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Positive Change Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Poway, CA 92064
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
(858) 358-4882 View (858) 358-4882
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Andrea Bohmbach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Poway, CA 92064
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and tired? Do you want more from life and need help navigating life’s challenges? I believe therapy should be a collaborative, safe and trusting experience and will focus on tailoring our sessions specifically to your needs. In our work together, I will help you gain insight, learn coping skills and build self-esteem to hopefully have a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and tired? Do you want more from life and need help navigating life’s challenges? I believe therapy should be a collaborative, safe and trusting experience and will focus on tailoring our sessions specifically to your needs. In our work together, I will help you gain insight, learn coping skills and build self-esteem to hopefully have a more fulfilling and joyful life.
(760) 227-2265 View (760) 227-2265
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Erica Kardonsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Poway, CA 92064
Not accepting new clients
As a compassionate and empathic listener I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which your unique story can be told. I am a Board Certified Therapist with over 10 years experience treating individuals, adolescents, and couples. I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating, Body Image and Relationship Issues. My experience includes working with children, teens, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am also advance trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
As a compassionate and empathic listener I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which your unique story can be told. I am a Board Certified Therapist with over 10 years experience treating individuals, adolescents, and couples. I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Disordered Eating, Body Image and Relationship Issues. My experience includes working with children, teens, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I am also advance trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
(858) 346-6423 View (858) 346-6423
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.