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Tammany Girten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
You want to safely disclose the thoughts and fears you've stuffed away without judgement.
Maybe you're newly single, or new to town, and you despair because you're lonely, you feel lost, and you wonder if things will ever get better. Perhaps you have a history of complicated relationships, and you've noticed you repeat the same cycle but can't stop. Or could it be you say yes... to everything and everyone, and now you're burned out and resentful. Getting up in the morning is a struggle. You're on the verge of crying. You're lashing out. Whatever is going on, your situation is leaving you anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless at times. Sometimes life circumstances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain hard.
You want to safely disclose the thoughts and fears you've stuffed away without judgement.
Maybe you're newly single, or new to town, and you despair because you're lonely, you feel lost, and you wonder if things will ever get better. Perhaps you have a history of complicated relationships, and you've noticed you repeat the same cycle but can't stop. Or could it be you say yes... to everything and everyone, and now you're burned out and resentful. Getting up in the morning is a struggle. You're on the verge of crying. You're lashing out. Whatever is going on, your situation is leaving you anxious, discouraged, and even hopeless at times. Sometimes life circumstances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain hard.
(512) 399-1436 View (512) 399-1436
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Gracie Ewing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78747  (Online Only)
(Please contact me via email or the contact page on my website). Offering telehealth counseling services to Texas residents 13+. I am passionately committed to helping you thrive. I am here to be a safe, trusted support by listening, understanding, and validating the experiences of simply being human. I focus on helping adolescents and adults through various challenges including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, and life transitions. Collaboratively, we will work together to identify personal challenges and pain, explore personal strengths and values, and reach a place of inner-peace.
(Please contact me via email or the contact page on my website). Offering telehealth counseling services to Texas residents 13+. I am passionately committed to helping you thrive. I am here to be a safe, trusted support by listening, understanding, and validating the experiences of simply being human. I focus on helping adolescents and adults through various challenges including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, and life transitions. Collaboratively, we will work together to identify personal challenges and pain, explore personal strengths and values, and reach a place of inner-peace.
(512) 400-3535 View (512) 400-3535
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Marina Litinsky
Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Walking on eggshells, exhausted making others happy, afraid to hurt or set them off by making your needs known? I specialize in narcissistic/borderline trauma and help you restore your sense of self lost after years of trying to appease a parent, partner, or a family member. If you are stuck in the cycle of people pleasing, ignoring being treated badly, hiding your true self, feeling anxious, confused, unfree, hopeless something is very wrong. Maybe your numerous attempts to improve your relationship backfired and you are to wondering if your loved one may have a personality disorder. Therapy is a safe place to talk about it.
Walking on eggshells, exhausted making others happy, afraid to hurt or set them off by making your needs known? I specialize in narcissistic/borderline trauma and help you restore your sense of self lost after years of trying to appease a parent, partner, or a family member. If you are stuck in the cycle of people pleasing, ignoring being treated badly, hiding your true self, feeling anxious, confused, unfree, hopeless something is very wrong. Maybe your numerous attempts to improve your relationship backfired and you are to wondering if your loved one may have a personality disorder. Therapy is a safe place to talk about it.
(737) 204-3460 View (737) 204-3460
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Sara Balkanli Watkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Hey there! I am so glad you are here. I know how much courage and vulnerability it takes to seek out counseling. You are incredibly brave to take this step & I am grateful for your bravery! I love working with teens, college students, young professionals, couples/families, and women-identifying persons through the lifespan. I have experience with a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotion regulation, relationship challenges, identity exploration, healthy assertiveness/boundary setting, body image, communication skills, and trauma.
Hey there! I am so glad you are here. I know how much courage and vulnerability it takes to seek out counseling. You are incredibly brave to take this step & I am grateful for your bravery! I love working with teens, college students, young professionals, couples/families, and women-identifying persons through the lifespan. I have experience with a variety of concerns including: anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotion regulation, relationship challenges, identity exploration, healthy assertiveness/boundary setting, body image, communication skills, and trauma.
(512) 764-3008 View (512) 764-3008
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Linda Wilbourn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705
Experience has shown me that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and adults who may struggle with anxiety and trauma, depression, stress or navigating life transitions.
Hi there! My name is Linda Wilbourn, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the Texas Hill Country and working with clients in the state of Texas via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional dysregulation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help clients learn strategies and gain tools to propel themselves toward healing and get to where they wish to be with their lives.
Experience has shown me that my style and approach is a good fit for teens and adults who may struggle with anxiety and trauma, depression, stress or navigating life transitions.
Hi there! My name is Linda Wilbourn, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in the Texas Hill Country and working with clients in the state of Texas via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and emotional dysregulation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help clients learn strategies and gain tools to propel themselves toward healing and get to where they wish to be with their lives.
(512) 309-0533 View (512) 309-0533
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David James Chambers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746
I work with individuals and couples who deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and stress, among many other things. I help my clients discover where they desire to be and support them to find the tools they need to live into those hoped for identities.
I work with individuals and couples who deal with anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and stress, among many other things. I help my clients discover where they desire to be and support them to find the tools they need to live into those hoped for identities.
(512) 601-5005 View (512) 601-5005
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Ash Compton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746  (Online Only)
A trauma-focused, relational Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in depth and existential traditions. I work together with clients to create and reach goals and commit to them inquisitively. We will employ myriad methods, including visual, expressive, and somatic modalities to enhance coping skills, make meaning, and foster change- all with a gentle, open approach. I work well with persons undergoing stress, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, and unease. We will together build a compassionate and curious container to undertake this work. It is an honor to work with you to reveal a more vibrant, resilient self.
A trauma-focused, relational Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in depth and existential traditions. I work together with clients to create and reach goals and commit to them inquisitively. We will employ myriad methods, including visual, expressive, and somatic modalities to enhance coping skills, make meaning, and foster change- all with a gentle, open approach. I work well with persons undergoing stress, anxiety, depression, existential concerns, and unease. We will together build a compassionate and curious container to undertake this work. It is an honor to work with you to reveal a more vibrant, resilient self.
(469) 848-4568 View (469) 848-4568
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Madeline Giblin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78749  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Madeline & I specialize in ADHD, grief work, & women's issues around anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, & work-life balance. When I say I'm authentic in my work with clients, I truly mean it. I don't pretend to have all the answers (most of the time I don't have any), and I certainly don't "put on my therapist hat" before every session. Because I specialize in treating women with ADHD, I self-disclose rather often. I've found this to be an incredibly effective means to not only validate experiences but also to examine the roles shame and guilt play in clients' narratives and internal dialogues.
Hello! My name is Madeline & I specialize in ADHD, grief work, & women's issues around anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, & work-life balance. When I say I'm authentic in my work with clients, I truly mean it. I don't pretend to have all the answers (most of the time I don't have any), and I certainly don't "put on my therapist hat" before every session. Because I specialize in treating women with ADHD, I self-disclose rather often. I've found this to be an incredibly effective means to not only validate experiences but also to examine the roles shame and guilt play in clients' narratives and internal dialogues.
(512) 955-5240 View (512) 955-5240
Photo of Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Psychologist in Austin, TX
Janet Scarborough Civitelli
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be stressful, can't it? Therapy or coaching can help you change the things you have the power to change individually while we collectively work for change at a systems level. I help clients who are struggling with workplace challenges, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, and medical challenges. I offer convenient, accessible telehealth therapy via a secure version of Zoom. I am licensed to provide therapy in Texas and all PSYPACT states. I also offer career coaching via telephone to clients in all U.S. states.
Life can be stressful, can't it? Therapy or coaching can help you change the things you have the power to change individually while we collectively work for change at a systems level. I help clients who are struggling with workplace challenges, anxiety, insomnia, relationship conflict, and medical challenges. I offer convenient, accessible telehealth therapy via a secure version of Zoom. I am licensed to provide therapy in Texas and all PSYPACT states. I also offer career coaching via telephone to clients in all U.S. states.
(512) 710-2630 View (512) 710-2630
Photo of Heather S Newby, Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TX
Heather S Newby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731
Additional areas of interest: Relationships of all natures, issues, and complexity; processing complex family histories; building self-compassion; reducing anxiety, panic, and depression.
Calling all overwrought individuals; you do not have to feel this way anymore. You CAN feel happy again. Whether you're a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, the perfect child or BFF to all, if you feel like YOU have gotten lost in everyone else's story, I can help you find YOUR story again. I help people reclaim their lives. Together we will identify beliefs and behaviors that may be leading you away from your best self and begin to rebuild new ways to manage your life that will help you regain self-compassion, confidence, and strength.
Additional areas of interest: Relationships of all natures, issues, and complexity; processing complex family histories; building self-compassion; reducing anxiety, panic, and depression.
Calling all overwrought individuals; you do not have to feel this way anymore. You CAN feel happy again. Whether you're a caregiver, parent, partner, entrepreneur, the perfect child or BFF to all, if you feel like YOU have gotten lost in everyone else's story, I can help you find YOUR story again. I help people reclaim their lives. Together we will identify beliefs and behaviors that may be leading you away from your best self and begin to rebuild new ways to manage your life that will help you regain self-compassion, confidence, and strength.
(512) 982-9889 View (512) 982-9889
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Jess Rosemary Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Jess! One of the bravest things a person can do is ask for help. If you are here, you have already made a courageous decision to reach out for support. Are you struggling with anxious thoughts or find yourself fixated on body image, food, and exercise? My role is to help you get unstuck from these thoughts and support you in building a life you are passionate about. I specialize in working adults and teens who struggle with low self esteem, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and perfectionism. I am especially passionate about working with folks who are further along in their eating disorder recovery.
Hi, I'm Jess! One of the bravest things a person can do is ask for help. If you are here, you have already made a courageous decision to reach out for support. Are you struggling with anxious thoughts or find yourself fixated on body image, food, and exercise? My role is to help you get unstuck from these thoughts and support you in building a life you are passionate about. I specialize in working adults and teens who struggle with low self esteem, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and perfectionism. I am especially passionate about working with folks who are further along in their eating disorder recovery.
(512) 881-7541 View (512) 881-7541
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Rebecca Kalomiris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Rebecca assists clients in learning ways to cope, heal, and develop skills to address a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, bereavement and grief, aging related issues, low self-esteem.
Life is unpredictable and ever changing. Skilled at developing trusting relationships with clients, Rebecca helps them find their balance through the highs and lows of life's transitions. Rebecca comes from a place of empathy and understanding. She believes that creating a safe and non-judgmental space is key to personal growth and successful counseling. Rebecca strives to build clients' greatest strengths and help them recognize all their unique gifts.
Rebecca assists clients in learning ways to cope, heal, and develop skills to address a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, bereavement and grief, aging related issues, low self-esteem.
Life is unpredictable and ever changing. Skilled at developing trusting relationships with clients, Rebecca helps them find their balance through the highs and lows of life's transitions. Rebecca comes from a place of empathy and understanding. She believes that creating a safe and non-judgmental space is key to personal growth and successful counseling. Rebecca strives to build clients' greatest strengths and help them recognize all their unique gifts.
(512) 969-6078 View (512) 969-6078
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Lindsay Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78731  (Online Only)
Do you feel exhausted, overworked, and under appreciated? Perhaps you believe that if you are just the perfect partner, parent, child, sibling, or employee that you will no longer feel this way. However, the burnout is becoming extreme, and you desperately want to feel differently. Maybe you are an empath who worries that you are “too sensitive”, or have an anxious attachment style and fear being considered “too needy”, or a perfectionist who worries that you will never be worthy of the joy, peace, and love that you see others experiencing. Or perhaps you are a people-pleaser wondering if anyone will every truly know the real you.
Do you feel exhausted, overworked, and under appreciated? Perhaps you believe that if you are just the perfect partner, parent, child, sibling, or employee that you will no longer feel this way. However, the burnout is becoming extreme, and you desperately want to feel differently. Maybe you are an empath who worries that you are “too sensitive”, or have an anxious attachment style and fear being considered “too needy”, or a perfectionist who worries that you will never be worthy of the joy, peace, and love that you see others experiencing. Or perhaps you are a people-pleaser wondering if anyone will every truly know the real you.
(512) 601-8049 View (512) 601-8049
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Donna Del Bello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
One of my passions is to support neurodivergent women with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, anger and grief.
Any Gen X moms out there feeling stuck taking care of EVERY one else? Yep, that sounds all too familiar. They call us the sandwich generation and for good reason. We care so much about other people's needs we forget we have our own. Sadly depression, anger, anxiety can set in and cause major problems in our relationships, career and health. You want to feel better and have stronger relationships, better boundaries... I can help! Book a 15 minute consult - totally free and no obligation to become a client. I hope you will reach out right now :)
One of my passions is to support neurodivergent women with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, anger and grief.
Any Gen X moms out there feeling stuck taking care of EVERY one else? Yep, that sounds all too familiar. They call us the sandwich generation and for good reason. We care so much about other people's needs we forget we have our own. Sadly depression, anger, anxiety can set in and cause major problems in our relationships, career and health. You want to feel better and have stronger relationships, better boundaries... I can help! Book a 15 minute consult - totally free and no obligation to become a client. I hope you will reach out right now :)
(737) 204-6975 View (737) 204-6975
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David Clemons
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
While I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma, I have special experience in issues associated with alcoholism/addiction of a family member, especially those who grew up with a parent or caregiver who was caught in active addiction.
Simply put, my practice centers on helping individuals, couples, and families solve problems. My approach in therapy is to ally with motivations for change. I find that symptoms such as depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, and other problems often relate to significant life transitions and events. Clients utilize therapy to further self-awarenes and my role is largely to assist in their process. This, at times, involves the acceptance of difficult and painful emotions about past experiences; however, the emphasis of any process is relief and freedom from patterns which have often become more painful than the emotions underlying them.
While I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma, I have special experience in issues associated with alcoholism/addiction of a family member, especially those who grew up with a parent or caregiver who was caught in active addiction.
Simply put, my practice centers on helping individuals, couples, and families solve problems. My approach in therapy is to ally with motivations for change. I find that symptoms such as depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, and other problems often relate to significant life transitions and events. Clients utilize therapy to further self-awarenes and my role is largely to assist in their process. This, at times, involves the acceptance of difficult and painful emotions about past experiences; however, the emphasis of any process is relief and freedom from patterns which have often become more painful than the emotions underlying them.
(512) 649-1106 View (512) 649-1106
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Greer Culbertson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78758  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, or grief? Do you feel "stuck" in life? Are your relationships weighing you down rather than building you up? You have taken a brave and difficult step—you have acknowledged that there is a problem. As your therapist, we develop a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I have a holistic, client-centered, intuitive and direct approach. Having battled my own anxiety and depression, I use many techniques that have been helpful on my own journey, including mindfulness-based tools, CBT, and relational psychotherapy. I also provide ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, shame, loneliness, or grief? Do you feel "stuck" in life? Are your relationships weighing you down rather than building you up? You have taken a brave and difficult step—you have acknowledged that there is a problem. As your therapist, we develop a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. I have a holistic, client-centered, intuitive and direct approach. Having battled my own anxiety and depression, I use many techniques that have been helpful on my own journey, including mindfulness-based tools, CBT, and relational psychotherapy. I also provide ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
(512) 823-1112 View (512) 823-1112
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Mack Kyles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MSW
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78705  (Online Only)
Over a decade, I have help many people breakthrough stuck points, overcome addiction, depression and anxiety, work through trauma and develop skills to reach their personal and professional goals.
Do people think you got your stuff together? But you feel things are unraveling? Yes, you are managing life, work and family but neglecting yourself. Are you tired, overwhelmed, depressed and not sleeping well? Have you started engaging in unhealthy behaviors or not being yourself? Contact me if you are ready to make a change today. Don't end this year without resolving past issues.
Over a decade, I have help many people breakthrough stuck points, overcome addiction, depression and anxiety, work through trauma and develop skills to reach their personal and professional goals.
Do people think you got your stuff together? But you feel things are unraveling? Yes, you are managing life, work and family but neglecting yourself. Are you tired, overwhelmed, depressed and not sleeping well? Have you started engaging in unhealthy behaviors or not being yourself? Contact me if you are ready to make a change today. Don't end this year without resolving past issues.
(512) 855-2704 View (512) 855-2704
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Tiffany Stanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, MA, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
Tiffany Stanley specializes in challenges related to sex and intimacy, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as stress management, self-esteem and life planning and transitions.
Dr. Tiffany Stanley is an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, an American Board of Sexology Diplomat and she holds a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. She is Texas-Board-Approved Licensed Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Nationally and Internationally Certified and Registered Psychotherapist, an EMDR trained counselor, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) trained therapist. She is also a registered Heal Your Life Workshop Leader and a Certified Life Coach. She has been in private practice for more than 19 years, specializing in helping adult women, men and couples.
Tiffany Stanley specializes in challenges related to sex and intimacy, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as stress management, self-esteem and life planning and transitions.
Dr. Tiffany Stanley is an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, an American Board of Sexology Diplomat and she holds a doctorate in Clinical Sexology. She is Texas-Board-Approved Licensed Psychotherapist and Supervisor, Nationally and Internationally Certified and Registered Psychotherapist, an EMDR trained counselor, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) trained therapist. She is also a registered Heal Your Life Workshop Leader and a Certified Life Coach. She has been in private practice for more than 19 years, specializing in helping adult women, men and couples.
(512) 270-6167 View (512) 270-6167
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Austin Sports Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78758
Are you an athlete constantly worried about your sport performance? Have you recently been injured and find your mood has taken a nose dive as you wait for your body to heal, afraid you will not return to the same level of fitness as before? Are body image issues or your relationship to food having a negative impact on your sport? Or maybe you are at the end of your sport career, struggling to let it go and confused about your identity outside of your sport. Have you turned to substances to cope? Is your team less cohesive and more conflicted, losing focus and competing more with each other than against your actual opponents?
Are you an athlete constantly worried about your sport performance? Have you recently been injured and find your mood has taken a nose dive as you wait for your body to heal, afraid you will not return to the same level of fitness as before? Are body image issues or your relationship to food having a negative impact on your sport? Or maybe you are at the end of your sport career, struggling to let it go and confused about your identity outside of your sport. Have you turned to substances to cope? Is your team less cohesive and more conflicted, losing focus and competing more with each other than against your actual opponents?
(512) 960-3593 View (512) 960-3593
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Tiffany Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78701  (Online Only)
If you struggle with low self-esteem, poor self-efficacy, lack healthy coping skills, have codependent or people-pleasing traits, anxiety or depression. We work together to decrease negative symptoms, and improve overall daily functioning so you can lead a less stressful life.
If you struggle with low self-esteem, poor self-efficacy, lack healthy coping skills, have codependent or people-pleasing traits, anxiety or depression. We work together to decrease negative symptoms, and improve overall daily functioning so you can lead a less stressful life.
(737) 265-5793 View (737) 265-5793
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.