Therapists in King County, WA
Lori Woehler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Choosing a healthcare provider can feel particularly frustrating, adding stress on top of the reason you are seeking care. Making a good connection is worth the effort! I'm a Washington licensed doctor of clinical psychology, a veteran, and former technology executive. My clinical scope of practice encompasses the full range of mental and behavioral health as well as psychological evaluations and neuropsychological assessments. I'm passionate about working with each person with respect for their unique goals, preferences, and circumstances. My practice is entirely private pay with no direct involvement with insurance companies.
Choosing a healthcare provider can feel particularly frustrating, adding stress on top of the reason you are seeking care. Making a good connection is worth the effort! I'm a Washington licensed doctor of clinical psychology, a veteran, and former technology executive. My clinical scope of practice encompasses the full range of mental and behavioral health as well as psychological evaluations and neuropsychological assessments. I'm passionate about working with each person with respect for their unique goals, preferences, and circumstances. My practice is entirely private pay with no direct involvement with insurance companies.
Gloria Tolpin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Kirkland, WA 98034
My approach is based in the Existential-Phenomenological and Relational Psychodynamic traditions; however my practice is integrative and based on each client's unique needs and goals. I strive to create a trusting, welcoming, empathic and non-judgmental environment in which you explore what it means to be you, within the context of your experiences, values, relationships and worldviews. Through thoughtful dialogue and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we work to understand and challenge your assumptions and patterns, so that you make more confident choices and live in a way that is mindful and true to your authentic self.
My approach is based in the Existential-Phenomenological and Relational Psychodynamic traditions; however my practice is integrative and based on each client's unique needs and goals. I strive to create a trusting, welcoming, empathic and non-judgmental environment in which you explore what it means to be you, within the context of your experiences, values, relationships and worldviews. Through thoughtful dialogue and collaborative therapeutic relationship, we work to understand and challenge your assumptions and patterns, so that you make more confident choices and live in a way that is mindful and true to your authentic self.
Tetyana Melnik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Мы живем в очень необычное время. Сложности, которые мы испытывали до пандемии, приобрели новый оттенок. Все теперь проживается по другому: наша способность адаптироваться к лишениям, переживать потери, горе, изоляцию, ассимилировать изменения - все это формирует нас, определяет нашу способность или ее дефицит, справляться с ситуацией. Я нацелена встретить вас в том месте, где вы находитесь в данный момент, помочь осмыслить его, понять ваши нужды, как вы о них заботитесь или их игнорируете, какие варианты мышления, отношения, поведения для вас возможны, чтобы вам нравился ваш опыт, а также помочь быть с тем, что не нравится.
Мы живем в очень необычное время. Сложности, которые мы испытывали до пандемии, приобрели новый оттенок. Все теперь проживается по другому: наша способность адаптироваться к лишениям, переживать потери, горе, изоляцию, ассимилировать изменения - все это формирует нас, определяет нашу способность или ее дефицит, справляться с ситуацией. Я нацелена встретить вас в том месте, где вы находитесь в данный момент, помочь осмыслить его, понять ваши нужды, как вы о них заботитесь или их игнорируете, какие варианты мышления, отношения, поведения для вас возможны, чтобы вам нравился ваш опыт, а также помочь быть с тем, что не нравится.
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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.