Anxiety Therapists in 93105

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Yolanda Yturralde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, LPCC, KAP
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I am an enthusiastic Psychotherapist/Clinical Hypnotherapist and NOW offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I inspire you to work through anxiety issues and become more powerful. I bring creative, supportive counseling and a positive attitude to my private practice. During my sessions I provide: Trauma Treatment, KAP, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, & Attachment work, I tend the Soul Life in all my clients. 24 yrs in practice helping UCSB, SBCC, & Santa Barbara and California clients. My passion is you living your full potential. Give me a call to see if we are a match.
I am an enthusiastic Psychotherapist/Clinical Hypnotherapist and NOW offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I inspire you to work through anxiety issues and become more powerful. I bring creative, supportive counseling and a positive attitude to my private practice. During my sessions I provide: Trauma Treatment, KAP, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Hypnosis, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, & Attachment work, I tend the Soul Life in all my clients. 24 yrs in practice helping UCSB, SBCC, & Santa Barbara and California clients. My passion is you living your full potential. Give me a call to see if we are a match.
(805) 419-9294 View (805) 419-9294
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Terri Eddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Imagine a life where anxiety no longer dictates your choices, where you confidently recognize your self-worth, and where the weight of past traumas fades. Building a better life and feeling more at ease are possible. Your life is too precious to stay stuck in suffering. I can help you find a new way of feeling and being in the world. In therapy, we'll tackle the barriers that hold you back and I'll help you learn to treat yourself with the care you need to thrive. My specialty in EMDR therapy is a powerful tool to address trauma and anxiety directly, allowing for deep and lasting change.
Imagine a life where anxiety no longer dictates your choices, where you confidently recognize your self-worth, and where the weight of past traumas fades. Building a better life and feeling more at ease are possible. Your life is too precious to stay stuck in suffering. I can help you find a new way of feeling and being in the world. In therapy, we'll tackle the barriers that hold you back and I'll help you learn to treat yourself with the care you need to thrive. My specialty in EMDR therapy is a powerful tool to address trauma and anxiety directly, allowing for deep and lasting change.
(805) 874-5931 View (805) 874-5931
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Amy Hermann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Areas of focus in my practice include: - Anxiety - Depression - Self-esteem - ADD/ADHD - Stress Management - Conflict resolution - Communication Skills - Children's Behavioral Issues - Relationship Issues - Life transitions - Life-changing events.
As your therapist, I will meet you where you are at in the moment with the situations you face and the emotions you feel, whether it be loneliness, pain, anger, happiness, sadness, fear, or aliveness. From this meeting place we have the possibility of developing a trusting relationship that allows you to begin to reveal more of who you are, what you experience, and what you want. I work to help support the development of greater self-awareness and a clear, healthy, internal sense of what is best for you.
Areas of focus in my practice include: - Anxiety - Depression - Self-esteem - ADD/ADHD - Stress Management - Conflict resolution - Communication Skills - Children's Behavioral Issues - Relationship Issues - Life transitions - Life-changing events.
As your therapist, I will meet you where you are at in the moment with the situations you face and the emotions you feel, whether it be loneliness, pain, anger, happiness, sadness, fear, or aliveness. From this meeting place we have the possibility of developing a trusting relationship that allows you to begin to reveal more of who you are, what you experience, and what you want. I work to help support the development of greater self-awareness and a clear, healthy, internal sense of what is best for you.
(805) 793-0213 View (805) 793-0213
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Kathryn (Katie) Pazan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, parenting and behavior support, life transitions, emotional distress, and grief and loss.
The experience of psychotherapy can be transformative for individuals and families of all ages and stages of life. I hope to provide a safe space for you to learn, heal, and grow while processing issues or challenges that are significant to you. I will support you in embracing compassion and acceptance for yourself in the midst of your life journey, so you can lead a joyful, productive, and meaningful life. In addition to working with adults, I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I believe a collaborative, systemic approach is essential for change.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, parenting and behavior support, life transitions, emotional distress, and grief and loss.
The experience of psychotherapy can be transformative for individuals and families of all ages and stages of life. I hope to provide a safe space for you to learn, heal, and grow while processing issues or challenges that are significant to you. I will support you in embracing compassion and acceptance for yourself in the midst of your life journey, so you can lead a joyful, productive, and meaningful life. In addition to working with adults, I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and families. I believe a collaborative, systemic approach is essential for change.
(805) 600-3274 View (805) 600-3274
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Madeleine Saxe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a safe space to feel supported and understood? I can help. I treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues in adolescents, adults and families. Through professional and personal experience with therapy, I have learned that feeling understood, supported and safe can be some of the most valuable parts of the healing process. In my practice I meet my clients where they are in the moment, and together with the client, I work to help them reach their unique goals for therapy. My approach is direct, compassionate and genuine.
Are you looking for a safe space to feel supported and understood? I can help. I treat depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues in adolescents, adults and families. Through professional and personal experience with therapy, I have learned that feeling understood, supported and safe can be some of the most valuable parts of the healing process. In my practice I meet my clients where they are in the moment, and together with the client, I work to help them reach their unique goals for therapy. My approach is direct, compassionate and genuine.
(805) 386-9741 View (805) 386-9741
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Katherine Rowan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
My areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
A strong therapeutic alliance can help a client cultivate the changes they need and want. Whether you are currently in hard times and/or needing to process your past, working together we can explore ways to help you live the life you want. My top priority is for clients to feel heard and validated. I meet clients where they are in their journey to healing.
My areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
A strong therapeutic alliance can help a client cultivate the changes they need and want. Whether you are currently in hard times and/or needing to process your past, working together we can explore ways to help you live the life you want. My top priority is for clients to feel heard and validated. I meet clients where they are in their journey to healing.
(805) 819-2637 View (805) 819-2637
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Julie Newell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105  (Online Only)
I treat issues of anxiety, various mood disorders, changes in relationship/marital status, strength building in couples, various phase of life transitions, parenting challenges, family/blended-family dynamics, adolescents struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, social isolation/bullying, behavioral issues, anger management, issues of identity & self esteem.
I believe the therapeutic process is a collaborative way to discover healthy coping mechanisms, reduce stress, and increase personal happiness and well-being. Confidentiality, respect, and compassion are inherent to my process. I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents, adult individuals, couples & families. By integrating various therapeutic approaches such as Strength’s-Based Strategic, Solution-Focused & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am able to provide well-rounded, evidence-based support to promote positive change.
I treat issues of anxiety, various mood disorders, changes in relationship/marital status, strength building in couples, various phase of life transitions, parenting challenges, family/blended-family dynamics, adolescents struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, social isolation/bullying, behavioral issues, anger management, issues of identity & self esteem.
I believe the therapeutic process is a collaborative way to discover healthy coping mechanisms, reduce stress, and increase personal happiness and well-being. Confidentiality, respect, and compassion are inherent to my process. I have over a decade of experience treating adolescents, adult individuals, couples & families. By integrating various therapeutic approaches such as Strength’s-Based Strategic, Solution-Focused & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am able to provide well-rounded, evidence-based support to promote positive change.
(805) 600-2894 View (805) 600-2894
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Dana Bryon Staub
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you find yourself repeating negative patterns? Do you want to make positive changes within yourself and your relationships? I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which we together determine what you need. Years of experience contribute to my ability to create a safe space that will encourage deep exploration into understanding your emotional concerns. Often after completing the therapeutic process, many come to discover that they have more choices in their lives and report feeling more optimistic and alive.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you find yourself repeating negative patterns? Do you want to make positive changes within yourself and your relationships? I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which we together determine what you need. Years of experience contribute to my ability to create a safe space that will encourage deep exploration into understanding your emotional concerns. Often after completing the therapeutic process, many come to discover that they have more choices in their lives and report feeling more optimistic and alive.
(424) 294-8863 View (424) 294-8863
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Michael P Sipiora
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to reflect on the deeper dimensions of your experience, and to recognize your own unique callings in life. The goal in existential therapy is to experience greater freedom in making the choices that empower you to be the kind of person you most want to be. Psychological freedom is twofold: freedom from the unwarranted fears, anxieties and assorted forms of emotional distress that constrict our life engagements, and at the same time, a freedom to engage in the vital relationships, creative activities, and genuine responsibilities that characterize a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to reflect on the deeper dimensions of your experience, and to recognize your own unique callings in life. The goal in existential therapy is to experience greater freedom in making the choices that empower you to be the kind of person you most want to be. Psychological freedom is twofold: freedom from the unwarranted fears, anxieties and assorted forms of emotional distress that constrict our life engagements, and at the same time, a freedom to engage in the vital relationships, creative activities, and genuine responsibilities that characterize a meaningful and fulfilling life.
(805) 467-7004 View (805) 467-7004
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Alex Ashley Ayres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105  (Online Only)
I have been licensed in California for 1 year and have 8 years of working experience in the mental health field. I have worked with adults facing a wide range of mental health diagnosis and challenges during that time including stress and anxiety, sleeping disorders, struggles with life changes. My overall style is to use gentle encouragement mixed with psycho education and person centered tailoring to meet your unique and specific needs.
I have been licensed in California for 1 year and have 8 years of working experience in the mental health field. I have worked with adults facing a wide range of mental health diagnosis and challenges during that time including stress and anxiety, sleeping disorders, struggles with life changes. My overall style is to use gentle encouragement mixed with psycho education and person centered tailoring to meet your unique and specific needs.
(805) 619-5189 View (805) 619-5189
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Matt Traube
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I treat depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, relationship anxiety, and anxiety related to medical problems.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable setting that allows you to get the greatest benefit from our work together. In addition to traditional office sessions, I offer flexible solutions including phone, teletherapy, or home visits. Emotional issues can trigger or make a significant contribution to anxiety, skin conditions, skin picking issues and hair pulling (trichotillomania) issues. Relaxation, visualizations, and a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and body-focused psychotherapy can make the difference. You can take more control by discovering how to manage your emotional triggers and by developing strategies to alleviate anxiety, skin issues, skin picking, and hair pulling.
I treat depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, relationship anxiety, and anxiety related to medical problems.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable setting that allows you to get the greatest benefit from our work together. In addition to traditional office sessions, I offer flexible solutions including phone, teletherapy, or home visits. Emotional issues can trigger or make a significant contribution to anxiety, skin conditions, skin picking issues and hair pulling (trichotillomania) issues. Relaxation, visualizations, and a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and body-focused psychotherapy can make the difference. You can take more control by discovering how to manage your emotional triggers and by developing strategies to alleviate anxiety, skin issues, skin picking, and hair pulling.
(805) 628-4302 View (805) 628-4302
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Lucky Barbero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Whether it is Depression, Anxiety, improving unhealthy behavioral patterns and irrational beliefs, wanting to increase one's well-being, or the beginning of a journey towards healing – I provide a “Client Centered” approach that grants my client a safe space to process their thoughts and emotions. I aim to encourage, provide therapeutic support, and aid my client during their journey towards self-discovery and growth. I strive for collaboration with my client in creating a therapeutic plan that will fit their unique needs during their journey towards achieving their personal goals.
Whether it is Depression, Anxiety, improving unhealthy behavioral patterns and irrational beliefs, wanting to increase one's well-being, or the beginning of a journey towards healing – I provide a “Client Centered” approach that grants my client a safe space to process their thoughts and emotions. I aim to encourage, provide therapeutic support, and aid my client during their journey towards self-discovery and growth. I strive for collaboration with my client in creating a therapeutic plan that will fit their unique needs during their journey towards achieving their personal goals.
(619) 492-2744 View (619) 492-2744
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Dr. John Sherk
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Welcome. Many people wonder: "Will my stress and anxiety ever go away?" "Why do relationships cause me so much pain?" "Will I ever be happy?" "Why am I so hard on myself or others?" Unfortunately many individuals needlessly struggle with these questions for years without relief. Change is possible. I have helped many individuals break free from deeply ingrained destructive patterns to create loving and fulfilling lives. Please contact me to learn more.
Welcome. Many people wonder: "Will my stress and anxiety ever go away?" "Why do relationships cause me so much pain?" "Will I ever be happy?" "Why am I so hard on myself or others?" Unfortunately many individuals needlessly struggle with these questions for years without relief. Change is possible. I have helped many individuals break free from deeply ingrained destructive patterns to create loving and fulfilling lives. Please contact me to learn more.
(805) 409-8237 View (805) 409-8237
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Jill T Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105  (Online Only)
I specialize in healing relationships with self and other, whether they are painful, confusing, or just plain unsatisfying. If you're "going through the motions," you've lost yourself, your anxious mind is driving you crazy, or if you can't decide whether to stay in that relationship or leave. I'll help you learn to manage those difficult emotions and confusing situations so that you can move through those life transitions and issues with a greater sense of confidence and ease.
I specialize in healing relationships with self and other, whether they are painful, confusing, or just plain unsatisfying. If you're "going through the motions," you've lost yourself, your anxious mind is driving you crazy, or if you can't decide whether to stay in that relationship or leave. I'll help you learn to manage those difficult emotions and confusing situations so that you can move through those life transitions and issues with a greater sense of confidence and ease.
(805) 623-4177 View (805) 623-4177
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Natasha Hause
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Areas of focus include disordered eating, anxiety, college aged individual, first responders and their loved ones.
Hello, I am an authentic practitioner that joins with my clients to help them realize their full potential. My approach is integrated- drawing from Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Schema Therapy, with the goal of helping my clients live in the present and achieve psychological and behavioral change. In addition to these approaches, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Areas of focus include disordered eating, anxiety, college aged individual, first responders and their loved ones.
Hello, I am an authentic practitioner that joins with my clients to help them realize their full potential. My approach is integrated- drawing from Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Schema Therapy, with the goal of helping my clients live in the present and achieve psychological and behavioral change. In addition to these approaches, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
(805) 864-5351 View (805) 864-5351
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Bobby Kornhandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Are you and your partner fighting more? Do you feel distant and disconnected, lonely and truly concerned about the state of your partnership? Has infidelity got you feeling angry, depressed or anxious and is this getting in the way of your daily life, depriving you of any joy and happiness? It's time to reach out and get some professional help because trying to figure out these kinds of difficulties can be a daunting task when undertaken alone or when trying to clear out the cobwebs that make resolving partnership issues feel insurmountable. Get the help you need...now!
Are you and your partner fighting more? Do you feel distant and disconnected, lonely and truly concerned about the state of your partnership? Has infidelity got you feeling angry, depressed or anxious and is this getting in the way of your daily life, depriving you of any joy and happiness? It's time to reach out and get some professional help because trying to figure out these kinds of difficulties can be a daunting task when undertaken alone or when trying to clear out the cobwebs that make resolving partnership issues feel insurmountable. Get the help you need...now!
(805) 380-3063 View (805) 380-3063
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Elizabeth LaCaze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105  (Online Only)
Is stress, anxiety, or depression coming to the forefront? Has your relationship become challenging? Would you like to re-discover yourself or re-invent your relationship? I am here to support you in living from the experience of your authentic, best self, individually and in your partnership. Together we will expand your capacity to feel balanced and resilient and to live fully - with positive change that can last. Your therapy will be personalized and unique to your needs and goals. I support your self-discovery process, integrating mind, body, emotions, and spirit in wholeness.
Is stress, anxiety, or depression coming to the forefront? Has your relationship become challenging? Would you like to re-discover yourself or re-invent your relationship? I am here to support you in living from the experience of your authentic, best self, individually and in your partnership. Together we will expand your capacity to feel balanced and resilient and to live fully - with positive change that can last. Your therapy will be personalized and unique to your needs and goals. I support your self-discovery process, integrating mind, body, emotions, and spirit in wholeness.
(805) 500-3432 View (805) 500-3432
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Danny Zamir
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Hi, my name is Danny. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, insomnia, and OCD. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models to help people to meet their goals and improve their lives. I strive to help the people I work with to break free from anxiety that restricts their lives. In addition, I help people to develop sustainable happiness, increased satisfaction with life, and greater psychological resilience. I am supervising two post-doctoral clinicians who have immediate availability and a sliding scale fee.
Hi, my name is Danny. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for panic attacks, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, insomnia, and OCD. My approach to therapy integrates several empirically supported treatment models to help people to meet their goals and improve their lives. I strive to help the people I work with to break free from anxiety that restricts their lives. In addition, I help people to develop sustainable happiness, increased satisfaction with life, and greater psychological resilience. I am supervising two post-doctoral clinicians who have immediate availability and a sliding scale fee.
(805) 516-0734 View (805) 516-0734
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Amber Patronyk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
By using EMDR techniques, I assist in reducing emotional distress & anxiety, improving relationships & overall well-being.
My ideal client seeks therapy for healing & well-being. Our collaborative goals might be: reduce distress, build coping skills & form secure relationships with others and themselves. My client seeks a safe & supportive environment to process emotions, thoughts & behaviors. They want to feel empowered & lead a fulfilling life.
By using EMDR techniques, I assist in reducing emotional distress & anxiety, improving relationships & overall well-being.
My ideal client seeks therapy for healing & well-being. Our collaborative goals might be: reduce distress, build coping skills & form secure relationships with others and themselves. My client seeks a safe & supportive environment to process emotions, thoughts & behaviors. They want to feel empowered & lead a fulfilling life.
(805) 572-6762 View (805) 572-6762
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Curtis Hsia
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I specialize in anxiety and related disorders: panic disorder, worry, phobias and social fears.
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. I use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, I provide my patients with over 20 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. My patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. My pride is in my success rate. My focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.
I specialize in anxiety and related disorders: panic disorder, worry, phobias and social fears.
Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. I use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, I provide my patients with over 20 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. My patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. My pride is in my success rate. My focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.
(805) 243-1296 View (805) 243-1296
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.