Anxiety Therapists in Lafayette, CA
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Jennifer R Panish
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have expertise working with adolescents, adults, and seniors with a wide range of emotional and behavioral struggles including depression,
anxiety
, coming out, trauma, grief/loss, stress, anger management, relationship struggles, identity, parenting and life transitions.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I help people create meaningful change in their lives. My approach is self empowering and compassionate with a sensitivity to cultural differences and social justice. My strength as a therapist is in making deep connections with people, creating a sense of safety and helping clients identify and confront their issues. My personality style is warm, sincere, and down to earth. Those who see me describe me as someone who is "caring, warm, a great listener, interactive, and offers honest insightful feedback."
Mira Counseling, Mira Underwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Counseling can help you through challenging times and be life changing. I have dedicated myself to helping adults with serious life challenges by providing therapy and education to empower my clients to: make sense of their feelings, not feel alone, hurt less, re-frame their life narratives, develop healthy coping skills, and feel more confident. I specialize in life transitions, grief, loss, health issues, depression,
anxiety
, family conflicts, immigration issues, domestic violence/abuse, and death & dying. Typically, my clients decide to work with me because they trust me to guide them toward a place of peace and hope.
Wendy Rolon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
From birth to death, our lives are full of forever-shifting joys and struggles. We experience periods of happiness, sadness, anger,
anxiety
, overwhelm and grief. The challenging periods can feel intense; I believe they can also offer us a rich opportunity for transformation and growth. I am a strength-based therapist, with a creative and integrative approach toward healing. I bring open-hearted curiosity to our work together. My goal is to help you gain self-understanding and self-compassion, giving you the skills to better navigate challenges, and to enjoy a more expansive life. I work with individuals, couples, families and kids.
Christina Iglesia
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of comorbid conditions including depression,
anxiety
, trauma and substance abuse.
Your decision to pursue therapy is an important and personal one. Whether you are looking to address lingering issues or searching for support for ongoing concerns, you do not need to do it alone. Therapy is one of the few opportunities in which you are encouraged to explore and express your authentic self, allowing for deeper personal connections and engagement in life.
Pierre Vilanoba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families with trauma, grief and loss, life endangering illness,
anxiety
, depression, and severe mental illness.
Life is full of unexpected events and struggles, which are sometimes overwhelming. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where children, adolescents, and adults feel comfortable to explore ways to achieve their goals. Having a person who listens with no judgment, who cares, and who can help you gain some perspective and insight is extremely valuable. Together we will create a plan that will allow you to regain a sense of empowerment, purpose, and happiness in your life.
Katie Malone, TheraThrive Online Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have a background working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma,
anxiety
, and depression.
All services are online via secure video call! Do you, or your child, struggle with intense emotions? Do either of you spend time feeling alone and searching for meaning? Maybe you find it difficult to increase your sense of self-worth, and wonder what to do? If any of these questions resonate with you, then you have come to the right place. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#99859) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (#4606), and I genuinely enjoy and feel honored to work with each of my clients, and provide them with the support they need to meet their goals.
Waitlist for new clients
Chelsie Crilly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with ADHD, HSP, and ASD. Being in our bodies- and being in our world- can be very difficult. This is especially true when when you're a highly sensitive person. My typical client often hears "you're being too much" while also dreading the feeling of not "being enough". I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like "too much" and highlight the ways you are "just enough for the right people". Typically, my client's goals are to live more comfortably in their sensitive skin, find liberation from shame, and better manage depression and
anxiety
.
Kathryn Wyler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I employ an empathic, collaborative, and highly creative approach to working with clients. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, and I enjoy working with parents to manage and reduce stress. I am attentive and mindful to the needs of individual clients who are wrestling with life transitions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss and
anxiety
. I also offer skillful supervision for graduate students in their practicum. My high-quality therapeutic services will give you the support you need to shift your mindset, manage your stress, and achieve your life goals.
Yaye Diallo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello Healers, Life is not always easy, we have good days and bad days; however, we try our best to push through despite the hurdles we may be facing. Struggling with
Anxiety
, Depression, and/or life stressors can be intense; however, identifying these concerns and working on them step by step can be extremely beneficial for one's life.
Andria Marie Cremolini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with preteens, teens and young adults with eating disorders, depression and mood disorders,
anxiety
disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who want to foster a greater sense of self compassion, to improve self worth and body image, or to work to develop more satisfying relationships with others. I work collaboratively and from a strength-based perspective to aide in the development of skills that allow you to live a full and more meaningful life. My therapeutic style is warm, engaging and respectful.
Sherry Anne Chase
Psychologist, PhD, RN
Verified
Verified
My perspective embraces self-awareness as one of the main instruments in helping free up trauma. Fuller awareness removes the fear of the unknown, gives us distance from distress and the ability to disconnect from automatic behaviors that perpetuate negative reactions and feelings. In the words of international trauma experts “its teaching our clients how to focus on new stimuli they normally might not have noticed...” with “conscious inhibition of old responses”(Jana Fisher and Pat Ogden, March 2011). The intricacies of our humanness prevents freedom from all depression,
anxiety
, neurosis and traumatic bodily sensations. Yet.....
Bruce Sorenson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Everyone has challenges and battles to fight. A pain-free life is not always possible. Even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s difficulties. Whether you struggle with depression, grief,
anxiety
, or other issues, you should know there is hope for better tomorrows.
Patricia Abood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a LMFT who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I am well versed in providing treatment for
anxiety
, depression, behavioral disorders, as well as, every day concerns. As a therapist, it is my role to create a safe and comfortable environment for you and your current journey. Together, we will address your needs and work on specific goals to help you get to where you want to be. My therapeutic approach uses cognitive behavioral techniques that are goal oriented and solution focused. I help my clients learn and implement new coping skills, problem solve, and change behavior patterns to help with symptom relief.
Nicolle Danielle Tissot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Struggling with
anxiety
, depression, low self esteem or negative self talk? Looking for a supportive, caring and empathetic therapist? Life can be challenging and even unfair at times, as life continues to move forward we may be activated or stuck as things from the past, future and present resurface in a way that feels unmanageable on your own. I work with clients to walk along that path with them as we explore what has brought them to therapy and together create meaning, process challenging events from the past, create insight, create new ways of coping, overall self growth, and positive change for the present and future.
Sarah Hester, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Connecting with people in positive, satisfying ways is essential for our emotional health. I make a priority of creating a genuine and supportive relational experience in the therapy setting so that my clients can comfortably process and heal what hurts, while also learning useful skills to manage emotions and behaviors in healthier, more effective ways. I have tools that help my clients untangle any resistance to making changes and to feel more motivated, encouraged and valued. I am very experienced at treating
anxiety
/
panic
, OCD, relational struggles, grief, trauma, life transitions and issues special to women and new parents.
Not accepting new clients
Emy Zettner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Therapy offers potential for healing and opportunity for growth, and I am passionate about supporting clients through this process. I work with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of practice areas including
anxiety
, depression, relational conflict, identity development, and life transitions. I believe that each person has a unique story and carries valuable potential that is waiting to be unlocked and refined. I guide clients toward developing the personal strength and balance needed to meet life’s challenges, and I empower clients to live authentic, purposeful, and connected lives. I help clients uncover patterns that they seek to change and work with them to find new, creative solutions for moving forward to achieve their goals. As a former educator, I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I understand the challenges that both children and parents face in today’s world and how these affect family dynamics. Since relational interactions are important to mental and emotional health, I work with clients on developing positive communication skills in order to experience more fulfilling and harmonious relationships in all areas of life.
Leslye Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with many adult children of alcoholics, women aspiring to live fuller and balanced lives, partners healing from infidelity, clients struggling with social
anxiety
, and spouses whose partner is uninterested in couples therapy.
Quality psychotherapy can be life-altering, especially when one is motivated and open to the process necessary for change. I enjoy working with individuals who are looking to develop a more grounded sense of self and seeking meaning and direction in daily living. Adults of all ages come to my practice to improve and enrich their relationships with partners, children, family members, friends and colleagues. I work with Individuals who are looking to deepen trust and connection, learn communication skills, and resolve repetitive conflicts in order to cultivate resilient and joyful partnership.
Kelley Shore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
The focus of my practice is providing mental health support to adolescents, young adults, and their families. My experience includes being a crisis therapist for youth and young adults with the Mobile Response Team in Contra Costa County as well as working in a college setting. My specialization is working with clients that experience suicidal ideation, depression, self-harming behaviors,
anxiety
, and trauma including sexual abuse.
Ines M Vaniman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and families with different problems like stress, depression,
anxiety
, life transitions and trauma.
There are so many different reasons to seek therapy and it is my job to get you to where you want to get, as quickly as possible. I am a down to earth, experienced therapist. I use scientifically proven approaches, based on the needs and preferences of my patients. I focus on building strong relationships and providing a space where we can develop and implement a plan to make meaningful change happen. I have over 15 years of experience working in this field and feel very passionate about this work.
Sarene Russum
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH STRESS/
ANXIETY
OVER SCHOOL PRESSURE, SADNESS, CONFUSION, ISSUES WITH FRIENDS AND/OR FAMILY AND INSECURITY.
I SPECIALIZE IN WORKING WITH TEEN GIRLS AND ADULT WOMEN. I am a warm and compassionate therapist. I work with clients to promote understanding and awareness to be able to move beyond obstacles and find a level of acceptance and healing. It takes courage to come to therapy, to feel difficult feelings, to talk about them and to figure out how to cope with them. Therapy is a process, change/healing take time and commitment. I feel passionate about helping people know themselves and feel worthy. I continue to be in awe of people's bravery in the therapeutic process and feel privileged to be a witness.
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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.