Anxiety Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
I have been working with adults for two decades providing counseling in the following areas: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting support, and postpartum.
My counseling style is open and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, providing you a safe and non-judgmental place to work through whatever difficulties you are going through. I work primarily from an interpersonal approach, recognizing that you are the expert on yourself, and collaborating to help you identify the patterns in how you relate to others.
I have been working with adults for two decades providing counseling in the following areas: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting support, and postpartum.
My counseling style is open and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, providing you a safe and non-judgmental place to work through whatever difficulties you are going through. I work primarily from an interpersonal approach, recognizing that you are the expert on yourself, and collaborating to help you identify the patterns in how you relate to others.
I work with older teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-doubt, and the pressure that comes with new roles and responsibilities.
My background includes working in clinics, schools, and private practice, and I’ve also served as an adjunct professor at Cal State University, Northridge. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy to help improve emotional well-being, build insight, and develop practical coping skills.
I work with older teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-doubt, and the pressure that comes with new roles and responsibilities.
My background includes working in clinics, schools, and private practice, and I’ve also served as an adjunct professor at Cal State University, Northridge. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy to help improve emotional well-being, build insight, and develop practical coping skills.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts/images or recurring anxiety?
My area of expertise is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based therapies have repeatedly been shown to be effective in treating OCD and Anxiety disorders.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts/images or recurring anxiety?
My area of expertise is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based therapies have repeatedly been shown to be effective in treating OCD and Anxiety disorders.
I specialize in working with adults in areas including: relationships, communication, depression, anxiety, parenting, substance abuse, creative struggles, anger/stress management, and life transitions (to/from college, new parent, etc
My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to understand yourself. We will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings and relationships. This will allow you the opportunity to grow and change in whatever way you see fit, to become the you that you really want to be.
I specialize in working with adults in areas including: relationships, communication, depression, anxiety, parenting, substance abuse, creative struggles, anger/stress management, and life transitions (to/from college, new parent, etc
My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to understand yourself. We will work together to explore your thoughts, feelings and relationships. This will allow you the opportunity to grow and change in whatever way you see fit, to become the you that you really want to be.
Life can bring with it many challenges. It is at those times that we find ourselves in need of guidance and support. I have helped people work through those tough times, getting them back on the right path and helping them take control of their lives. Though it may be a difficult step to take, entering therapy can have a lasting, positive effect on your life. Sometimes things creep up all of a sudden and other times it is an issue that you've been dealing with for a long time. Either way, I am here to help.
Life can bring with it many challenges. It is at those times that we find ourselves in need of guidance and support. I have helped people work through those tough times, getting them back on the right path and helping them take control of their lives. Though it may be a difficult step to take, entering therapy can have a lasting, positive effect on your life. Sometimes things creep up all of a sudden and other times it is an issue that you've been dealing with for a long time. Either way, I am here to help.
Come as you are, whether you’re broken or in the stages of healing, know that you are accepted and you are enough. Whether this is your first time seeking counseling or you’ve been here many times, I am honored to be on this journey with you. Thank you for having the courage to take your first step toward restoration and healing.
Come as you are, whether you’re broken or in the stages of healing, know that you are accepted and you are enough. Whether this is your first time seeking counseling or you’ve been here many times, I am honored to be on this journey with you. Thank you for having the courage to take your first step toward restoration and healing.
I specialize in personal growth and interpersonal relationships, and can help you manage feelings of depression, anxiety, fear and uncertainty.
In advancing my clinical skill and generating ongoing enthusiasm for my work, I became certified to provide Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP). I study with NICABM & I find the theories, ideas, interventions and techniques shared by the mind-body medicine community's most highly respected professionals align well with my practice philosophy and clinical style.
I specialize in personal growth and interpersonal relationships, and can help you manage feelings of depression, anxiety, fear and uncertainty.
In advancing my clinical skill and generating ongoing enthusiasm for my work, I became certified to provide Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP). I study with NICABM & I find the theories, ideas, interventions and techniques shared by the mind-body medicine community's most highly respected professionals align well with my practice philosophy and clinical style.
I have years of experience working with adults, teens, and families with different presentations, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and high conflict.
My name is Luis-Enrique Herrera and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (143847). I believe that it is important to meet everyone where they are and not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Once we agree that we are a good fit, we will engage in more of a collaborative journey while recognizing that you are the expert of your own experience. I will be there to explore, challenge, and support you and your needs.
I have years of experience working with adults, teens, and families with different presentations, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and high conflict.
My name is Luis-Enrique Herrera and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (143847). I believe that it is important to meet everyone where they are and not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Once we agree that we are a good fit, we will engage in more of a collaborative journey while recognizing that you are the expert of your own experience. I will be there to explore, challenge, and support you and your needs.
I work with women in their 20s and 30s struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
If you’re someone who feels like you should have it all together by now—but instead feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re falling short—you’re not alone. As a Gen Z and Millennial therapist, I understand how heavy the pressure can feel to succeed, keep everyone happy, and still somehow feel confident in who you are. Many of the women I work with are navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, and uncertainty around relationships, career, and what their life is “supposed” to look like.
I work with women in their 20s and 30s struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
If you’re someone who feels like you should have it all together by now—but instead feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re falling short—you’re not alone. As a Gen Z and Millennial therapist, I understand how heavy the pressure can feel to succeed, keep everyone happy, and still somehow feel confident in who you are. Many of the women I work with are navigating people-pleasing, perfectionism, and uncertainty around relationships, career, and what their life is “supposed” to look like.
I am a licensed psychologist, with extensive experience treating a diverse population, including those struggling with addiction, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, codependency, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Please send an email to set up initial phone consult or appointment. Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Do you find yourself repeating patterns? Are you unsure of how to manage and cope with discomfort? Are you ready to make a change? Seeking help and acknowledging your difficulties is the first step in healing. Therapy is a valuable space to begin the self-exploration process as well as to learn ways to create a healthy more meaningful life. I take an action oriented interactive approach to identify goals and implement change.
I am a licensed psychologist, with extensive experience treating a diverse population, including those struggling with addiction, co-occurring disorders, relationship issues, codependency, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Please send an email to set up initial phone consult or appointment. Do you find yourself struggling in relationships? Do you find yourself repeating patterns? Are you unsure of how to manage and cope with discomfort? Are you ready to make a change? Seeking help and acknowledging your difficulties is the first step in healing. Therapy is a valuable space to begin the self-exploration process as well as to learn ways to create a healthy more meaningful life. I take an action oriented interactive approach to identify goals and implement change.
I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, loss, parenting challenges, and immobilizing frustration.
I have a very calming presence with clients. I creat a safe, respectful, nonjudgmental environment. I maintain excellent listening and reflective skills along with good eye contact and an overall sense of caring. I also ask a lot of questions and encourage people to dig deep. I also encourage small steps of cognitive and behavioral shifts to create change.
I have worked with people struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, loss, parenting challenges, and immobilizing frustration.
I have a very calming presence with clients. I creat a safe, respectful, nonjudgmental environment. I maintain excellent listening and reflective skills along with good eye contact and an overall sense of caring. I also ask a lot of questions and encourage people to dig deep. I also encourage small steps of cognitive and behavioral shifts to create change.
My practice has allowed me to gain significant experience in addressing anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and addiction.
My clinical training was in a broad array of treatment settings including: community mental health centers, private hospitals (Cedars-Sinai Neuropsychology) and state correctional facilities.
My practice has allowed me to gain significant experience in addressing anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and addiction.
My clinical training was in a broad array of treatment settings including: community mental health centers, private hospitals (Cedars-Sinai Neuropsychology) and state correctional facilities.
Enhanced Mindful
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
19 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Waitlist for new clients
We specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples who struggle with conflict by employing culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and somatic experience therapy.
The stress you endure from the day-to-day life challenges of balancing work, school, family, and social responsibilities can be exhausting. The pain of recurring intrusive thoughts of traumatic events & experiences causes unwanted shame, guilt, and pain. Struggling to maintain or enhance your intimate relationship with your partner can feel overwhelming. You deserve relief and help alleviating the pain and suffering of chronic stress in your life. You are looking for more than traditional talk therapy. You are ready for an enhanced approach to healing that addresses your specific problems with a holistic approach.
We specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and couples who struggle with conflict by employing culturally sensitive, mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and somatic experience therapy.
The stress you endure from the day-to-day life challenges of balancing work, school, family, and social responsibilities can be exhausting. The pain of recurring intrusive thoughts of traumatic events & experiences causes unwanted shame, guilt, and pain. Struggling to maintain or enhance your intimate relationship with your partner can feel overwhelming. You deserve relief and help alleviating the pain and suffering of chronic stress in your life. You are looking for more than traditional talk therapy. You are ready for an enhanced approach to healing that addresses your specific problems with a holistic approach.
Life can be unpredictable and feel out of our control. The day-to-day stress, exhaustion, and relationship difficulties can be overwhelming and hold us back without us even realizing it. Our therapeutic collaboration will help you learn how to react, cope, and move forward, no matter what the circumstance! Every person is different and deserves to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their potential, and their personal desires. My eclectic approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT skill techniques with an individualized approach for each client.
Life can be unpredictable and feel out of our control. The day-to-day stress, exhaustion, and relationship difficulties can be overwhelming and hold us back without us even realizing it. Our therapeutic collaboration will help you learn how to react, cope, and move forward, no matter what the circumstance! Every person is different and deserves to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their potential, and their personal desires. My eclectic approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT skill techniques with an individualized approach for each client.
When your child is refusing to go to school, struggling with anger, or overwhelmed by big emotions, it can leave you feeling worried and unsure how to help.
I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and personalized. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, and difficult experiences. My approach includes play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to help clients develop insight, resilience, and healthier ways of coping.
When your child is refusing to go to school, struggling with anger, or overwhelmed by big emotions, it can leave you feeling worried and unsure how to help.
I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and personalized. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating emotional challenges, life transitions, and difficult experiences. My approach includes play therapy, sandtray, expressive arts, CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to help clients develop insight, resilience, and healthier ways of coping.
I have experience working with various diagnoses such as Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, Aspergers Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Manic Depression, and other emotional-behavioral disorders.
I am compassionate, yet solution focused in my approach to therapy. I have helped many patients lead more happy and productive lives. My approach to therapy is primarily through cognitive/behavioral interventions for individual therapy and when working with children the entire family is often asked to participate. I like to promote an authentic helping therapeutic environment which promotes positive growth and greater self awareness. I am dedicated to my patients and their desire to reach their goals.
I have experience working with various diagnoses such as Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, Aspergers Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Manic Depression, and other emotional-behavioral disorders.
I am compassionate, yet solution focused in my approach to therapy. I have helped many patients lead more happy and productive lives. My approach to therapy is primarily through cognitive/behavioral interventions for individual therapy and when working with children the entire family is often asked to participate. I like to promote an authentic helping therapeutic environment which promotes positive growth and greater self awareness. I am dedicated to my patients and their desire to reach their goals.
Life and its problems, past and present, can cause anxiety, depression, and grief.
Grief is difficult, but also a part of life. It is a process that is sometimes unbearable. I can help. From personal experience, I understand. I have quiet activities and books I can share. As a certified drug/ alcohol counselor I have been helping people for the past 10 years. It's not easy, but so worth it for future, good health, clear mind, and joy.
Life and its problems, past and present, can cause anxiety, depression, and grief.
Grief is difficult, but also a part of life. It is a process that is sometimes unbearable. I can help. From personal experience, I understand. I have quiet activities and books I can share. As a certified drug/ alcohol counselor I have been helping people for the past 10 years. It's not easy, but so worth it for future, good health, clear mind, and joy.
Irma Sommerfeld, LCSW, a Professional Corporation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91362
I work with individuals of all ages who are struggling with various forms of mental health, including anxiety and depression.
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or their past misfortune. I help clients identify their challenges and their goals, and to find viable ways to help each client make changes along their psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaging environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
I work with individuals of all ages who are struggling with various forms of mental health, including anxiety and depression.
I believe that healing, growth, and change are available to all people, regardless of their present circumstances or their past misfortune. I help clients identify their challenges and their goals, and to find viable ways to help each client make changes along their psychological, social, and biological axes of life. I believe that no one is an island and that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I seek to provide an empathetic and intellectually engaging environment to cultivate insights and promote growth.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for help takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage. I’m passionate about helping others create positive and lasting change in their lives and relationships.
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for help takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage. I’m passionate about helping others create positive and lasting change in their lives and relationships.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with adolescents and families in the Conejo Valley for more than 17 years. My areas of focus are working with adolescents, young adults, families, and people with anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and co-dependency.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked with adolescents and families in the Conejo Valley for more than 17 years. My areas of focus are working with adolescents, young adults, families, and people with anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and co-dependency.
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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.