Anxiety Therapists in Harrisonburg, VA
Amy Ghaemmaghami
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Accepting New Clients. Imagine feeling less anxious, less sad, less self-critical. My counseling approach is strengths-focused & growth-oriented. I will work collaboratively with you to design a treatment plan based on your goals. My specialties are anxiety, depression & mood disorders, trauma recovery, relationships, LGBTQ+, women's issues, & challenging life transitions. Whether you plan to improve relationships, find or change jobs, head to college, process grief & loss, or courageously open up to your life’s possibilities, I look forward to helping you to move forward in a positive direction.
Accepting New Clients. Imagine feeling less anxious, less sad, less self-critical. My counseling approach is strengths-focused & growth-oriented. I will work collaboratively with you to design a treatment plan based on your goals. My specialties are anxiety, depression & mood disorders, trauma recovery, relationships, LGBTQ+, women's issues, & challenging life transitions. Whether you plan to improve relationships, find or change jobs, head to college, process grief & loss, or courageously open up to your life’s possibilities, I look forward to helping you to move forward in a positive direction.
Jen Viola - Viola Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, OCD, CPTSD
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
Are you a busy professional, college student, young adult, and/or parent trying to do it all? Do you feel that past or current events are causing distress in your professional, personal, and/or relational life? You know you are capable, but you feel stuck. You feel ready to work through the struggle and work towards healing to have a more hopeful and healthy future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling irritable, trouble sleeping, anger outbursts, low energy, hypervigilance, or anything else - I will come along side you on your healing journey.
Are you a busy professional, college student, young adult, and/or parent trying to do it all? Do you feel that past or current events are causing distress in your professional, personal, and/or relational life? You know you are capable, but you feel stuck. You feel ready to work through the struggle and work towards healing to have a more hopeful and healthy future. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling irritable, trouble sleeping, anger outbursts, low energy, hypervigilance, or anything else - I will come along side you on your healing journey.
Jamie R. Wyatt
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, depression or anxiety, or a life that feels unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to your story with non-judgement and compassion, join you in moments of laughter and tears, and journey with you through the difficult places. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and take the steps necessary to bring healing and transformation.
Do you yearn for a happier, more fulfilled life? Are you struggling with loss, life transition, trauma, depression or anxiety, or a life that feels unsatisfying? I understand how difficult it can be to start the journey of therapy. If you are willing to take this brave step, I am here to listen deeply to your story with non-judgement and compassion, join you in moments of laughter and tears, and journey with you through the difficult places. Together we can uncover what gets you stuck and take the steps necessary to bring healing and transformation.
Michelle S Beverly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
As a professional counselor, I bring a wealth of experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes (including motherhood).
“Courage does not always roar.” Tomi Adeymi. As we are faced with daily obstacles and life challenges, we must dig down to find the courage to move forward. At times, courage does not present itself as a roaring lion but as a small quiet voice that cannot be extinguished as it guides us along the pathway of life. I am here to help you find your voice in this journey.
As a professional counselor, I bring a wealth of experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes (including motherhood).
“Courage does not always roar.” Tomi Adeymi. As we are faced with daily obstacles and life challenges, we must dig down to find the courage to move forward. At times, courage does not present itself as a roaring lion but as a small quiet voice that cannot be extinguished as it guides us along the pathway of life. I am here to help you find your voice in this journey.
Poling Therapeutic Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
My counseling experience includes treating adolescents, adults, and couples. My practice is highly individualized to address common symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I treat my clients as unique individuals with their own distinctive concerns impacting their lives. I greatly honor the trust I am given by them to help them navigate difficult times and unexpected life changes. I believe the decision to start the journey towards healing and reconciliation demonstrates a great deal of courage and resolve.
My counseling experience includes treating adolescents, adults, and couples. My practice is highly individualized to address common symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I treat my clients as unique individuals with their own distinctive concerns impacting their lives. I greatly honor the trust I am given by them to help them navigate difficult times and unexpected life changes. I believe the decision to start the journey towards healing and reconciliation demonstrates a great deal of courage and resolve.
I specialize in working with college-age women who have depression or anxiety.
I enjoy working from an integrative approach, meaning I believe there is no one therapeutic modality that suits every client. However, underlying most of my approaches is an attachment perspective. Sadly, far too many of our relationships fall short of giving us a sense of being loved and belonging. We end up living too much of our lives caught in our own or other's perfectionism, passivity, anger, fear, judgment, shame, withdrawal, disinterest, betrayal, abuse, or worse. The harder we try to rid our relationships of these problems, the more unloved and alone we feel.
I specialize in working with college-age women who have depression or anxiety.
I enjoy working from an integrative approach, meaning I believe there is no one therapeutic modality that suits every client. However, underlying most of my approaches is an attachment perspective. Sadly, far too many of our relationships fall short of giving us a sense of being loved and belonging. We end up living too much of our lives caught in our own or other's perfectionism, passivity, anger, fear, judgment, shame, withdrawal, disinterest, betrayal, abuse, or worse. The harder we try to rid our relationships of these problems, the more unloved and alone we feel.
Susan Swift
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked with all ages, with a focus on women's issues, childhood trauma, self esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome! I believe that as humans we grow and learn in meaningful ways from the struggles we face. Working through the painful and confusing parts of life to find new levels of understanding is a challenging but rewarding process. I enjoy working with college students, women, and adults interested in a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship within which we can explore your particular challenges and struggles more deeply. I strive to create a feeling of acceptance and safety for all clients, and let them set the pace. I enjoy humor and believe it has healing properties.
I've worked with all ages, with a focus on women's issues, childhood trauma, self esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Welcome! I believe that as humans we grow and learn in meaningful ways from the struggles we face. Working through the painful and confusing parts of life to find new levels of understanding is a challenging but rewarding process. I enjoy working with college students, women, and adults interested in a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship within which we can explore your particular challenges and struggles more deeply. I strive to create a feeling of acceptance and safety for all clients, and let them set the pace. I enjoy humor and believe it has healing properties.
Travis Kessell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
In our lives, each of us will need the strength of another person, though, allowing another person to help takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a place where the courage to ask for help is met with compassion and patience as we embark on the path to healing together. I help clients with many common struggles (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.) make the changes they want for a more fulfilling life. I work with children as young as 10 years old up through adults in individual, couple, and family settings.
In our lives, each of us will need the strength of another person, though, allowing another person to help takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a place where the courage to ask for help is met with compassion and patience as we embark on the path to healing together. I help clients with many common struggles (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.) make the changes they want for a more fulfilling life. I work with children as young as 10 years old up through adults in individual, couple, and family settings.
Allison Rentz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma.
The world we live in, both external and internal, can at times seem impossible to navigate. How does one navigate life stressors, past trauma, depression, and/or anxiety, especially if those tools were not necessarily modeled to us growing up? I can help provide support and be a guide through your mental health journey. In 2010, I graduated from Argosy University Atlanta with a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have worked with individuals of all ages in various settings such as a child advocacy center, in-home therapy, psychiatric hospital, private practice, and on a military base.
I primarily work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma.
The world we live in, both external and internal, can at times seem impossible to navigate. How does one navigate life stressors, past trauma, depression, and/or anxiety, especially if those tools were not necessarily modeled to us growing up? I can help provide support and be a guide through your mental health journey. In 2010, I graduated from Argosy University Atlanta with a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have worked with individuals of all ages in various settings such as a child advocacy center, in-home therapy, psychiatric hospital, private practice, and on a military base.
Jennifer Watts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
If you find yourself struggling with family dynamics, dealing with a lot of anxiety symptoms, or just want to make some positive changes in your life, we might enjoy working together.
Finding balance in the lives we lead is essential to leading healthy lives. Sometimes in the everyday stress of daily life, it's difficult to find that balance. As a therapist, I work with clients to help them find the best treatment plan for their individual problems. In my experience, a collaborative approach works best for most treatment plans. My approach utilizes mostly Narrative therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused therapy, with a Trauma centered approach, and most of the treatment plans I collaborate with include psychosocial education and some lifestyle changes.
If you find yourself struggling with family dynamics, dealing with a lot of anxiety symptoms, or just want to make some positive changes in your life, we might enjoy working together.
Finding balance in the lives we lead is essential to leading healthy lives. Sometimes in the everyday stress of daily life, it's difficult to find that balance. As a therapist, I work with clients to help them find the best treatment plan for their individual problems. In my experience, a collaborative approach works best for most treatment plans. My approach utilizes mostly Narrative therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused therapy, with a Trauma centered approach, and most of the treatment plans I collaborate with include psychosocial education and some lifestyle changes.
Life often has its ups and downs. I provide a safe, affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where we can fully honor your experiences and personhood, and where you can take the steps toward self-exploration, discovery, self-compassion, and growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief, interpersonal concerns, relationship challenges, and depression. I frequently work with individuals on issues relating to multi-cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, and life transitions.
Life often has its ups and downs. I provide a safe, affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where we can fully honor your experiences and personhood, and where you can take the steps toward self-exploration, discovery, self-compassion, and growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief, interpersonal concerns, relationship challenges, and depression. I frequently work with individuals on issues relating to multi-cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, and life transitions.
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Christine Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
Do you feel depressed and/or anxious, and struggle through the day? I am here to help you deal with the debilitating effects that anxiety and depression can have on your ability to feel joy and a sense of peace in your life. I use CBT, Solution Focused, Problem Solving and Supportive therapy to help you begin to feel like yourself again. The reason I work in this field is because I enjoy helping others grow while seeing how it makes such a positive impact in people's lives. I approach all my clients offering an empathic, non-judgmental, and sense of cooperation
Do you feel depressed and/or anxious, and struggle through the day? I am here to help you deal with the debilitating effects that anxiety and depression can have on your ability to feel joy and a sense of peace in your life. I use CBT, Solution Focused, Problem Solving and Supportive therapy to help you begin to feel like yourself again. The reason I work in this field is because I enjoy helping others grow while seeing how it makes such a positive impact in people's lives. I approach all my clients offering an empathic, non-judgmental, and sense of cooperation
My clinical areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, trauma, multicultural issues, and relational concerns such as boundary issues, relational trauma, and patterns of unhealthy relationship with self and/or others.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Virginia and New York, providing telehealth (NY & VA) and in-person (Harrisonburg, VA) services. I take an integrative, collaborative, and flexible approach to therapy. I am passionate about creating a safe space where clients can cultivate curiosity about their internal experiences, understand relational dynamics, and develop skills to regulate powerful emotions and change unhealthy patterns. I also help clients address sociocultural factors relevant to their daily lives, such as acculturation, systemic racism, white supremacist culture, etc.
My clinical areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, trauma, multicultural issues, and relational concerns such as boundary issues, relational trauma, and patterns of unhealthy relationship with self and/or others.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Virginia and New York, providing telehealth (NY & VA) and in-person (Harrisonburg, VA) services. I take an integrative, collaborative, and flexible approach to therapy. I am passionate about creating a safe space where clients can cultivate curiosity about their internal experiences, understand relational dynamics, and develop skills to regulate powerful emotions and change unhealthy patterns. I also help clients address sociocultural factors relevant to their daily lives, such as acculturation, systemic racism, white supremacist culture, etc.
I work with adults and adolescents who struggle primarily with trauma, anxiety, OCD and other severe mental illnesses. Life can be completely overwhelming and exhausting at times, and I want to be able to arm my clients with the tools they need to work through their challenges and become stronger as a result. I believe that therapy should be engaging, challenging, and fulfilling. Therapy with me will be a safe place for you to discuss and explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work through this together.
I work with adults and adolescents who struggle primarily with trauma, anxiety, OCD and other severe mental illnesses. Life can be completely overwhelming and exhausting at times, and I want to be able to arm my clients with the tools they need to work through their challenges and become stronger as a result. I believe that therapy should be engaging, challenging, and fulfilling. Therapy with me will be a safe place for you to discuss and explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work through this together.
Deyanira Deschenes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who provides individual and couples counseling. She received her Bachelors Degree from Troy University, where she majored in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Colorado, majoring in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Addictions. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, addictions (both behavioral and chemical), anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia who provides individual and couples counseling. She received her Bachelors Degree from Troy University, where she majored in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Colorado, majoring in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Addictions. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, addictions (both behavioral and chemical), anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders.
Bluestone Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adjustment related concerns, anxiety, OCD, ADHD coaching / treatment, relationship problems, grief & loss, depression, and family concerns.
Limited Availability For New Telehealth Clients! Welcome, I am Dr. Paul Pohto. I offer specialized therapy services that lend support, guidance, and direction for when life may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I strive to offer affirming and supportive therapeutic services to the Harrisonburg community and Shenandoah Valley. My approach to counseling is rooted in a warm and strong therapeutic bond. A good therapeutic fit allows for aligning on client goals and getting you closer to where you want to be.
I specialize in working with adjustment related concerns, anxiety, OCD, ADHD coaching / treatment, relationship problems, grief & loss, depression, and family concerns.
Limited Availability For New Telehealth Clients! Welcome, I am Dr. Paul Pohto. I offer specialized therapy services that lend support, guidance, and direction for when life may have you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I strive to offer affirming and supportive therapeutic services to the Harrisonburg community and Shenandoah Valley. My approach to counseling is rooted in a warm and strong therapeutic bond. A good therapeutic fit allows for aligning on client goals and getting you closer to where you want to be.
Greetings! I'm Taylor Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, bringing expertise from both outpatient therapy and inpatient hospital settings. I hold a BSW from James Madison University (Go DUKES!) and an MSW from George Mason University, recently obtaining my LCSW in Virginia. My dedication lies in assisting clients grappling with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief/loss, and life transitions. It's a privilege to journey with clients as they entrust me with their stories.
Greetings! I'm Taylor Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, bringing expertise from both outpatient therapy and inpatient hospital settings. I hold a BSW from James Madison University (Go DUKES!) and an MSW from George Mason University, recently obtaining my LCSW in Virginia. My dedication lies in assisting clients grappling with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief/loss, and life transitions. It's a privilege to journey with clients as they entrust me with their stories.
I currently have limited daytime availability. I work with clients who are struggling with themselves in some way. Perhaps trying to stop anxiety from running away with them. Perhaps trying to find meaning in what is happening to them and how to manage it. Perhaps fighting their body on weight, shape, or food. I want to end that struggle by building tools to discern and meet needs, replace negative and self-critical thoughts, and support healthier, compassionate beliefs about the self and the world around them.
I currently have limited daytime availability. I work with clients who are struggling with themselves in some way. Perhaps trying to stop anxiety from running away with them. Perhaps trying to find meaning in what is happening to them and how to manage it. Perhaps fighting their body on weight, shape, or food. I want to end that struggle by building tools to discern and meet needs, replace negative and self-critical thoughts, and support healthier, compassionate beliefs about the self and the world around them.
Lauren C Snead
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and provide individual counseling to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My primary focus is in the treatment of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, phase of life issues, ADHD, trauma, and issues related to college-aged students. I have experience providing community-based and school-based counseling to at-risk youth and their families as well as working in a college counseling center.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and provide individual counseling to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My primary focus is in the treatment of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, phase of life issues, ADHD, trauma, and issues related to college-aged students. I have experience providing community-based and school-based counseling to at-risk youth and their families as well as working in a college counseling center.
Let me help you release past trauma, draw healthy boundaries, over come narcissistic abuse, move beyond anxiety and depression, and create a life where you go from surviving to thriving. As a counselor, Zen teacher, and guided imagery and music practitioner, I can help you engage your inner self, at a deep and transformative level. Call today to create lasting change in your life.
Let me help you release past trauma, draw healthy boundaries, over come narcissistic abuse, move beyond anxiety and depression, and create a life where you go from surviving to thriving. As a counselor, Zen teacher, and guided imagery and music practitioner, I can help you engage your inner self, at a deep and transformative level. Call today to create lasting change in your life.
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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.