Anxiety Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA
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Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Thanks for stopping by, I'm Richard, and believe you are the expert on your life story and have many hidden strengths we can discover together to overcome life's obstacles and create positive outcomes, reduce stress and
anxiety
, cope with grief and loss, learn anger management, improve relationships, overcome PTSD, defeat depression, and control addictions.
Richard is a student at Harvard Medical School, becoming certified in Media and Medicine in addition to his extensive years studying clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, performance psychology, and mindfulness. His experience as a top producer’s assistant to Academy Award and Emmy Award winners has allowed him to best understand the demands of success while balancing career, family, and relationship goals. When one side of the scale becomes heavier than the other, it causes an imbalance creating disharmonious interpersonal interactions, leading to stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, and feeling unfulfilled in life.
Cary Frank Schwimmer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have over 30 years of experience in working with adults. I am an expert in the treatment of
anxiety
and depression. If I am not in your insurance network I can still work with you. I will help you to get reimbursement. I have a wide range of knowledge about
anxiety
, depression, OCD,
panic
disorder, addictions,
fears
, relationship issues, PTSD, phobias and family issues. One Specialty: Childhood and Adult Trauma. I believe that the exploration of your life helps us to understand who you are today. 20 years of experience with EMDR. Neurofeedback for
anxiety
, ADHD, brain fog, TBI, depression, concussion and a range of other issues.
Shireen G Rafat
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and the elderly in individual and couples therapy. My areas of interest include cross cultural issues, women's issues, marital / relationship problems, depression,
anxiety
, grief and loss and adjustment issues.
Orly Shabboui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy is most effective when you are ready to make a change with guidance and support. Congratulations for wanting to make that change! I provide a safe, non judgmental, and empathic therapeutic space where we explore the challenges you are facing. Whether it's depression,
anxiety
, trauma, adjusting to a new life experience (i.e. becoming a parent), cultural issues, going to college, starting a new job, or parenting, I am here to help.
Sheryl K. Weissberg, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individual adults and couples, focusing on areas of grief, trauma, cancer, chronic illness, chronic pain,
anxiety
, relational dynamics, self-esteem, and major life transitions.
I believe that our journeys, through life's experiences and struggles, make us who we are. My own life's journey has led me to my career as a psychotherapist, which allows me the opportunity, honor, and privilege, to work together with my clients to realize their own strengths, limitations, and to identify and achieve their goals. I believe this can take place, within a strong therapeutic relationship, built on non-judgment, trust, safety, and compassion.
Julie Blair Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work collaboratively in a safe, non-judgmental environment with life transitions, personal growth, divorce, depression,
anxiety
, grief and loss, relationships and parenting (straight, gay and single).
Are you struggling in your relationships or in other areas of your life? Are you depressed or anxious and don't understand why? In therapy we can focus on getting relief from your symptoms while exploring the underlying causes ultimately leading to meaningful changes. Behavior patterns formed in the past do not need to dictate the quality of your life in the present. Identifying these patterns in a highly interactive therapeutic relationship can lead you to a path of improved relationships and enhanced wellbeing.
Jenna Bennett
Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in helping individuals work through life transitions,
anxiety
, depression, relationship challenges, aspects of identity, difficulty finding intimacy, low self-esteem, and traumatic experiences.
With care, openness and a strong foundation in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I help adults, adolescents, and couples find greater fulfillment and connection in their lives. I value the power of a strong therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, where feelings, histories, and the complex layers of an individual’s experiences can be explored. When encountering intense struggles in life, we don't always have the capacity or support to process our emotions. In these instances, as we try to move forward, we take with us whatever was unexpressed and unprocessed, and this often continues to impact us in a variety of ways.
Not accepting new clients
Carolyn (Yao-Szu) Tsou
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Working in behavioral health field for over 20 years, my counseling/therapy specialty includes working with youth, adolescents, TAY, adults with adjustment issues, career exploration, Self-identity, mental health issues, ie,
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, ADHD, co-occurring, and substance use problems.
Cathy Graf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified
Verified
It is important to find the right therapist, someone you can trust who understands you and your needs. Research has shown that a quality relationship, more than anything else, is what makes treatment effective in the long run and contributes to lasting change. You're here because you're experiencing life as challenging at this time. It may not always have been that way, but that seems to be the case now. Whether it is feelings of
anxiety
or depression, relational difficulties, parenting concerns or trauma resolution, you have taken the first courageous step toward giving to yourself.
Mersedeh Kaviany
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating depression,
anxiety
, and trauma.
It is my passion to help others live happier, calmer, and more fulfilling lives. Much of our inexplicable behavior and habits that hold us back are rooted in our genes, childhood, family dynamics, traumas, and circumstances. I help my clients to understand what holds them back and move through it. I help them to overcome difficult transitions and parenting challenges. I help them to improve their relationships, change negative lifestyle habits, reduce stress, improve confidence and self-esteem, uncover their passions, and eventually become true selves.
Katie Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I feel change and growth occur when a person feels safe and heard and that the therapeutic relationship is calm, collaborative, accepting, and comforting. I think that we all have the answers within ourselves and that my job as a therapist is to help you access these solutions. My experience includes individuals, couples, and young adults addressing
anxiety
, depression, divorce and separation, grief, and parenting support. I implement an integrative approach combining various treatment models such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focus, and Motivational Interviewing.
Gerald P Perman, MD
MD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in the treatment of adults and college students who are experiencing depression,
anxiety
, obsessive compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance abuse, bipolar disorder, adult ADD, sexual problems, interpersonal, academic and occupational difficulties among other problems.
I have been in the private practice of psychodynamic psychiatry for over three decades. I provide psychotherapy and prescribe medication only when indicated as an adjunct to your psychotherapy. I offer a safe, warm and trusting environment in which you can discuss your deepest concerns and you can feel that you are being listened to and truly heard. Together we would work to understand the conflictual issues that are contributing to your difficulties and that are preventing you from achieving your goals in your interpersonal, occupational and academic life.
Ketura Burstyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients! Specializes in
Anxiety
in successful professionals. Have you gone to therapists that agree with everything you say? Do they just nod and smile? Are they a really good listener but never give feedback? Have you realized nothing worked and are still struggling with the same issues? Want something different? This is where I come in. I’m direct, straight forward and real. I wont dance around topics because you're already doing that with yourself and don't need that from your therapist. Let's work through what is really going on and start changing now!
Rosie Abernethy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have helped those with
anxiety
, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, feeling unfulfilled, a lack of self-confidence, difficulty coping with a major life changes, and/or trauma.
I am a caring and compassionate professional dedicated to helping you grow and thrive. Our sessions will be collaborative, strategic, and goal focused. Above all, they will be respectful of your path. We will identify what's not working in your life and allow time to step back, reflect, and shift your approach. The therapeutic modalities I employ are evidence-based and individually focused -- modalities shown to be effective at helping people function at a higher level and live happier lives.
Kari Gila Sacks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
I believe you've arrived here for a reason, and we're about to find out why. Together, we can explore the issues that are sacred to you and hopefully release you to a better emotional place. The basis of living well is living with a consciousness of purpose and meaning. I'm here to support your journey of self discovery and heightened meaning. I have walked alongside folks facing deeply painful human challenges: grief over loss of all kinds, life transitions, aging, caregiver stress, single motherhood, overcoming depression and
anxiety
and trauma. I look forward to working with you to make your life better.
Jessie Baum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Jessie Baum is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in behavioral medicine,
anxiety
, and life stressors. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including generalized
anxiety
, depression, stress reduction, life transitions, and relationship issues. Dr. Baum’s approach is person-centered, evidence-based, and culturally-sensitive. Her approach integrates CBT, mindfulness, and values-based interventions to help patients learn effective tools to increase connection, meaning, and empowerment in their lives.
Cynthia Speich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Most people come to see me for symptoms of depression,
anxiety
, relationship issues or a lack of motivation or passion in life. Utilizing a dynamic approach that is active, direct and compassionate, I help individuals, families, and couples confront truths of oneself or one's family unit. This includes feelings, thoughts and behaviors which may be challenging or even impossible to face alone.
Katie Corrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
In addition to work with trauma, sex addiction and
anxiety
, I love to work specifically with individuals who are dealing with a crisis in their current relationship or who are struggling with the frustrations of dating.
I will help you learn how to be more connected - in your relationships, at work and with yourself. We'll work together to empower you with the tools you need to challenge what isn't working and start building a life you love. I will help you understand how your past may be influencing your present and how to enhance your capacity for intimacy. I value authenticity, optimism and truth. My approach is warm, but always direct and honest. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness-Based CBT and the Trauma Resiliency Model and regularly integrate these techniques into my practice.
Melanie Grzyb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You crave connection- in your relationships, at work, and most importantly, with yourself- yet you fear repeating the same self-sabotaging patterns and the same heartbreak you’ve always felt. You may want more from your important relationships, you may feel stuck in a complicated situation, or perhaps you are “starting over” all together. As beautiful as it is to crave love and to give it, it is crucial to be prepared to receive it as well. All of these relational challenges may cause feelings of
anxiety
, sadness, and confusion. It is essential to understand your own emotions, actions, and habits before sharing them with another.
Joanie Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified
Verified
Joanie sees the full spectrum of individuals struggling with
anxiety
, depression, relationship issues and disordered eating/body image issues.
Joanie Arnold, MSW LCSW is a graduate of Columbia University, in private practice for the last 15 years. She is a highly experienced and educated practitioner. She specializes in the treatment of
anxiety
and mood disorders as well as marital and relationship issues. In addition, Ms. Arnold pays special attention to the mind/body connection. She also treats individuals with self esteem issues and body image issues. She is a dedicated and caring clinician whose work promotes personal and transformational growth. She looks forward to working with you.
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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.