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Priscilla Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
I have a long history of working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Hello, I am Priscilla Nichols, LCSW. Life is both beautiful and unspeakably hard. I work with clients and families to discover understanding, healing, and growth. I like to think of my approach to therapy as evidence-based yet flexible/eclectic. I believe that successful therapeutic work is highly dependent on the relational bond between client/therapist. I work to offer a safe and genuine space to know and be known. I explore the past, present, and future within a genuine connection between client/therapist. I am direct yet empathetic.
I have a long history of working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Hello, I am Priscilla Nichols, LCSW. Life is both beautiful and unspeakably hard. I work with clients and families to discover understanding, healing, and growth. I like to think of my approach to therapy as evidence-based yet flexible/eclectic. I believe that successful therapeutic work is highly dependent on the relational bond between client/therapist. I work to offer a safe and genuine space to know and be known. I explore the past, present, and future within a genuine connection between client/therapist. I am direct yet empathetic.
(657) 317-7499 View (657) 317-7499
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Davida Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Sometimes life can present challenges and we need someone to accompany us on that journey. I am a strength based licensed marriage and family therapist. I have experience in providing mental health services to adolescents and adults. My experience includes treating trauma, psychoses, depression, and anxiety. I implement an eclectic approach while providing a safe environment in order to work towards exploration, understanding, and healing. I assist my clients with navigating through difficulties and hardships.
Sometimes life can present challenges and we need someone to accompany us on that journey. I am a strength based licensed marriage and family therapist. I have experience in providing mental health services to adolescents and adults. My experience includes treating trauma, psychoses, depression, and anxiety. I implement an eclectic approach while providing a safe environment in order to work towards exploration, understanding, and healing. I assist my clients with navigating through difficulties and hardships.
(341) 895-7267 View (341) 895-7267
Cleo Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90251
Waitlist for new clients
I am pleased to announce joining The Effective Therapy Group. My practice includes kids (4+), as well as couples, and individuals. My work with individuals includes anxiety, PTSD (trauma), abuse, depression, grief, and life’s transitions. Transitions that include moving, divorce, change in health, and recovering from the past year’s health crisis, as well as being an addictions specialist.
I am pleased to announce joining The Effective Therapy Group. My practice includes kids (4+), as well as couples, and individuals. My work with individuals includes anxiety, PTSD (trauma), abuse, depression, grief, and life’s transitions. Transitions that include moving, divorce, change in health, and recovering from the past year’s health crisis, as well as being an addictions specialist.
(424) 399-5480 View (424) 399-5480
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Celen Emeruwa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Not accepting new clients. I'm glad that you've taken the first step toward creating the healthy future that you want for yourself. Situations in life can cause us to feel stressed, and seeking therapy shouldn't be one of those stressors. With some much happening in our personal lives we don't often have the chance to "make space" for ourselves, let me help you. Whether you are struggling with saying "no", comparing yourself to others, feeling emotionally drained, feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling with past traumas, and/or work-place stress, you've come to the right place. I'm ready to take this journey of healing with you.
Not accepting new clients. I'm glad that you've taken the first step toward creating the healthy future that you want for yourself. Situations in life can cause us to feel stressed, and seeking therapy shouldn't be one of those stressors. With some much happening in our personal lives we don't often have the chance to "make space" for ourselves, let me help you. Whether you are struggling with saying "no", comparing yourself to others, feeling emotionally drained, feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling with past traumas, and/or work-place stress, you've come to the right place. I'm ready to take this journey of healing with you.
(424) 351-9436 View (424) 351-9436
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Sueann Vial
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. In my work with clients, I value understanding each person's individual experience, and I strive to create a supportive environment with a warm, reflective, and engaging approach. I believe we all have the potential to lead fulfilling lives. To reach this potential, I help clients reflect on themselves and their experiences, identify and understand patterns, and initiate change.
You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. In my work with clients, I value understanding each person's individual experience, and I strive to create a supportive environment with a warm, reflective, and engaging approach. I believe we all have the potential to lead fulfilling lives. To reach this potential, I help clients reflect on themselves and their experiences, identify and understand patterns, and initiate change.
(714) 312-7619 View (714) 312-7619
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Jeri Oliver
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or we feel stuck, or maybe we just wish we had more enjoyment in our lives. Perhaps it seems like everything "should" be okay but there's a nagging feeling that something is wrong. Therapy can help address these issues. I believe we all have the desire and capacity for positive change and growth. My approach builds upon this belief and incorporates creative and practical tools tailored to your unique circumstances.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or we feel stuck, or maybe we just wish we had more enjoyment in our lives. Perhaps it seems like everything "should" be okay but there's a nagging feeling that something is wrong. Therapy can help address these issues. I believe we all have the desire and capacity for positive change and growth. My approach builds upon this belief and incorporates creative and practical tools tailored to your unique circumstances.
(424) 543-7534 View (424) 543-7534
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Kayleigh Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250  (Online Only)
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(424) 370-2747 View (424) 370-2747
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Robert Barron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Hi, I am Robert Barron LMFT. I have been counseling for 19 years in varied positions from youth to elderly adults. I have served in the California Army National Guard (Infantry) and Active Duty Navy and Naval Reserves as an Aircrewman and followed service by providing counseling to military members and their families at Tripler Army Medical Center and Pearl Harbor Hickam. My passion is to empower clients, couples, and families to overcome challenges and strengthen relations. It is of high importance for me to create an emotionally safe counseling environment to address client/couple/family issues and concerns in a positive manner.
Hi, I am Robert Barron LMFT. I have been counseling for 19 years in varied positions from youth to elderly adults. I have served in the California Army National Guard (Infantry) and Active Duty Navy and Naval Reserves as an Aircrewman and followed service by providing counseling to military members and their families at Tripler Army Medical Center and Pearl Harbor Hickam. My passion is to empower clients, couples, and families to overcome challenges and strengthen relations. It is of high importance for me to create an emotionally safe counseling environment to address client/couple/family issues and concerns in a positive manner.
(323) 433-5863 View (323) 433-5863
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Ikechi Okpara
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, BCAT
Verified Verified
Hawthorne, CA 90250
I am enthusiastic about assisting individuals, couples, children, and families in navigating the intricate terrain of relationships and growth. Dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing therapeutic space, I am eager to help clients foster understanding, resilience, and positive change in their lives. Currently pursuing my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine, I bring a blend of academic knowledge and practical experience to my therapeutic approach. These have equipped me with strong foundations in various therapeutic models, allowing me to uniquely tailor my approaches.
I am enthusiastic about assisting individuals, couples, children, and families in navigating the intricate terrain of relationships and growth. Dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing therapeutic space, I am eager to help clients foster understanding, resilience, and positive change in their lives. Currently pursuing my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine, I bring a blend of academic knowledge and practical experience to my therapeutic approach. These have equipped me with strong foundations in various therapeutic models, allowing me to uniquely tailor my approaches.
(424) 484-8260 View (424) 484-8260

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Ann Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
(562) 553-8818 View (562) 553-8818
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Dr. Carol Francis & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CHT, MFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90504
Hypnotherapy helps traumas, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self-improvement, pains, stop-smoking, weight management, anger management, motivation, public speaking fears, etc.
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Hypnotherapy helps traumas, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self-improvement, pains, stop-smoking, weight management, anger management, motivation, public speaking fears, etc.
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry relationship that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career, relationship? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your partner been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?
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Veronica Ghabour
Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.
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(562) 372-8767 View (562) 372-8767
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Samana Budhathoki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Together we uncover the root of anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma by looking into the past to understand/manage the present while approaching the future in a meaningful & practical way.
We all try to cope with our wounds & stresses in the best way we can. Complex life experiences teach us complex ways to cope by perhaps— suppressing our feelings, staying hidden to avoid unwanted attention or punishment, acting out to explain the inexplicable, performing exceptionally & anxiously well to stand out or gain approval, or taking care of others at the expense of ourselves to compensate for our family legacies & cultural dynamics. Whatever the nature and range of your experiences, you may be struggling with your past and how it impacts your present, your work, your relationship with yourself, loved ones, & the world.
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Erick Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Has trauma, anxiety, or depression interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences that often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.
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Brittney Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Lauresha Zinatae Hawkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lawndale, CA 90260
My style and approach are fitting for clientele ages 12 to 99 who experience anxiety, depression, stress, and interpersonal difficulties exacerbated due to trauma, social pressures, and challenges with life transitions.
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My style and approach are fitting for clientele ages 12 to 99 who experience anxiety, depression, stress, and interpersonal difficulties exacerbated due to trauma, social pressures, and challenges with life transitions.
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Marina Braff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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Vanessa Volpicelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90278  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of focus and experience include teenage development, anxiety disorders, domestic violence, and special needs children.
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My areas of focus and experience include teenage development, anxiety disorders, domestic violence, and special needs children.
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Angela Leniece Body
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NSW-C, DSW-Can
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90249
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and individuals who need direction as it relates to health challenges.
Have you found yourself grappling with the overwhelming weight of a medical diagnosis, leaving you feeling utterly shaken? Are you consumed with doubts about your capacity to navigate life's responsibilities – caring for your loved ones, sustaining relationships, or maintaining your career? The restless nights spent contemplating the uncertain future can be unbearable. I understand your pain! I am passionate about helping individuals cope by providing supportive counseling, education, and adaptive coping tools. Give me a call! I would be honored to assist you on your journey to wellness.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and individuals who need direction as it relates to health challenges.
Have you found yourself grappling with the overwhelming weight of a medical diagnosis, leaving you feeling utterly shaken? Are you consumed with doubts about your capacity to navigate life's responsibilities – caring for your loved ones, sustaining relationships, or maintaining your career? The restless nights spent contemplating the uncertain future can be unbearable. I understand your pain! I am passionate about helping individuals cope by providing supportive counseling, education, and adaptive coping tools. Give me a call! I would be honored to assist you on your journey to wellness.
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Niloufar Tahery
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90278  (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I’m an experienced licensed clinical psychologist offering remote individual therapy to adults. I specialize in depression, anxiety disorders, stress management, trauma, PTSD, grief, and post-partum depressions/anxiety. I believe in the importance of establishing a therapeutically safe and compassionate environment while incorporating evidence-based techniques. I work collaboratively with clients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma focused CBT, mindfulness and strength-based approach to help support clients work towards their goals and personal growth.
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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.