Anxiety Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

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Cherie Lynn Jones
Counselor, MEd, LAC
Online Only
If you are struggling with symptoms from life challenges including; depression, anxiety and stress.
I will met you where you are on your journey. My specialties include CBT, Trauma /crisis, Grief/loss and mindfulness among other therapeutic skills. Allow me to help you develop the coping skills for your symptoms and the skills to improve your quality of your life.
If you are struggling with symptoms from life challenges including; depression, anxiety and stress.
I will met you where you are on your journey. My specialties include CBT, Trauma /crisis, Grief/loss and mindfulness among other therapeutic skills. Allow me to help you develop the coping skills for your symptoms and the skills to improve your quality of your life.
(602) 610-4041 View (602) 610-4041
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Cynthia Carrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Waitlist for new clients
No one should live with anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping skills, or prolonged difficulties in the aftermath of trauma.
My passion and focus as a therapist has been weight loss therapy. What is "weight loss therapy?" Losing weight involves far more than merely going to the gym and ingesting fewer calories. It is also about addressing the issues that led to weight gain in the first place.
No one should live with anxiety, depression, unhealthy coping skills, or prolonged difficulties in the aftermath of trauma.
My passion and focus as a therapist has been weight loss therapy. What is "weight loss therapy?" Losing weight involves far more than merely going to the gym and ingesting fewer calories. It is also about addressing the issues that led to weight gain in the first place.
(480) 568-3543 View (480) 568-3543
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Dr. Anniken Pettersen
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Specialty areas are treating anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and LGBTIQA+ related issues.
I currently utilize client centered and strength based talk therapy techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Oriented Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Relaxation training, and Trauma Informed Therapy, to create a customized treatment approach to meet the unique therapy needs of my clients.
Specialty areas are treating anxiety, trauma, depression, mood disorders, and LGBTIQA+ related issues.
I currently utilize client centered and strength based talk therapy techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Oriented Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Positive Psychology, Relaxation training, and Trauma Informed Therapy, to create a customized treatment approach to meet the unique therapy needs of my clients.
(602) 903-4942 View (602) 903-4942
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Elise Pinkowski
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a focus on creating a personalized and safe space for each of my clients. My experience spans working with diverse populations, including individuals facing homelessness, recovering from addiction and those involved in the criminal justice system
Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with a focus on creating a personalized and safe space for each of my clients. My experience spans working with diverse populations, including individuals facing homelessness, recovering from addiction and those involved in the criminal justice system
(602) 854-9951 View (602) 854-9951
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Jessica Hafer
Counselor, LAC
Phoenix, AZ 85033
My ideal client struggles with anxiety and depression.
My specialty includes anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am trained in EMDR and use an integrative approach with CBT and DBT, along with PCT and other trauma-informed techniques.
My ideal client struggles with anxiety and depression.
My specialty includes anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am trained in EMDR and use an integrative approach with CBT and DBT, along with PCT and other trauma-informed techniques.
(623) 624-9798 View (623) 624-9798
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Mallory Lakin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Online Only
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, or the weight of a major life shift, we’ll get curious together, using evidence-based tools and a grounded, collaborative approach.
I use ERP, ACT, CBT, and Mindful Self-Compassion in a flexible, personalized way across everything and everyone I treat. I emphasize educating "why" strategies and modalities are effective. My work often centers on helping young adults make sense of their inner and outer worlds.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, or the weight of a major life shift, we’ll get curious together, using evidence-based tools and a grounded, collaborative approach.
I use ERP, ACT, CBT, and Mindful Self-Compassion in a flexible, personalized way across everything and everyone I treat. I emphasize educating "why" strategies and modalities are effective. My work often centers on helping young adults make sense of their inner and outer worlds.
(520) 402-4870 View (520) 402-4870
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Joanna Jablonski
Psychologist, PsyD, LLC
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Her current areas of specialty include anxiety and mood disorders, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma.
Dr. Jablonski treats each patient as a unique individual and personalizes therapeutic treatment plan to meet his/her needs. She works from a strength based, client directed approach while utilizing cognitive-behavioral and experiential techniques. Dr. Jablonski also uses Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy with patients who have been diagnosed with PTSD.
Her current areas of specialty include anxiety and mood disorders, stress management, relationship issues, and trauma.
Dr. Jablonski treats each patient as a unique individual and personalizes therapeutic treatment plan to meet his/her needs. She works from a strength based, client directed approach while utilizing cognitive-behavioral and experiential techniques. Dr. Jablonski also uses Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy with patients who have been diagnosed with PTSD.
(480) 914-2692 View (480) 914-2692
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Kelly Hurley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Have you tried to stop the worry thoughts, but they just multiply?
The resources I have will help you no matter where you are—you will have quick, unseen access to exercises that bring relief. For the past 15 years, I’ve been helping people manage their anxiety & depression and to hope again. I can help you with any spiritual practices you find meaningful or generate new ones—in a calm space that is free from judgment.
Have you tried to stop the worry thoughts, but they just multiply?
The resources I have will help you no matter where you are—you will have quick, unseen access to exercises that bring relief. For the past 15 years, I’ve been helping people manage their anxiety & depression and to hope again. I can help you with any spiritual practices you find meaningful or generate new ones—in a calm space that is free from judgment.
(480) 351-4773 View (480) 351-4773
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Tatiana Fedotova Klinger
Psychologist, PsyD
Phoenix, AZ 85027
My focus is on assisting clients in managing anxiety, depression, and addictions.
My belief is that each individual deserves to be happy, and I respect the diversity and authenticity of my clients.
My focus is on assisting clients in managing anxiety, depression, and addictions.
My belief is that each individual deserves to be happy, and I respect the diversity and authenticity of my clients.
(480) 780-2029 View (480) 780-2029
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Marian C Eberly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Phoenix, AZ 85029
My evidence based practice includes competencies with Autism : L-1,(Formerly known as Asberger's) & all Anxiety/Depressive Disorders,Eating Disorders especially in children, teens, young adults.
Counseling is about "connecting the dots" not FOR people, but WITH them-Equipping people to become more effective in life! and..I believe that Faith and Science can co-exist in counseling effectively! Providing Evidence-based counseling for Autism, Depression & Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, OCD,ADHD, Eating Disorders,Parenting, marriage & relationships.
My evidence based practice includes competencies with Autism : L-1,(Formerly known as Asberger's) & all Anxiety/Depressive Disorders,Eating Disorders especially in children, teens, young adults.
Counseling is about "connecting the dots" not FOR people, but WITH them-Equipping people to become more effective in life! and..I believe that Faith and Science can co-exist in counseling effectively! Providing Evidence-based counseling for Autism, Depression & Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, OCD,ADHD, Eating Disorders,Parenting, marriage & relationships.
(623) 321-2080 View (623) 321-2080
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Healing and Strengthening Families and Individuals
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Phoenix, AZ 85029
If established in the first meeting, I feel confident in working with those with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, family conflicts, grief, and performance issues in school, sports, or career (to name a few).
I'm currently trained in level 2 EMDR, cognitive therapy, certified in DBT, motivational interviewing, and substance abuse prevention treatment programs including Wellbriety. These models with the experience in the field has helped me to work with diverse populations with co-occurring disorders.
If established in the first meeting, I feel confident in working with those with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, family conflicts, grief, and performance issues in school, sports, or career (to name a few).
I'm currently trained in level 2 EMDR, cognitive therapy, certified in DBT, motivational interviewing, and substance abuse prevention treatment programs including Wellbriety. These models with the experience in the field has helped me to work with diverse populations with co-occurring disorders.
(928) 769-3651 View (928) 769-3651
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Kristine Mill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PLLC
Phoenix, AZ 85044
I am Licensed Professional Counselor as well as an Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician (CBT-C) & Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) to address anxiety and depression.
Extension years of experience in hospital settings, clinics, clinical supervision to others, and now private practice over 20 years. My specialties of focus are individual sessions with teens 13 years or older, college students, and adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar, mood disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, LGBT community, grief/loss, & anger management.
I am Licensed Professional Counselor as well as an Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified Clinician (CBT-C) & Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) to address anxiety and depression.
Extension years of experience in hospital settings, clinics, clinical supervision to others, and now private practice over 20 years. My specialties of focus are individual sessions with teens 13 years or older, college students, and adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar, mood disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, LGBT community, grief/loss, & anger management.
(480) 322-3197 View (480) 322-3197
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Abigail Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I specialize in working with women dealing with anxiety, trauma, and complex PTSD.
I'm here to reflect back what I see, offer insight, and help uncover the emotional root of what's keeping you stuck. I also bring a spiritual lens, encouraging you to see your relationships and challenges as mirrors that can help you to meet yourself more deeply.
I specialize in working with women dealing with anxiety, trauma, and complex PTSD.
I'm here to reflect back what I see, offer insight, and help uncover the emotional root of what's keeping you stuck. I also bring a spiritual lens, encouraging you to see your relationships and challenges as mirrors that can help you to meet yourself more deeply.
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Adrienne Meryl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85020
My specialties include working with neurodivergent and socially anxious individuals.
Accepting new clients - complete intake form on my website to schedule. Do you struggle with wanting to change but don't know where to start or what to do? Life throws many challenges at us and it can be hard to cope with them. You may be holding on to old wounds that have traumatized you. Your family might argue a lot and wish they could just talk to each other. You may be a parent of a neurodiverse child in need of guidance. Or maybe you see the world differently than other people and don't really fit in. Whatever it is that brought you here, you deserve to be happy and in control of your life.
My specialties include working with neurodivergent and socially anxious individuals.
Accepting new clients - complete intake form on my website to schedule. Do you struggle with wanting to change but don't know where to start or what to do? Life throws many challenges at us and it can be hard to cope with them. You may be holding on to old wounds that have traumatized you. Your family might argue a lot and wish they could just talk to each other. You may be a parent of a neurodiverse child in need of guidance. Or maybe you see the world differently than other people and don't really fit in. Whatever it is that brought you here, you deserve to be happy and in control of your life.
(480) 405-3921 View (480) 405-3921
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Julie Huffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Phoenix, AZ 85004
I am a compassionate therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience specializing in working with teenagers and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family relationship problems, anger, grief and loss, life changes and navigating adulthood.
I also implement expressive arts therapy into my sessions, such as art-based interventions, guided mediation or journaling. These creative methods can help clients tap into their inner wisdom, cultivate self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to live a more fulfilling life.
I am a compassionate therapist with over 10 years of counseling experience specializing in working with teenagers and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, family relationship problems, anger, grief and loss, life changes and navigating adulthood.
I also implement expressive arts therapy into my sessions, such as art-based interventions, guided mediation or journaling. These creative methods can help clients tap into their inner wisdom, cultivate self-awareness, and develop coping strategies to live a more fulfilling life.
(480) 482-1838 View (480) 482-1838
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Bianca Giurgiu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I have experience with a wide array of mental health challenges - anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, attachment difficulties, addiction, grief and loss.
I am specialized in complex trauma and adoption. I have lived in different parts of the world and come with rich experience in supporting people of different cultures, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs. As a first generation Romanian immigrant, I am uniquely equipped in serving cultural/ethnic minorities from Eastern Europe.
I have experience with a wide array of mental health challenges - anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, attachment difficulties, addiction, grief and loss.
I am specialized in complex trauma and adoption. I have lived in different parts of the world and come with rich experience in supporting people of different cultures, gender identities, and spiritual beliefs. As a first generation Romanian immigrant, I am uniquely equipped in serving cultural/ethnic minorities from Eastern Europe.
(480) 780-2926 View (480) 780-2926
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Marissa Widener
Counselor, MC, LAC
Phoenix, AZ 85003
If you are seeking support for, but not limited to, stressors related to anxiety, depression, gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+ concerns, family/relationship concerns, trauma, or life changes, there is space here for you!
Marissa believes it is critical to approach each person as the unique individual they are and to work collaboratively with clients to address their most desired needs and accomplish their goals. By honoring this individuality, Marissa is mindful of how our cultural identities and backgrounds contribute to our experience as people.
If you are seeking support for, but not limited to, stressors related to anxiety, depression, gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+ concerns, family/relationship concerns, trauma, or life changes, there is space here for you!
Marissa believes it is critical to approach each person as the unique individual they are and to work collaboratively with clients to address their most desired needs and accomplish their goals. By honoring this individuality, Marissa is mindful of how our cultural identities and backgrounds contribute to our experience as people.
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Erica Simmons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
3 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
My passion is working with clients and their families who experience symptoms of trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral issues and relationship issues while using modalities such as Play Therapy and Sand Tray.
I help clients get to the root of their emotions and behaviors, giving them opportunity to create the life they want to live.
My passion is working with clients and their families who experience symptoms of trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral issues and relationship issues while using modalities such as Play Therapy and Sand Tray.
I help clients get to the root of their emotions and behaviors, giving them opportunity to create the life they want to live.
(928) 223-4713 View (928) 223-4713
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Cassandra Van Voorhees
Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Together, we’ll explore past traumas, current stressors, and future fears that may be holding you back from living a life of fulfillment.
With a holistic and integrative approach, I help people foster self-love, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies to manage life’s challenges. My focus is on helping you create more space for joy and cultivate a deeper connection to your mind, body, and spirit.
Together, we’ll explore past traumas, current stressors, and future fears that may be holding you back from living a life of fulfillment.
With a holistic and integrative approach, I help people foster self-love, build emotional resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies to manage life’s challenges. My focus is on helping you create more space for joy and cultivate a deeper connection to your mind, body, and spirit.
(520) 346-7159 View (520) 346-7159
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Danielle Le Blanc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSAC, MSPC, LISAC, LPC, CLC
2 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone.
My goal is to encourage and empower you to overcome the obstacles that have delayed you from becoming your best self. If you are ready to make positive and lasting changes, or need additional information, please call me at Eternal Hope Therapy.
Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress and addiction can be difficult and overwhelming to face alone.
My goal is to encourage and empower you to overcome the obstacles that have delayed you from becoming your best self. If you are ready to make positive and lasting changes, or need additional information, please call me at Eternal Hope Therapy.
(602) 693-0150 View (602) 693-0150

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Anxiety Therapists

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.

What are the most common types of treatment 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.

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.