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Tranquility Counseling LLC
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98375  (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients. I provide Telehealth only services to individual clients who have suffered from trauma, depression and anxiety. Clients who are ready to set goals, learn and put in the effort to change, are the most successful in bettering their mental and emotional health. I believe that no one therapy fits all and I will provide each client with the therapeutic approach that will work best for them. Let me help you rid the pain and suffering you have been carrying, so you are not alone in your journey to a better you.
Now Accepting New Clients. I provide Telehealth only services to individual clients who have suffered from trauma, depression and anxiety. Clients who are ready to set goals, learn and put in the effort to change, are the most successful in bettering their mental and emotional health. I believe that no one therapy fits all and I will provide each client with the therapeutic approach that will work best for them. Let me help you rid the pain and suffering you have been carrying, so you are not alone in your journey to a better you.
(360) 763-0321 View (360) 763-0321
Photo of Beverly Polhamus, Counselor in Puyallup, WA
Beverly Polhamus
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98372
I provide therapy to individuals (teen & adult), couples and families and specialize in the following areas: - Anxiety - Depression - Phobias - Trauma and PTSD - Sexual Abuse - Relationship Issues - Family and parenting concerns - Presentations - SA survivors groups.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward healing by seeking help. It is important that the relationship between you and your therapist is a good fit, based on mutual respect and trust. I use a strength-based and practical approach. I have a sense of humor which seems to help clients feel more comfortable. Therapy's primary focus is on the present with an understanding of the effects of past events on current behaviors and the need to process unresolved issues. "The turmoil of the past is never wholly forgotten, unresolved it seeps through even the strongest foundation."
I provide therapy to individuals (teen & adult), couples and families and specialize in the following areas: - Anxiety - Depression - Phobias - Trauma and PTSD - Sexual Abuse - Relationship Issues - Family and parenting concerns - Presentations - SA survivors groups.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward healing by seeking help. It is important that the relationship between you and your therapist is a good fit, based on mutual respect and trust. I use a strength-based and practical approach. I have a sense of humor which seems to help clients feel more comfortable. Therapy's primary focus is on the present with an understanding of the effects of past events on current behaviors and the need to process unresolved issues. "The turmoil of the past is never wholly forgotten, unresolved it seeps through even the strongest foundation."
(253) 205-8220 View (253) 205-8220
Photo of Jessica Melford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Puyallup, WA
Jessica Melford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98375  (Online Only)
What are your thoughts when you hear the words, “mental health.” Does it make you feel different, abnormal, or out of place with your family, friends, or your community? Better yet do you feel limited on the things achieved with your life? Do you ever wonder the root causes of your anxiety, depression, or even your personality disorder? What we don’t hear enough is trauma has a huge influence on our mental health and overall health. If you answered, yes or maybe to any of my questions above then you came to the right page!
What are your thoughts when you hear the words, “mental health.” Does it make you feel different, abnormal, or out of place with your family, friends, or your community? Better yet do you feel limited on the things achieved with your life? Do you ever wonder the root causes of your anxiety, depression, or even your personality disorder? What we don’t hear enough is trauma has a huge influence on our mental health and overall health. If you answered, yes or maybe to any of my questions above then you came to the right page!
(253) 676-9273 View (253) 676-9273
Photo of Russell E Peters, Counselor in Puyallup, WA
Russell E Peters
Counselor, DMin, MDiv, LMHC
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98373
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in EMDR and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
You have served your community, patients, and faith groups, for many years. The excellent care that you provide you deserve. I have 25 years experience serving first responders, military, and faith group leaders. My focus is on individuals exposed to repetitive traumatic experiences in service focus occupations and faith group leadership. Providing tools to cope with various traumas, I am client centered, trained in EMDR and skilled in experiences that provoke trauma. My therapeutic approach is to journey with clients during dark times and support them as they discover the life they deserve.
(253) 393-9337 View (253) 393-9337
Photo of Alyssa Adwell, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Puyallup, WA
Alyssa Adwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, SUDPT
Verified Verified
Puyallup, WA 98372  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I have expertise in working with adolescents and adults experiencing change, behavioral health concerns, grief, chronic illness, pain, and disabilities.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State. I have expertise in working with adolescents and adults experiencing change, behavioral health concerns, grief, chronic illness, pain, and disabilities.
(206) 278-3430 View (206) 278-3430
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Joshua Gates, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98374
Not accepting new clients
Are you having difficulty coping with stress or life transition? Are your relationships with your significant other, family, or coworkers less than desirable? Maybe you feel depressed or anxious. Life can be difficult at times without help from someone else. I have 15 years of experience in providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. Let me help you discover your strengths and get things back on track.
Are you having difficulty coping with stress or life transition? Are your relationships with your significant other, family, or coworkers less than desirable? Maybe you feel depressed or anxious. Life can be difficult at times without help from someone else. I have 15 years of experience in providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. Let me help you discover your strengths and get things back on track.
(253) 215-4139 View (253) 215-4139

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Photo of Apryl Carlington, Counselor in Puyallup, WA
Apryl Carlington
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, CMHP
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401
To list a few; school based triage, family support of DCYF involvement, adoption/guardian support, family reunification and preservation, crisis and law enforcement, LGBTQ support, depression/anxiety and other concerns of personal, emotional and behavioral health.
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
To list a few; school based triage, family support of DCYF involvement, adoption/guardian support, family reunification and preservation, crisis and law enforcement, LGBTQ support, depression/anxiety and other concerns of personal, emotional and behavioral health.
The therapeutic relationship should empower an individual to regain ownership of their life, shifting negative self-talk and other impacts of trauma; allowing for holistic healing and growth. It is my hope to actively walk alongside my client as they work to create their peace; ultimately gaining an improvement in positive self-awareness and optimism, with a side of lasting security and emotional health.
(360) 625-6911 View (360) 625-6911
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Ben Bjorgaard
Counselor, PhDc, MA, LMHC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
(206) 752-6650 View (206) 752-6650
Photo of Corrie Larson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Puyallup, WA
Corrie Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Graham, WA 98338  (Online Only)
My practice interests/specialties include: Anxiety, grief, depression, infertility, adoption, women's issues, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, stress management, & coping.
Hi! I'm Corrie and I'm so glad you are here! 'Bloom' (noun) - meaning... a beautiful process of becoming was the inspiration behind founding my practice Bloom Counseling & Consultation. It is a reflection of both my desire for women to see their full potential while also recognizing that growth IS possible regardless of what you may be facing! Although I have supported hundreds of clients in a variety of treatment settings over the last 15 yrs, I found my calling in working primarily with women/women’s issues after experiencing my own personal journey with infertility, motherhood, and grief/loss.
My practice interests/specialties include: Anxiety, grief, depression, infertility, adoption, women's issues, mood disorders, trauma, life transitions, stress management, & coping.
Hi! I'm Corrie and I'm so glad you are here! 'Bloom' (noun) - meaning... a beautiful process of becoming was the inspiration behind founding my practice Bloom Counseling & Consultation. It is a reflection of both my desire for women to see their full potential while also recognizing that growth IS possible regardless of what you may be facing! Although I have supported hundreds of clients in a variety of treatment settings over the last 15 yrs, I found my calling in working primarily with women/women’s issues after experiencing my own personal journey with infertility, motherhood, and grief/loss.
(253) 201-6471 View (253) 201-6471
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Anxious Black Girls™
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98404  (Online Only)
I’m Deseray Wilson, Owner & Clinical Director of Anxious Black Girls. We're a Safe Space for Black Women & Girls who want to learn how to disrupt generational patterns that normalize stress, overworking, overthinking, staying in unhealthy relationships, & having a lack of self-empathy. Our clients come to us because the impact of staying in these spaces has caused increased anxiety and other mental health stressors. If you want change in your life and feel paralyzed by your anxiety, this is a space curated around your healing, we're happy to be a support to you.
I’m Deseray Wilson, Owner & Clinical Director of Anxious Black Girls. We're a Safe Space for Black Women & Girls who want to learn how to disrupt generational patterns that normalize stress, overworking, overthinking, staying in unhealthy relationships, & having a lack of self-empathy. Our clients come to us because the impact of staying in these spaces has caused increased anxiety and other mental health stressors. If you want change in your life and feel paralyzed by your anxiety, this is a space curated around your healing, we're happy to be a support to you.
(954) 231-0391 View (954) 231-0391
Photo of Steffanee Holt, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Puyallup, WA
Steffanee Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98404
My specialty areas include PTSD, Trauma, ADHD, anxiety, family difficulties, behavioral issues, depression and relationship concerns.
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
My specialty areas include PTSD, Trauma, ADHD, anxiety, family difficulties, behavioral issues, depression and relationship concerns.
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
(253) 231-7841 View (253) 231-7841
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Grace Pyon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety; and managing stress and life transitions.
It takes strength, courage, and self-awareness to reach out to a stranger for support. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and you have the potential for your own healing and growth. In our collaborative work together, I will help you navigate challenges you are experiencing, and help you recognize your strengths and skills to empower yourself through your journey.
My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety; and managing stress and life transitions.
It takes strength, courage, and self-awareness to reach out to a stranger for support. I believe you are the expert in your own story, and you have the potential for your own healing and growth. In our collaborative work together, I will help you navigate challenges you are experiencing, and help you recognize your strengths and skills to empower yourself through your journey.
(206) 208-2310 View (206) 208-2310
Photo of Jennifer R Trefonas, Counselor in Puyallup, WA
Jennifer R Trefonas
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98405
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in HELPING with EMOTIONAL ISSUES: depression, anxiety, grief, RELATIONSHIP trouble, addiction, grief/ LOSS, being BULLIED, low self-esteem, CHILDREN, past ABUSE affecting life presently, WORK problems, trouble at home, SCHOOL issues, parent-child issues, divorce & separation, and balancing work & family.
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)
I specialize in HELPING with EMOTIONAL ISSUES: depression, anxiety, grief, RELATIONSHIP trouble, addiction, grief/ LOSS, being BULLIED, low self-esteem, CHILDREN, past ABUSE affecting life presently, WORK problems, trouble at home, SCHOOL issues, parent-child issues, divorce & separation, and balancing work & family.
Hello, I am Jennifer R. Trefonas, MS, LMHC, MHP. I was initially licensed in FL in 1992, moved to WA 2002; licensed WA 2001. I ENJOY assisting INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, & CHILDREN in overcoming obstacles. I AM ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Contact me for HELP with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, bullying, grief, feeling shamed, taken advantage of, abuse of any kind, trouble at work, getting along with others, HOW TO BE HAPPY and POSITIVE, hypnosis, and most anything! I'm NOT PARANOID, but that is funny,,,:)
(253) 352-3122 View (253) 352-3122
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Jenny Grace Shaw
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CSC, HHP, NBCC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98421
My Specialized focus include challenges with Disordered Eating, Body Image, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self-Harming, Depression, Relationships, Co-Dependency, Whole-self Wellness; Mind, Body, and Spirit, addictions, abuse, and trauma, PTSD, Identity Empowerment, Anxiety, and Depression.
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
My Specialized focus include challenges with Disordered Eating, Body Image, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Self-Harming, Depression, Relationships, Co-Dependency, Whole-self Wellness; Mind, Body, and Spirit, addictions, abuse, and trauma, PTSD, Identity Empowerment, Anxiety, and Depression.
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost"unsure of I believe the powers we are looking for are inside YOU! One simply needs to be validated, and to strengthen the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak--just as we exercise our bodies and our minds, we must exercise our emotional I truly believe we can not experience long term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the Emotional; our humanness. when we honor our truths, we will achieve our Authentic Self! I look forward to helping guide you towards your personal, goals. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
(808) 736-4177 View (808) 736-4177
Photo of Anna Elizabeth Johnson, Counselor in Puyallup, WA
Anna Elizabeth Johnson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Anna. As a mom, mental health professional, and disabled individual, I know how difficult the world and life can be and how hard it can be to ask for help. I see counseling as coming beside a person and assisting them to best help themselves. Counseling should be a partnership where the person is open, determined and willing to work and the clinician, in collaboration with them, directs the ship and supports them with the tools they need. Are you having a tough time with anxiety? Has your past held you back from your goals? Do feel lost trying to fill your life with "stuff" that never seems to help? Change is possible.
Hello, I am Anna. As a mom, mental health professional, and disabled individual, I know how difficult the world and life can be and how hard it can be to ask for help. I see counseling as coming beside a person and assisting them to best help themselves. Counseling should be a partnership where the person is open, determined and willing to work and the clinician, in collaboration with them, directs the ship and supports them with the tools they need. Are you having a tough time with anxiety? Has your past held you back from your goals? Do feel lost trying to fill your life with "stuff" that never seems to help? Change is possible.
(509) 779-6738 View (509) 779-6738
Photo of Steven M Brown, Counselor in Puyallup, WA
Steven M Brown
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Not only limited to the anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger issues, and personality disorders or attachment issues.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
Not only limited to the anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, OCD, anger issues, and personality disorders or attachment issues.
A responsible social practitioner, I provide psychological care, and services using American Sign Language (ASL). I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including various populations that encompass sign language users. My interests center on developing tailored, specific psychotherapy applications that benefit the patients with hearing losses. Much of my work places an emphasis on the importance of "courageous will" to empower individuals to make choices that are useful and practical.
(253) 466-7490 View (253) 466-7490
Photo of Eden Shore, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Puyallup, WA
Eden Shore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405  (Online Only)
I am currently accepting new telehealth clients across all of Washington. It can be really difficult here and now to live a life that allows you to thrive. I offer support for people struggling, people who want to feel better, who want to grow. I am a good fit for people who want to shift their relationships with themselves, with loved ones, with standards that don’t fit. I love supporting young adults in their life travel. l am trans and non-binary, and I have a special place in my practice for LGBTQ+ people of all kinds, especially people on the trans and gender diverse spectrum, and people exploring their relationship to gender.
I am currently accepting new telehealth clients across all of Washington. It can be really difficult here and now to live a life that allows you to thrive. I offer support for people struggling, people who want to feel better, who want to grow. I am a good fit for people who want to shift their relationships with themselves, with loved ones, with standards that don’t fit. I love supporting young adults in their life travel. l am trans and non-binary, and I have a special place in my practice for LGBTQ+ people of all kinds, especially people on the trans and gender diverse spectrum, and people exploring their relationship to gender.
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Annie Gillis
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Hi! I am Annie and I am so glad you are here. My therapeutic style is rooted in warmth, humor, and intuition. As a relational therapist, I ensure a personalized approach based upon each client's unique context, background, strengths, and needs. Together we will gain insights, challenge unsupportive patterns, and explore your experiences: past, present, and future.
Hi! I am Annie and I am so glad you are here. My therapeutic style is rooted in warmth, humor, and intuition. As a relational therapist, I ensure a personalized approach based upon each client's unique context, background, strengths, and needs. Together we will gain insights, challenge unsupportive patterns, and explore your experiences: past, present, and future.
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The Melanated Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98408  (Online Only)
Jameela Muhammad owner of The Melanated Therapist is designed for those seeking to rebuild and heal from interpersonal and generational trauma. A focus on Black and Brown adolescents and adults struggling with stress, trauma, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I hope to engage with individuals to build self-love, empathy and compassion for self, as well as teaching coping strategies to work through obstacles in a holistic and goal oriented way.
Jameela Muhammad owner of The Melanated Therapist is designed for those seeking to rebuild and heal from interpersonal and generational trauma. A focus on Black and Brown adolescents and adults struggling with stress, trauma, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I hope to engage with individuals to build self-love, empathy and compassion for self, as well as teaching coping strategies to work through obstacles in a holistic and goal oriented way.
(253) 367-3866 View (253) 367-3866
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Mood by Kim
PhD, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
Ladies!, wake-up, eat diamonds and shine all day, with the highest quality of psychiatric expertise for both psychiatric medicine and psychotherapy. "I am HER," your Celebrity Therapist for Women, with 22 years of combined experiences in mental health. I work with WNBA athletes and high profile clients in both the Movie and Music Industries. I believe in Women Empowerment!, and am a faithful sponsor of the "ME TOO" movement. My approach is supportive, empathetic and, above all, pragmatic. Our sessions are discreetly held via telehealth and catered to you. Book your appointment: www.moodbykim.com.
Ladies!, wake-up, eat diamonds and shine all day, with the highest quality of psychiatric expertise for both psychiatric medicine and psychotherapy. "I am HER," your Celebrity Therapist for Women, with 22 years of combined experiences in mental health. I work with WNBA athletes and high profile clients in both the Movie and Music Industries. I believe in Women Empowerment!, and am a faithful sponsor of the "ME TOO" movement. My approach is supportive, empathetic and, above all, pragmatic. Our sessions are discreetly held via telehealth and catered to you. Book your appointment: www.moodbykim.com.
(623) 777-7551 View (623) 777-7551
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.