Therapists in Evergreen, CO

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Cynthia (Cindy) Lyon Barrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evergreen, CO 80439  (Online Only)
I work with people who have anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and ADHD.
I am a solution-oriented therapist who will help you with the concerns you bring to me. I have 30 years of clinical experience. I am empathic and warm. I have worked with a broad range of diagnoses and issues/concerns. I will help you set your goals and we will choose interventions to help you accomplish what you want out of therapy. I am collaborative, and energetic. My website is: therapistevergreen.com and my Facebook page is: Cindy Barrow, LCSW Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist. Client endorsements are on my webpage.
I work with people who have anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and ADHD.
I am a solution-oriented therapist who will help you with the concerns you bring to me. I have 30 years of clinical experience. I am empathic and warm. I have worked with a broad range of diagnoses and issues/concerns. I will help you set your goals and we will choose interventions to help you accomplish what you want out of therapy. I am collaborative, and energetic. My website is: therapistevergreen.com and my Facebook page is: Cindy Barrow, LCSW Individual, Couples, and Family Therapist. Client endorsements are on my webpage.
(720) 806-5745 View (720) 806-5745
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Julie Parelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evergreen, CO 80439
For over 25 years, I've had the privilege and honor of hearing my client's stories and learning about their lives. I believe that developing and nurturing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as well as creating a safe environment for my clients, is key to a successful therapeutic experience. I treat a variety of emotional and relational difficulties including depression, anxiety and relationship conflicts, as well as parent/child issues and significant life changes.
For over 25 years, I've had the privilege and honor of hearing my client's stories and learning about their lives. I believe that developing and nurturing a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, as well as creating a safe environment for my clients, is key to a successful therapeutic experience. I treat a variety of emotional and relational difficulties including depression, anxiety and relationship conflicts, as well as parent/child issues and significant life changes.
(303) 720-7586 View (303) 720-7586
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Heather Kassman
MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Evergreen, CO 80439  (Online Only)
Some areas of focus: anxiety, career/college/gap year, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, healthy/unhealthy relationships, LGBTQ+, life transitions (changing careers, retirement, new parents), mindfulness, neurodiversity, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, and teen issues.
Everyone has the ability to make changes that improve their life. Counseling provides an opportunity to talk openly about the challenges you face and can give a fresh perspective on a difficult problem. I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain the insight, tools and understanding necessary to move in the direction of productive change.
Some areas of focus: anxiety, career/college/gap year, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, healthy/unhealthy relationships, LGBTQ+, life transitions (changing careers, retirement, new parents), mindfulness, neurodiversity, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, and teen issues.
Everyone has the ability to make changes that improve their life. Counseling provides an opportunity to talk openly about the challenges you face and can give a fresh perspective on a difficult problem. I work collaboratively with clients to help them gain the insight, tools and understanding necessary to move in the direction of productive change.
(720) 358-4036 View (720) 358-4036
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Emily Buikema
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evergreen, CO 80401
My clinical focus is on identity, life transitions (retirement), depression/anxiety, relationships, and grief/loss.
Hello! My name is Emily and I am a clinician serving individuals and groups in Southwest Colorado. My desire is for you to find true healing from life's pain and develop self-compassion for your future. I hope to offer authentic connections and meaningful relationships, and I believe that hurt can become one of your greatest teachers—and something that can be understood with empathy. Walking through the trauma of life is never easy, and I would love to come alongside you with love and a few skills that can help you thrive in a way that you haven’t before.
My clinical focus is on identity, life transitions (retirement), depression/anxiety, relationships, and grief/loss.
Hello! My name is Emily and I am a clinician serving individuals and groups in Southwest Colorado. My desire is for you to find true healing from life's pain and develop self-compassion for your future. I hope to offer authentic connections and meaningful relationships, and I believe that hurt can become one of your greatest teachers—and something that can be understood with empathy. Walking through the trauma of life is never easy, and I would love to come alongside you with love and a few skills that can help you thrive in a way that you haven’t before.
(970) 553-4425 View (970) 553-4425
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Laurel Nook
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Evergreen, CO 80439
Are you looking for creative therapy and something more than talk therapy? Laurel’s approach may provide a glimpse into viewing therapeutic heart (hard) work differently. It’s possible with Laurel’s smile and wacky sense of humor that in therapy you will grow in connection to yourself and others. I am honored to walk alongside youth, families, and adults to support their journey. To know oneself is to experience another with heart (hard) work, compassion, and curiosity. Therapy is a brave and honorable journey and not meant to face alone.
Are you looking for creative therapy and something more than talk therapy? Laurel’s approach may provide a glimpse into viewing therapeutic heart (hard) work differently. It’s possible with Laurel’s smile and wacky sense of humor that in therapy you will grow in connection to yourself and others. I am honored to walk alongside youth, families, and adults to support their journey. To know oneself is to experience another with heart (hard) work, compassion, and curiosity. Therapy is a brave and honorable journey and not meant to face alone.
(720) 613-6248 View (720) 613-6248
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Animal Assisted Therapy of the Mountains
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Evergreen, CO 80439
Animal-assisted therapy of the mountain communities' mission- to serve the community by providing healing from the past, comfort in the present and creating hope for a compelling future..all with the help of animals. Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic treatment that integrates animals with intention and purpose into psychotherapy, designed to benefit the client's cognitive, social and emotional functioning. We have a new equine therapy program as well as horses, guinea pigs, bunnies, cats, and dogs. They provide safety and acceptance to help with healing. ACCEPTING Colorado Medicaid for insurance.
Animal-assisted therapy of the mountain communities' mission- to serve the community by providing healing from the past, comfort in the present and creating hope for a compelling future..all with the help of animals. Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic treatment that integrates animals with intention and purpose into psychotherapy, designed to benefit the client's cognitive, social and emotional functioning. We have a new equine therapy program as well as horses, guinea pigs, bunnies, cats, and dogs. They provide safety and acceptance to help with healing. ACCEPTING Colorado Medicaid for insurance.
(720) 897-3346 View (720) 897-3346
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Katherine Rosenblatt
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, LPCC, ATRP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Evergreen, CO 80439
I can help you heal and move forward. I became an art therapist because I am passionate about reaching teens and young adults to provide a creative outlet in a brave space to explore life’s challenges. Flourishing during adolescence is difficult and overwhelming. This defining part of life is full of transitions, experimentation, and milestones galore!
I can help you heal and move forward. I became an art therapist because I am passionate about reaching teens and young adults to provide a creative outlet in a brave space to explore life’s challenges. Flourishing during adolescence is difficult and overwhelming. This defining part of life is full of transitions, experimentation, and milestones galore!
(833) 748-0307 View (833) 748-0307
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Abby Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Evergreen, CO 80439
**TELEHEALTH SESSIONS ONLY** Everyone experiences stress. Life gets busy. Life gets hard. Sometimes, life hurts. My desire is to help you discover peace in all areas of your life and allow that peace to transform your heart: the center of your soul, your mind, your will, and your character. My goal is to empower you through grace to discover healing, renewal, and hope in the midst of life's struggles. In counseling, I will walk beside you through life's difficult moments, instilling confidence, integrity, and dignity.
**TELEHEALTH SESSIONS ONLY** Everyone experiences stress. Life gets busy. Life gets hard. Sometimes, life hurts. My desire is to help you discover peace in all areas of your life and allow that peace to transform your heart: the center of your soul, your mind, your will, and your character. My goal is to empower you through grace to discover healing, renewal, and hope in the midst of life's struggles. In counseling, I will walk beside you through life's difficult moments, instilling confidence, integrity, and dignity.
(970) 688-4615 View (970) 688-4615
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Karrie Lyons-Sjostrom
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Evergreen, CO 80439
As a psychologist, my goal is to provide compassionate psychotherapy to adults, adolescent, families, and couples. I work diligently to understand your unique challenges and strengths to provide thoughtful guidance, important observations, and heartfelt support. How we work together is tailored to your specific needs, concerns, and constraints. Whether you hope to feel less overwhelmed, to enhance a relationship, or to improve your family dynamics, I will help you develop a plan for improved living. I use a clinically integrative approach and incorporate psychodynamic theories, proven cognitive-behavioral coping skills, and strategies from solution-focused, gestalt, and family systems theories.
As a psychologist, my goal is to provide compassionate psychotherapy to adults, adolescent, families, and couples. I work diligently to understand your unique challenges and strengths to provide thoughtful guidance, important observations, and heartfelt support. How we work together is tailored to your specific needs, concerns, and constraints. Whether you hope to feel less overwhelmed, to enhance a relationship, or to improve your family dynamics, I will help you develop a plan for improved living. I use a clinically integrative approach and incorporate psychodynamic theories, proven cognitive-behavioral coping skills, and strategies from solution-focused, gestalt, and family systems theories.
(720) 924-4843 View (720) 924-4843
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Mountain Steps Counseling; Barbara Olseen LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Evergreen, CO 80437
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a therapist with an extensive history of working with clients of all ages who have had to deal with a multitude of mental health symptoms or difficulty managing the conflicts that arise for all of us as we attempt to find joy in a complicated world. My style is to be collaborative while providing culturally responsive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and individuals, I look forward to working with clients to enhance their innate abilities to create positive change in their lives, with their relationships, and within the community they interactive with.
Hello, I am a therapist with an extensive history of working with clients of all ages who have had to deal with a multitude of mental health symptoms or difficulty managing the conflicts that arise for all of us as we attempt to find joy in a complicated world. My style is to be collaborative while providing culturally responsive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and individuals, I look forward to working with clients to enhance their innate abilities to create positive change in their lives, with their relationships, and within the community they interactive with.
(720) 682-7386 View (720) 682-7386

More Therapists Nearby

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Jamie R. Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80401  (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting clients who are struggling anxiety, grief and loss, life changes and transitions, relationship challenges, heartbreak recovery and self-esteem issues.
Sometimes we face challenges that seem insurmountable, leaving us feeling stuck and hopeless. Therapy can provide the support necessary to overcome hardship and help us take steps toward happiness and fulfillment. As your therapist, I believe that you have the resiliency required to overcome the toughest challenges. No one should have to trudge alone through trying times. I look forward to walking with you on your journey!
I specialize in supporting clients who are struggling anxiety, grief and loss, life changes and transitions, relationship challenges, heartbreak recovery and self-esteem issues.
Sometimes we face challenges that seem insurmountable, leaving us feeling stuck and hopeless. Therapy can provide the support necessary to overcome hardship and help us take steps toward happiness and fulfillment. As your therapist, I believe that you have the resiliency required to overcome the toughest challenges. No one should have to trudge alone through trying times. I look forward to walking with you on your journey!
(720) 583-8796 View (720) 583-8796
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Bronwyn Hockersmith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Bronwyn specializes in trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, relationship issues, weight/body issues, mindfulness, mind/body connection, career coaching/counseling, pre/post natal issues, premarital discovery, divorce recovery, perfectionistic/people pleasing tendencies, and attachment.
Throughout our life we have developed strategies to handle upheaval, loss, and struggle. These strategies, though well practiced, may no longer be serving us. Bronwyn offers a safe space to unpack historical experiences and present-day triggers. She encourages curiosity and self-awareness. She pulls from Hakomi, mindfulness, and neurobiology to tend to emotions, identify & adapt unhelpful thinking and behavior, and regulate the nervous system. Bronwyn's approach builds resiliency, offers new strategies in managing daily stressors/anxieties, helps respond to somatic (physical) symptoms, and nurtures your inner voice.
Bronwyn specializes in trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, relationship issues, weight/body issues, mindfulness, mind/body connection, career coaching/counseling, pre/post natal issues, premarital discovery, divorce recovery, perfectionistic/people pleasing tendencies, and attachment.
Throughout our life we have developed strategies to handle upheaval, loss, and struggle. These strategies, though well practiced, may no longer be serving us. Bronwyn offers a safe space to unpack historical experiences and present-day triggers. She encourages curiosity and self-awareness. She pulls from Hakomi, mindfulness, and neurobiology to tend to emotions, identify & adapt unhelpful thinking and behavior, and regulate the nervous system. Bronwyn's approach builds resiliency, offers new strategies in managing daily stressors/anxieties, helps respond to somatic (physical) symptoms, and nurtures your inner voice.
(720) 571-8627 View (720) 571-8627
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Maggie Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
I specialize in working with children of all ages and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem/identity, attachment, emotional/mood difficulties, trauma, opposition/defiance, family conflict, anger, school problems, ADHD, and self-harm behaviors. My strengths-based, integrative, and collaborative approach promotes a child's success across all settings. We will work together to develop a plan that includes realistic goals and evidenced-based interventions to meet your family's needs. I am trained in Synergetic Play Therapy and use specific techniques to introduce self-regulation strategies and address your child's symptoms and possible underlying causes.
I specialize in working with children of all ages and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem/identity, attachment, emotional/mood difficulties, trauma, opposition/defiance, family conflict, anger, school problems, ADHD, and self-harm behaviors. My strengths-based, integrative, and collaborative approach promotes a child's success across all settings. We will work together to develop a plan that includes realistic goals and evidenced-based interventions to meet your family's needs. I am trained in Synergetic Play Therapy and use specific techniques to introduce self-regulation strategies and address your child's symptoms and possible underlying causes.
(303) 622-3702 View (303) 622-3702
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Tonya McFarland
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
I specialize in Depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and stress management.
Stop beating yourself up! We all engage in some unhealthy behaviors at times and we don't need to feel ashamed of these struggles. Maybe we cope with stress by having an unhealthy relationship with food (binging, purging, restricting) or by engaging in self-destructive patterns in an attempt to deal with our extreme feelings. I can help you process your past traumas and allow you to create a new path for yourself based on self-compassion. The world doesn't have to be a scary, lonely place.
I specialize in Depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and stress management.
Stop beating yourself up! We all engage in some unhealthy behaviors at times and we don't need to feel ashamed of these struggles. Maybe we cope with stress by having an unhealthy relationship with food (binging, purging, restricting) or by engaging in self-destructive patterns in an attempt to deal with our extreme feelings. I can help you process your past traumas and allow you to create a new path for yourself based on self-compassion. The world doesn't have to be a scary, lonely place.
(303) 709-5897 View (303) 709-5897
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Dr. Rachel Nielsen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80228
I have 25 years of experience addressing trauma, stress, youth issues, childhood abuse, physical and sexual violence, self-esteem, anxiety disorders, identity, grief and loss, posttraumatic healing, and recovering from mass casualty events and targeted violence. That means I am here for the typical life struggles that people face, and I can handle the really heavy stuff.
I have 25 years of experience addressing trauma, stress, youth issues, childhood abuse, physical and sexual violence, self-esteem, anxiety disorders, identity, grief and loss, posttraumatic healing, and recovering from mass casualty events and targeted violence. That means I am here for the typical life struggles that people face, and I can handle the really heavy stuff.
(720) 513-9365 View (720) 513-9365
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Rick Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Golden, CO 80401
As a provider of individual and family psychotherapy for over 26 years, I have a long standing reputation as a caring, compassionate and supportive therapist. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues. I have considerable experience treating the following: family and parenting issues, anger management, blended and stepfamily problems, child & teen behavior issues, conflict in relationships/family, mood problems, depression/anxiety, parenting, co-parenting issues, parent-child relationships, stress/coping.
As a provider of individual and family psychotherapy for over 26 years, I have a long standing reputation as a caring, compassionate and supportive therapist. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues. I have considerable experience treating the following: family and parenting issues, anger management, blended and stepfamily problems, child & teen behavior issues, conflict in relationships/family, mood problems, depression/anxiety, parenting, co-parenting issues, parent-child relationships, stress/coping.
(303) 717-7023 View (303) 717-7023
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Alison E McGinty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Morrison, CO 80465
When we’re hurting or just going through a difficult time, so often we feel alone in our experiences. Depression, anxiety, trauma and loss can narrow our perspectives and make us feel disconnected from our loved ones and ourselves. In those moments, it can be hard to access our own sense of worth. I welcome all my clients with unconditional acceptance, wherever they are in their lives, and however they are feeling. I provide clients with tools that encourage and enhance a sense of well being, and offer a compassionate, welcoming, nonjudgmental space to help them connect with their own inner strength and wisdom.
When we’re hurting or just going through a difficult time, so often we feel alone in our experiences. Depression, anxiety, trauma and loss can narrow our perspectives and make us feel disconnected from our loved ones and ourselves. In those moments, it can be hard to access our own sense of worth. I welcome all my clients with unconditional acceptance, wherever they are in their lives, and however they are feeling. I provide clients with tools that encourage and enhance a sense of well being, and offer a compassionate, welcoming, nonjudgmental space to help them connect with their own inner strength and wisdom.
(720) 744-3803 View (720) 744-3803
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Kimberly Sharrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
I am passionate about helping children and teens with anxiety, ADHD, behavioral and social issues.
Enrolling Now for our Children's Weekly Play-based Nature Therapy Summer Groups! Nature-themed, outdoor groups will provide opportunities for children to explore sensory activities outdoors while focusing on gaining abilities for self-regulation, social skills, and self-esteem building! These group will include opportunities for nature-themed arts and crafts, mindfulness and meditation, children’s yoga and movement games to increase executive functioning. Dates: 6/2- 6/23 & 7/7- 7/28, Tuesdays ages 6-8, Thursdays ages 9-11. West Arvada / Wheat Ridge location. Space is very limited, see the attached flier for more info!
I am passionate about helping children and teens with anxiety, ADHD, behavioral and social issues.
Enrolling Now for our Children's Weekly Play-based Nature Therapy Summer Groups! Nature-themed, outdoor groups will provide opportunities for children to explore sensory activities outdoors while focusing on gaining abilities for self-regulation, social skills, and self-esteem building! These group will include opportunities for nature-themed arts and crafts, mindfulness and meditation, children’s yoga and movement games to increase executive functioning. Dates: 6/2- 6/23 & 7/7- 7/28, Tuesdays ages 6-8, Thursdays ages 9-11. West Arvada / Wheat Ridge location. Space is very limited, see the attached flier for more info!
(720) 704-3540 View (720) 704-3540
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Dedicated to YOUR Happiness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EAP, SQ-coac
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CO 80401
I meet you where YOU are with a full approach: emotional, physical, relational, spiritual, financial and intellectual. I provide a safe and supportive environment for exploring and resolving obstacles to your growth and well being. YOU are far more than any diagnosis you have ever received. I am now trained in EMDR and it is THE way to get beyond all issues including over-eating, drinking, self criticizing & more. You will be easily surprised how EMDR will help you heal. please call! “Therapy for anxiety and depression is just as effective as pills in the short-term, and has much lower relapse rates in the long term."
I meet you where YOU are with a full approach: emotional, physical, relational, spiritual, financial and intellectual. I provide a safe and supportive environment for exploring and resolving obstacles to your growth and well being. YOU are far more than any diagnosis you have ever received. I am now trained in EMDR and it is THE way to get beyond all issues including over-eating, drinking, self criticizing & more. You will be easily surprised how EMDR will help you heal. please call! “Therapy for anxiety and depression is just as effective as pills in the short-term, and has much lower relapse rates in the long term."
(720) 442-7077 View (720) 442-7077
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Alpine Lakes Holistic Counseling & Wellness Ctr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
Welcome to Alpine Lakes Holistic Counseling & Wellness Center! If you are struggling to find joy in life, feeling stuck, often in toxic or unhealthy relationships, and/or experiencing depression, or anxiety. You may still be impacted by a traumatic event that happened years ago. Using evidenced based approaches including EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness and somatic modalities fused with holistic approaches such as yoga, mindfulness, essential oils, etc., we offer a unique blend of trauma-focused holistic outpatient counseling for adolescents, women, and men experiencing a range of symptoms due to difficult experiences, trauma and/or loss.
Welcome to Alpine Lakes Holistic Counseling & Wellness Center! If you are struggling to find joy in life, feeling stuck, often in toxic or unhealthy relationships, and/or experiencing depression, or anxiety. You may still be impacted by a traumatic event that happened years ago. Using evidenced based approaches including EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness and somatic modalities fused with holistic approaches such as yoga, mindfulness, essential oils, etc., we offer a unique blend of trauma-focused holistic outpatient counseling for adolescents, women, and men experiencing a range of symptoms due to difficult experiences, trauma and/or loss.
(720) 594-7155 View (720) 594-7155
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.