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Julie Ann Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I am an empathic individual who is passionate about assisting others to achieve their fullest potential. I believe that every person has the power to change and to heal. I am open and receptive to working with people of all genders, faiths, ethnic groups and sexual orientations. I am confident that together we will work to resolve any issues you bring. I specialize in treating trauma using EMDR and have seen many clients heal from traumatic events using this modality. I also love working with people impacted by depression, anxiety and family issues surrounding addictions.
I am an empathic individual who is passionate about assisting others to achieve their fullest potential. I believe that every person has the power to change and to heal. I am open and receptive to working with people of all genders, faiths, ethnic groups and sexual orientations. I am confident that together we will work to resolve any issues you bring. I specialize in treating trauma using EMDR and have seen many clients heal from traumatic events using this modality. I also love working with people impacted by depression, anxiety and family issues surrounding addictions.
(469) 812-5670 View (469) 812-5670
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Gretchen Ladd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Testing is necessary to determine whether you or your child has ADHD, a learning disorder, a mood disorder, or anxiety.
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
Testing is necessary to determine whether you or your child has ADHD, a learning disorder, a mood disorder, or anxiety.
Do you notice a pattern in your relationships that is causing you unhappiness? Is there a conflict at work that you can't resolve? I work with teens and adults to resolve interpersonal problems by recognizing how their actions and beliefs play a part. The good news - we can change our behaviors and thoughts once we identify how they are keeping us stuck in a bad place. Let's work together to get you to a better place!
(214) 307-8738 View (214) 307-8738
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Susie Hair, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CEDS
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Since 2002, I have been in private practice specializing in eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, & depression.
I believe we all have the ability to change and create the life we desire. I am known for taking a more active approach, and yet I understand each person needs to go at their own pace. Providing a warm, safe environment is essential for building trust. It is my goal to build that trust and help guide you to achieve your goals and dreams. It is never too late to discover your authentic self. I have witnessed first hand clients achieve dreams they never thought possible.
Since 2002, I have been in private practice specializing in eating disorders, substance abuse, anxiety, & depression.
I believe we all have the ability to change and create the life we desire. I am known for taking a more active approach, and yet I understand each person needs to go at their own pace. Providing a warm, safe environment is essential for building trust. It is my goal to build that trust and help guide you to achieve your goals and dreams. It is never too late to discover your authentic self. I have witnessed first hand clients achieve dreams they never thought possible.
(469) 789-5892 View (469) 789-5892
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Yan He
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Are you trapped by experiences from the past? Feel anxious or depressed in your present situation? Don't have much hope for the future? Maybe all three? Perhaps you don't know how to get from where you are to a more positive state of mind. I believe that the purpose of therapy is to achieve greater satisfaction with your past, present and future. The goals of therapy are to better understand how your problems affect you, and to develop effective coping strategies as you evolve a more positive sense of self and strengthen your relationships with others.
Are you trapped by experiences from the past? Feel anxious or depressed in your present situation? Don't have much hope for the future? Maybe all three? Perhaps you don't know how to get from where you are to a more positive state of mind. I believe that the purpose of therapy is to achieve greater satisfaction with your past, present and future. The goals of therapy are to better understand how your problems affect you, and to develop effective coping strategies as you evolve a more positive sense of self and strengthen your relationships with others.
(469) 649-8141 View (469) 649-8141
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Zach Walker - Flow State Therapy PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. When you give yourself the gift of therapy, you give yourself the best chance at a fulfilling life. I work with adults of all ages who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, relationship conflicts, grief, as well as a plethora of other curve balls life will throw at someone at any given time. I help my clients connect the dots between what they are going through now and how it came to be through psychoanalysis then targeting what actions they need to take in the present moment to empower them with agency to manage their current reality.
I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. When you give yourself the gift of therapy, you give yourself the best chance at a fulfilling life. I work with adults of all ages who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma, relationship conflicts, grief, as well as a plethora of other curve balls life will throw at someone at any given time. I help my clients connect the dots between what they are going through now and how it came to be through psychoanalysis then targeting what actions they need to take in the present moment to empower them with agency to manage their current reality.
(469) 217-6315 View (469) 217-6315
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Tuba Fidan
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural issues, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, and career? Do you feel overwhelmed, and frustrated by just getting through the day, with the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? I specialize in helping passionate professional women who are struggling with anxiety and burnout to learn to put themselves first by setting healthy boundaries and leading more fulfilling lives. There is always hope! As an experienced counselor, I understand your fear. I believe living better shouldn’t be so hard.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, cultural issues, or a challenging relationship that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, ability to function, and career? Do you feel overwhelmed, and frustrated by just getting through the day, with the thought that there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? I specialize in helping passionate professional women who are struggling with anxiety and burnout to learn to put themselves first by setting healthy boundaries and leading more fulfilling lives. There is always hope! As an experienced counselor, I understand your fear. I believe living better shouldn’t be so hard.
(972) 200-3861 View (972) 200-3861
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Dr. Mikael Lövkvist
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
At times life can become truly overwhelming. I’m glad that you have decided to reach out for support. Personal therapy can be an important tool. It can help us move away from the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship stress into experiences of deep inner healing, harmony, connection, aliveness and relief.
At times life can become truly overwhelming. I’m glad that you have decided to reach out for support. Personal therapy can be an important tool. It can help us move away from the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship stress into experiences of deep inner healing, harmony, connection, aliveness and relief.
(469) 551-4967 View (469) 551-4967
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Traci Koen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Begin the therapeutic journey to feeling better today! I have experience and additional training in working with individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, teens, victims of abuse and unhealthy relationships.
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
Begin the therapeutic journey to feeling better today! I have experience and additional training in working with individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, teens, victims of abuse and unhealthy relationships.
I work as a partner with my clients to gain or restore a healthy balance individually and within the context of their relationships. I work with the whole person from a humanistic and systems perspective. We do not live in a vacuum, therefore each and every person is connected to others somehow in relationship, whether that relationship is healthy, conflicted or estranged and whether that relationship is with family, friends or colleagues. There is great value in working with an unbiased professional to help identify patterns and ways of relating that are possibly holding us back from living the life we desire.
(214) 390-2667 View (214) 390-2667
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Stacey W. Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, DMin, LPC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Whether you need brief supportive therapy or have wounds from the past that are impacting you today, it is my goal to be a safe place for you. I work collaboratively with clients for a treatment plan that considers their spiritual, psychological, biological and social dimensions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Christ-follower and have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, obsessions, grief, loss, anger, sense of self, relationships and spiritual issues. Additionally, I am passionate about coming alongside adults who have wounds that are affecting present day living.
Whether you need brief supportive therapy or have wounds from the past that are impacting you today, it is my goal to be a safe place for you. I work collaboratively with clients for a treatment plan that considers their spiritual, psychological, biological and social dimensions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Christ-follower and have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, obsessions, grief, loss, anger, sense of self, relationships and spiritual issues. Additionally, I am passionate about coming alongside adults who have wounds that are affecting present day living.
(972) 992-1586 View (972) 992-1586
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Joe Shaw
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Do you want to go deeper than surface issues and deal with the root causes of your pain. I am able to guide you through that and journey with you as you grow into a better version of yourself. Life is hard. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief/loss, addictions, and major life transitions. You can develop a life worth living and you are more than the sum of your problems! I am offering telehealth sessions by video and phone. Accepting new patients who are self-paying or have some Blue Cross Blue Shield or Cigna PPO plans.
Do you want to go deeper than surface issues and deal with the root causes of your pain. I am able to guide you through that and journey with you as you grow into a better version of yourself. Life is hard. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief/loss, addictions, and major life transitions. You can develop a life worth living and you are more than the sum of your problems! I am offering telehealth sessions by video and phone. Accepting new patients who are self-paying or have some Blue Cross Blue Shield or Cigna PPO plans.
(214) 506-3924 View (214) 506-3924
Sheri Kissner Battaglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Clients in my practice typically seek help with managing symptoms, coping skills, depression/anxiety, grief/loss, relationship problems, life transitions, career or workplace issues, and many others.
I am Intensively Trained in DBT through the Marsha Linehan Institute out of University of Washington Seattle and have specialized in the adherent model of DBT since 2006. I help people create the person they want to be and the life they want to live. Therapy is both art and science. The process of psychotherapy involves creativity, skillfulness, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative alliance between therapist and client. I see adults of all ages who need help with problems ranging from severe emotional turmoil to working on taking their personal growth to a higher level. My clients are highly motivated!
Clients in my practice typically seek help with managing symptoms, coping skills, depression/anxiety, grief/loss, relationship problems, life transitions, career or workplace issues, and many others.
I am Intensively Trained in DBT through the Marsha Linehan Institute out of University of Washington Seattle and have specialized in the adherent model of DBT since 2006. I help people create the person they want to be and the life they want to live. Therapy is both art and science. The process of psychotherapy involves creativity, skillfulness, evidence-based techniques and a collaborative alliance between therapist and client. I see adults of all ages who need help with problems ranging from severe emotional turmoil to working on taking their personal growth to a higher level. My clients are highly motivated!
(972) 665-7630 View (972) 665-7630
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Spectra Therapies + Evaluations
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Common conditions that I help with are depression, anxiety, executive dysfunction, obsessive thinking and difficulties with change and transitions.
I am passionate about working with individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS to achieve increased social skills, insight, social thinking, and quality of life. I also work with individuals that are not on the spectrum, specifically anxious and depressive disorders. My clinic, Spectra Therapies + Evaluations, has a team of psychologists (PhD, PsyD), counselors (LPC), and interns that provide various evaluations, therapies, and advocacies. My team and I provide evaluations for ages 20 months through late adulthood. We specialize in autism evaluations.
Common conditions that I help with are depression, anxiety, executive dysfunction, obsessive thinking and difficulties with change and transitions.
I am passionate about working with individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS to achieve increased social skills, insight, social thinking, and quality of life. I also work with individuals that are not on the spectrum, specifically anxious and depressive disorders. My clinic, Spectra Therapies + Evaluations, has a team of psychologists (PhD, PsyD), counselors (LPC), and interns that provide various evaluations, therapies, and advocacies. My team and I provide evaluations for ages 20 months through late adulthood. We specialize in autism evaluations.
(972) 441-7742 View (972) 441-7742
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Sharon Gayle Counseling - Carrollton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
Learn skills to stop anxiety before it morphs into panic attacks, clarify your values and goals, and deal with barriers that block your joy in life.
Sometimes, we find ourselves on an unfamiliar road and traveling towards a frightening future. We fear what may lie before us because the road is dark. Going back is not an option; going forward is strange and fearful. We feel stuck, lost, lonely--and hurting. If this is your experience, you don't have to navigate the journey alone. Sense the possibility of someone coming along side you who is gifted in the art of healing, someone skilled and compassionate.
Learn skills to stop anxiety before it morphs into panic attacks, clarify your values and goals, and deal with barriers that block your joy in life.
Sometimes, we find ourselves on an unfamiliar road and traveling towards a frightening future. We fear what may lie before us because the road is dark. Going back is not an option; going forward is strange and fearful. We feel stuck, lost, lonely--and hurting. If this is your experience, you don't have to navigate the journey alone. Sense the possibility of someone coming along side you who is gifted in the art of healing, someone skilled and compassionate.
(972) 435-0550 View (972) 435-0550
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Shelley Litwak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I am directive in my approach and can help strategize issues related to depression, anxiety, stress management, infertility/pregnancy, parenting, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Life can be stressful, but with support, compassion, and some laughter along the way, the possibilities are limitless. I believe that it truly takes a "village" in working toward emotional wellness, and counseling is one of those gifts we are given. I have a passion for assisting individuals in finding purpose at the core of their existence. I enjoy working collaboratively alongside my clients in order to create a space for self-exploration and healing.
I am directive in my approach and can help strategize issues related to depression, anxiety, stress management, infertility/pregnancy, parenting, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Life can be stressful, but with support, compassion, and some laughter along the way, the possibilities are limitless. I believe that it truly takes a "village" in working toward emotional wellness, and counseling is one of those gifts we are given. I have a passion for assisting individuals in finding purpose at the core of their existence. I enjoy working collaboratively alongside my clients in order to create a space for self-exploration and healing.
(469) 587-6493 View (469) 587-6493
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Anntonia Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
Seeking help is not an easy thing to do, yet it is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and those around you. You deserve to be seen and heard and when you decide to take the first step to seek counseling, I will listen with no judgment, and provide empathy and honest feedback. I have experience working with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults of all ages. I provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups for those who may be facing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, and grief. If you are ready to make a change, I am ready to listen and provide the skills necessary to help you make the change.
Seeking help is not an easy thing to do, yet it is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and those around you. You deserve to be seen and heard and when you decide to take the first step to seek counseling, I will listen with no judgment, and provide empathy and honest feedback. I have experience working with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults of all ages. I provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups for those who may be facing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, and grief. If you are ready to make a change, I am ready to listen and provide the skills necessary to help you make the change.
(469) 364-4741 View (469) 364-4741
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Misty D East
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093  (Online Only)
My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional). I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family issues and relationship problems from a strength based and if requested, a Christian based approach.
My name is Misty East and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been providing therapy to adolescents, families, couples and the geriatric population for over 15 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns. My passion has been working with clients with trauma histories (sexual, physical and emotional). I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, family issues and relationship problems from a strength based and if requested, a Christian based approach.
(972) 449-5769 View (972) 449-5769
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LaShaun N. Mwangi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
I have assisted clients, with struggles ranging from ADHD, life transitions, and anxiety, depression, abuse, daily stressors, and a variety of mood disorders.
(DAY TIME, EVENING AND BI WEEKLY SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE). Now offering sessions for revisioning, grief and trauma as well as ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy). Counseling is external moral support as you take the path to overcome barriers that block you from growing mentally and spiritually. I believe the therapy process is a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. An important part in the therapy process is setting goals and helping create a wholesome conceptualization of the client. I take an eclectic approach as everyone is different in their own way.
I have assisted clients, with struggles ranging from ADHD, life transitions, and anxiety, depression, abuse, daily stressors, and a variety of mood disorders.
(DAY TIME, EVENING AND BI WEEKLY SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE). Now offering sessions for revisioning, grief and trauma as well as ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy). Counseling is external moral support as you take the path to overcome barriers that block you from growing mentally and spiritually. I believe the therapy process is a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. An important part in the therapy process is setting goals and helping create a wholesome conceptualization of the client. I take an eclectic approach as everyone is different in their own way.
(469) 296-5485 View (469) 296-5485
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Dr. Jason S Berman
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plano, TX 75093
You might care for others but leave your needs behind. You are a complex, giving, normal person who in one way or another has taken hits in life. Perhaps traumatic experiences can cast a shadow over your life. I tend to work with those who are objectively quality, imperfect people but feel shame, abnormal guilt or other signals of denigrated self-worth, consciously or unconsciously. In addition to individual therapy and psychoanalysis, I offer therapy groups for anxiety, depression, isolation, and improving authentic, healthy communication.
You might care for others but leave your needs behind. You are a complex, giving, normal person who in one way or another has taken hits in life. Perhaps traumatic experiences can cast a shadow over your life. I tend to work with those who are objectively quality, imperfect people but feel shame, abnormal guilt or other signals of denigrated self-worth, consciously or unconsciously. In addition to individual therapy and psychoanalysis, I offer therapy groups for anxiety, depression, isolation, and improving authentic, healthy communication.
(972) 885-6571 View (972) 885-6571
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Samuel H Reyna
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
My specialty is working with adults to address a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, career, grief/loss, gender, sexuality, and personality.
Life is filled with adversity and our response to challenges matters. You may have noticed you are not quite yourself lately. Feeling differently or acting differently are clues that it is time for change. I understand where you are and I want to help. Let us work together to refocus your life and get you moving in the direction you want. I work with clients to build insight into their issues, think differently, and develop new ways of dealing with their issues.
My specialty is working with adults to address a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, career, grief/loss, gender, sexuality, and personality.
Life is filled with adversity and our response to challenges matters. You may have noticed you are not quite yourself lately. Feeling differently or acting differently are clues that it is time for change. I understand where you are and I want to help. Let us work together to refocus your life and get you moving in the direction you want. I work with clients to build insight into their issues, think differently, and develop new ways of dealing with their issues.
(469) 336-2186 View (469) 336-2186
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Natalie Kingsley
Psychologist, DCPsych
Verified Verified
Plano, TX 75093
Hello and welcome! I specialize in helping millennials with anxiety who have tried therapy before with minimal success. We might be a good fit if you struggle to prioritize your needs, and feel there are parts of yourself that you need to hide, You may try to only share the parts of yourself you are sure others will like or appreciate. You may expect perfection from yourself and your inner critic is never satisfied, leaving you feeling anxious. This way of living, ignoring your own needs and sacrificing your well-being, is taking its toll, interfering with your psychological health, your relationships, and your enjoyment of life.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in helping millennials with anxiety who have tried therapy before with minimal success. We might be a good fit if you struggle to prioritize your needs, and feel there are parts of yourself that you need to hide, You may try to only share the parts of yourself you are sure others will like or appreciate. You may expect perfection from yourself and your inner critic is never satisfied, leaving you feeling anxious. This way of living, ignoring your own needs and sacrificing your well-being, is taking its toll, interfering with your psychological health, your relationships, and your enjoyment of life.
(469) 275-4775 View (469) 275-4775
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.