and feel lost because you've given everything you got! Living, loving, and supporting yourself or others is not suppose to be exhausting or one-sided. One-way streets have to end somewhere. I can help reroute you to Restoration Ave. where you will find the Recovery Inn and Suites! Our mission is Changing Hearts and Restoring Hearts Trust (CHART).
(469) 529-7643 View (469) 529-7643
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Nancy Lownds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75070
As a licensed clinical social worker in Texas, I have 20 years of experience that includes working in Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospitals specializing in trauma and substance use disorders, and Outpatient Programs in trauma and addiction. I have worked with co-occurring disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia for my BSW degree and The University of Texas in Arlington for my MSSW degree. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Trauma Model Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
As a licensed clinical social worker in Texas, I have 20 years of experience that includes working in Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospitals specializing in trauma and substance use disorders, and Outpatient Programs in trauma and addiction. I have worked with co-occurring disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia for my BSW degree and The University of Texas in Arlington for my MSSW degree. I am trained in CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Trauma Model Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
(972) 945-0438 View (972) 945-0438
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.