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Life's Hope Therapeutic Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80003
With a diverse team of counselors proficient in addressing issues ranging from depression and mood disorders to teen struggles, parenting challenges, foster/adopt transitional concerns, PTSD, and anxiety, Life's Hope offers something for everyone.
Welcome to Life's Hope Therapeutic Services PLLC, your sanctuary for trauma-informed care, founded in 2014 to address the pressing need for mental health services among Medicaid and private insurance recipients in Colorado. Recognizing the limited options available to this community, we're committed to bridging this gap in healthcare. Rest assured, if you're a Colorado Medicaid client, you've found your haven here. Our team of counselors are seasoned professionals with rich experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Choose Life's Hope and take a step toward wellness and balance.
With a diverse team of counselors proficient in addressing issues ranging from depression and mood disorders to teen struggles, parenting challenges, foster/adopt transitional concerns, PTSD, and anxiety, Life's Hope offers something for everyone.
Welcome to Life's Hope Therapeutic Services PLLC, your sanctuary for trauma-informed care, founded in 2014 to address the pressing need for mental health services among Medicaid and private insurance recipients in Colorado. Recognizing the limited options available to this community, we're committed to bridging this gap in healthcare. Rest assured, if you're a Colorado Medicaid client, you've found your haven here. Our team of counselors are seasoned professionals with rich experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Choose Life's Hope and take a step toward wellness and balance.
(720) 580-9315 View (720) 580-9315
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Ahnisa Klu
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
Welcome! Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time, returning after a break, or continuing your journey, I’m here to help you find healing. My goal is to create a safe space where you can fully express yourself and feel genuinely heard, especially if you’ve struggled to have your voice recognized. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages, focusing particularly on grief. Whether dealing with the loss of a loved one or significant life changes, I’m dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges. Additionally, I support clients facing issues like depression, anxiety, racial identity, and shame.
Welcome! Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time, returning after a break, or continuing your journey, I’m here to help you find healing. My goal is to create a safe space where you can fully express yourself and feel genuinely heard, especially if you’ve struggled to have your voice recognized. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages, focusing particularly on grief. Whether dealing with the loss of a loved one or significant life changes, I’m dedicated to helping you navigate these challenges. Additionally, I support clients facing issues like depression, anxiety, racial identity, and shame.
(720) 706-4246 View (720) 706-4246
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Kariana Jude
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80003
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link! Hi there, I’m Kariana! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC). I graduated in 2020 with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marshall University. I continued my education and moved to Denver to get my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. During my education I learned that I wanted to create a safe and welcoming space for folks to allow themselves to grow, explore, and accept themselves.I specialize working with the queer community, trauma, life transitions, sexuality, gender, career counseling, anxiety, and depression.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link! Hi there, I’m Kariana! I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC). I graduated in 2020 with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marshall University. I continued my education and moved to Denver to get my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. During my education I learned that I wanted to create a safe and welcoming space for folks to allow themselves to grow, explore, and accept themselves.I specialize working with the queer community, trauma, life transitions, sexuality, gender, career counseling, anxiety, and depression.
(720) 637-1651 View (720) 637-1651
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Suzanne Feist-Matson
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80003  (Online Only)
If a client is feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, I will provide psychoeducational information in the KNOWING area to help them understand how their brain works creating the anxiety cycle.
Hello, my name is Suzanne Matson, I bring a diverse background and 20+ years of experience to my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am dedicated to the use of client-centered, evidence-based models of counseling. My goal is to create a trusting and non-judgmental relationship through warmth and empathy, insight, curiosity, and creativity! We will identify together - the areas of growth and understanding that will allow you to accomplish your goals and bring about your desired growth and change.
If a client is feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, I will provide psychoeducational information in the KNOWING area to help them understand how their brain works creating the anxiety cycle.
Hello, my name is Suzanne Matson, I bring a diverse background and 20+ years of experience to my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am dedicated to the use of client-centered, evidence-based models of counseling. My goal is to create a trusting and non-judgmental relationship through warmth and empathy, insight, curiosity, and creativity! We will identify together - the areas of growth and understanding that will allow you to accomplish your goals and bring about your desired growth and change.
(720) 679-1262 View (720) 679-1262
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Melissa May
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, life transitions, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, women’s issues, and depression.
I understand how challenging and overwhelming life can be, and I’m here to offer you a safe and compassionate space where you feel heard and understood. I view distress as a result of being disconnected from and not in harmony with our authentic selves. I integrate a holistic lens to therapy and deeply believe in the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, life transitions, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum, women’s issues, and depression.
I understand how challenging and overwhelming life can be, and I’m here to offer you a safe and compassionate space where you feel heard and understood. I view distress as a result of being disconnected from and not in harmony with our authentic selves. I integrate a holistic lens to therapy and deeply believe in the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.
(720) 605-6296 View (720) 605-6296
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Haewon Grace Baek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80007  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, focus on relational, attachment, and childhood trauma issues. I have experience working with children, individuals, couples and families to address relationship difficulty, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, miscommunication and conflict, among other issues.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, focus on relational, attachment, and childhood trauma issues. I have experience working with children, individuals, couples and families to address relationship difficulty, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, miscommunication and conflict, among other issues.
(970) 822-0276 View (970) 822-0276
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Laura Burton
Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80003
I am a licensed professional counselor and founder of a private psychotherapy practice in the suburbs of Denver. I provide individual therapy, couples, and/or family therapy in person and remotely. My specialties include working with major depression, PTSD, teenagers, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and intense or overwhelming emotions. Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self sabotage? I am dedicated to help my clients grow, heal from trauma, make sense of their childhoods and experiences, heal relationship wounds and reclaim their sense of creativity, calm and vitality again.
I am a licensed professional counselor and founder of a private psychotherapy practice in the suburbs of Denver. I provide individual therapy, couples, and/or family therapy in person and remotely. My specialties include working with major depression, PTSD, teenagers, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and intense or overwhelming emotions. Do you feel broken down, burned out, or trapped in a cycle of self sabotage? I am dedicated to help my clients grow, heal from trauma, make sense of their childhoods and experiences, heal relationship wounds and reclaim their sense of creativity, calm and vitality again.
(720) 650-7351 View (720) 650-7351
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Kristen Bredar
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, OCD, anxiety and panic, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I believe suffering and symptoms come from unprocessed painful and traumatic experiences from the past and living a life out of alignment with our true selves. When we are brought to our knees in suffering, life demands us to meet ourselves in a new way, leading us on a path towards healing and wholeness. In our work together, you will experience safety and compassion where all “parts” of you are heard and honored. I will deeply listen to you, provide unconditional positive regard, guide and support as we unearth and work through painful experiences, offer encouragement and regulation tools, and ultimately empower you.
I specialize in trauma and PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, OCD, anxiety and panic, chronic illness, and life transitions.
I believe suffering and symptoms come from unprocessed painful and traumatic experiences from the past and living a life out of alignment with our true selves. When we are brought to our knees in suffering, life demands us to meet ourselves in a new way, leading us on a path towards healing and wholeness. In our work together, you will experience safety and compassion where all “parts” of you are heard and honored. I will deeply listen to you, provide unconditional positive regard, guide and support as we unearth and work through painful experiences, offer encouragement and regulation tools, and ultimately empower you.
(720) 740-8269 View (720) 740-8269
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Bloom Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
My aim is to support women to live a present, engaged and fulfilled life. improve the coherence between disparate parts of you, and help you to feel more centered and connected inside. My clients feel stressed out to the point of feeling collapse; unworthy of love, overwhelmed and unheard. Many have PTSD from abuse /neglect as a child, impacts of generational/cultural/religious patterns, or traumatic events. My clients symptoms show up as anxiety, changes in mood, inability to regulate and/or navigate life. unresolved trauma, fear, depression, anger, grief, physical pain and chronic health issues. Ask me about psychedelic sitting.
My aim is to support women to live a present, engaged and fulfilled life. improve the coherence between disparate parts of you, and help you to feel more centered and connected inside. My clients feel stressed out to the point of feeling collapse; unworthy of love, overwhelmed and unheard. Many have PTSD from abuse /neglect as a child, impacts of generational/cultural/religious patterns, or traumatic events. My clients symptoms show up as anxiety, changes in mood, inability to regulate and/or navigate life. unresolved trauma, fear, depression, anger, grief, physical pain and chronic health issues. Ask me about psychedelic sitting.
(720) 459-9737 View (720) 459-9737
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Jessica Kirchberg
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80003
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, grief and pet loss.
It takes courage to ask for help and seek out a therapist. Thank you for stopping by my profile. I believe that it is in relationship with others that we find healing from past and present hurts and that therapy is a wonderful way to make space for this healing. My counseling background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as families. My clients' goals often include wanting to understand why they "do what they do" in their lives and relationships, as well as how they can improve their relationships with themselves and others.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, grief and pet loss.
It takes courage to ask for help and seek out a therapist. Thank you for stopping by my profile. I believe that it is in relationship with others that we find healing from past and present hurts and that therapy is a wonderful way to make space for this healing. My counseling background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as families. My clients' goals often include wanting to understand why they "do what they do" in their lives and relationships, as well as how they can improve their relationships with themselves and others.
(720) 650-0651 View (720) 650-0651
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Benediction Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80004
Exhale - Heal - Thrive. Welcome! We are a therapy group of skilled and sensitive therapists who are focused on helping our clients exhale, heal and thrive. We believe in the healing power of a knowledgeable and empowering therapeutic relationship. We are especially equipped to help clients who are managing depression and/or anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, struggle because of highly sensitivity, and those who are recovering from trauma. Our therapy team is dedicated to culturally inclusive care. Whether you are wanting to work through parts of your past, present or future, we would love to connect with you and support you!
Exhale - Heal - Thrive. Welcome! We are a therapy group of skilled and sensitive therapists who are focused on helping our clients exhale, heal and thrive. We believe in the healing power of a knowledgeable and empowering therapeutic relationship. We are especially equipped to help clients who are managing depression and/or anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, struggle because of highly sensitivity, and those who are recovering from trauma. Our therapy team is dedicated to culturally inclusive care. Whether you are wanting to work through parts of your past, present or future, we would love to connect with you and support you!
(303) 647-4740 View (303) 647-4740
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Maggie Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, KAP, CHT, CIT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Using a creative and empathic approach, I will work with you to identify the roots of your struggle. Together we will understand and heal your symptoms, making room for more effective, balanced and joyful strategies in your life. I specialize in helping with anxiety, trauma, body issues, childhood abuse and neglect, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues and many other challenges. My therapeutic style is non-judgemental, empathic, warm and creative. Many of my clients are spiritual, in the LGBTQIA+ community, medical and mental health providers and creatives.
Using a creative and empathic approach, I will work with you to identify the roots of your struggle. Together we will understand and heal your symptoms, making room for more effective, balanced and joyful strategies in your life. I specialize in helping with anxiety, trauma, body issues, childhood abuse and neglect, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues and many other challenges. My therapeutic style is non-judgemental, empathic, warm and creative. Many of my clients are spiritual, in the LGBTQIA+ community, medical and mental health providers and creatives.
(720) 734-5560 View (720) 734-5560
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Rachelle Kellogg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I work with a wide variety of clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, as well as those seeking optimal brain health, enhancing cognitive performance, and fostering mental wellness. I take a compassionate and integrative approach for clients to address the root causes of their challenges and cultivate lasting transformation by exploring underlying beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.
I work with a wide variety of clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, as well as those seeking optimal brain health, enhancing cognitive performance, and fostering mental wellness. I take a compassionate and integrative approach for clients to address the root causes of their challenges and cultivate lasting transformation by exploring underlying beliefs, emotions, and behaviors.
(303) 578-7811 View (303) 578-7811
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Dennis Guyvan
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80005
Welcome! I assume you are going through some challenges right now and since you are here, a part of you believes that there is a way to turn things around. I’m here to help you! Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem challenges, I am here to guide you every step of the way, help you figure out what exactly is causing the internal distress as well as find a way to manage and resolve that distress!
Welcome! I assume you are going through some challenges right now and since you are here, a part of you believes that there is a way to turn things around. I’m here to help you! Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem challenges, I am here to guide you every step of the way, help you figure out what exactly is causing the internal distress as well as find a way to manage and resolve that distress!
(720) 817-5402 View (720) 817-5402
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Transformation Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
I work with clients to help them understand and heal the parts of their personalities that are causing them pain and problems. Whether it is anxiety, depression, rage, overeating, relationship issues, or any other symptom, our parts are involved. Our parts, ultimately, have positive intentions and are, in their own way, trying to help us. When a part becomes entrenched and extreme, it can force us to act and think in ways that make us feel miserable. By having compassion for our parts and helping them heal, we enjoy more connection, serenity, success, and peace.
I work with clients to help them understand and heal the parts of their personalities that are causing them pain and problems. Whether it is anxiety, depression, rage, overeating, relationship issues, or any other symptom, our parts are involved. Our parts, ultimately, have positive intentions and are, in their own way, trying to help us. When a part becomes entrenched and extreme, it can force us to act and think in ways that make us feel miserable. By having compassion for our parts and helping them heal, we enjoy more connection, serenity, success, and peace.
(303) 872-7899 View (303) 872-7899
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Kathy Sterling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80002
As a Contemplative Counselor, I specialize in the use of mindfulness and other techniques to regulate the nervous system and manage stress, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you feeling stressed out? Not getting along with others? Is your mind super busy or is it hard to think at all? Are you having trouble calming down and finding rest? Or are you shut down, stuck, unable to move? Every minute our internal experience is changing. Our nervous system is constantly moving up and down. We can feel worried, afraid, anxious one day, and isolated, sad, and exhausted the next. It’s totally normal for our system to fluctuate, but if we spend long periods in one state or another it can take a toll on our body, mind, and spirit.
As a Contemplative Counselor, I specialize in the use of mindfulness and other techniques to regulate the nervous system and manage stress, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Are you feeling stressed out? Not getting along with others? Is your mind super busy or is it hard to think at all? Are you having trouble calming down and finding rest? Or are you shut down, stuck, unable to move? Every minute our internal experience is changing. Our nervous system is constantly moving up and down. We can feel worried, afraid, anxious one day, and isolated, sad, and exhausted the next. It’s totally normal for our system to fluctuate, but if we spend long periods in one state or another it can take a toll on our body, mind, and spirit.
(720) 726-1425 View (720) 726-1425
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Steffanne Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
Anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem making you feel like there must be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? Has your relationship with your partner, spouse, or children left you wanting more from these connections? Sometimes the monotony of life gets in the way of us becoming the people we want to be. I believe each individual, couple, and family have particular gifts and qualities that make them unique and I love exploring and harnessing these strengths with you to become the best version of yourself.
Anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem making you feel like there must be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? Has your relationship with your partner, spouse, or children left you wanting more from these connections? Sometimes the monotony of life gets in the way of us becoming the people we want to be. I believe each individual, couple, and family have particular gifts and qualities that make them unique and I love exploring and harnessing these strengths with you to become the best version of yourself.
(720) 707-1106 View (720) 707-1106
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Robert Baerncopf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arvada, CO 80004  (Online Only)
While I have extensive experience working with many presenting concerns, I focus most on attachment and relational wounds, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, and transforming unsustainable living.
Hello, my name is Robert Baerncopf and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 6 years. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion and curiosity, deeply honoring each person's unique journey. My practice focuses on supporting individuals in navigating uncomfortable emotions, resolving posttraumatic stress, and helping client's align themselves with a more fulfilling life.
While I have extensive experience working with many presenting concerns, I focus most on attachment and relational wounds, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, and transforming unsustainable living.
Hello, my name is Robert Baerncopf and I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the last 6 years. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion and curiosity, deeply honoring each person's unique journey. My practice focuses on supporting individuals in navigating uncomfortable emotions, resolving posttraumatic stress, and helping client's align themselves with a more fulfilling life.
(720) 896-7274 View (720) 896-7274
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Mercedes Becker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80003
Sometimes, you feel so overwhelmed you wish someone else could step in and live life for you for a while. You're juggling too much and you're worried that if things don't change for you soon, you will hit a breaking point and everything will fall apart around you. The coping skills that have worked for you in the past have stopped working, and now you're wondering if they ever worked that well in the first place. You hope therapy can answer your questions and help you cope. If part of this process for you has been wondering if your anxiety is related to trauma you've experienced in your past, then you have landed in the right place.
Sometimes, you feel so overwhelmed you wish someone else could step in and live life for you for a while. You're juggling too much and you're worried that if things don't change for you soon, you will hit a breaking point and everything will fall apart around you. The coping skills that have worked for you in the past have stopped working, and now you're wondering if they ever worked that well in the first place. You hope therapy can answer your questions and help you cope. If part of this process for you has been wondering if your anxiety is related to trauma you've experienced in your past, then you have landed in the right place.
(720) 702-9843 View (720) 702-9843
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Justin Landen
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Justin, Landen, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arvada, CO 80002
— Visit Justinlanden.com to learn more —Aren’t we all, in our unique way, searching to deepen our connection with self and others—to feel a sense of belonging, to be seen, heard, known, and loved? At times, when we feel distant from our self and others, naturally, we experience varying levels of fear, anxiety, sadness, and/or anger; this is the body’s way of letting us know that something isn’t quite right. Instead of pushing away from those signals I encourage my clients to welcome and befriend the challenging emotions. In this way, we can begin to feel more fully connected to all parts of ourselves and others.
— Visit Justinlanden.com to learn more —Aren’t we all, in our unique way, searching to deepen our connection with self and others—to feel a sense of belonging, to be seen, heard, known, and loved? At times, when we feel distant from our self and others, naturally, we experience varying levels of fear, anxiety, sadness, and/or anger; this is the body’s way of letting us know that something isn’t quite right. Instead of pushing away from those signals I encourage my clients to welcome and befriend the challenging emotions. In this way, we can begin to feel more fully connected to all parts of ourselves and others.
(720) 796-6815 View (720) 796-6815
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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.