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Eastside Counseling Center
LMFT, LMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
Are relationship issues, anxiety and/or depression keeping you up at night? The counselors at ECC will work with you to help you improve the quality of your your life and your relationships. Our dynamic team of counselors seek to understand and resolve the real-life, everyday challenges many of us face. We work with a wide range of issues and have a diverse team of therapists trained in a variety of specialties. This allows us to create a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual needs.
(425) 405-7857 View (425) 405-7857
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Amanda H Abou-Zaki
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98033
Additionally, I often work with anxiety, grief, depression and eating disorders.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
Additionally, I often work with anxiety, grief, depression and eating disorders.
Life is unpredictable with many ups and downs. No matter how much we want life to move in a linear fashion it often goes unplanned causing us to feel off balance. I believe therapy is a safe place to begin your own personal journey and learning to be present in your life. It allows you to rediscover who you are. Therapy is different for every individual and/or couple. I have an EMDR, existential & integrative approach to helping clients create healthy, fulfilling and rewarding lives. I integrate therapeutic styles depending on the best fit for client and situation.
(425) 273-2300 View (425) 273-2300
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Seattle Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98105
Our clinicians have expertise in working with a wide range of individuals, from toddlers to seniors, dealing with the many life struggles that we face, including life transition, mood disorders, adjustment, anxiety, gender issues, sexuality, parenting, school issues, emotional disturbance, racial identity, relationship issues, perfectionism, workaholism.
Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children (ages 2+). We provide individual and couples counseling, psychological testing, parent training, PCIT, and play therapy.
Our clinicians have expertise in working with a wide range of individuals, from toddlers to seniors, dealing with the many life struggles that we face, including life transition, mood disorders, adjustment, anxiety, gender issues, sexuality, parenting, school issues, emotional disturbance, racial identity, relationship issues, perfectionism, workaholism.
Sometimes life poses challenges, and we need some extra support to get us through. Are you wanting to make improvements in your relationship? Or maybe with yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Depressed? Stuck? Therapists at SCAW bring a diverse range of academic and clinical training to their work with adults, teens, and children (ages 2+). We provide individual and couples counseling, psychological testing, parent training, PCIT, and play therapy.
(206) 922-4437 View (206) 922-4437
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Envision Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD Can, LMFT, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98109
Our specialties include: anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, infidelity, premarital counseling, family of origin exploration, personal and professional life transitions, academic and workplace performance, communication skills, family life-cycle transitions, identity development and self-acceptance.
Envision Counseling offers therapeutic and executive coaching services unmatched anywhere in the Northwest. Our counselors and therapists utilize strength-based therapies tailored to each individual's needs, considering the socio-cultural context of the client's life. The desire to enhance our lives, and lives of those we love is inherent in all of us. We are drawn to the possibilities that our hopes, aspirations and motivations present. As you pursue positive changes in your life, Envision Counseling will assist you in making these possibilities a reality.
Our specialties include: anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, infidelity, premarital counseling, family of origin exploration, personal and professional life transitions, academic and workplace performance, communication skills, family life-cycle transitions, identity development and self-acceptance.
Envision Counseling offers therapeutic and executive coaching services unmatched anywhere in the Northwest. Our counselors and therapists utilize strength-based therapies tailored to each individual's needs, considering the socio-cultural context of the client's life. The desire to enhance our lives, and lives of those we love is inherent in all of us. We are drawn to the possibilities that our hopes, aspirations and motivations present. As you pursue positive changes in your life, Envision Counseling will assist you in making these possibilities a reality.
(206) 489-3416 View (206) 489-3416
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Dr. Blake A Kovner
ND, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
I offer holistic care, counseling, emotional intelligence and Biofeedback training for people with anxiety, depression and similar conditions.
My passion is people and the therapeutic effect of authentic human connection. It's from a socially safe platform that we begin to really heal. By exploring the lens we're used to, we make space for new perspectives. Learning how you're wired creates opportunity make decisions about what you think, how you feel and what you can and are willing to do about it in order to connect to the self and heal. My clinical lens is rooted in the understanding of and respect for the gut-brain/heart-immune-mind axis, making my approach truly holistic. People deserve to be fed while learning to fish and I love treating people, not diseases.
I offer holistic care, counseling, emotional intelligence and Biofeedback training for people with anxiety, depression and similar conditions.
My passion is people and the therapeutic effect of authentic human connection. It's from a socially safe platform that we begin to really heal. By exploring the lens we're used to, we make space for new perspectives. Learning how you're wired creates opportunity make decisions about what you think, how you feel and what you can and are willing to do about it in order to connect to the self and heal. My clinical lens is rooted in the understanding of and respect for the gut-brain/heart-immune-mind axis, making my approach truly holistic. People deserve to be fed while learning to fish and I love treating people, not diseases.
(828) 520-0145 View (828) 520-0145
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Angel Asuncion-Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Renton, WA 98057
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy work is rooted in a systemic approach with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, etc... . Through my own identities and experiences as a 1.5 generation immigrant from the Philippines, being raised in Los Angeles, and as an educator for over 20 years, I understand the impact of harm and losses that carry from generation to generation caused by systems that are not made for us. They surface in our lives and within our relationships.
My therapy work is rooted in a systemic approach with children, adolescents, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, etc... . Through my own identities and experiences as a 1.5 generation immigrant from the Philippines, being raised in Los Angeles, and as an educator for over 20 years, I understand the impact of harm and losses that carry from generation to generation caused by systems that are not made for us. They surface in our lives and within our relationships.
(425) 364-6718 View (425) 364-6718
Photo of Elizabeth Amaro, Marriage & Family Therapist in King County, WA
Elizabeth Amaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98033  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating trauma/post-traumatic stress, marital conflict, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Are you feeling trapped or flooded by the thoughts of past or ongoing trauma? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you have other mental health needs and learn best through art therapy? Life can bring about a number of painful and challenging experiences, often leaving us deeply impacted. While these moments can have a lasting effect on our relationships, therapy can help us find new ways of understanding our experiences and can help us rediscover our strengths as we move toward healing. Together, we can work to identify and meet your goals, and give you the resources to develop new insights.
I specialize in treating trauma/post-traumatic stress, marital conflict, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Are you feeling trapped or flooded by the thoughts of past or ongoing trauma? Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you have other mental health needs and learn best through art therapy? Life can bring about a number of painful and challenging experiences, often leaving us deeply impacted. While these moments can have a lasting effect on our relationships, therapy can help us find new ways of understanding our experiences and can help us rediscover our strengths as we move toward healing. Together, we can work to identify and meet your goals, and give you the resources to develop new insights.
(425) 517-1424 View (425) 517-1424
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Kristi E Content
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, CGE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kirkland, WA 98034
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling due to anxiety, ADHD, OCD, or the impacts of Trauma? Is worry making it difficult to concentrate? You don't have to suffer alone; fear doesn't need to make decisions for you any longer. Coping strategies that help us brace through the most difficult of times can be destructive to goals and relationships if used long-term. Together we can identify these stuck points, find hope in new strategies that match your current needs and values, and open the door to more meaningful experiences and relationships.
Are you struggling due to anxiety, ADHD, OCD, or the impacts of Trauma? Is worry making it difficult to concentrate? You don't have to suffer alone; fear doesn't need to make decisions for you any longer. Coping strategies that help us brace through the most difficult of times can be destructive to goals and relationships if used long-term. Together we can identify these stuck points, find hope in new strategies that match your current needs and values, and open the door to more meaningful experiences and relationships.
(425) 310-4805 View (425) 310-4805
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Whole Therapies Collective
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bothell, WA 98011
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians focused on offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We do not contract with insurance, as they require a diagnosis to cover services. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside in their healing journey. Our collective also offers integrative therapies like sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage.
Whole Therapies Collective is a group of licensed mental health clinicians focused on offering holistic, social justice informed, equitable care. We function on a payment model that always ensures you have access to a sliding scale. We do not contract with insurance, as they require a diagnosis to cover services. We are not here to pathologize, label, or categorize. Our collective aim is to empower and facilitate internal trust, balance, and compassion in those we work alongside in their healing journey. Our collective also offers integrative therapies like sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage.
(425) 532-4172 View (425) 532-4172
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Karyn Andriesen
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125  (Online Only)
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Sometimes in life we all need a “companion on the journey,” someone to partner with us and help make sense of our experience, ease our pain, and support our goals. As a therapist, I am committed to providing a safe environment where individuals can identify their strengths, recognize unhelpful patterns, and live into their goals. Working from an integrative, client-centered approach, I seek to support individuals wherever they are on their journey and my approach is holistic, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I value cultural humility and look forward to working with people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
(206) 752-3471 View (206) 752-3471
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Centered Mind Counseling - Sammamish Location
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, ARNP, LICSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sammamish, WA 98075
Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services, offers counseling, nutrition, and medication management services for individuals, couples & families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions are available. We have a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
(425) 269-3277 View (425) 269-3277
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Centered Mind Counseling - Issaquah Location
Counselor, LMHC, PsyD, LMFT, LICSW, ARNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
Centered Mind Counseling Services offers counseling, nutrition & medication management services. Our caring and skilled professionals provide services to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. In-Person or Telehealth Video Sessions. We offer you a wide range of clinical expertise, more specialty treatment areas to help you, and an expanded availability of services. We are committed to working with you or your child to create the long-lasting changes you desire. Call or text us at (425) 269-3277. Together, we can determine how we can help you!
(425) 269-3277 View (425) 269-3277
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Amanda Rausch LMFT, PLLC NoStressNoStigma.com
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT , RYT, BH-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!
No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out! Welcome to the newest generation of self care and mental health- this is easy, accessible, no-stress, stigma free help for whatever you are going through. Feel free to wear your sweatpants, sit on the couch and have a session on your phone or lap top. Prefer in person? No problem, come visit my office in a charming 1900's Craftsman home near the Junction in West Seattle! Check out www.nostressnostigma.com for details!
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Photo of Suenia Villagerardo, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in King County, WA
Suenia Villagerardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98122  (Online Only)
Virtual Sessions Only. I work well with anyone who seeks therapy and is ready to work on themselves. I have worked with about every population, culture and age group. Issues that I am best suited to treating include a wide variety of disorders, childhood trauma, addictions, domestic violence, parenting/bonding/interpersonal relationships. I certified in EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I like to offer different forms of expression to my clients in the healing arts. I also give plenty of skill building tools and homework so clients can maximize their progress outside of the weekly sessions. I speak Spanish fluently.
Virtual Sessions Only. I work well with anyone who seeks therapy and is ready to work on themselves. I have worked with about every population, culture and age group. Issues that I am best suited to treating include a wide variety of disorders, childhood trauma, addictions, domestic violence, parenting/bonding/interpersonal relationships. I certified in EMDR and expressive arts therapy. I like to offer different forms of expression to my clients in the healing arts. I also give plenty of skill building tools and homework so clients can maximize their progress outside of the weekly sessions. I speak Spanish fluently.
(831) 265-5618 View (831) 265-5618
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Jolanta Czaicka
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, LMHCA, CCTP II, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98105  (Online Only)
Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed working from home? Would you like to improve the relationships in your life? Are you ashamed or embarrassed about your body? Through a therapeutic relationship, I will create a safe and confidential space to begin your exploration into healing. I am here not to teach you but to listen and help you discover your potential and build resiliency. I provide relational and individual therapy for couples, families, and individuals. With my experience working in Crisis and Suicide Prevention and Clinical Certification in Trauma Treatment, I am prepared to listen to complex and painful stories.
Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed working from home? Would you like to improve the relationships in your life? Are you ashamed or embarrassed about your body? Through a therapeutic relationship, I will create a safe and confidential space to begin your exploration into healing. I am here not to teach you but to listen and help you discover your potential and build resiliency. I provide relational and individual therapy for couples, families, and individuals. With my experience working in Crisis and Suicide Prevention and Clinical Certification in Trauma Treatment, I am prepared to listen to complex and painful stories.
(360) 504-4713 View (360) 504-4713
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Lotem Raymond Coe
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, ATR-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98107
I work with adults primarily on issues related to trauma. Trauma often involves lack of control over a situation, so as part of the work, I help my clients regain their sense of power and choice in our sessions. Safety, non-judgement, and kindness are valued in my practice as the foundations of the therapeutic work, and I encourage open communication about the client’s experience with therapy. I offer a flexible approach to counseling because I believe that what works for some of my clients may not work for others, and we learn what that looks like as we work together.
I work with adults primarily on issues related to trauma. Trauma often involves lack of control over a situation, so as part of the work, I help my clients regain their sense of power and choice in our sessions. Safety, non-judgement, and kindness are valued in my practice as the foundations of the therapeutic work, and I encourage open communication about the client’s experience with therapy. I offer a flexible approach to counseling because I believe that what works for some of my clients may not work for others, and we learn what that looks like as we work together.
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Inner Peace Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
The daily struggles of life, loss, relationships, and health are real. But we are not supposed to face them alone. We may not choose the pain that comes our way, but we can choose how we respond. Inner peace and strength are gifts from God — gifts that are within our reach. I will partner with you in your journey toward healing, providing the resources and space you need to apply faith and skill in everyday life.
The daily struggles of life, loss, relationships, and health are real. But we are not supposed to face them alone. We may not choose the pain that comes our way, but we can choose how we respond. Inner peace and strength are gifts from God — gifts that are within our reach. I will partner with you in your journey toward healing, providing the resources and space you need to apply faith and skill in everyday life.
(206) 208-0278 View (206) 208-0278
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FlowArt Therapy
Counselor, PhD ACS, LMHC, ATR-BC, CST, ATCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
We offer sliding scale! The work at FlowArt Therapy focuses on EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy. We work with folx in the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, people who are neurodivergent, people who are LGBTQ+, and women, trans, and nonbinary folks with traumatic backgrounds to promote sex positivity. We have many therapists who offer other specializations and work with other populations. Many of the therapists at FlowArt Therapy are taking new clients. Email to be matched with a therapist suitable for your needs. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com I am an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
We offer sliding scale! The work at FlowArt Therapy focuses on EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy. We work with folx in the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, people who are neurodivergent, people who are LGBTQ+, and women, trans, and nonbinary folks with traumatic backgrounds to promote sex positivity. We have many therapists who offer other specializations and work with other populations. Many of the therapists at FlowArt Therapy are taking new clients. Email to be matched with a therapist suitable for your needs. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com I am an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
(253) 201-2436 View (253) 201-2436
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Tatiana Bowers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
Life can be messy and difficult. It is hard to rise up from difficulties and reach your true potential. My clients feel heard, understood and supported while acquiring skills and knowledge to create the changes in their live that makes them happy and successful. Hoping things will change with time is probably not going to happen. You are precious and matter. I truly believe that people are meant to live exordinary lives. Let me help you reach your potential. Embrace Hope Counseling is a Video Telehealth Therapy Practice which gives clients the ability to have sessions without wasting time getting to an office.
Life can be messy and difficult. It is hard to rise up from difficulties and reach your true potential. My clients feel heard, understood and supported while acquiring skills and knowledge to create the changes in their live that makes them happy and successful. Hoping things will change with time is probably not going to happen. You are precious and matter. I truly believe that people are meant to live exordinary lives. Let me help you reach your potential. Embrace Hope Counseling is a Video Telehealth Therapy Practice which gives clients the ability to have sessions without wasting time getting to an office.
(425) 689-7589 View (425) 689-7589
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Sumer Statler Aeed
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
For 22 years I have been helping people solve challenges in life and to find the power and abilities that have been inside them all along. I work with people who face challenges in life as well as those who simply seek ongoing growth and joy in their lives. Let's collaborate to find solutions and to help you develop the skills to improve your quality of life and create lasting change in your relationships with yourself and others. My goal is to create a collaborative relationship with you to help you uncover your authentic self. My style is caring, direct, and often humorous.
For 22 years I have been helping people solve challenges in life and to find the power and abilities that have been inside them all along. I work with people who face challenges in life as well as those who simply seek ongoing growth and joy in their lives. Let's collaborate to find solutions and to help you develop the skills to improve your quality of life and create lasting change in your relationships with yourself and others. My goal is to create a collaborative relationship with you to help you uncover your authentic self. My style is caring, direct, and often humorous.
(480) 526-7033 View (480) 526-7033

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.