Photo of Gabriel Santiago, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO
Gabriel Santiago
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80305
Navegar los retos de pertenecer a una minoría en los EU es naturalmente estresante y en ocasiones puede ser particularmente frustrante. Es común encontrarse regularmente con retos que tocan los temas del racismo, la opresión sistémica, micro-agresiones, y el discrimen, entre otros. Es por eso que el trabajo terapéutico requiere de un entendimiento de estas dinámicas y del impacto de estas en nuestro diario vivir. Ignorar estos factores en el proceso terapéutico puede tiende a ser contraproducente con el pasar del tiempo fomentando así el proceso de internalización de la opresión el cual tiende a producir los sintomas en su raíz.
Navegar los retos de pertenecer a una minoría en los EU es naturalmente estresante y en ocasiones puede ser particularmente frustrante. Es común encontrarse regularmente con retos que tocan los temas del racismo, la opresión sistémica, micro-agresiones, y el discrimen, entre otros. Es por eso que el trabajo terapéutico requiere de un entendimiento de estas dinámicas y del impacto de estas en nuestro diario vivir. Ignorar estos factores en el proceso terapéutico puede tiende a ser contraproducente con el pasar del tiempo fomentando así el proceso de internalización de la opresión el cual tiende a producir los sintomas en su raíz.
(720) 897-3934 View (720) 897-3934
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Karla Garcia-Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Me apasiona guiar y apoyar a los adultos que están lidiando y manejando una enfermedad crónica y transiciones difíciles de la vida y sus familiares / amigos. Es fácil sentirse solo y sentir que es el único que está viviendo en su situación. Es común sentirse abrumado, estresado y agotado. Es común sentirse como una carga o como si no hubiera forma de salir del dolor. No tienes que afrontar estos tiempos difíciles solo.
Me apasiona guiar y apoyar a los adultos que están lidiando y manejando una enfermedad crónica y transiciones difíciles de la vida y sus familiares / amigos. Es fácil sentirse solo y sentir que es el único que está viviendo en su situación. Es común sentirse abrumado, estresado y agotado. Es común sentirse como una carga o como si no hubiera forma de salir del dolor. No tienes que afrontar estos tiempos difíciles solo.
(720) 514-9017 View (720) 514-9017
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Miguel Angel Hornedo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
La adicción al sexo es un agujero negro. Obtener ayuda a través de terapia donde el cliente puede ser escuchado, aceptado, empatizado y ayudado a sentirse seguro puede llevar a la libertad de esta adicción. Utilizaré herramientas que conducen al crecimiento, nuevas fuerzas, un mayor equilibrio de vida y claridad. Me apasiona acompañar a las personas que buscan liberarse de esta adicción, ayudarlas a ver un camino hacia esa libertad y caminar junto a ellas en ese precioso viaje. La mayor satisfacción que obtengo es ver a un individuo alcanzar sus metas a través de esta relación terapéutica especial. La primera consulta es gratuita.
La adicción al sexo es un agujero negro. Obtener ayuda a través de terapia donde el cliente puede ser escuchado, aceptado, empatizado y ayudado a sentirse seguro puede llevar a la libertad de esta adicción. Utilizaré herramientas que conducen al crecimiento, nuevas fuerzas, un mayor equilibrio de vida y claridad. Me apasiona acompañar a las personas que buscan liberarse de esta adicción, ayudarlas a ver un camino hacia esa libertad y caminar junto a ellas en ese precioso viaje. La mayor satisfacción que obtengo es ver a un individuo alcanzar sus metas a través de esta relación terapéutica especial. La primera consulta es gratuita.
(720) 893-8867 View (720) 893-8867
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Laura Baxter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
A veces en la vida, las habilidades que tenemos para manejar el estrés no es suficiente para superar los desafíos. Nos da sentimientos de ansiedad, depresión, y algunas veces no sentimos que la vida está fuera de control. Esto puede causar problemas con el sueño, las relaciones, la autoestima, la salud y la capacidad de cuidar de nosotros mismos, y a veces, usamos drogas o alcohol para sentirnos mejor. La terapia nos puede ayudar a recuperar el control en nuestras vidas, desarrollar más habilidades para manejar el estrés, fortalecernos, y sanar el cuerpo y la mente.
A veces en la vida, las habilidades que tenemos para manejar el estrés no es suficiente para superar los desafíos. Nos da sentimientos de ansiedad, depresión, y algunas veces no sentimos que la vida está fuera de control. Esto puede causar problemas con el sueño, las relaciones, la autoestima, la salud y la capacidad de cuidar de nosotros mismos, y a veces, usamos drogas o alcohol para sentirnos mejor. La terapia nos puede ayudar a recuperar el control en nuestras vidas, desarrollar más habilidades para manejar el estrés, fortalecernos, y sanar el cuerpo y la mente.
(720) 575-4965 View (720) 575-4965
Photo of Zoe Vlastos, Counselor in Boulder, CO
Zoe Vlastos
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
Uno de mis dones es la capacidad de ver la luz interior de una persona, incluso cuando ella misma no puede verla. Si sientes que estás desconectado de tu sabiduría interior y de tu propia luz, estoy aquí para ayudarte. Tal vez te sientas abrumado por el trauma, el dolor, la tristeza u otras experiencias de vida difíciles. Quizás tus bloqueos se manifiesten en forma de depresión, ansiedad, trastornos alimentarios, problemas de imagen corporal, desconexión de los demás y de ti mismo, o dificultades en tus relaciones. Tal vez te preguntes: "¿Acaso la vida no debería la vida ser más hermosa y libre?"
Uno de mis dones es la capacidad de ver la luz interior de una persona, incluso cuando ella misma no puede verla. Si sientes que estás desconectado de tu sabiduría interior y de tu propia luz, estoy aquí para ayudarte. Tal vez te sientas abrumado por el trauma, el dolor, la tristeza u otras experiencias de vida difíciles. Quizás tus bloqueos se manifiesten en forma de depresión, ansiedad, trastornos alimentarios, problemas de imagen corporal, desconexión de los demás y de ti mismo, o dificultades en tus relaciones. Tal vez te preguntes: "¿Acaso la vida no debería la vida ser más hermosa y libre?"
(303) 529-8153 View (303) 529-8153
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Lourdes Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Hay momentos en los que necesitamos un profesional atento que nos acompañe atravesar infiernos traumáticos. Todos confrontamos tiempos y situaciones de sufrimiento que nos dejan frio. Encontrar propósito y significado en nuestros problemas es muy difícil hacer solo. Anhelamos algo que ilumine la oscuridad de nuestra mera existencia. Me sentiría honrada de acompañarle a través de sus Infiernos personales hacia el desarrollo de nuevas habilidades para vivir en paz y ser más verdadero.
Hay momentos en los que necesitamos un profesional atento que nos acompañe atravesar infiernos traumáticos. Todos confrontamos tiempos y situaciones de sufrimiento que nos dejan frio. Encontrar propósito y significado en nuestros problemas es muy difícil hacer solo. Anhelamos algo que ilumine la oscuridad de nuestra mera existencia. Me sentiría honrada de acompañarle a través de sus Infiernos personales hacia el desarrollo de nuevas habilidades para vivir en paz y ser más verdadero.
(720) 330-4419 View (720) 330-4419
Photo of Myriam Beltran, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boulder, CO
Myriam Beltran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Tengo mucho respeto por su decisión de buscar un terapeuta que le pueda ayudar con lo que está pasando en su vida. Los cambios de vida como la pérdida de un trabajo, empezar una nueva carrera, entrando a una nueva relación o regresar a la escuela pueden causar estrés y ansiedad. A veces los cambios grandes amplifican problemas que ya existían como dificultades en comunicación o dificultades identificando sentimientos.
Tengo mucho respeto por su decisión de buscar un terapeuta que le pueda ayudar con lo que está pasando en su vida. Los cambios de vida como la pérdida de un trabajo, empezar una nueva carrera, entrando a una nueva relación o regresar a la escuela pueden causar estrés y ansiedad. A veces los cambios grandes amplifican problemas que ya existían como dificultades en comunicación o dificultades identificando sentimientos.
(720) 807-6622 View (720) 807-6622
Photo of Consuelo I Mockerman, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO
Consuelo I Mockerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
¿Se siente deprimido, solo, enojado, ansioso, estresado o vacío? ¿Se interponen estos problemas entre usted y el logro de sus objetivos? es hora de buscar ayuda. Este es el primer paso hacia la sanación. Me especializo en trabajar con personas que experimentan trastorno de estrés postraumático, trastorno bipolar, depresión, trastornos de la personalidad y ansiedad entre otros.
¿Se siente deprimido, solo, enojado, ansioso, estresado o vacío? ¿Se interponen estos problemas entre usted y el logro de sus objetivos? es hora de buscar ayuda. Este es el primer paso hacia la sanación. Me especializo en trabajar con personas que experimentan trastorno de estrés postraumático, trastorno bipolar, depresión, trastornos de la personalidad y ansiedad entre otros.
(719) 751-8121 View (719) 751-8121
Photo of Kristen Forrest, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO
Kristen Forrest
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
Yo trabajo con muchos diferentes siptomas incluyendo ansiedad, trauma, y depresion. Mi meta es para clientes y familias tener mas herrimientos para relajar y sentirse mejor. Trabajo con muchas personas de diferentes edades en muchas maneras. Usualmente, el/la cliente quiere relajar y/o se siente bien. A veces, hay tristezas o otras cosas causando estas siptomas o preocupaciones. Mi meta es para la persona se siente mas calmado y tener mas regulacion de las emociones.
Yo trabajo con muchos diferentes siptomas incluyendo ansiedad, trauma, y depresion. Mi meta es para clientes y familias tener mas herrimientos para relajar y sentirse mejor. Trabajo con muchas personas de diferentes edades en muchas maneras. Usualmente, el/la cliente quiere relajar y/o se siente bien. A veces, hay tristezas o otras cosas causando estas siptomas o preocupaciones. Mi meta es para la persona se siente mas calmado y tener mas regulacion de las emociones.
(844) 341-9763 View (844) 341-9763
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Brave Embodiment Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
¿Qué harías si pudieras completamente integrarte a tú alegría, poder, y abundancia? ¿Cómo sería seguir a la senda mejor para el alma? Nuestro equipo de terapistas holísticas especializan en guiar a las mujeres abrazar a los cambios profundos del alma y seguir adelante con esta actitud llena de esperanza. Somos específicamente entrenados como utilizar a las intervenciones que se tratan al trauma y que son basadas en teorias psicológicas del apego. Estas intervenciones te ayudan curar de cosas como el trauma, vivir con miedo, y sentidos de ser atascado con los patrones de comportamiento viejos.
¿Qué harías si pudieras completamente integrarte a tú alegría, poder, y abundancia? ¿Cómo sería seguir a la senda mejor para el alma? Nuestro equipo de terapistas holísticas especializan en guiar a las mujeres abrazar a los cambios profundos del alma y seguir adelante con esta actitud llena de esperanza. Somos específicamente entrenados como utilizar a las intervenciones que se tratan al trauma y que son basadas en teorias psicológicas del apego. Estas intervenciones te ayudan curar de cosas como el trauma, vivir con miedo, y sentidos de ser atascado con los patrones de comportamiento viejos.
(720) 780-7377 View (720) 780-7377
Photo of Chris Lamar, Counselor in Boulder, CO
Chris Lamar
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and addiction.
Everyone deserves support, especially during these trying times. As a therapist, I prioritize creating a nonjudgmental relationship that allows my clients to explore themselves and their lives as honestly and gently as possible. My clients have called me insightful, humorous and results oriented. Together we'll uncover the roots of your struggles and create new patterns of being in the world. I also offer other forms of support, such as courses, groups, online tools, and more.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and addiction.
Everyone deserves support, especially during these trying times. As a therapist, I prioritize creating a nonjudgmental relationship that allows my clients to explore themselves and their lives as honestly and gently as possible. My clients have called me insightful, humorous and results oriented. Together we'll uncover the roots of your struggles and create new patterns of being in the world. I also offer other forms of support, such as courses, groups, online tools, and more.
(720) 619-5641 View (720) 619-5641
Photo of Manuel Gómez, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO
Manuel Gómez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Sometimes the next level is on the other side of fear, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, relationship challenges, and anger.
I see the process of therapy as a connection between experts: You are the expert in your life, and I am the expert in the process of guiding people deepen their connection with themselves, and what is most important to them. Together we will develop a profound understanding of your current circumstances by studying the obstacles you have encountered on your path. We will capitalize on your personal qualities and use this information to clarify and delineate achievable goals that are relevant to you. The result of this process is that you will feel more in control, comfortable, and fulfilled in your life.
Sometimes the next level is on the other side of fear, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, relationship challenges, and anger.
I see the process of therapy as a connection between experts: You are the expert in your life, and I am the expert in the process of guiding people deepen their connection with themselves, and what is most important to them. Together we will develop a profound understanding of your current circumstances by studying the obstacles you have encountered on your path. We will capitalize on your personal qualities and use this information to clarify and delineate achievable goals that are relevant to you. The result of this process is that you will feel more in control, comfortable, and fulfilled in your life.
(303) 952-1156 View (303) 952-1156
Photo of Adrianne R. Holloran, Counselor in Boulder, CO
Adrianne R. Holloran
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain closed in a bud became more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin. Gain a deeper understanding of what can change in your life and how to accept what cannot be changed. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. I am a trained provider of EMDR therapy. I help clients recognize and overcome the challenges that prevent you from reaching your goals and living a fulfilling, meaningful life. I am also certified in Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, a combination of conventional biomedical methods and complementary medicine.
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain closed in a bud became more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin. Gain a deeper understanding of what can change in your life and how to accept what cannot be changed. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. I am a trained provider of EMDR therapy. I help clients recognize and overcome the challenges that prevent you from reaching your goals and living a fulfilling, meaningful life. I am also certified in Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, a combination of conventional biomedical methods and complementary medicine.
(303) 502-5789 View (303) 502-5789
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Whole Connection
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
Here at Whole Connection, we believe that a healing relationship is the most important part of therapy. This connection allows each client to safely explore and create the changes and healing they are striving for. Our therapists support clients working with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and a variety of other challenges that can arise in everyday life. We often work individually, with couples, or in a group setting to help our clients build the skills they need to work through and remain resilient in difficult times.
(720) 442-0946 View (720) 442-0946
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Pamela French Newman
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety and trauma through somatic, transpersonal and mindfulness approaches and couples counseling.
Energize your spirit, tap into the intelligence of your physical, mental and emotional well-being, and connect with the profound wisdom of your intuitive heart. I offer somatic counseling for individuals and couples. My mission at PFN Counseling is to serve your highest self and support you on your path to living a life that you love. As your counselor, I am committed to guiding you towards understanding and embracing your true self. Now serving CO & ME.
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety and trauma through somatic, transpersonal and mindfulness approaches and couples counseling.
Energize your spirit, tap into the intelligence of your physical, mental and emotional well-being, and connect with the profound wisdom of your intuitive heart. I offer somatic counseling for individuals and couples. My mission at PFN Counseling is to serve your highest self and support you on your path to living a life that you love. As your counselor, I am committed to guiding you towards understanding and embracing your true self. Now serving CO & ME.
(720) 796-4677 View (720) 796-4677
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Umbrella Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Our specialties include working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group configuration to address patterned issues related to identity, trauma, relationship dissatisfaction, life transition, codependency, attention challenges, anxiety, mood swings, and depression.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
Our specialties include working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group configuration to address patterned issues related to identity, trauma, relationship dissatisfaction, life transition, codependency, attention challenges, anxiety, mood swings, and depression.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
(720) 410-9468 View (720) 410-9468
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Nostos Therapy
PsychD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
You really want to enjoy life but everything seems daunting. You feel stuck, overwhelmed and confused. Life can be challenging but you don't have to go through this alone. My first aim in therapy is to create a space where you feel safe and heard. Together we embark on a journey of greater insight to understand what is holding you back and to create possibilities for change. I see therapy as a collaborative process: I bring my skills and experience, and you bring your whole self, your strengths and vulnerabilities, your fears and desires. My goal is to help you live a full and meaningful life in a way that feels true to YOU.
You really want to enjoy life but everything seems daunting. You feel stuck, overwhelmed and confused. Life can be challenging but you don't have to go through this alone. My first aim in therapy is to create a space where you feel safe and heard. Together we embark on a journey of greater insight to understand what is holding you back and to create possibilities for change. I see therapy as a collaborative process: I bring my skills and experience, and you bring your whole self, your strengths and vulnerabilities, your fears and desires. My goal is to help you live a full and meaningful life in a way that feels true to YOU.
(720) 740-5545 View (720) 740-5545
Photo of Lior Alon, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO
Lior Alon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Together, we will explore themes of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, disconnection, chronic stress & fatigue, perfectionism, compulsive behaviors, life transitions, grief & loss.
Are you seeking a more easeful path through life? Are you interested in connecting the wisdom of your own body, exploring your emotional landscape, quieting your inner monologue and linking to your internal guides & elements of the natural world? Are you seeking a mental health professional who can help you align deeply in the ways you wish? My passion is to skillfully support you in building resiliency, agency, and strengthen the inherent knowings that are vital to you. My therapeutic style infuses a warm, honest, connective & creative environment while emphasizing your needs in the therapy space.
Together, we will explore themes of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, disconnection, chronic stress & fatigue, perfectionism, compulsive behaviors, life transitions, grief & loss.
Are you seeking a more easeful path through life? Are you interested in connecting the wisdom of your own body, exploring your emotional landscape, quieting your inner monologue and linking to your internal guides & elements of the natural world? Are you seeking a mental health professional who can help you align deeply in the ways you wish? My passion is to skillfully support you in building resiliency, agency, and strengthen the inherent knowings that are vital to you. My therapeutic style infuses a warm, honest, connective & creative environment while emphasizing your needs in the therapy space.
(720) 664-7988 View (720) 664-7988
Photo of Cristina Arias, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boulder, CO
Cristina Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I offer a unique and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. I work with healing and alchemizing trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. I specialize in working with people ready to take the deep dive to create healing and changes that lead to feelings and experiences of vitality, enjoyment, self love and clarity.
I offer a unique and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. I work with healing and alchemizing trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. I specialize in working with people ready to take the deep dive to create healing and changes that lead to feelings and experiences of vitality, enjoyment, self love and clarity.
(720) 897-0514 View (720) 897-0514
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Angela Bigford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
As a Somatic Counselor, I work from an understanding of how our thoughts and emotions are necessarily intertwined with our body - internally with brain wiring and externally through behaviors that communicate when words do not. My focus is challenging emotional states and helping adults, partners, and families resolve what the resulting behaviors may be trying to communicate. Specifically, I work with anxiety/ptsd, depression, anger, health crises/fear of death or abandonment, low self-esteem, and grief. Together we choose methods that feel like a fit to meet your circumstance. Ultimately, the goal is empowerment.
As a Somatic Counselor, I work from an understanding of how our thoughts and emotions are necessarily intertwined with our body - internally with brain wiring and externally through behaviors that communicate when words do not. My focus is challenging emotional states and helping adults, partners, and families resolve what the resulting behaviors may be trying to communicate. Specifically, I work with anxiety/ptsd, depression, anger, health crises/fear of death or abandonment, low self-esteem, and grief. Together we choose methods that feel like a fit to meet your circumstance. Ultimately, the goal is empowerment.
(303) 589-3376 View (303) 589-3376
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.