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Heidi Jahr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
If you are experiencing any of the following, I can help you find healing: Anxiety, depression, mid-life crisis, older adult issues, teenage troubles, pain and chronic illness, marriage resolution, divorce, cultural transition, and abuse (physical-verbal), as well as other mental, physical, social and spiritual concerns.
Hello, I'm Heidi: I'm a dually Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in Colorado and California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide online therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.
If you are experiencing any of the following, I can help you find healing: Anxiety, depression, mid-life crisis, older adult issues, teenage troubles, pain and chronic illness, marriage resolution, divorce, cultural transition, and abuse (physical-verbal), as well as other mental, physical, social and spiritual concerns.
Hello, I'm Heidi: I'm a dually Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in Colorado and California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide online therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.
(720) 864-1090 View (720) 864-1090
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Dorothea (Thea) N Pearman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104  (Online Only)
You have been debating about therapy for a while I bet…but pick up the phone and call, you will feel so much better! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 23 + years of experience and a seasoned in couples/family therapist with a emphasis on anxiety/depression and child/teen issues. I understand the challenges in finding someone you can trust to help you process the hardships life can toss your direction. If you need help finding your way out of the pain- give therapy a try and call. Many clients tell me the call is the hardest step and the relief is very welcome. We get to where we want to go—one step at a time.
You have been debating about therapy for a while I bet…but pick up the phone and call, you will feel so much better! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 23 + years of experience and a seasoned in couples/family therapist with a emphasis on anxiety/depression and child/teen issues. I understand the challenges in finding someone you can trust to help you process the hardships life can toss your direction. If you need help finding your way out of the pain- give therapy a try and call. Many clients tell me the call is the hardest step and the relief is very welcome. We get to where we want to go—one step at a time.
(303) 900-7301 View (303) 900-7301
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Behavioral Health and Trauma Recovery Services, PC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Dr. Waymon Stallcup is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Addiction Counselor. He earned his doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and specializes in couples therapy, as well as treating adults with trauma reactions, anxiety/depression, grief/loss, addictions, and anger. For over 10yrs he has worked with individuals experiencing posttraumatic/stress reactions. At this practice we specialize in First Responder & Military Related Stress Reactions, and Civilians who have experienced stressful life-cycle changes or isolated traumatic events, by serving as a "first response" to these often-unnamed heroes/survivors.
Dr. Waymon Stallcup is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Addiction Counselor. He earned his doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and specializes in couples therapy, as well as treating adults with trauma reactions, anxiety/depression, grief/loss, addictions, and anger. For over 10yrs he has worked with individuals experiencing posttraumatic/stress reactions. At this practice we specialize in First Responder & Military Related Stress Reactions, and Civilians who have experienced stressful life-cycle changes or isolated traumatic events, by serving as a "first response" to these often-unnamed heroes/survivors.
(720) 706-9639 View (720) 706-9639
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Lys-An Record
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFT-C, MA, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Lys-An loves working with individuals of all ages, couples and families and has experience working though trauma, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and relationship building from a strengths based, humanistic approach.
Lys-An is an MFT-C working from Castle Rock, Colorado. She obtained a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy from the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont California in 2004. She has several trainings and certificates including EMDR, Gottman Level 2, EFT, and RLT. Lys-An believes developing loving, secure and confident relationships with ourselves and those we cherish, rooted in integrity and compassion is life's most meaningful pursuit. The high vale inherent in these relationships can make connection difficult. It is in this struggle that we can grow into our best selves.
Lys-An loves working with individuals of all ages, couples and families and has experience working though trauma, depression, anxiety, faith transitions, and relationship building from a strengths based, humanistic approach.
Lys-An is an MFT-C working from Castle Rock, Colorado. She obtained a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy from the University of Notre Dame de Namur in Belmont California in 2004. She has several trainings and certificates including EMDR, Gottman Level 2, EFT, and RLT. Lys-An believes developing loving, secure and confident relationships with ourselves and those we cherish, rooted in integrity and compassion is life's most meaningful pursuit. The high vale inherent in these relationships can make connection difficult. It is in this struggle that we can grow into our best selves.
(303) 493-9463 View (303) 493-9463
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Sheila Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Do you struggle to understand why you sometimes respond to situations and events in ways that seem counterproductive? As human beings, for better or worse, we all experience people, environments, and events that shape our sense of self and how we interact with those around us. These experiences can lead to extreme sadness, anxiety, loss of hope, and serious struggles in relationships that interfere with feeling satisfied and living a fulfilled life. I love what I do as a therapist and feel privileged to work with people as they learn and grow toward who they hope to be.
Do you struggle to understand why you sometimes respond to situations and events in ways that seem counterproductive? As human beings, for better or worse, we all experience people, environments, and events that shape our sense of self and how we interact with those around us. These experiences can lead to extreme sadness, anxiety, loss of hope, and serious struggles in relationships that interfere with feeling satisfied and living a fulfilled life. I love what I do as a therapist and feel privileged to work with people as they learn and grow toward who they hope to be.
(719) 212-2043 View (719) 212-2043
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KidStuff Child and Family Counseling, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
Our therapists have diverse professional expertise and a depth of understanding of what you may be experiencing: trauma, anxiety, depression, conflict, low self-worth, abuse, attachment disruption, relationship stress, etc.
KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.
(719) 394-9745 View (719) 394-9745
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Andrea Dabbs Van Bergen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, EdM, LAC, NCC, UP, CH-T
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Do you have a friend, neighbor, or coworker, or relative or are you going through a difficult time emotionally? Struggling with a crisis in life? Or simply feeling down? Consider letting someone with my skills as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Psychotherapist help in treating Substance Abuse, Bereavement and Loss, and with Co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to guide you during difficult times by listening, encouraging you to rediscover basic principles to unlock and to achieve your potential in a safe, supportive, and confidential setting. Supervision towards licensure available.
Do you have a friend, neighbor, or coworker, or relative or are you going through a difficult time emotionally? Struggling with a crisis in life? Or simply feeling down? Consider letting someone with my skills as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Psychotherapist help in treating Substance Abuse, Bereavement and Loss, and with Co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to guide you during difficult times by listening, encouraging you to rediscover basic principles to unlock and to achieve your potential in a safe, supportive, and confidential setting. Supervision towards licensure available.
(719) 722-3419 View (719) 722-3419
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Mandy Dorsett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients want help with anxiety, executive function challenges, emotion regulation, rejection sensitive dysphoria, or social skills.
Are you neurodivergent? Are you tired of therapists who give you useless advice like "have you tried writing it down in a planner?" Me too! My goal is to give folks with ADHD and autism skills and methods that work for your unique brain, not the same tired advice you've heard before. I combine evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with problem solving skills tailored to your specific needs, so we can identify and deal with the things that are getting in the way of living your best life. Please visit my website for more information about my approach!
Many of my clients want help with anxiety, executive function challenges, emotion regulation, rejection sensitive dysphoria, or social skills.
Are you neurodivergent? Are you tired of therapists who give you useless advice like "have you tried writing it down in a planner?" Me too! My goal is to give folks with ADHD and autism skills and methods that work for your unique brain, not the same tired advice you've heard before. I combine evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with problem solving skills tailored to your specific needs, so we can identify and deal with the things that are getting in the way of living your best life. Please visit my website for more information about my approach!
(720) 790-6545 View (720) 790-6545
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Positive Perceptions Therapeutic Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Hello! I moved to Colorado 7 years ago from the upper Midwest. I am proud to say I have an eclectic experience when it comes to counseling. I started off as a postgraduate career counselor then moved on to school counseling (elementary and high school) then therapy with both parolees and inmates in one of the state prisons. From there I have put a focus on working with clients and couples who suffer from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, gender identity, and concerns related to intimacy and sex.
Hello! I moved to Colorado 7 years ago from the upper Midwest. I am proud to say I have an eclectic experience when it comes to counseling. I started off as a postgraduate career counselor then moved on to school counseling (elementary and high school) then therapy with both parolees and inmates in one of the state prisons. From there I have put a focus on working with clients and couples who suffer from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, gender identity, and concerns related to intimacy and sex.
(619) 376-2366 View (619) 376-2366
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Jamie Glick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108  (Online Only)
I am successful at helping people through a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, addictions(substances, gambling, pornography), trauma, challenges in leadership, performance and overall wellness.
Its time to put in that work for a successful 2024. Are you struggling with motivation or finding it difficult to accomplish your goals? Have you developed bad habits or feel stuck? I work with people to achieve peak performance. Through my model, the Spire of Performance , I help to people to define the areas of their life they want too see maximum potential and then we develop a plan in 6 different domains. I believe that physical health is closely tied to mental health and incorporate wellness interventions into every treatment plan. I offer yearly mental health check-ups and free phone/video consultation.
I am successful at helping people through a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, addictions(substances, gambling, pornography), trauma, challenges in leadership, performance and overall wellness.
Its time to put in that work for a successful 2024. Are you struggling with motivation or finding it difficult to accomplish your goals? Have you developed bad habits or feel stuck? I work with people to achieve peak performance. Through my model, the Spire of Performance , I help to people to define the areas of their life they want too see maximum potential and then we develop a plan in 6 different domains. I believe that physical health is closely tied to mental health and incorporate wellness interventions into every treatment plan. I offer yearly mental health check-ups and free phone/video consultation.
(720) 734-4661 View (720) 734-4661
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John Thorington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, SRT, DMin
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
I am a Sexual Recovery Therapist (SRT) with specialization in sexual addictions and couples/marriages. I also work extensively with teens struggling with sexual compulsivity issues. My clients learn to replace destructive behaviors and avoidance of intimacies through healthy and meaningful interactions. As a pastor for three decades, I also have a passionate desire to assist pastors and their spouses. Pastors face some unique challenges in maintaining sexual purity and having healthy marriages. I offer them a safe, confidential, and proven place to find solutions.
I am a Sexual Recovery Therapist (SRT) with specialization in sexual addictions and couples/marriages. I also work extensively with teens struggling with sexual compulsivity issues. My clients learn to replace destructive behaviors and avoidance of intimacies through healthy and meaningful interactions. As a pastor for three decades, I also have a passionate desire to assist pastors and their spouses. Pastors face some unique challenges in maintaining sexual purity and having healthy marriages. I offer them a safe, confidential, and proven place to find solutions.
(256) 330-5668 View (256) 330-5668
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Tina Moss
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MA, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Currently Accepting New Clients! Telehealth & Outdoor Talk Therapy in Castle Rock - I conduct sessions in nature, walking or sitting. This is not a form of exercise but another way to collaborate with families, couples, and individuals, on issues big or small. I believe we try to do the best we can with what we have. We could all use more tools, more support, a deeper understanding of ourselves, and our pasts, to live the life we want. I work with clients to create the change they want to see and in some cases figure out what that even looks like.
Currently Accepting New Clients! Telehealth & Outdoor Talk Therapy in Castle Rock - I conduct sessions in nature, walking or sitting. This is not a form of exercise but another way to collaborate with families, couples, and individuals, on issues big or small. I believe we try to do the best we can with what we have. We could all use more tools, more support, a deeper understanding of ourselves, and our pasts, to live the life we want. I work with clients to create the change they want to see and in some cases figure out what that even looks like.
(720) 358-8891 View (720) 358-8891
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest!
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest!
(720) 539-7329 View (720) 539-7329
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Rebecca M Knudsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR, SRT, PRT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
If you feel broken from betrayal, addiction, or shame, and are looking for healing for mind, body and soul, we are here to help. We are a team of therapists with rigorous training and experience in helping individuals and couples heal from infidelity, betrayal, and sexually compulsive behavior. We treat the whole person, including EMDR to heal trauma, yoga therapy to treat the trauma in your body, groups with like-minded individuals who want to heal, and therapists that are passionate, rigorously trained, and who love their clients. We know that healing is possible, and we know the path to help you get there.
If you feel broken from betrayal, addiction, or shame, and are looking for healing for mind, body and soul, we are here to help. We are a team of therapists with rigorous training and experience in helping individuals and couples heal from infidelity, betrayal, and sexually compulsive behavior. We treat the whole person, including EMDR to heal trauma, yoga therapy to treat the trauma in your body, groups with like-minded individuals who want to heal, and therapists that are passionate, rigorously trained, and who love their clients. We know that healing is possible, and we know the path to help you get there.
(720) 674-7897 View (720) 674-7897
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Heather E. DeKeyser-Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Our next Couples Intensive will be April 6 & 7th, 2024! Space is limited! Contact me if you are interested in our weekend-long intensive that helps couples deepen their connection, explore their desires, and enhance their sexual satisfaction in a safe, supportive, and guided environment!
Our next Couples Intensive will be April 6 & 7th, 2024! Space is limited! Contact me if you are interested in our weekend-long intensive that helps couples deepen their connection, explore their desires, and enhance their sexual satisfaction in a safe, supportive, and guided environment!
(720) 466-7618 View (720) 466-7618
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Whole Kids Co.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCBA, TBRI
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80109
As the Owner, Executive Clinical director, and parent to a child with “specialized needs”, Christie understands how important a whole-child approach is when working with children. She believes wholeheartedly, that whole parents raise whole kids! Therefore, so much of what she provides, serves parents too! Her facility, Whole Kids Co. is a multi-disciplinary Counseling and Autism Center. It serves children, teens, and college-aged kids (and their parents too!) through: testing, counseling, ABA, OT, PT, Speech, social groups, nutritional/wellness training, parent training/therapy, and educational advocacy.
As the Owner, Executive Clinical director, and parent to a child with “specialized needs”, Christie understands how important a whole-child approach is when working with children. She believes wholeheartedly, that whole parents raise whole kids! Therefore, so much of what she provides, serves parents too! Her facility, Whole Kids Co. is a multi-disciplinary Counseling and Autism Center. It serves children, teens, and college-aged kids (and their parents too!) through: testing, counseling, ABA, OT, PT, Speech, social groups, nutritional/wellness training, parent training/therapy, and educational advocacy.
(719) 470-2356 View (719) 470-2356
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The Sanctuary of Growth
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RMT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108
The Sanctuary of Growth is a place for those on the spiritual walk. A sanctuary where you can begin initiating and establishing positive change, new supportive routines and self-reflection in your life, also exploring areas that may hold many significant answers to your own journey of growth by allowing for spaces of healing and reflection that resonate with where you wish to head next. My practice is unique in joining evidence based psychotherapeutic approaches with spirituality based exploration, integration and training as the catalyst of growth and root source healing as a tool to help you navigate and uncover the healer within.
The Sanctuary of Growth is a place for those on the spiritual walk. A sanctuary where you can begin initiating and establishing positive change, new supportive routines and self-reflection in your life, also exploring areas that may hold many significant answers to your own journey of growth by allowing for spaces of healing and reflection that resonate with where you wish to head next. My practice is unique in joining evidence based psychotherapeutic approaches with spirituality based exploration, integration and training as the catalyst of growth and root source healing as a tool to help you navigate and uncover the healer within.
(720) 597-8626 View (720) 597-8626
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Kim Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 414-5905 View (720) 414-5905
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Jessica Fugere
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80108  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello and thank you for taking the time to consider me. I specialize in counseling older children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. With a background in marriage and family therapy, my counseling style tends to be relationship oriented and solutions-focused. I offer a blend of empathy and support while presenting real-world suggestions for growth and healing. I have found that while all clients want to feel heard and understood, this alone is not enough for therapy to be effective. Together, we can work towards finding realistic solutions to improve your life, relationships, and overall happiness.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to consider me. I specialize in counseling older children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. With a background in marriage and family therapy, my counseling style tends to be relationship oriented and solutions-focused. I offer a blend of empathy and support while presenting real-world suggestions for growth and healing. I have found that while all clients want to feel heard and understood, this alone is not enough for therapy to be effective. Together, we can work towards finding realistic solutions to improve your life, relationships, and overall happiness.
(303) 731-6522 View (303) 731-6522

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Ariel Steinweg-Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castle Pines, CO 80108  (Online Only)
Although I have experience working with a variety of presenting problems, I also specialize in working with those struggling with depression and anxiety, life transitions, couples, and trauma or PTSD.
Change is hard. Either change happens to us (as with the Covid pandemic) and adapting can be difficult and painful, or we want change and making that happen can be overwhelming and challenging. I have several years of experience helping clients create change in the ways they are hoping for. I have worked with clients from various age groups, teens through older adults, and have assisted them with a wide range of presenting difficulties including: depression; anxiety; relationship struggles/couples; family dynamics; life transitions; parenting challenges; postpartum depression; and trauma.
Although I have experience working with a variety of presenting problems, I also specialize in working with those struggling with depression and anxiety, life transitions, couples, and trauma or PTSD.
Change is hard. Either change happens to us (as with the Covid pandemic) and adapting can be difficult and painful, or we want change and making that happen can be overwhelming and challenging. I have several years of experience helping clients create change in the ways they are hoping for. I have worked with clients from various age groups, teens through older adults, and have assisted them with a wide range of presenting difficulties including: depression; anxiety; relationship struggles/couples; family dynamics; life transitions; parenting challenges; postpartum depression; and trauma.
(720) 709-2759 View (720) 709-2759

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.