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Higher Sights - Therapy, EMDR, & Med Management
Counselor, MSW, MA, LCSW, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients! Immediate openings, book instantly through our website link in bio! At We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients! Immediate openings, book instantly through our website link in bio! At We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
(720) 796-4704 View (720) 796-4704
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Stacy Weed
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MS, LPCC, CAS
Verified Verified
Windsor, CO 80528  (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions. I have worked with hundreds of individuals to help overcome anxiety, depression, motivation, awareness, family/couples, relationship issues, and struggles with addiction. In life, we can encounter many difficult situations. While these roadblocks can lead to anxiety, depression, substance use, divorce, or things we regret, there is hope. You are not alone in this process. Sometimes we just need a friendly and safe person to talk through life. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Let's start exploring how life can bring you passion and purpose.
I am currently accepting new clients for telehealth sessions. I have worked with hundreds of individuals to help overcome anxiety, depression, motivation, awareness, family/couples, relationship issues, and struggles with addiction. In life, we can encounter many difficult situations. While these roadblocks can lead to anxiety, depression, substance use, divorce, or things we regret, there is hope. You are not alone in this process. Sometimes we just need a friendly and safe person to talk through life. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Let's start exploring how life can bring you passion and purpose.
(970) 699-4178 View (970) 699-4178
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Chad Calderon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80204
Clients come to me with LGBTQIA+ and identity issues, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, oppositional/conduct problems, depression, insomnia, and trauma which I treat through a biopsychosocial approach.
Welcome! If you are here, you have found the courage to seek the life balance you deserve through the best care possible. I'm Dr. Calderon, a licensed clinical psychologist, and compassionate, fun therapist. I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology in San Francisco. I've worked across the country in clinical settings including veteran, inpatient, outpatient, addiction, sexual behaviors, human services, psych assessment and primary care centers. I use a diverse range of therapy modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, child play, and psychodynamic. I am dedicated to specializing in child/adolescent care but work with all age groups.
Clients come to me with LGBTQIA+ and identity issues, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, oppositional/conduct problems, depression, insomnia, and trauma which I treat through a biopsychosocial approach.
Welcome! If you are here, you have found the courage to seek the life balance you deserve through the best care possible. I'm Dr. Calderon, a licensed clinical psychologist, and compassionate, fun therapist. I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology in San Francisco. I've worked across the country in clinical settings including veteran, inpatient, outpatient, addiction, sexual behaviors, human services, psych assessment and primary care centers. I use a diverse range of therapy modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, child play, and psychodynamic. I am dedicated to specializing in child/adolescent care but work with all age groups.
(720) 815-9712 View (720) 815-9712
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Courage to Change Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC, LAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Broomfield, CO 80023
I specialize in working with addiction problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and PTSD.
You did it! You took the first step towards creating something different for your life. Asking for help can be the hardest and the most rewarding step to take. Make the call and take advantage of my free consult. Are you ready for change? I have proven strategies and techniques to keep you in your life and making the changes that you want. At Courage to Change we will face change together. Let's talk! Check out my website to schedule a session. Looking forward to hearing from you.
I specialize in working with addiction problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and PTSD.
You did it! You took the first step towards creating something different for your life. Asking for help can be the hardest and the most rewarding step to take. Make the call and take advantage of my free consult. Are you ready for change? I have proven strategies and techniques to keep you in your life and making the changes that you want. At Courage to Change we will face change together. Let's talk! Check out my website to schedule a session. Looking forward to hearing from you.
(720) 636-9420 View (720) 636-9420
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Cheri Goodwin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CAS, CCATP
Verified Verified
Greenwood Village, CO 80111  (Online Only)
Most of us at one time or another need help, but feel overwhelmed asking for it. Are you having a hard time making sense of what is going on in your life? If you find yourself having a difficult time moving on from past life events which leave you feeling stuck, paralyzed, irritable, anxious, sad, depressed, or overwhelmed, then I would like to help you. Therapy cannot change what happened to you in the past, but it can provide insight, understanding, and resolution. Allow me to help you make sense of the things that no longer make sense.
Most of us at one time or another need help, but feel overwhelmed asking for it. Are you having a hard time making sense of what is going on in your life? If you find yourself having a difficult time moving on from past life events which leave you feeling stuck, paralyzed, irritable, anxious, sad, depressed, or overwhelmed, then I would like to help you. Therapy cannot change what happened to you in the past, but it can provide insight, understanding, and resolution. Allow me to help you make sense of the things that no longer make sense.
(833) 627-0045 View (833) 627-0045
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Michelle Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80013
I feel most comfortable with working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, and crisis situations, parent child conflict, and legal issues.
My name is Michelle Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe in the person-centered approach and believe that everyone is the author of their lives, and they should be able to make their own choices without fear of judgment from others. My area of focus is anxiety, depression, abuse and neglect, substance abuse issues, grief, relationship issues, parent child conflict, legal issues, trauma, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, infidelity, midlife transitions, and immediate crisis.
I feel most comfortable with working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, and crisis situations, parent child conflict, and legal issues.
My name is Michelle Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe in the person-centered approach and believe that everyone is the author of their lives, and they should be able to make their own choices without fear of judgment from others. My area of focus is anxiety, depression, abuse and neglect, substance abuse issues, grief, relationship issues, parent child conflict, legal issues, trauma, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, infidelity, midlife transitions, and immediate crisis.
(720) 797-5332 View (720) 797-5332
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Chris Woodward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80305
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: stress management, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social and general phobias, self-esteem issues, Depression and Bipolar, entitlement, parenting difficulties, anger management, personality disorders, grief and loss, trauma (EMDR), ADHD/ADD substance abuse problems, psychotic disorders, and adjustment difficulties.
I believe we are here to discover, learn, and experience as much as possible in this short journey. As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.
My specialties include: stress management, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social and general phobias, self-esteem issues, Depression and Bipolar, entitlement, parenting difficulties, anger management, personality disorders, grief and loss, trauma (EMDR), ADHD/ADD substance abuse problems, psychotic disorders, and adjustment difficulties.
I believe we are here to discover, learn, and experience as much as possible in this short journey. As a seasoned and experienced Counselor, I take a holistic (comprehensive) approach in psychotherapy focusing on all parts of a person which includes the emotional, social, biological, environmental, spiritual/philosophical (meaning and purpose), and psychological components that make us whole. And if you are in need of psychiatric medications, I work with a Psychiatrist in the area and you will have access to this service.
(720) 897-0246 View (720) 897-0246
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Thinking It Through Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Thinking It Through Counseling Services offers affordable flexible sessions with on sight and telehealth counseling opportunities. Thinking It Through Counseling Services focuses on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues.
Thinking It Through Counseling Services offers affordable flexible sessions with on sight and telehealth counseling opportunities. Thinking It Through Counseling Services focuses on self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues.
(719) 826-6554 View (719) 826-6554
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Higher Sights - Therapy, EMDR & Med Management
LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80215
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients! Immediate openings, book instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients! Immediate openings, book instantly through our website in bio! We understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way.
(720) 465-7959 View (720) 465-7959
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Laurie W McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Welcome to my counseling practice. In my 25 years of working with people, I have seen incredible results and miracles when people worked in therapy using my counseling techniques. Humor is important in dealing with the stress, grief, depression and anxiety that so many of my clients experience. I insist that we enjoy our sessions, even though we are dealing with very serious matters. My specialties include 12 steps, codependency, relationship counseling,addictions, anxiety, depression and grief. I have learned many techniques including EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I look forward to meeting you.
Welcome to my counseling practice. In my 25 years of working with people, I have seen incredible results and miracles when people worked in therapy using my counseling techniques. Humor is important in dealing with the stress, grief, depression and anxiety that so many of my clients experience. I insist that we enjoy our sessions, even though we are dealing with very serious matters. My specialties include 12 steps, codependency, relationship counseling,addictions, anxiety, depression and grief. I have learned many techniques including EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I look forward to meeting you.
(303) 569-8643 View (303) 569-8643
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Jacqueline Quintina Stuckey
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80917  (Online Only)
Sometimes we all may feel anxious or depressed but cannot identify the reasons. Other times we might experience mood swings, or have suffered trauma as children, adolescents, young adults and even abused substances to dull the senses. During these times, a therapist can offer you insight into your situations that you may not see. As a partnership, therapist and patient collaborate on goals the patient wishes to strive for, while the therapists skillfully uses tools, experiential techniques, exercises to help affect the change patients seeks.
Sometimes we all may feel anxious or depressed but cannot identify the reasons. Other times we might experience mood swings, or have suffered trauma as children, adolescents, young adults and even abused substances to dull the senses. During these times, a therapist can offer you insight into your situations that you may not see. As a partnership, therapist and patient collaborate on goals the patient wishes to strive for, while the therapists skillfully uses tools, experiential techniques, exercises to help affect the change patients seeks.
(719) 266-2434 View (719) 266-2434
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Oak Tree Behavioral Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers therapy to adolescents and their families for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, childhood behavior concerns, anger management, and social skills training.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers therapy to adolescents and their families for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, childhood behavior concerns, anger management, and social skills training.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
(303) 622-5676 x250 View (303) 622-5676 x250
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Angelique Anne Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80504
Whatever your needs may be, I am here to assist you in overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, tired, or anxious there is hope and a way. Collaboration and understanding are the key to improving overall mental health and wellness. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic Psychology, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and Reality Therapy.
Whatever your needs may be, I am here to assist you in overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, tired, or anxious there is hope and a way. Collaboration and understanding are the key to improving overall mental health and wellness. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic Psychology, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, and Reality Therapy.
(720) 664-7461 View (720) 664-7461
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Katie Maguire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
We all have our own negative stories that we tell or have about ourselves. You come to counseling to learn how to sit in joy and happiness. You don't come to counseling to learn about how to be depressed, anxious, or how to talk about yourself in a negative way. I value the therapeutic relationship, and together we will build a safe place, as I believe this is one of the key components to become the best version of yourself. In our time together, my goal and my hope is to assist you to re-author your story and learn how to sit in happiness versus the negative messages you tell yourself.
We all have our own negative stories that we tell or have about ourselves. You come to counseling to learn how to sit in joy and happiness. You don't come to counseling to learn about how to be depressed, anxious, or how to talk about yourself in a negative way. I value the therapeutic relationship, and together we will build a safe place, as I believe this is one of the key components to become the best version of yourself. In our time together, my goal and my hope is to assist you to re-author your story and learn how to sit in happiness versus the negative messages you tell yourself.
(719) 316-3845 View (719) 316-3845
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Noel H Peercy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CACIII, CHT
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Welcome to Mind-Over-Matters, LLC counseling, I'm Noel. If you feel like you need change, feel 'off', and are interested in really having someone listen and connect with you, you've reached the right therapist. Let me help you share your story, explore the details, and help you reframe your experiences in ways that will help you achieve your goals, including: autoimmune symptom management, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, and overcoming addiction. My approach is warm and kind, with just the right amount of humor to help you feel at home. Get movement, growth, and healing in ways that you can experience right away.
Welcome to Mind-Over-Matters, LLC counseling, I'm Noel. If you feel like you need change, feel 'off', and are interested in really having someone listen and connect with you, you've reached the right therapist. Let me help you share your story, explore the details, and help you reframe your experiences in ways that will help you achieve your goals, including: autoimmune symptom management, depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, and overcoming addiction. My approach is warm and kind, with just the right amount of humor to help you feel at home. Get movement, growth, and healing in ways that you can experience right away.
(970) 517-3218 View (970) 517-3218
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Koen Pull
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fort Collins, CO 80525
This has included extensive experience supporting those who struggle with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, identity crises, and career dissatisfaction.
Koen Pull believes that we all possess the strength to overcome such difficulties and to grow towards the prosperity and happiness we all deserve. By providing a compassionate and supportive environment, Koen aspires to nurture his client’s growth process and assist them in achieving their full potential regardless of where they are in their journey through life. He utilizes a variety of techniques to help foster a path of restoration for his clients while providing guidance, empowerment, and understanding.
This has included extensive experience supporting those who struggle with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, identity crises, and career dissatisfaction.
Koen Pull believes that we all possess the strength to overcome such difficulties and to grow towards the prosperity and happiness we all deserve. By providing a compassionate and supportive environment, Koen aspires to nurture his client’s growth process and assist them in achieving their full potential regardless of where they are in their journey through life. He utilizes a variety of techniques to help foster a path of restoration for his clients while providing guidance, empowerment, and understanding.
(970) 499-7829 View (970) 499-7829
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Amy Pacheco
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAS, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Whether you are new to therapy, have found yourself stuck in previous therapy, or are someone somewhere in between, welcome! I work to support and nurture those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, trauma, substance use, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, or a lack of sense of self. Many of us have felt a sense of invalidation in our lives and currently struggle with reaching our goals or becoming their true potential selves. My experiences have allowed me to develop a therapeutic style that is balanced between being validating and nurturing along with being direct and challenging.
Whether you are new to therapy, have found yourself stuck in previous therapy, or are someone somewhere in between, welcome! I work to support and nurture those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD challenges, trauma, substance use, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, or a lack of sense of self. Many of us have felt a sense of invalidation in our lives and currently struggle with reaching our goals or becoming their true potential selves. My experiences have allowed me to develop a therapeutic style that is balanced between being validating and nurturing along with being direct and challenging.
(720) 637-2337 View (720) 637-2337
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Shonda J Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAS
Verified Verified
Pueblo, CO 81004  (Online Only)
Great news! I can now be contacted not only at Sondermind but Headway too. All of these problems can change with specialized approaches. It's hard to believe that I've been working as a social worker for 27 years. I still enjoy my work today as I did 27 years ago. I feel I love it so much because everyone is different. I also love to see people have the best life they can. You can change the way you think and how you feel by learning and using new coping skills. I focus on adults with depression, trauma, anxiety or addictions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification and Person Centered Therapy.
Great news! I can now be contacted not only at Sondermind but Headway too. All of these problems can change with specialized approaches. It's hard to believe that I've been working as a social worker for 27 years. I still enjoy my work today as I did 27 years ago. I feel I love it so much because everyone is different. I also love to see people have the best life they can. You can change the way you think and how you feel by learning and using new coping skills. I focus on adults with depression, trauma, anxiety or addictions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Modification and Person Centered Therapy.
(719) 316-5468 View (719) 316-5468
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Amanda Sundeen
Counselor, MS, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everyone seeks out counseling for different reasons. Perhaps they have anxiety, an addiction, or problems in an intimate relationship. Some folks are looking for assistance as they learn what effective communication and healthy boundaries look like. Others have a desire to heal deep emotional wounds from the past and learn how to let go. Everyone has a different story; whether we're processing or problem-solving, I'm in your corner.
Everyone seeks out counseling for different reasons. Perhaps they have anxiety, an addiction, or problems in an intimate relationship. Some folks are looking for assistance as they learn what effective communication and healthy boundaries look like. Others have a desire to heal deep emotional wounds from the past and learn how to let go. Everyone has a different story; whether we're processing or problem-solving, I'm in your corner.
(719) 283-3225 View (719) 283-3225
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Higher Sights Counseling (Therapy Emdr Medication Management)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80215
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Our counselors specialize in marital counseling, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, family and other relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, and addiction/substance abuse.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
(303) 952-1463 View (303) 952-1463
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.