Anxiety Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Susan Lofgren
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation.
I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation.
(626) 414-5724 View (626) 414-5724
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Jesse Weller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046  (Online Only)
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at moments and that it is common to feel stuck, lost, or defeated. My priority in the therapy process is to help you feel better, change unhelpful patterns or behaviors, and to help you create new ways of navigating stress, anxiety, and relationships. To facilitate this process, I combine my professional knowledge and experience for treating anxiety, chronic worry, depression, and relationship issues, with empirically supported treatments that work, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at moments and that it is common to feel stuck, lost, or defeated. My priority in the therapy process is to help you feel better, change unhelpful patterns or behaviors, and to help you create new ways of navigating stress, anxiety, and relationships. To facilitate this process, I combine my professional knowledge and experience for treating anxiety, chronic worry, depression, and relationship issues, with empirically supported treatments that work, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy.
(424) 347-1429 View (424) 347-1429
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Yvonne Thomas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Other specialties are: Overeating, Body Image, Low Self-Esteem, Self-Defeating and/or Sabotaging, Adult Children of Emotionally Abusive and/or Critical Parents, Life Transition issues, Premarital Counseling, Perfectionism/Fear of Failure, Panic Attacks, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, and Therapy with Adults and Their Parents and/or Sibling.
Are you unhappy? Working together with the RIGHT therapist is key to changing that. It's also important to find a psychologist who can work within both your emotional and financial comfort zones. I provide an interactive, warm environment where clients feel comfortable and are productive. Having three psychology degrees, many specialties, and twenty+ years as a clinical expert, I identify and replace clients' negative patterns, thoughts, and feelings with more accurate, positive ones, and work through their deeper, "root" issues for more lasting effects. Change IS possible. Call me now to book a free phone consultation.
Other specialties are: Overeating, Body Image, Low Self-Esteem, Self-Defeating and/or Sabotaging, Adult Children of Emotionally Abusive and/or Critical Parents, Life Transition issues, Premarital Counseling, Perfectionism/Fear of Failure, Panic Attacks, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, and Therapy with Adults and Their Parents and/or Sibling.
Are you unhappy? Working together with the RIGHT therapist is key to changing that. It's also important to find a psychologist who can work within both your emotional and financial comfort zones. I provide an interactive, warm environment where clients feel comfortable and are productive. Having three psychology degrees, many specialties, and twenty+ years as a clinical expert, I identify and replace clients' negative patterns, thoughts, and feelings with more accurate, positive ones, and work through their deeper, "root" issues for more lasting effects. Change IS possible. Call me now to book a free phone consultation.
(424) 294-8860 View (424) 294-8860
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Kaela Stambor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90016  (Online Only)
Welcome! In my over 10 years of clinical practice I have worked with diverse populations in the outpatient, inpatient, community and private practice setting. I work to build a trusting, safe, empathic therapeutic relationship to assist you in meeting your treatment goals. My experience has been focused on helping clients with issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, major life changes, and stress management. Together we can work on building the skills, processing the past and developing coping mechanisms to help you in the future.
Welcome! In my over 10 years of clinical practice I have worked with diverse populations in the outpatient, inpatient, community and private practice setting. I work to build a trusting, safe, empathic therapeutic relationship to assist you in meeting your treatment goals. My experience has been focused on helping clients with issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, major life changes, and stress management. Together we can work on building the skills, processing the past and developing coping mechanisms to help you in the future.
(310) 496-0048 View (310) 496-0048
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Nicole Fowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, or trying to cope with life stressors, I am here to support and work with you as you navigate these issues.
Hello, my name is Nicole. I believe that clients are the best experts in being aware of how their mental health symptoms and stressors affect their lives. I want to work with you in helping you navigate your stressors and mental health concerns. There should be no shame in seeking out therapy and when you are working with me, I will create a safe space for you to feel comfortable in sharing your concerns.
Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, or trying to cope with life stressors, I am here to support and work with you as you navigate these issues.
Hello, my name is Nicole. I believe that clients are the best experts in being aware of how their mental health symptoms and stressors affect their lives. I want to work with you in helping you navigate your stressors and mental health concerns. There should be no shame in seeking out therapy and when you are working with me, I will create a safe space for you to feel comfortable in sharing your concerns.
(562) 568-8097 View (562) 568-8097
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Emily DeVercelly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Whether you or your teen struggle with OCD, anxiety, body image, or a life change, you are not alone & you are deserving of support.
Are you tired of worrying about the what ifs? What if you don't do or eat the "right" thing? What if the thing you fear most comes true? You've done everything the "right way" yet the what ifs and rules continue to change and the goals continue to move. You're left feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, lonely, or paralyzed with dread.
Whether you or your teen struggle with OCD, anxiety, body image, or a life change, you are not alone & you are deserving of support.
Are you tired of worrying about the what ifs? What if you don't do or eat the "right" thing? What if the thing you fear most comes true? You've done everything the "right way" yet the what ifs and rules continue to change and the goals continue to move. You're left feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, lonely, or paralyzed with dread.
(424) 396-0360 View (424) 396-0360
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Linda Shing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, EMDR, IFS, ART
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Do you work in a highly competitive industry like entertainment or tech? Feel a constant need to perform well and prove your worth? You may be looking for a therapist who understands the stress and anxiety that comes with the constant comparison, self-doubt, and pressure to excel that you experience. In spite of your achievements, you may battle some depression and low self esteem. If you are similar to other high achievers I treat, you may also be grappling with people-pleasing, self-criticism, or confusion about your identity and self-worth. Trauma from childhood or other losses may make it even harder to feel good in your skin.
Do you work in a highly competitive industry like entertainment or tech? Feel a constant need to perform well and prove your worth? You may be looking for a therapist who understands the stress and anxiety that comes with the constant comparison, self-doubt, and pressure to excel that you experience. In spite of your achievements, you may battle some depression and low self esteem. If you are similar to other high achievers I treat, you may also be grappling with people-pleasing, self-criticism, or confusion about your identity and self-worth. Trauma from childhood or other losses may make it even harder to feel good in your skin.
(323) 676-0274 View (323) 676-0274
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Seerat Kaur Jammu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Working in community mental health has allowed me to effectively identify feelings of anxiety, depression and/or relationship issues.
Seeking therapy and exploring your mental health needs can sometimes be a daunting decision. Feeling ambivalent toward therapy is common; To minimize any uncertainty one might feel, I incorporate Strength-Based and Recovery Oriented therapeutic interventions. As adults, many of us experience some form of anxiety, panic or feelings of hopelessness when navigating our day to day routine and/or interpersonal relationships. I emulate your personal goals and incorporate them into our therapeutic relationship to develop and formulate coping skills that are best suited to minimize the identified stressors.
Working in community mental health has allowed me to effectively identify feelings of anxiety, depression and/or relationship issues.
Seeking therapy and exploring your mental health needs can sometimes be a daunting decision. Feeling ambivalent toward therapy is common; To minimize any uncertainty one might feel, I incorporate Strength-Based and Recovery Oriented therapeutic interventions. As adults, many of us experience some form of anxiety, panic or feelings of hopelessness when navigating our day to day routine and/or interpersonal relationships. I emulate your personal goals and incorporate them into our therapeutic relationship to develop and formulate coping skills that are best suited to minimize the identified stressors.
(424) 339-0052 View (424) 339-0052
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Elias Ganster
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90065  (Online Only)
Hopeless, lost, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious? Maybe you feel like it's all your fault. It's easy to feel like there's something wrong with us when we need help, that we're not supposed to be vulnerable, that we're supposed to tough it out. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask for help. There may be no perfect point where we can land on spectrums of intelligence, sexuality, gender, personality, or any of the identities we use to define ourselves. But our ability to move across these spectrums may make the difference between us feeling stuck in our day-to-day lives and being able to grow and change when we need to the most.
Hopeless, lost, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious? Maybe you feel like it's all your fault. It's easy to feel like there's something wrong with us when we need help, that we're not supposed to be vulnerable, that we're supposed to tough it out. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask for help. There may be no perfect point where we can land on spectrums of intelligence, sexuality, gender, personality, or any of the identities we use to define ourselves. But our ability to move across these spectrums may make the difference between us feeling stuck in our day-to-day lives and being able to grow and change when we need to the most.
(213) 478-7184 View (213) 478-7184
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Elika Razmjou
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064  (Online Only)
In my practice, I offer specialized treatments for insomnia (CBTi), chronic pain, coping with chronic illness, and stress/anxiety; I am also a mindfulness facilitator and yoga teacher.
Therapy is an opportunity to invest in the emotional education your younger self may have never received, and wished they had. It's a space to explore old patterns and habits, and to discern which ones are serving you, and which may be getting in the way of the life you'd like to live. I help my clients get unstuck, through exploring and shifting their relationship with their own thoughts and emotions. I empower clients by equipping them with coping tools to manage stress and balance the nervous system, ultimately in service of reconnecting with whatever it is that drives them- their core values.
In my practice, I offer specialized treatments for insomnia (CBTi), chronic pain, coping with chronic illness, and stress/anxiety; I am also a mindfulness facilitator and yoga teacher.
Therapy is an opportunity to invest in the emotional education your younger self may have never received, and wished they had. It's a space to explore old patterns and habits, and to discern which ones are serving you, and which may be getting in the way of the life you'd like to live. I help my clients get unstuck, through exploring and shifting their relationship with their own thoughts and emotions. I empower clients by equipping them with coping tools to manage stress and balance the nervous system, ultimately in service of reconnecting with whatever it is that drives them- their core values.
(213) 394-9687 View (213) 394-9687
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Janelle De Veyra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving, but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving, but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
(310) 626-1482 View (310) 626-1482
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Elyse Springer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA-CLPT, MFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I'm a seasoned trauma therapist working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy and postpartum). You have symptoms getting in the way of your success - we'll focus on reducing symptoms, clearing the emotional clutter that impacts your mood, relationships with partners, with friends, and work. I'm certified in EMDR, a certified EMDR Consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy, certified in Perinatal Mental Health and often train other clinicians around trauma, birth loss, pre and postpartum mental health, HIV/AIDS and 2SLGBTQI+.
I'm a seasoned trauma therapist working with PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD and perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy and postpartum). You have symptoms getting in the way of your success - we'll focus on reducing symptoms, clearing the emotional clutter that impacts your mood, relationships with partners, with friends, and work. I'm certified in EMDR, a certified EMDR Consultant, certified in Interpersonal Therapy, certified in Perinatal Mental Health and often train other clinicians around trauma, birth loss, pre and postpartum mental health, HIV/AIDS and 2SLGBTQI+.
(213) 973-4715 View (213) 973-4715
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William Dexter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I have experience working with substance abuse disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and healing relationships.
My name is William Dexter I am a LMFT licensed marriage family therapist. I am devoted to the health, well-being, and safety of clients and have lived a clean and sober lifestyle for over thirty years. My approach to therapy is to focus on relationships with yourself, with others, and with your Higher Power or GOD as you understand him. I believe the problem is not knowing who you are, and the solution is finding out who you are.
I have experience working with substance abuse disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and healing relationships.
My name is William Dexter I am a LMFT licensed marriage family therapist. I am devoted to the health, well-being, and safety of clients and have lived a clean and sober lifestyle for over thirty years. My approach to therapy is to focus on relationships with yourself, with others, and with your Higher Power or GOD as you understand him. I believe the problem is not knowing who you are, and the solution is finding out who you are.
(747) 302-6816 View (747) 302-6816
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Jennifer Delgadillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Currently, l provide Perinatal Mental health services for modern mothers that feel anxious and overwhelmed towards the world of perinatal loss, inclusive of miscarriages, infertility, traumatic birth, and pregnancy decision making.
Hola and Welcome, my name is Jennifer Delgadillo a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. I have been a bilingual therapist for the last 5 years. Throughout the course of my career, I have gained an amplitude of experience working with young adults, children, and adolescents. Currently, life is changing constantly around us causing life stressors and challenges that may turn into anxiety, depression, and conflict with relationships.
Currently, l provide Perinatal Mental health services for modern mothers that feel anxious and overwhelmed towards the world of perinatal loss, inclusive of miscarriages, infertility, traumatic birth, and pregnancy decision making.
Hola and Welcome, my name is Jennifer Delgadillo a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. I have been a bilingual therapist for the last 5 years. Throughout the course of my career, I have gained an amplitude of experience working with young adults, children, and adolescents. Currently, life is changing constantly around us causing life stressors and challenges that may turn into anxiety, depression, and conflict with relationships.
(562) 444-1426 View (562) 444-1426
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Lynn Easley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036  (Online Only)
For many people, a symptom is initially what brings them into therapy: relationship stress, anxiety, depression, perhaps an addiction. This symptom lets one know that life in its current arrangement is not working. For any number of reasons - trauma, loss - one's true nature has been diminished, co-opted, denied. It can give one a sense of feeling unrelated to one's life.
For many people, a symptom is initially what brings them into therapy: relationship stress, anxiety, depression, perhaps an addiction. This symptom lets one know that life in its current arrangement is not working. For any number of reasons - trauma, loss - one's true nature has been diminished, co-opted, denied. It can give one a sense of feeling unrelated to one's life.
(323) 498-2898 View (323) 498-2898
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Jessica Beiler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
As a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe that person-centered care in a thoughtful, safe, and supportive environment is key to helping clients find more effective ways to confront and explore issues that are negatively impacting their lives. My aim is to help you better understand who you are, resolve inner and interpersonal conflicts, and live authentically in the world.
As a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe that person-centered care in a thoughtful, safe, and supportive environment is key to helping clients find more effective ways to confront and explore issues that are negatively impacting their lives. My aim is to help you better understand who you are, resolve inner and interpersonal conflicts, and live authentically in the world.
(310) 742-1308 x705 View (310) 742-1308 x705
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Mary 'mollie' Pollaro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MEd, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025  (Online Only)
It can be hard to find balance with food, our body, and daily life leading us to feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and depressed.
“Compassion is an anecdote for trauma”(Alok). I believe when we see ourselves as the problem it creates tremendous stress within our bodies and in our lives. Learning how to skillfully cope with life and treat ourselves with kindness is a powerful component of healing. It is my steadfast intention to collaborate with clients to richly explore their hopes for change as well as to evaluate what may be challenging their access to such growth. I feel passionate about providing affirming support and honest insight for the individuals I work with. I hold hope for each of my clients that change is real and entirely possible.
It can be hard to find balance with food, our body, and daily life leading us to feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and depressed.
“Compassion is an anecdote for trauma”(Alok). I believe when we see ourselves as the problem it creates tremendous stress within our bodies and in our lives. Learning how to skillfully cope with life and treat ourselves with kindness is a powerful component of healing. It is my steadfast intention to collaborate with clients to richly explore their hopes for change as well as to evaluate what may be challenging their access to such growth. I feel passionate about providing affirming support and honest insight for the individuals I work with. I hold hope for each of my clients that change is real and entirely possible.
(562) 526-1516 View (562) 526-1516
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Kaley Leshem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I help clients develop self-compassion and empower them to create meaningful lives informed by their values. I am passionate about supporting my clients through overwhelming moments including difficult life transitions, relationship conflicts, and career struggles. I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image, and depression and anxiety. I often work with individuals who are feeling lost or suffering from low self-esteem and perfectionism. I am also fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
I help clients develop self-compassion and empower them to create meaningful lives informed by their values. I am passionate about supporting my clients through overwhelming moments including difficult life transitions, relationship conflicts, and career struggles. I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image, and depression and anxiety. I often work with individuals who are feeling lost or suffering from low self-esteem and perfectionism. I am also fully trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
(424) 391-8546 View (424) 391-8546
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Jack Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
What brings you here is something important. It could be a problem, pattern, question, or thought; or it could stand for something more difficult to represent with words. Our work may be long or short-term depending on the nature of this dilemma. We might focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, relationships, or something else. Whatever the cause, the techniques I utilize for listening and hearing prompt you to speak on a register that leads to change. Psychotherapy becomes a creative space for opportunity and growth, as well as a time for you to focus and reflect inward, in order to bring forward something new or renewed.
What brings you here is something important. It could be a problem, pattern, question, or thought; or it could stand for something more difficult to represent with words. Our work may be long or short-term depending on the nature of this dilemma. We might focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, relationships, or something else. Whatever the cause, the techniques I utilize for listening and hearing prompt you to speak on a register that leads to change. Psychotherapy becomes a creative space for opportunity and growth, as well as a time for you to focus and reflect inward, in order to bring forward something new or renewed.
(424) 243-7603 View (424) 243-7603
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Alexander Uhlmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I know that beginning psychotherapy can feel scary. I hope to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and helpful. I tend to work with adults, adolescents and couples who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges of the world we live in. Overall, I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else.
I know that beginning psychotherapy can feel scary. I hope to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and helpful. I tend to work with adults, adolescents and couples who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges of the world we live in. Overall, I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else.
(323) 417-0289 View (323) 417-0289

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.