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Sarah E Hines
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481  (Online Only)
Hines provides a compassionate and grounding holding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and navigate ineffective patterns, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, ADHD, transitions, loss, sports performance, interpersonal relationships, and sense of self.
Dr. Sarah E. Hines is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with emerging adults, adolescents, and adults. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs. Her work involves helping clients to develop a cohesive sense of self and create a life worth living through partnership, curiosity, understanding, and perseverance.
Hines provides a compassionate and grounding holding space within which clients can feel safe to explore and navigate ineffective patterns, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, ADHD, transitions, loss, sports performance, interpersonal relationships, and sense of self.
Dr. Sarah E. Hines is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with emerging adults, adolescents, and adults. Her warm and collaborative approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, ACT, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to meet each individual's needs. Her work involves helping clients to develop a cohesive sense of self and create a life worth living through partnership, curiosity, understanding, and perseverance.
(781) 488-5095 View (781) 488-5095
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Sasha Gesmer
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02181  (Online Only)
As a somatic therapist, I’m trained to help you regulate your nervous system, work through trauma, and learn to process your feelings. Somatic experiencing is for people who have either been in therapy before and feel like they’re "talked out,” or who are new to therapy and want to try a more mind-body approach. This work is powerful and I’m so honored I get to share it with you and help you get to a more regulated place in your life.
As a somatic therapist, I’m trained to help you regulate your nervous system, work through trauma, and learn to process your feelings. Somatic experiencing is for people who have either been in therapy before and feel like they’re "talked out,” or who are new to therapy and want to try a more mind-body approach. This work is powerful and I’m so honored I get to share it with you and help you get to a more regulated place in your life.
(508) 501-8972 View (508) 501-8972

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Melanie R. Nevis
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT, ACC
Not Verified Not Verified
Brookline, MA 02446  (Online Only)
I help people CHRONIC PAIN, STRESS OR ANXIETY who have had limited success in seeking help, with powerful leading edge mind- body and neuroscience approaches to heal and decrease symptoms.
Welcome! I know that finding the right therapist or coach can feel confusing or overwhelming. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges and move towards fully embracing yourself and living the life you desire. My approach brings together Gestalt, Mind-Body Somatic approaches, and over 30 years of therapeutic work with children and adults. I have a passion and expertise for helping HIGHLY SENSITIVE PEOPLE understand and embrace both the gifts and challenges of their heightened receptivity, that can lead to overwhelm, overstimulation, and other challenges.
I help people CHRONIC PAIN, STRESS OR ANXIETY who have had limited success in seeking help, with powerful leading edge mind- body and neuroscience approaches to heal and decrease symptoms.
Welcome! I know that finding the right therapist or coach can feel confusing or overwhelming. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges and move towards fully embracing yourself and living the life you desire. My approach brings together Gestalt, Mind-Body Somatic approaches, and over 30 years of therapeutic work with children and adults. I have a passion and expertise for helping HIGHLY SENSITIVE PEOPLE understand and embrace both the gifts and challenges of their heightened receptivity, that can lead to overwhelm, overstimulation, and other challenges.
(347) 407-8692 View (347) 407-8692
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Angela Boring Lic Clin Social Worker-Super (Openings For Supervisees)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, TX, UT, OR, MA, MAC, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dover, MA 02030
It's all too much. The never-ending responsibility to care for others at work and meeting your loved one's needs at home is a heavy weight to bear. As a high achiever, you've always been able to take on life's demands. But lately, you're trying to do it all while feeling completely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with self-doubt, anxiety, and sometimes even feeling debilitated/frozen. At the end of the day, you're disappointed in yourself for being short with others, going through the motions with no real joy, and realizing that none of your own needs were met. You're mentally exhausted, frustrated, & need help getting off this carousel.
It's all too much. The never-ending responsibility to care for others at work and meeting your loved one's needs at home is a heavy weight to bear. As a high achiever, you've always been able to take on life's demands. But lately, you're trying to do it all while feeling completely overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with self-doubt, anxiety, and sometimes even feeling debilitated/frozen. At the end of the day, you're disappointed in yourself for being short with others, going through the motions with no real joy, and realizing that none of your own needs were met. You're mentally exhausted, frustrated, & need help getting off this carousel.
(430) 224-0313 View (430) 224-0313
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Hannah Shulman
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02456  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! If you would like to learn various stress management techniques for everyday life, curious about the mindfulness practice, or would like a safe space to answer the question, "what does relaxation feel like for me?" to better reduce anxiety symptoms, I am here to help through Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART). I typically work with adults who are experiencing situational stressors/life changes, grief, caregiving, PTSD/trauma histories, anxiety/depressive disorders, and those who want to better cope with chronic illness diagnoses (cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, insomnia & more).
Hello and welcome! If you would like to learn various stress management techniques for everyday life, curious about the mindfulness practice, or would like a safe space to answer the question, "what does relaxation feel like for me?" to better reduce anxiety symptoms, I am here to help through Stress Management And Resiliency Training (SMART). I typically work with adults who are experiencing situational stressors/life changes, grief, caregiving, PTSD/trauma histories, anxiety/depressive disorders, and those who want to better cope with chronic illness diagnoses (cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, insomnia & more).
(857) 707-4210 View (857) 707-4210
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Leia Charnin
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brookline, MA 02445
You're over it. Feeling sad and heartbroken about what you've endured in life. You don't want to continue struggling to get through the day. Your nervous system feels like it's in survival mode to cope and it's affecting your relationships, self-worth, and work. It's time for that black cloud over your head to stop controlling you. Whether you're struggling with identity, sexuality, relational trauma, grief, anxiety, or burnout, you have options to grow beyond this quicksand keeping you stuck.
You're over it. Feeling sad and heartbroken about what you've endured in life. You don't want to continue struggling to get through the day. Your nervous system feels like it's in survival mode to cope and it's affecting your relationships, self-worth, and work. It's time for that black cloud over your head to stop controlling you. Whether you're struggling with identity, sexuality, relational trauma, grief, anxiety, or burnout, you have options to grow beyond this quicksand keeping you stuck.
(980) 280-1324 View (980) 280-1324
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Judith F Prebluda
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Arlington, MA 02474  (Online Only)
Openings available for Individuals. Welcome. With warmth, clarity and compassion, I offer help to people suffering from "Wounds of the Heart and Mind": Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, neglect and relationship issues, in both groups and individual. With many years experience in both traditional and mind/body approaches, I integrate Relational Attachment work, Buddhist psychology, Childhood Trauma healing groups and energy medicine practices . I believe that along with real pain and suffering, everyone has a potential healthy Self; often obscured or undeveloped. We can build, hold and nurture that together.
Openings available for Individuals. Welcome. With warmth, clarity and compassion, I offer help to people suffering from "Wounds of the Heart and Mind": Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, neglect and relationship issues, in both groups and individual. With many years experience in both traditional and mind/body approaches, I integrate Relational Attachment work, Buddhist psychology, Childhood Trauma healing groups and energy medicine practices . I believe that along with real pain and suffering, everyone has a potential healthy Self; often obscured or undeveloped. We can build, hold and nurture that together.
(207) 263-0910 View (207) 263-0910
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Sharon Kozuch
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Roslindale, MA 02131  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a seasoned therapist who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, unresolved trauma, relationship/work conflict, a sense of disconnect from yourself, life? My clients often come to me in a state of overwhelming stress, panicky thoughts, and emotional pain while grappling with a myriad of questions, self-doubt, excessive worry. I understand that having a confidential space to talk freely and understand what's possible for you to feel relief, renewed hope, and confidence is necessary.
Are you looking for a seasoned therapist who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, unresolved trauma, relationship/work conflict, a sense of disconnect from yourself, life? My clients often come to me in a state of overwhelming stress, panicky thoughts, and emotional pain while grappling with a myriad of questions, self-doubt, excessive worry. I understand that having a confidential space to talk freely and understand what's possible for you to feel relief, renewed hope, and confidence is necessary.
(857) 337-2172 View (857) 337-2172
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Sophie Eliza Cross
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Sophie supports a compassionate healing process to reconnect back to our true self and inner harmony. When depression and anxiety feelings are present it can be difficult to “feel like ourselves” and or connect with others the way we would hope to. With depression or anxiety we can experience over thinking, worry, “hot head” and or fear resulting in imbalanced energy states, not being present and or feeling reactive. Sophie focuses on shifting from thinking to feeling, reacting to responding, awakening one’s inner wisdom and innate ability to self heal.
Sophie supports a compassionate healing process to reconnect back to our true self and inner harmony. When depression and anxiety feelings are present it can be difficult to “feel like ourselves” and or connect with others the way we would hope to. With depression or anxiety we can experience over thinking, worry, “hot head” and or fear resulting in imbalanced energy states, not being present and or feeling reactive. Sophie focuses on shifting from thinking to feeling, reacting to responding, awakening one’s inner wisdom and innate ability to self heal.
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Dr. Sally Nazari
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02193  (Online Only)
With a referral and authorization, I also provide formal psychological testing to help anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
As an integrative, multi-disciplinary therapist, it's important to me that I help you unleash your true potential so you can lead a life that you want to celebrate! While we can't change difficult past situations, we can understand and resolve challenges in your life NOW. By applying integrative therapy approaches, we'll unearth whatever may be holding you back from experiencing YOUR fulfilled life. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you toward your aspirations.
With a referral and authorization, I also provide formal psychological testing to help anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
As an integrative, multi-disciplinary therapist, it's important to me that I help you unleash your true potential so you can lead a life that you want to celebrate! While we can't change difficult past situations, we can understand and resolve challenges in your life NOW. By applying integrative therapy approaches, we'll unearth whatever may be holding you back from experiencing YOUR fulfilled life. If you're looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you toward your aspirations.
(845) 236-5612 View (845) 236-5612
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Ana Baumgart Schreck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking to understand yourself better, feel balanced, and learn ways to reduce stress? Therapy can help you feel more aligned with your values, which may positively impact other areas of your life including relationships, family, and work life. We can explore your experiences and discuss challenges together with curiosity and compassion. By learning ways to care for yourself, you can find relief from anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. You may find my calm and supportive style welcoming for people of all identities and backgrounds. You deserve to be seen and heard for who you truly are.
Are you looking to understand yourself better, feel balanced, and learn ways to reduce stress? Therapy can help you feel more aligned with your values, which may positively impact other areas of your life including relationships, family, and work life. We can explore your experiences and discuss challenges together with curiosity and compassion. By learning ways to care for yourself, you can find relief from anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. You may find my calm and supportive style welcoming for people of all identities and backgrounds. You deserve to be seen and heard for who you truly are.
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Rose Stackhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02468
My style is very relational. I believe the strength of relationship over any modality is what is most healing in a therapeutic relationship. I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey as a compassionate, kind and supportive witness. Offering support to those healing from experiences of trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, shame, codependency and relationship challenges. I would also be a good match for parents (soon to be parents, postpartum or parenting birth - 5 years old).
My style is very relational. I believe the strength of relationship over any modality is what is most healing in a therapeutic relationship. I am here to walk alongside you on your healing journey as a compassionate, kind and supportive witness. Offering support to those healing from experiences of trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, shame, codependency and relationship challenges. I would also be a good match for parents (soon to be parents, postpartum or parenting birth - 5 years old).
(802) 347-9421 View (802) 347-9421
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Valerie Bamford
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02146
With 10+ years of therapy experience, I specialize in helping women understand the deeper roots of anxiety, self-doubt, worry, guilt, and shame to truly heal from patterns that no longer are serving.
Do you feel stuck responding in the same seemingly unhelpful patterns? Maybe you have a sense that there is something deeper behind these patterns, that something from your childhood is affecting you now as an adult. You know you want to change, but are unsure of how. It feels like anxiety, worry, guilt, shame, and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life. Maybe you feel like you have lost touch with your authentic self. You are ready to dive deep and truly heal, so you can live your life authentically you! Do you experience shame, guilt, or painful sex? I help women create a pleasurable sex life!
With 10+ years of therapy experience, I specialize in helping women understand the deeper roots of anxiety, self-doubt, worry, guilt, and shame to truly heal from patterns that no longer are serving.
Do you feel stuck responding in the same seemingly unhelpful patterns? Maybe you have a sense that there is something deeper behind these patterns, that something from your childhood is affecting you now as an adult. You know you want to change, but are unsure of how. It feels like anxiety, worry, guilt, shame, and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life. Maybe you feel like you have lost touch with your authentic self. You are ready to dive deep and truly heal, so you can live your life authentically you! Do you experience shame, guilt, or painful sex? I help women create a pleasurable sex life!
(781) 406-4141 View (781) 406-4141
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Erin Kuehn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CAGS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02459  (Online Only)
I access various treatment modalities including CBT, ERP, ACT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Meditation & Yoga, & I treat a variety of conditions such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, OCD, substance use & trauma.
Hi! I hope that you find this information helpful. Cultivating health, healing & change guides my work as a clinical social worker. As your therapist, I can provide you with a supportive & collaborative partnership to help with your current circumstances & propel you toward your goals. Through connection and compassion, you will be able to increase your self-awareness & make choices about how you want to respond to your experiences. Using various resources & strategies, you will be an active participant in your treatment and develop the skills you need to provide yourself with effective self-care.
I access various treatment modalities including CBT, ERP, ACT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Meditation & Yoga, & I treat a variety of conditions such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, OCD, substance use & trauma.
Hi! I hope that you find this information helpful. Cultivating health, healing & change guides my work as a clinical social worker. As your therapist, I can provide you with a supportive & collaborative partnership to help with your current circumstances & propel you toward your goals. Through connection and compassion, you will be able to increase your self-awareness & make choices about how you want to respond to your experiences. Using various resources & strategies, you will be an active participant in your treatment and develop the skills you need to provide yourself with effective self-care.
(617) 663-8814 View (617) 663-8814
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Be Mindful and Well, PhD
PhD
Verified Verified
Brookline, MA 02445  (Online Only)
The center is also support: 1- Individuals coping with anxiety and depression 2- Achieving career goals and how to deal with work stressors .
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
The center is also support: 1- Individuals coping with anxiety and depression 2- Achieving career goals and how to deal with work stressors .
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.
(617) 744-7497 View (617) 744-7497
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Rachel Fernbach
Counselor, LMHC, LCAT, LMT
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02493  (Online Only)
My clients are motivated and curious, and recognize that outside support can make a big difference when life is just too much to handle alone. I approach therapy as a collaborative and creative effort, with mindfulness and body awareness contributing to our ongoing conversation. I offer support for anxiety, depression, life stage transitions, overwhelming stress, resolution of trauma, and chronic pain. I also specialize in helping women who have been diagnosed with Endometriosis.
My clients are motivated and curious, and recognize that outside support can make a big difference when life is just too much to handle alone. I approach therapy as a collaborative and creative effort, with mindfulness and body awareness contributing to our ongoing conversation. I offer support for anxiety, depression, life stage transitions, overwhelming stress, resolution of trauma, and chronic pain. I also specialize in helping women who have been diagnosed with Endometriosis.
(646) 863-5451 View (646) 863-5451
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Catharine (Cat) Landrigan-Paiva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Sudbury, MA 01776  (Online Only)
I treat a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, substance abuse & life transitions by guiding my clients to learn more about themselves while also exploring a variety of brain-based exercises, lifestyle changes & body-based practices.
When was the last time that you felt truly listened to, heard & understood? You more than likely talk to many people throughout your day but how often are you making connections with others that feel truly authentic? Many people are currently feeling isolated even when surrounded by others because they do not have someone in their life creating a welcoming and safe space that allows them to feel comfortable enough to share their worries & struggles. Therapy can be this place, where building a trusting relationship with a compassionate practitioner can allow you to feel seen & can support improvements in your health & well-being.
I treat a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, substance abuse & life transitions by guiding my clients to learn more about themselves while also exploring a variety of brain-based exercises, lifestyle changes & body-based practices.
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(978) 440-3951 View (978) 440-3951
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India Victoria Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02464
As a society, we have become increasingly inclusive. However, this doesn't diminish the challenges of engaging in discussions about everyday matters or processing recent or past experiences, whether they are traumatic or not. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, or ADHD, I will provide support and will accompany you on your journey. Through a collaborative approach we can create healthy coping skills and effective methods, encouraging and empowering you to advocate your needs.
As a society, we have become increasingly inclusive. However, this doesn't diminish the challenges of engaging in discussions about everyday matters or processing recent or past experiences, whether they are traumatic or not. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, or ADHD, I will provide support and will accompany you on your journey. Through a collaborative approach we can create healthy coping skills and effective methods, encouraging and empowering you to advocate your needs.
(617) 380-6118 View (617) 380-6118
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Jacqueline Vorpahl
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Medfield, MA 02052  (Online Only)
I work with clients with a wide variety of behavioral health conditions. I provide treatment for adults and adolescents as well as families and couples. Whether you are looking to strengthen your relationships, for parenting guidance, career / personal coaching, or psychotherapy, I am here to support and guide you on your journey. Together we will develop a sustainable and rewarding road map for personal growth, professional success or raising happy, healthy and balanced children. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Arkansas. Please reach out for a FREE initial consultation.
I work with clients with a wide variety of behavioral health conditions. I provide treatment for adults and adolescents as well as families and couples. Whether you are looking to strengthen your relationships, for parenting guidance, career / personal coaching, or psychotherapy, I am here to support and guide you on your journey. Together we will develop a sustainable and rewarding road map for personal growth, professional success or raising happy, healthy and balanced children. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Arkansas. Please reach out for a FREE initial consultation.
(857) 371-3644 View (857) 371-3644
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Jill Stanzler-Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02459  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may be here because your life is feeling pretty messy right now, overwhelming, and hard. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck and you don’t know how to get unstuck. Or past experiences and past trauma affect your daily life and your relationships. Or perhaps your relationship is not where you want it to be, and you long for it to be better..but you don’t know what to do next. Would you like to finally feel less overwhelmed and actually experience getting unstuck, so that you can see yourself in a different light? With a clearer perspective, that feels empowering, accepting and self-loving, with more calmness, balance and ease?
You may be here because your life is feeling pretty messy right now, overwhelming, and hard. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck and you don’t know how to get unstuck. Or past experiences and past trauma affect your daily life and your relationships. Or perhaps your relationship is not where you want it to be, and you long for it to be better..but you don’t know what to do next. Would you like to finally feel less overwhelmed and actually experience getting unstuck, so that you can see yourself in a different light? With a clearer perspective, that feels empowering, accepting and self-loving, with more calmness, balance and ease?
(617) 958-5390 View (617) 958-5390
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.