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Julia Rasnake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209  (Online Only)
You don’t have to get through this alone! Imagine being able to leave behind the cycle of pain, stress, and anxiety, and feel confident you can handle anything life can throw at you.
Painful experiences impact us throughout our lives, harming our sense of self and changing our life paths. You may be dealing with scary thoughts, gut-wrenching emotions, intrusive memories, and perhaps panic, guilt or shame. The loss, trauma, and abuse that can occur in our relationships, families and experiences impacts our bodies and our minds. You deserve to heal, and step into a future where you feel resilient, empowered, peaceful and accepted as you are.
You don’t have to get through this alone! Imagine being able to leave behind the cycle of pain, stress, and anxiety, and feel confident you can handle anything life can throw at you.
Painful experiences impact us throughout our lives, harming our sense of self and changing our life paths. You may be dealing with scary thoughts, gut-wrenching emotions, intrusive memories, and perhaps panic, guilt or shame. The loss, trauma, and abuse that can occur in our relationships, families and experiences impacts our bodies and our minds. You deserve to heal, and step into a future where you feel resilient, empowered, peaceful and accepted as you are.
(443) 888-2533 View (443) 888-2533
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Alexis M Roberson
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21223  (Online Only)
I am trained in treating a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
You are strong! You've taken the first step to reclaiming your life and regaining your peace! Whether you're looking to increase emotional self-awareness, better navigate interpersonal stress, or cope with life's stressors, I am eager to be a part of YOUR journey. We will collaboratively explore your challenges and obstacles and develop skills and insight to better navigate them successfully. It is my intention to foster a nurturing and authentic therapeutic relationship that encourages personal growth and promotes positive mental health. Are you ready to reclaim you peace and invest in your well-being? Let's do this!
I am trained in treating a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, and more.
You are strong! You've taken the first step to reclaiming your life and regaining your peace! Whether you're looking to increase emotional self-awareness, better navigate interpersonal stress, or cope with life's stressors, I am eager to be a part of YOUR journey. We will collaboratively explore your challenges and obstacles and develop skills and insight to better navigate them successfully. It is my intention to foster a nurturing and authentic therapeutic relationship that encourages personal growth and promotes positive mental health. Are you ready to reclaim you peace and invest in your well-being? Let's do this!
(410) 632-6140 View (410) 632-6140
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James E Finkelstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209
If you're here, part of you knows it's time for a change. What if I told you that there is a way to stop struggling with the parts of yourself that feel so uncomfortable? That is the heart of the work that I do: in a safe and confidential space, identify where you are stuck and what is holding you back from living the life that you want. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have extensive training and experience treating a wide range of difficulties, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, addictions, chronic health issues, grief/bereavement, and shame-based symptoms. I see clients in-person or via telehealth (all Psypact.org states)
If you're here, part of you knows it's time for a change. What if I told you that there is a way to stop struggling with the parts of yourself that feel so uncomfortable? That is the heart of the work that I do: in a safe and confidential space, identify where you are stuck and what is holding you back from living the life that you want. As a Clinical Psychologist, I have extensive training and experience treating a wide range of difficulties, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, addictions, chronic health issues, grief/bereavement, and shame-based symptoms. I see clients in-person or via telehealth (all Psypact.org states)
(410) 504-1580 View (410) 504-1580
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Hope and Faith Counseling & Educational Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, C-SWHC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
Hi, thank you for viewing my profile. Are you avoiding life, or living life? I have 15+ years of experience working work with individual, families, couples who find it difficult to cope with daily life stressors, communicate, and manage feelings of anxiety/ depression. It can be a tough decision to acknowledge that change is needed in certain areas of our lives, the decision can be even tougher when you decide to take action. Together we will look at coping styles, problematic thoughts, and behaviors, that interfere with your daily living activities, so that you can live the life you want.
Hi, thank you for viewing my profile. Are you avoiding life, or living life? I have 15+ years of experience working work with individual, families, couples who find it difficult to cope with daily life stressors, communicate, and manage feelings of anxiety/ depression. It can be a tough decision to acknowledge that change is needed in certain areas of our lives, the decision can be even tougher when you decide to take action. Together we will look at coping styles, problematic thoughts, and behaviors, that interfere with your daily living activities, so that you can live the life you want.
(410) 609-6020 View (410) 609-6020
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Abbey Peko-Spicer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer support to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, and especially enjoy supporting clients navigating life transitions, grief and loss.
We all have the capacity for growth and change, and the pain we carry usually develops from unhelpful stories that we've learned to tell ourselves over time. These stories - which we often learn through the systems we operate within - can impact the way we move, respond and connect, and can sometimes keep us stuck. I think we can grow by understanding how our stories started, by noticing the powerful information that our bodies give us about our emotional pain, and by working to unravel and re-craft our stories in a way that leaves us feeling more empowered, flexible, and whole.
I offer support to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, and especially enjoy supporting clients navigating life transitions, grief and loss.
We all have the capacity for growth and change, and the pain we carry usually develops from unhelpful stories that we've learned to tell ourselves over time. These stories - which we often learn through the systems we operate within - can impact the way we move, respond and connect, and can sometimes keep us stuck. I think we can grow by understanding how our stories started, by noticing the powerful information that our bodies give us about our emotional pain, and by working to unravel and re-craft our stories in a way that leaves us feeling more empowered, flexible, and whole.
(410) 264-1579 View (410) 264-1579
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Justine Harris-Brown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
My main areas of focus are marital difficulties, emotional dysregulation, parenting, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and social relationship difficulties.
My main areas of focus are marital difficulties, emotional dysregulation, parenting, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and social relationship difficulties.
(301) 450-8405 View (301) 450-8405
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Jacob McDonald
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
Are you consumed with distressing thoughts or images, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone who also experiences this, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
Are you consumed with distressing thoughts or images, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone who also experiences this, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
(443) 407-8952 View (443) 407-8952
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Matt Ewen
Counselor, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21209  (Online Only)
I specialize in treatment for anxiety, depression, & trauma as well as struggles with substance use and always adapt my therapeutic techniques to the individual needs of my clients.
With all of the challenges that life can throw at us, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or helpless. Life satisfaction and happiness might seem like distant goals with no clear path forward to reach them. You may find that you are spending more and more time stuck in your own head, perseverating on your struggles and acting as your own harshest critic. To me, therapy rooted in compassion and empathy can be a fantastic tool for navigating these challenges and discovering meaning and self-empowerment.
I specialize in treatment for anxiety, depression, & trauma as well as struggles with substance use and always adapt my therapeutic techniques to the individual needs of my clients.
With all of the challenges that life can throw at us, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or helpless. Life satisfaction and happiness might seem like distant goals with no clear path forward to reach them. You may find that you are spending more and more time stuck in your own head, perseverating on your struggles and acting as your own harshest critic. To me, therapy rooted in compassion and empathy can be a fantastic tool for navigating these challenges and discovering meaning and self-empowerment.
(443) 672-4737 View (443) 672-4737
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Kandyce Jones - Sacred Flow Counseling
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211  (Online Only)
I treat the following conditions: grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I currently have a waitlist. I believe therapy is a soft landing place where you feel seen, express and process emotions, and develop the tools to live a liberated life. Life can present a host of challenges that may make it difficult for us to thrive but this does not have to be your truth. Many of these challenges may have even existed before you were born, which has been described as inter-generational trauma. My aim as a practitioner is to meet you where you are on your path to self discovery and healing. I use a Humanistic - Existential, and utilize techniques from CBT, ACT and Narrative therapy modalities.
I treat the following conditions: grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I currently have a waitlist. I believe therapy is a soft landing place where you feel seen, express and process emotions, and develop the tools to live a liberated life. Life can present a host of challenges that may make it difficult for us to thrive but this does not have to be your truth. Many of these challenges may have even existed before you were born, which has been described as inter-generational trauma. My aim as a practitioner is to meet you where you are on your path to self discovery and healing. I use a Humanistic - Existential, and utilize techniques from CBT, ACT and Narrative therapy modalities.
(301) 287-4373 View (301) 287-4373
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Joanne Vu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211  (Online Only)
I’ve worked with clients with primarily diagnoses of ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression.
I am currently accepting new clients. I offer Telehealth sessions and offer flexible weekday. I’ve had the most success with clients who have Autism, learning disabilities or making life transitions and are in young adulthood ranging from 18-30 years old. My strengths are connecting, supporting, and providing engagement and processing of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors into objectifiable outcomes in a safe and warm environment suitable for growth and change.
I’ve worked with clients with primarily diagnoses of ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression.
I am currently accepting new clients. I offer Telehealth sessions and offer flexible weekday. I’ve had the most success with clients who have Autism, learning disabilities or making life transitions and are in young adulthood ranging from 18-30 years old. My strengths are connecting, supporting, and providing engagement and processing of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors into objectifiable outcomes in a safe and warm environment suitable for growth and change.
(410) 673-4828 View (410) 673-4828
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Kimberly Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202
I help individuals with managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem building.
Hello, I"m Kim! I am super passionate about wellness and helping others. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to work out their thoughts, process emotions, and find clarity. I specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior modification. I am fully committed to seeing progress in my clients. If you are motivated to see changes in yourself and progress in yourself, I believe I am the therapist for you! I work with individuals to discover new ways to heal and reconnect the mind, body, soul. I believe therapy is one of many ways people can practice self-care.
I help individuals with managing depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem building.
Hello, I"m Kim! I am super passionate about wellness and helping others. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to work out their thoughts, process emotions, and find clarity. I specialize in women's issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior modification. I am fully committed to seeing progress in my clients. If you are motivated to see changes in yourself and progress in yourself, I believe I am the therapist for you! I work with individuals to discover new ways to heal and reconnect the mind, body, soul. I believe therapy is one of many ways people can practice self-care.
(410) 204-2175 View (410) 204-2175
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'mira' Mary Elizabeth Tessman
Counselor, MA, LCPC, RYT-500, C-IAYT
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
I use a mindfulness-based approach that helps you develop skills and tools to loosen the grip of overwhelming thoughts and worry about the future and soothe feelings of regret and sorrow from the past.
Beneath all of our disappointments, losses, and heartbreaks, we all want to be valued for who we are, accepted for how we feel, and respected for what we think. I will encourage you to cultivate present moment awareness and self-compassion for the painful difficulties, challenging life circumstances, and to the inner narrative that keeps you stuck in habitual patterns of reacting. While fear and doubt may obscure your perspective, we will work together to help you develop strength-based skills and capacities for moving through challenges. I will help you access your inner wisdom for cultivating trust, balance, clarity, & connection.
I use a mindfulness-based approach that helps you develop skills and tools to loosen the grip of overwhelming thoughts and worry about the future and soothe feelings of regret and sorrow from the past.
Beneath all of our disappointments, losses, and heartbreaks, we all want to be valued for who we are, accepted for how we feel, and respected for what we think. I will encourage you to cultivate present moment awareness and self-compassion for the painful difficulties, challenging life circumstances, and to the inner narrative that keeps you stuck in habitual patterns of reacting. While fear and doubt may obscure your perspective, we will work together to help you develop strength-based skills and capacities for moving through challenges. I will help you access your inner wisdom for cultivating trust, balance, clarity, & connection.
(410) 881-0233 View (410) 881-0233
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Dr. Sarah E. Jung
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230  (Online Only)
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples dealing with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. I use a holistic approach to therapy, drawing from treatments that are backed by science, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Additionally, I work from a cultural perspective, this means bringing attention to how your background, experiences, and identities impact your relationship with yourself and others.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples dealing with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. I use a holistic approach to therapy, drawing from treatments that are backed by science, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Additionally, I work from a cultural perspective, this means bringing attention to how your background, experiences, and identities impact your relationship with yourself and others.
(443) 331-2708 View (443) 331-2708
Photo of Breighone Brown, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Baltimore, MD
Breighone Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
(443) 457-9498 View (443) 457-9498
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Yisrael Zev Schwartz
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
No waitlist, email now for a FREE consultation. I help highly functioning individuals reduce anxiety, and obsessive compulsive (OCD) symptoms. Your mind can be a scary and overwhelming place. Does it seem like worry, stress, and anxiety have been running the show? I wish you weren’t here looking for help, but I’m glad you found my profile. As a therapist and founder of Behavioral Health Direct my goal is to help you find relief and overcome difficult thoughts and feelings. My clients are typically hard working and motivated professionals and students struggling with anxiety related issues and looking for clear goals and direction.
No waitlist, email now for a FREE consultation. I help highly functioning individuals reduce anxiety, and obsessive compulsive (OCD) symptoms. Your mind can be a scary and overwhelming place. Does it seem like worry, stress, and anxiety have been running the show? I wish you weren’t here looking for help, but I’m glad you found my profile. As a therapist and founder of Behavioral Health Direct my goal is to help you find relief and overcome difficult thoughts and feelings. My clients are typically hard working and motivated professionals and students struggling with anxiety related issues and looking for clear goals and direction.
(410) 883-7503 View (410) 883-7503
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Sara Kuperman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
I specialize in working with grief and anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective, and have a passion for integrating my client's interests (gaming? comics? music?) into the therapy process.
“The most important step a person can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson. There's no question that first step can be a difficult one, and by looking at my profile you're already taking it, but the first step won't get your far unless you take the next one. Many of us are ready for the next step, but find ourselves with obstacles, either inside or outside of ourselves, that get in the way. Whatever your struggles or the path behind you, if you're ready to find the route ahead and put one foot in front of the other, I'm ready to support you along the way.
I specialize in working with grief and anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective, and have a passion for integrating my client's interests (gaming? comics? music?) into the therapy process.
“The most important step a person can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson. There's no question that first step can be a difficult one, and by looking at my profile you're already taking it, but the first step won't get your far unless you take the next one. Many of us are ready for the next step, but find ourselves with obstacles, either inside or outside of ourselves, that get in the way. Whatever your struggles or the path behind you, if you're ready to find the route ahead and put one foot in front of the other, I'm ready to support you along the way.
(410) 429-1030 View (410) 429-1030
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Dr. Neville Galloway-Williams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
Feeling scared and constantly on edge after a life-threatening event? Does it seem like worries are taking over your life? Are you feeling burnt out taking care of others? Perhaps you are a therapist feeling out of touch with why you ever wanted to do this. Maybe others see you as successful, but you secretly fear you will fall short of expectations (especially your own). Worry, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, or perfectionism have gotten in the way of living the life you want. You’ve lost touch with the things that bring you a sense of meaning and purpose. It’s not just you. Everyone gets stuck. I am here to help.
Feeling scared and constantly on edge after a life-threatening event? Does it seem like worries are taking over your life? Are you feeling burnt out taking care of others? Perhaps you are a therapist feeling out of touch with why you ever wanted to do this. Maybe others see you as successful, but you secretly fear you will fall short of expectations (especially your own). Worry, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, or perfectionism have gotten in the way of living the life you want. You’ve lost touch with the things that bring you a sense of meaning and purpose. It’s not just you. Everyone gets stuck. I am here to help.
(443) 501-2663 View (443) 501-2663
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Shardae Carter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, stress and low self- esteem.
Are you struggling with navigating life after a major setback? While engaging in therapy can seem overwhelming, allow me to help you gain the skills and knowledge to take back control in your life. With patience and guidnance , my goal is to meet you where you are in your journey, and gently guide you along the way. I will collaborate with you to change any unhealthy thoughts and habits into more realistic, obtainable solutions. Clients can expect to identify their strengths, face inner conflicts, and engage in self care in order to live a more satisfying and joyful life. Interested clients please leave a voice message today!
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, grief, trauma, stress and low self- esteem.
Are you struggling with navigating life after a major setback? While engaging in therapy can seem overwhelming, allow me to help you gain the skills and knowledge to take back control in your life. With patience and guidnance , my goal is to meet you where you are in your journey, and gently guide you along the way. I will collaborate with you to change any unhealthy thoughts and habits into more realistic, obtainable solutions. Clients can expect to identify their strengths, face inner conflicts, and engage in self care in order to live a more satisfying and joyful life. Interested clients please leave a voice message today!
(410) 413-3076 View (410) 413-3076
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Kelly Keys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Waitlist for new clients
Are you and/or your child open to the challenging and vulnerable, but beautiful journey that is exploring/bettering overall mental health? If so, you've come to the -not-so- perfect place! I most enjoy working with clients who can appreciate humor and straight-forwardness, as I often approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and acceptance as well as the mindset of embracing imperfection. I specialize in individual and family therapy focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress/trauma for individuals under the age of 30 :)
Are you and/or your child open to the challenging and vulnerable, but beautiful journey that is exploring/bettering overall mental health? If so, you've come to the -not-so- perfect place! I most enjoy working with clients who can appreciate humor and straight-forwardness, as I often approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and acceptance as well as the mindset of embracing imperfection. I specialize in individual and family therapy focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress/trauma for individuals under the age of 30 :)
(443) 972-5862 View (443) 972-5862
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Keisha S Bryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21206  (Online Only)
I help clients address a range of issues which include loss and grief, depression, anxiety, inattention, mood disorders, trauma, relational conflicts, familial concerns, and behavior management.
Welcome! Are you ready to transcend and elevate beyond your present circumstances? At times we are faced with barriers and challenges that leave us feeling stressed, anxious, hopeless, overwhelmed, and "stuck." No need to stay there, I am here to journey through the healing process and transitional phase with you. I strive to empower individuals to live a life filled with joy and peace through the development of skills to manage daily life stressors. I am extremely passionate about helping individuals to become the best version of themselves. I pride myself on providing a safe, non-judgement space for individuals to feel supported.
I help clients address a range of issues which include loss and grief, depression, anxiety, inattention, mood disorders, trauma, relational conflicts, familial concerns, and behavior management.
Welcome! Are you ready to transcend and elevate beyond your present circumstances? At times we are faced with barriers and challenges that leave us feeling stressed, anxious, hopeless, overwhelmed, and "stuck." No need to stay there, I am here to journey through the healing process and transitional phase with you. I strive to empower individuals to live a life filled with joy and peace through the development of skills to manage daily life stressors. I am extremely passionate about helping individuals to become the best version of themselves. I pride myself on providing a safe, non-judgement space for individuals to feel supported.
(410) 618-0978 View (410) 618-0978
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.