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Savana Howe Psy.d.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85087
Hello and welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping both adults and children achieve their goals despite facing challenges with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health condition. Together, we can come up with a game plan to get you where you want to be, and help you excel at your job, school, in your relationships, and in parenting. As someone who specializes in behavioral change, you can expect a no nonsense, yet warm and inviting approach.
Hello and welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping both adults and children achieve their goals despite facing challenges with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health condition. Together, we can come up with a game plan to get you where you want to be, and help you excel at your job, school, in your relationships, and in parenting. As someone who specializes in behavioral change, you can expect a no nonsense, yet warm and inviting approach.
(928) 232-6589 View (928) 232-6589
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Joanna Jablonski
Psychologist, PsyD, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Dr. Jablonski holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship and residency at Southwest Behavioral and Health Services. Following, she worked as a Clinical Director for a behavioral health agency where she engaged in training and supervision of doctoral students as well as clinically overseeing multiple treatment facilities. Next, she held a position as a Director of Clinical Training and Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at Midwestern University. Dr. Jablonski decided to focus solely on her independent practice. She provides individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. Her current areas of specialty include anxiety and mood disorders, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma.
Dr. Jablonski holds a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship and residency at Southwest Behavioral and Health Services. Following, she worked as a Clinical Director for a behavioral health agency where she engaged in training and supervision of doctoral students as well as clinically overseeing multiple treatment facilities. Next, she held a position as a Director of Clinical Training and Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine at Midwestern University. Dr. Jablonski decided to focus solely on her independent practice. She provides individual, family, and couples psychotherapy. Her current areas of specialty include anxiety and mood disorders, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma.
(480) 914-2692 View (480) 914-2692
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Alicja B Stewart
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85018
I use intense and long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy; for short-term I use clinical hypnosis to ease pain and anxiety.
Life with its transitions can be stressful and overwhelming. Even positive changes trigger distress. On this challenging path I offer my extensive training and experience to provide guidance helping you overcome obstacles to feeling better, to increase your curiosity and exploration of your self-growth, to understand yourself deeply, your relationship concerns; to make possible your working through the difficult situation. I have been successfully working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Together we identify long or short-term life difficulties such as helplessness, low self-esteem, relationship problems; we work them through, and increase satisfaction and meaning of life.
I use intense and long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy; for short-term I use clinical hypnosis to ease pain and anxiety.
Life with its transitions can be stressful and overwhelming. Even positive changes trigger distress. On this challenging path I offer my extensive training and experience to provide guidance helping you overcome obstacles to feeling better, to increase your curiosity and exploration of your self-growth, to understand yourself deeply, your relationship concerns; to make possible your working through the difficult situation. I have been successfully working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Together we identify long or short-term life difficulties such as helplessness, low self-esteem, relationship problems; we work them through, and increase satisfaction and meaning of life.
(928) 298-4912 View (928) 298-4912
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Compassionate Healing Psychotherapy & Consult. LLC
LCPC, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85044  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients in Arizona and Illinois! Have you experienced trauma or highly distressing circumstances, or toxic relationships, and now you are noticing effects, affecting your daily life including mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being? I'm here to help - to listen to your needs and help you to set healthy goals for your healing process. I'll help you to process and heal from your past experiences, teach you new coping skills to deal with distress, and develop a healthy sense of self-worth, as well as build resiliency for the future, so you can achieve ultimate personal and relational growth.
Accepting New Clients in Arizona and Illinois! Have you experienced trauma or highly distressing circumstances, or toxic relationships, and now you are noticing effects, affecting your daily life including mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being? I'm here to help - to listen to your needs and help you to set healthy goals for your healing process. I'll help you to process and heal from your past experiences, teach you new coping skills to deal with distress, and develop a healthy sense of self-worth, as well as build resiliency for the future, so you can achieve ultimate personal and relational growth.
(630) 349-2956 View (630) 349-2956

Online Therapists

Photo of Alicia Wright, LMSW, MSW, MA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Alicia Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mesa, AZ 85213
You matter. You are not here by chance but by divine appointment. You are ready. The thought of starting therapy can be daunting, especially if this is your first time looking for help. I’ve sat on "the couch." I’ve felt the anxiety. I’ve reached for the tissues and sobbed in a stranger’s office. I want to acknowledge your strength and potential as you embark on this beautiful journey of healing and transformation- a coming back to your essence, open to the experiences of the present moment, and confident in your ability to navigate the "ebb and flow" of life. Let me guide you to this place with mindfulness and connection.
You matter. You are not here by chance but by divine appointment. You are ready. The thought of starting therapy can be daunting, especially if this is your first time looking for help. I’ve sat on "the couch." I’ve felt the anxiety. I’ve reached for the tissues and sobbed in a stranger’s office. I want to acknowledge your strength and potential as you embark on this beautiful journey of healing and transformation- a coming back to your essence, open to the experiences of the present moment, and confident in your ability to navigate the "ebb and flow" of life. Let me guide you to this place with mindfulness and connection.
(480) 462-0909 View (480) 462-0909
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Izabela Weber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
I utilize several methods: cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-oriented therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, specialized training for treating anxiety and trauma, and mindfulness training.
A key question is: are you new to counseling or did previous therapy not fulfill your expectations? I am a seasoned counselor focused on achieving CONCRETE GOALS that we establish together at the beginning of the therapy process. I frequently assess whether you have been making significant progress. If not, we work together on applying alternative methods in order to get where you want and need to be. In my cozy private practice office, you will be receiving my complete attention. This is a place where you find acceptance, peace of mind, and solutions to questions that have been troubling you for a long time.
I utilize several methods: cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-oriented therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, person-centered therapy, DBT, specialized training for treating anxiety and trauma, and mindfulness training.
A key question is: are you new to counseling or did previous therapy not fulfill your expectations? I am a seasoned counselor focused on achieving CONCRETE GOALS that we establish together at the beginning of the therapy process. I frequently assess whether you have been making significant progress. If not, we work together on applying alternative methods in order to get where you want and need to be. In my cozy private practice office, you will be receiving my complete attention. This is a place where you find acceptance, peace of mind, and solutions to questions that have been troubling you for a long time.
(480) 520-1381 View (480) 520-1381
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.