Anxiety Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
Kate Evans
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Therapy is a place to feel understood. I specialize in working with people who are new to therapy and struggling with anxiety and depression. If you're hesitant about getting started and struggle opening up or fear judgment, I'm here for you. I work with authenticity, patience and compassion, without judgment. Whether you’re feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed, I am here to help you navigate challenges with stress, life transitions, and relationships. Together, we will move towards the healing and fulfillment you’re hoping for, extending compassion for yourself along the way.
Therapy is a place to feel understood. I specialize in working with people who are new to therapy and struggling with anxiety and depression. If you're hesitant about getting started and struggle opening up or fear judgment, I'm here for you. I work with authenticity, patience and compassion, without judgment. Whether you’re feeling unfulfilled or overwhelmed, I am here to help you navigate challenges with stress, life transitions, and relationships. Together, we will move towards the healing and fulfillment you’re hoping for, extending compassion for yourself along the way.
Jenna Hartom
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes the best thing you can give yourself is the chance to be heard, tell your story and share your experience. In the current climate it may be especially hard for you to find the support you need. Maybe you have experienced trauma that seems to affect your work or relationships. Daily stressors can compound and impact your wellbeing, leaving you feeling distressed, anxious, irritable, depressed or overwhelmed. I aim to help you gain new awareness about your feelings and how they relate to current challenges or past experiences, leading to a sense of relief, improved self-acceptance and even curiosity and excitement.
Sometimes the best thing you can give yourself is the chance to be heard, tell your story and share your experience. In the current climate it may be especially hard for you to find the support you need. Maybe you have experienced trauma that seems to affect your work or relationships. Daily stressors can compound and impact your wellbeing, leaving you feeling distressed, anxious, irritable, depressed or overwhelmed. I aim to help you gain new awareness about your feelings and how they relate to current challenges or past experiences, leading to a sense of relief, improved self-acceptance and even curiosity and excitement.
Max Bivona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
My specialities focus on issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-perception, relationships, interpersonal dynamics, intimacy, assertiveness, sexuality, body image and life transitions.
Therapy is a space where you can expand your understanding of self, find support, acceptance and insight. People come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. We will work together to dig deep into those things they know they need to look at to move out of old and unhealthy cycles, get unstuck, and move forward.
My specialities focus on issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-perception, relationships, interpersonal dynamics, intimacy, assertiveness, sexuality, body image and life transitions.
Therapy is a space where you can expand your understanding of self, find support, acceptance and insight. People come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. We will work together to dig deep into those things they know they need to look at to move out of old and unhealthy cycles, get unstuck, and move forward.
Mira Vasjari
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.
Welcome! I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.
Devin Towle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
My main focuses have been Depression, Anxiety, and trauma/abuse related difficulties.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
My main focuses have been Depression, Anxiety, and trauma/abuse related difficulties.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
Michelle M Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I'm so glad that you’re here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy, and experienced with folks of all ages. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of established treatment and utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. I have supported youth, adults and families with complex and diverse needs, and who hold varied and intersecting identities. I'm experienced with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, family conflict, grief, school and work related issues, self-esteem and major life transitions.
I'm so glad that you’re here! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy, and experienced with folks of all ages. I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of established treatment and utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based practices. I have supported youth, adults and families with complex and diverse needs, and who hold varied and intersecting identities. I'm experienced with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, family conflict, grief, school and work related issues, self-esteem and major life transitions.
Vito Rastelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
We all inevitably encounter life stressors and challenges that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, ashamed or depressed. The process of therapy allows us to slow down, explore our difficult feelings and gain awareness into how we may or may not be serving ourselves. It is a process that facilities growth and empowerment, as well as a space where we can celebrate and honor the wonderful things in our lives.
We all inevitably encounter life stressors and challenges that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, ashamed or depressed. The process of therapy allows us to slow down, explore our difficult feelings and gain awareness into how we may or may not be serving ourselves. It is a process that facilities growth and empowerment, as well as a space where we can celebrate and honor the wonderful things in our lives.
Zoe Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their world so that they can make changes and experience greater satisfaction with all aspects of their lives. I work with clients on a wide range of issues including managing stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and informal life coaching. I use an eclectic approach incorporating strategies from psychodynamic treatment, motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My communication style is based on my belief in using honesty and humor to engage clients. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and attain their goals.
My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their world so that they can make changes and experience greater satisfaction with all aspects of their lives. I work with clients on a wide range of issues including managing stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and informal life coaching. I use an eclectic approach incorporating strategies from psychodynamic treatment, motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My communication style is based on my belief in using honesty and humor to engage clients. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and attain their goals.
Peter Mole
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
Kaitlynn Cornell
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, RDT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
My specialties include anxiety, add/adhd, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma related issues, parent coaching, and family conflict.
I am here to help you move through therapy at whatever speed feels best for you and your personal growth. My aim is to collaborate with you in a non-judgmental way to explore whatever the issues are. My approach is holistic, client-centered, non-judgmental, innovative and trauma-informed.
My specialties include anxiety, add/adhd, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma related issues, parent coaching, and family conflict.
I am here to help you move through therapy at whatever speed feels best for you and your personal growth. My aim is to collaborate with you in a non-judgmental way to explore whatever the issues are. My approach is holistic, client-centered, non-judgmental, innovative and trauma-informed.
Beth Henderson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there, my name is Beth and I’m a therapist based in Queens, providing virtual services across New York state. I help people develop an integrated and joyful sense of self, specializing in gender and sexuality, BDSM/kink, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal in therapy is to help you build a healthy life that feels good, grounded, and free. My practice is both sexuality and gender-affirming with a belief that you are the expert in your own story. I approach therapy as a judgment-free collaboration, using compassion to examine the stressors in your life and curiosity to build connections between the past, present, and future.
Hi there, my name is Beth and I’m a therapist based in Queens, providing virtual services across New York state. I help people develop an integrated and joyful sense of self, specializing in gender and sexuality, BDSM/kink, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal in therapy is to help you build a healthy life that feels good, grounded, and free. My practice is both sexuality and gender-affirming with a belief that you are the expert in your own story. I approach therapy as a judgment-free collaboration, using compassion to examine the stressors in your life and curiosity to build connections between the past, present, and future.
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Dr. Penni Waldman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385
I'm a clinical/health psychologist, inter-faith minister and hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, couples, geriatrics, family, special needs, cultural issues, food, weight issues, viruses, autoimmune diseases & nutritional needs. Anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, cultural stress, career counseling, parenting, men’s issues are just a few of the specialties I work with. Most of us go through life with uncontrolled thoughts allowing our minds to dictate perceptions and meaning to situations we encounter, often in unproductive and/or distressful ways.
I'm a clinical/health psychologist, inter-faith minister and hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, children, teenagers, couples, geriatrics, family, special needs, cultural issues, food, weight issues, viruses, autoimmune diseases & nutritional needs. Anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness, cultural stress, career counseling, parenting, men’s issues are just a few of the specialties I work with. Most of us go through life with uncontrolled thoughts allowing our minds to dictate perceptions and meaning to situations we encounter, often in unproductive and/or distressful ways.
Elizabeth Verdesoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
In this fast-paced environment, we often struggle to find time for self-reflection, resulting in anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress, impacting our well-being. Trauma and hardships can further strain relationships, work, and school, making a "normal" life seem unattainable. But know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and restoring balance in your life. Let's work together to embrace resilience and reclaim the joy of living.
In this fast-paced environment, we often struggle to find time for self-reflection, resulting in anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress, impacting our well-being. Trauma and hardships can further strain relationships, work, and school, making a "normal" life seem unattainable. But know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and restoring balance in your life. Let's work together to embrace resilience and reclaim the joy of living.
Francesca Guerriero
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience treating a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress. My practice is guided by evidence-based approaches to improving mood, promoting change, understanding relational dynamics, and resolving conflict.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience treating a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress. My practice is guided by evidence-based approaches to improving mood, promoting change, understanding relational dynamics, and resolving conflict.
Yael Flam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
By tapping into the sensory experience of touch, sight, sound, and even smell, sand tray awakens the senses and facilitates a profound exploration and excavation of emotions, traumas, fears, and blockages.
I am a Certified Sand Tray Therapist, here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your inner world. Sand tray therapy is a form of play therapy used with all ages, providing a unique avenue for nonverbal expression. Through the tactile engagement with sand and the selection of objects, clients are able to delve deeper into their subconscious, bringing forth emotions and experiences that may otherwise remain hidden through talk therapy. Sand tray offers a sanctuary for processing trauma and addressing issues that traditional talk therapy may struggle to reach.
By tapping into the sensory experience of touch, sight, sound, and even smell, sand tray awakens the senses and facilitates a profound exploration and excavation of emotions, traumas, fears, and blockages.
I am a Certified Sand Tray Therapist, here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your inner world. Sand tray therapy is a form of play therapy used with all ages, providing a unique avenue for nonverbal expression. Through the tactile engagement with sand and the selection of objects, clients are able to delve deeper into their subconscious, bringing forth emotions and experiences that may otherwise remain hidden through talk therapy. Sand tray offers a sanctuary for processing trauma and addressing issues that traditional talk therapy may struggle to reach.
Lauren Ann Urban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385
I work with adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, challenges with emotional regulation and those experiencing difficult adjustments to changing life situations.
I believe that you are the architect and the builder of the life you want, and I want to be there to support you in that. I believe that you are more than your current struggles and more than a diagnosis. I believe that every person has the right to grow into the fullest, most expansive version of themself, and that it's never too late to start. I believe that every person has the innate capacity to create whatever lasting changes that they seek, and is deserving of the support they need to do so.
I work with adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, challenges with emotional regulation and those experiencing difficult adjustments to changing life situations.
I believe that you are the architect and the builder of the life you want, and I want to be there to support you in that. I believe that you are more than your current struggles and more than a diagnosis. I believe that every person has the right to grow into the fullest, most expansive version of themself, and that it's never too late to start. I believe that every person has the innate capacity to create whatever lasting changes that they seek, and is deserving of the support they need to do so.
Teresa Shen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
Unique Grier
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you an individual who is experiencing anxiety, prenatal, parenting, trauma, depression, or low self-esteem? I can help! I have experience working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds. In addition, I have worked with individual who have newly arrived from the Carribbean in the U.S. who are trying to assimilate to Westernized culture. Furthermore, I have worked with individuals who have experienced Domestic Violence and their families.
Are you an individual who is experiencing anxiety, prenatal, parenting, trauma, depression, or low self-esteem? I can help! I have experience working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds. In addition, I have worked with individual who have newly arrived from the Carribbean in the U.S. who are trying to assimilate to Westernized culture. Furthermore, I have worked with individuals who have experienced Domestic Violence and their families.
Destiny Maldonado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I'm here to help you overcome anxiety, strengthen your relationships, better manage your stress & anger, heal past wounds, develop healthy boundaries & give you the tools to better deal with all of life's challenges.
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m glad you’re here. Now listen up, I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Although it can sometimes feel like it—you’re not alone. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
I'm here to help you overcome anxiety, strengthen your relationships, better manage your stress & anger, heal past wounds, develop healthy boundaries & give you the tools to better deal with all of life's challenges.
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m glad you’re here. Now listen up, I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Although it can sometimes feel like it—you’re not alone. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
John Castillo
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Waitlist for new clients
Starting something new can be challenging as it can invoke feelings of anxiety or tension but taking the first step is empowering.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 8 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.
Starting something new can be challenging as it can invoke feelings of anxiety or tension but taking the first step is empowering.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 8 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.
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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.