Therapists in Tucson, AZ
Priscilla W. Reynolds, LCSW, PLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PLC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85741
I practice from a positive client-centered focus. I treat relationship and communication issues. Issues with depression and anxiety. Women's issues along with any trauma issues. I work with adolescents, children and families. I also accept a sliding fee scale for those with no insurance or for those who do not want to use their insurance.
I practice from a positive client-centered focus. I treat relationship and communication issues. Issues with depression and anxiety. Women's issues along with any trauma issues. I work with adolescents, children and families. I also accept a sliding fee scale for those with no insurance or for those who do not want to use their insurance.
Online Therapists
I have expertise in bereavement and loss, addictions, co-dependency, and dual diagnosis as well as other mental health issues including depression and anxiety disorders.
In my practice I see individuals who are dealing with all types of painful problems revolving around issues concerning struggles with relationships, loss/bereavement, addictions, mood disorders and anxiety concerns. At times, life can be difficult especially when overwhelming circumstances occur that are beyond a person's normal realm of experience. Learning new coping skills and discovering how to be more self-protective by setting healthy boundaries and limits through a process of self-empowerment is the primary goal in the counseling setting. I work hard with clients to find their best solution.
I have expertise in bereavement and loss, addictions, co-dependency, and dual diagnosis as well as other mental health issues including depression and anxiety disorders.
In my practice I see individuals who are dealing with all types of painful problems revolving around issues concerning struggles with relationships, loss/bereavement, addictions, mood disorders and anxiety concerns. At times, life can be difficult especially when overwhelming circumstances occur that are beyond a person's normal realm of experience. Learning new coping skills and discovering how to be more self-protective by setting healthy boundaries and limits through a process of self-empowerment is the primary goal in the counseling setting. I work hard with clients to find their best solution.
I have a broad range of experience in family and couple issues as well as being quite skilled with hypnosis and finding solutions to concrete problems with anxiety, habit control and depression.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Phoenix area for the last 30 years. I have a complete knowledge of the resources within the community. My experience includes work with troubled teens in a variety of contexts. I have 15 years experience as a provider for the courts providing mediation, counseling, therapeutic supervision and evaluations for families in the transitions of divorce. I am also a skilled relationship and marital therapist. I specialize in men's issues. I have also had extensive experience in anger management, depression and anxiety disorders.
I have a broad range of experience in family and couple issues as well as being quite skilled with hypnosis and finding solutions to concrete problems with anxiety, habit control and depression.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Phoenix area for the last 30 years. I have a complete knowledge of the resources within the community. My experience includes work with troubled teens in a variety of contexts. I have 15 years experience as a provider for the courts providing mediation, counseling, therapeutic supervision and evaluations for families in the transitions of divorce. I am also a skilled relationship and marital therapist. I specialize in men's issues. I have also had extensive experience in anger management, depression and anxiety disorders.
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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.