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Tomislav D. Zbozinek
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Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212  (Online Only)
I provide evidenced-based treatments for anxiety and depression (CBT, Positive Affect Treatment, ACT, DBT skills, and Self-Compassion) with empathy and kindness - tailoring treatment for you.
I'm Associate Director of UCLA's Anxiety & Depression Research Center. Want to reduce your anxiety, depression, or stress & really feel the joys of life? I help people persevere through life's difficulties & truly savor the positives of life. I primarily help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and self-criticism, and I have experience treating a variety of difficulties.
I provide evidenced-based treatments for anxiety and depression (CBT, Positive Affect Treatment, ACT, DBT skills, and Self-Compassion) with empathy and kindness - tailoring treatment for you.
I'm Associate Director of UCLA's Anxiety & Depression Research Center. Want to reduce your anxiety, depression, or stress & really feel the joys of life? I help people persevere through life's difficulties & truly savor the positives of life. I primarily help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and self-criticism, and I have experience treating a variety of difficulties.
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Vesna Lubina Westbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
I work with clients who are (highly) sensitive, empathic, or intuitive. Sensitive people have a finely attuned nervous system that is a huge gift when made conscious. They experience life deeply, yet don't always feel easily understood by others. Growing up, they often experienced not fitting in, and have adapted to a largely non-sensitive world in myriad ways that didn't always serve their best interest. I support sensitive people on their path to finding their voice, experiencing genuine relationships, purposeful work, and reclaiming their space in the world.
I work with clients who are (highly) sensitive, empathic, or intuitive. Sensitive people have a finely attuned nervous system that is a huge gift when made conscious. They experience life deeply, yet don't always feel easily understood by others. Growing up, they often experienced not fitting in, and have adapted to a largely non-sensitive world in myriad ways that didn't always serve their best interest. I support sensitive people on their path to finding their voice, experiencing genuine relationships, purposeful work, and reclaiming their space in the world.
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Katarina Matolek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Hello there! Are you seeking empowerment, fulfillment, or healing from past trauma? I provide a safe space to accompany you on a journey of self-discovery. I believe in the interconnectedness of our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships, and I address each of these personal facets to help you emerge holistically. My therapeutic style draws from various approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment therapy approach, Brainspotting (BSP), and Jungian Sandplay Therapy.
Hello there! Are you seeking empowerment, fulfillment, or healing from past trauma? I provide a safe space to accompany you on a journey of self-discovery. I believe in the interconnectedness of our minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships, and I address each of these personal facets to help you emerge holistically. My therapeutic style draws from various approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment therapy approach, Brainspotting (BSP), and Jungian Sandplay Therapy.
(310) 564-7914 View (310) 564-7914

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Boulevard Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
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Studio City, CA 91604
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Verified Verified
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Biljana Bujko
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Anita Tenzera
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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.