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Stefanie Donnelly
Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
My name is Stefanie Donnelly, and I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My therapeutic approach is multifaceted, integrating holistic & body-centered methodologies with a feminist perspective, all underpinned by a trauma-informed framework. In my clinical practice, I have gained substantial experience addressing a broad spectrum of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal and transitional challenges. It is my objective to provide a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience, tailored to the unique needs of each individual client.
My name is Stefanie Donnelly, and I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. My therapeutic approach is multifaceted, integrating holistic & body-centered methodologies with a feminist perspective, all underpinned by a trauma-informed framework. In my clinical practice, I have gained substantial experience addressing a broad spectrum of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal and transitional challenges. It is my objective to provide a supportive and transformative therapeutic experience, tailored to the unique needs of each individual client.
(720) 547-2210 View (720) 547-2210
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Center for Resilience Strategies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80203
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
(720) 734-7069 View (720) 734-7069
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Solana Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
I am currently licensed in both CO & FL(virtually) to work with clients! Welcome - congratulations for taking one of the hardest steps towards improving your mental health! Maybe you have found yourself on my page because you recognize that something is not working in your life and you are wanting to make changes. You deserve the space to heal and understand patterns in your life that might be causing stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression or strains in relationships. Life is not meant to just be survived, it is to be experienced to the fullest potential and we can discover that in the therapy room!
I am currently licensed in both CO & FL(virtually) to work with clients! Welcome - congratulations for taking one of the hardest steps towards improving your mental health! Maybe you have found yourself on my page because you recognize that something is not working in your life and you are wanting to make changes. You deserve the space to heal and understand patterns in your life that might be causing stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression or strains in relationships. Life is not meant to just be survived, it is to be experienced to the fullest potential and we can discover that in the therapy room!
(984) 217-1873 View (984) 217-1873
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Nancy M. Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS Ed, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202  (Online Only)
Each of us has the ability to impact the world in a unique and powerful way and we are all born with the desire to deeply connect with others. Struggles with anxiety, depression, insecurity, burnout and stress can discourage us and keep us from realizing our full potential. Counseling gives you the opportunity to feel seen, heard and understood as well as challenged. It is through therapy that we come to understand ourselves more fully allowing personal growth, self esteem and possibly true satisfaction with the life we are given.
Each of us has the ability to impact the world in a unique and powerful way and we are all born with the desire to deeply connect with others. Struggles with anxiety, depression, insecurity, burnout and stress can discourage us and keep us from realizing our full potential. Counseling gives you the opportunity to feel seen, heard and understood as well as challenged. It is through therapy that we come to understand ourselves more fully allowing personal growth, self esteem and possibly true satisfaction with the life we are given.
(303) 622-0417 View (303) 622-0417
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Ilene Solomon Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204
I specialize in: understanding & managing anxiety, working through grief/loss, building stronger self-esteem, exploring spirituality, coping with stress, thriving during & after trauma, and creating deeper meaning in life.
Therapists in Group Practice taking new clients! Check our website www.discoverpeacewithin.com for therapist bios "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."-The Buddha. No matter what challenge, stress or trauma you may be facing, we believe that as a human being, you have access to a reservoir of strength, resiliency, and peace within you. Sometimes you are able to access that peace on your own or with the help of friends or family; yet, at other times, you could benefit from the support of a trusted therapist. As your therapist, we are here to offer genuine care for you and your process - to help you discover peace within.
I specialize in: understanding & managing anxiety, working through grief/loss, building stronger self-esteem, exploring spirituality, coping with stress, thriving during & after trauma, and creating deeper meaning in life.
Therapists in Group Practice taking new clients! Check our website www.discoverpeacewithin.com for therapist bios "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."-The Buddha. No matter what challenge, stress or trauma you may be facing, we believe that as a human being, you have access to a reservoir of strength, resiliency, and peace within you. Sometimes you are able to access that peace on your own or with the help of friends or family; yet, at other times, you could benefit from the support of a trusted therapist. As your therapist, we are here to offer genuine care for you and your process - to help you discover peace within.
(720) 408-2244 View (720) 408-2244
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Jody Ortman
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I specialize in supporting adults and couples working through life changes, health concerns, anxiety, depression, and navigating trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and addiction counselor. I specialize in supporting adults and couples working through life changes, health concerns, anxiety, depression, and navigating recovery from trauma. Seeking support when things aren’t going well can be incredibly difficult and finding the right fit with a therapist is essential. I am happy to schedule a free video consultation to discuss your needs and ensure that we would be a good fit. Please reach out to me via email with days and times that would work best for you.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I specialize in supporting adults and couples working through life changes, health concerns, anxiety, depression, and navigating trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and addiction counselor. I specialize in supporting adults and couples working through life changes, health concerns, anxiety, depression, and navigating recovery from trauma. Seeking support when things aren’t going well can be incredibly difficult and finding the right fit with a therapist is essential. I am happy to schedule a free video consultation to discuss your needs and ensure that we would be a good fit. Please reach out to me via email with days and times that would work best for you.
(480) 907-3685 View (480) 907-3685
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Mike Hart
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
Oftentimes in life we find ourselves stuck and uncertain how to move forward. Whether it's anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, difficulties with a life transition, or another issue, I aim to help each person I work with identify what's holding them back and explore ways to generate momentum toward a more fulfilling life. I work with adults of diverse cultural identities in addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, OCD, trauma, career concerns, substance abuse, depression, stress, relationship problems, bipolar disorders, and ADHD. I also offer psychological testing and assessment.
Oftentimes in life we find ourselves stuck and uncertain how to move forward. Whether it's anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, difficulties with a life transition, or another issue, I aim to help each person I work with identify what's holding them back and explore ways to generate momentum toward a more fulfilling life. I work with adults of diverse cultural identities in addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, OCD, trauma, career concerns, substance abuse, depression, stress, relationship problems, bipolar disorders, and ADHD. I also offer psychological testing and assessment.
(720) 703-9688 View (720) 703-9688
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Cassie Matz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246  (Online Only)
Seeking therapy is a courageous act, and I want to thank you for taking the first step to improving your mental health and happiness! My name is Cassie Matz, and I have been a therapist since 2010. My passion is in helping people find meaning and purpose while coping with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, parenting issues, and women’s issues (including fertility, relational issues, career challenges, adjustments to parenthood, and self-esteem). You are the expert in your life story, and I will follow your lead as we work towards meeting your personal and relationship goals.
Seeking therapy is a courageous act, and I want to thank you for taking the first step to improving your mental health and happiness! My name is Cassie Matz, and I have been a therapist since 2010. My passion is in helping people find meaning and purpose while coping with grief and loss, depression and anxiety, parenting issues, and women’s issues (including fertility, relational issues, career challenges, adjustments to parenthood, and self-esteem). You are the expert in your life story, and I will follow your lead as we work towards meeting your personal and relationship goals.
(720) 780-8810 View (720) 780-8810
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Becoming More Counseling, Coaching, & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202  (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage & family; & am certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
Clients who are struggling but wanting to not only heal, but also grow have the potential for being extremely powerful people. We have all gone through difficult times, experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness. However, if we have healed, we look back and see those times as hard, but some of the most powerful in our lives. Hearts can become strong, marriages can be healed and become euphoric, and our families can become strong, powerful, and beautiful. If you have a Christian background, I can help you become stronger in your faith. If you want to become a stronger leader, I am also an executive coach.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, marriage & family; & am certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
Clients who are struggling but wanting to not only heal, but also grow have the potential for being extremely powerful people. We have all gone through difficult times, experiencing anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness. However, if we have healed, we look back and see those times as hard, but some of the most powerful in our lives. Hearts can become strong, marriages can be healed and become euphoric, and our families can become strong, powerful, and beautiful. If you have a Christian background, I can help you become stronger in your faith. If you want to become a stronger leader, I am also an executive coach.
(720) 782-0719 View (720) 782-0719
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Jamie Hatchett
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
This enables me to incorporate my own professional experiences into my therapeutic work, specifically with working professionals who suffer from anxiety, burn-out and stress.
I am a British psychotherapist, passionate about psychotherapy and the impact it can have on society. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my own experiences with therapy and the powerful impact it made on my own life. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.
This enables me to incorporate my own professional experiences into my therapeutic work, specifically with working professionals who suffer from anxiety, burn-out and stress.
I am a British psychotherapist, passionate about psychotherapy and the impact it can have on society. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my own experiences with therapy and the powerful impact it made on my own life. I have a reflective style that I bring into the therapeutic environment in order to achieve deeper and more authentic connections with my clients.
(720) 358-8868 View (720) 358-8868
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Sarah Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80222
Welcome - I'm here to support you! In our sessions together, you'll be able to openly express your feelings, discover your strengths, and relate to your struggles in a whole new way. My style is warm, empowering, and practical. I want you to be able to walk out of each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped to handle the challenges life throws at you. I am a perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) and am passionate about working with individuals with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and prenatal and postpartum depression. I also enjoy helping clients who are encountering fertility challenges.
Welcome - I'm here to support you! In our sessions together, you'll be able to openly express your feelings, discover your strengths, and relate to your struggles in a whole new way. My style is warm, empowering, and practical. I want you to be able to walk out of each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped to handle the challenges life throws at you. I am a perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) and am passionate about working with individuals with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and prenatal and postpartum depression. I also enjoy helping clients who are encountering fertility challenges.
(720) 770-2069 View (720) 770-2069
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80216
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(720) 702-1930 View (720) 702-1930
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Keith D. Wall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80238  (Online Only)
Hello! I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges while finding practical strategies for change. Many of my clients are people dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, seeking genuine understanding and direction. My clients and I work together to identify specific challenges and develop effective solutions. My aim is to foster self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful change, empowering clients to build a more fulfilling future.
Hello! I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges while finding practical strategies for change. Many of my clients are people dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, seeking genuine understanding and direction. My clients and I work together to identify specific challenges and develop effective solutions. My aim is to foster self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful change, empowering clients to build a more fulfilling future.
(720) 924-4693 View (720) 924-4693
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Rob Leach
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202
I have extensive experience providing individual therapy for adults seeking help for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My goal is to help you find healthy ways to feel better and reach your potential. Depending on your needs, I can help you develop effective ways to address relationship issues, self-defeating behaviors, or bothersome feelings, such as worry, sadness, irritability, and fatigue. I provide dependable support and guidance as you find positive ways to respond to life's challenges - whether that happens to be relationship problems, family issues, work-related concerns, academic pressures, or other life stressors. I will meet you where you are and work to find effective ways to address your concerns.
I have extensive experience providing individual therapy for adults seeking help for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My goal is to help you find healthy ways to feel better and reach your potential. Depending on your needs, I can help you develop effective ways to address relationship issues, self-defeating behaviors, or bothersome feelings, such as worry, sadness, irritability, and fatigue. I provide dependable support and guidance as you find positive ways to respond to life's challenges - whether that happens to be relationship problems, family issues, work-related concerns, academic pressures, or other life stressors. I will meet you where you are and work to find effective ways to address your concerns.
(303) 747-4305 View (303) 747-4305
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Jake Cohen
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246
I specialize in anxiety, depression, family, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationships, and trauma.
Nobody is perfect, and often there are parts of ourselves we’d like to work on. Sometimes we need an outside perspective to help us figure out just how to work on those parts! Collaborating with a therapist isn’t always easy, but I understand just how impactful it can be to work with someone to effectively navigate the things we’d like to change in our lives. I aim to create a comforting space where we can work together on your priorities. I work with teens and adults. It can be easy to get stuck and weighed down by our emotions, but by processing them together, I can help you feel unstuck and lighter.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, family, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, relationships, and trauma.
Nobody is perfect, and often there are parts of ourselves we’d like to work on. Sometimes we need an outside perspective to help us figure out just how to work on those parts! Collaborating with a therapist isn’t always easy, but I understand just how impactful it can be to work with someone to effectively navigate the things we’d like to change in our lives. I aim to create a comforting space where we can work together on your priorities. I work with teens and adults. It can be easy to get stuck and weighed down by our emotions, but by processing them together, I can help you feel unstuck and lighter.
(720) 330-9880 View (720) 330-9880
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Bridget M Hofstadter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, CCATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the power of the creative arts to assist clients in gaining insight and new perspectives to facilitate personal growth and transformation. I am a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist, and certified anxiety and depression treatment professional. I use a client-centered method working together with clients to build a therapeutic relationship and treatment plan. I have worked with a variety of clients of various experiences, ages, and challenges. My specialty is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, lowered self-worth, identity issues, boundary and communication issues.
I believe in the power of the creative arts to assist clients in gaining insight and new perspectives to facilitate personal growth and transformation. I am a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist, and certified anxiety and depression treatment professional. I use a client-centered method working together with clients to build a therapeutic relationship and treatment plan. I have worked with a variety of clients of various experiences, ages, and challenges. My specialty is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, lowered self-worth, identity issues, boundary and communication issues.
(720) 893-8730 View (720) 893-8730
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CoreVita Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, EMDR, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80224  (Online Only)
My name is Eve and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. If you're struggling with making friends and regularly experiencing loneliness, you're not alone. I specialize in working with adults facing challenges such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Self-Esteem issues, and navigating Life Transitions. In our time together we will explore strategies that address the root causes of your difficulties, with a focus on building meaningful social connections.
My name is Eve and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. If you're struggling with making friends and regularly experiencing loneliness, you're not alone. I specialize in working with adults facing challenges such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Self-Esteem issues, and navigating Life Transitions. In our time together we will explore strategies that address the root causes of your difficulties, with a focus on building meaningful social connections.
(720) 573-0954 View (720) 573-0954
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Andrew Larrimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80237
If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or emotionally volatile, you are not alone - according to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five people in the United States live with a mental health issue. Whether you need room to express yourself, help separating, prioritizing, and reflecting on the issues you’re facing, or outside accountability (or maybe a little bit of all of those), I am here for you. My clients find me easy to talk to, straightforward, and a great teammate in helping them set and realize their goals. I adapt well to the needs of my clients so that you are able to benefit from our time together.
If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or emotionally volatile, you are not alone - according to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five people in the United States live with a mental health issue. Whether you need room to express yourself, help separating, prioritizing, and reflecting on the issues you’re facing, or outside accountability (or maybe a little bit of all of those), I am here for you. My clients find me easy to talk to, straightforward, and a great teammate in helping them set and realize their goals. I adapt well to the needs of my clients so that you are able to benefit from our time together.
(720) 571-1607 View (720) 571-1607
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Rj Gazarek
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246  (Online Only)
You are in control. You are strong. You are more than good enough. And you are absolutely capable of living the life you dream of. Imagine a world where you didn’t have constant anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, or struggles with friends and family. A world where you can fully accept, love, know, and trust yourself. No two journeys through life are the same, and no two treatments will be the same either.
You are in control. You are strong. You are more than good enough. And you are absolutely capable of living the life you dream of. Imagine a world where you didn’t have constant anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, or struggles with friends and family. A world where you can fully accept, love, know, and trust yourself. No two journeys through life are the same, and no two treatments will be the same either.
(720) 728-0757 View (720) 728-0757
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Deb Waugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209
And the anxiety that may be present in reaching out.
Hi, I’m Deb. I work with you to understand the "whys” behind your feelings. I’m good at helping you figure out effective responses to dealing with the people and problems in your life. We work together to understand what’s making you unhappy. And more important, we spend time uncovering what makes you happy. We’ll create goals to get you where you want to be and develop strategies to manage the bumps along the way. And through it all, I provide support and accountability. Please contact me to see if you think we will work well together.
And the anxiety that may be present in reaching out.
Hi, I’m Deb. I work with you to understand the "whys” behind your feelings. I’m good at helping you figure out effective responses to dealing with the people and problems in your life. We work together to understand what’s making you unhappy. And more important, we spend time uncovering what makes you happy. We’ll create goals to get you where you want to be and develop strategies to manage the bumps along the way. And through it all, I provide support and accountability. Please contact me to see if you think we will work well together.
(720) 575-4803 View (720) 575-4803
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.