Anxiety Therapists in Punta Gorda, FL
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Peace River Psychology Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My expertise in
anxiety
management is pertinent to grief issues which I liken to "separation
anxiety
".
Therapy is all about the healing and growth translated through the relationships between the patient and the therapist. When I founded Peace River Psychology Center in 2000, I devised that the center's motto should be "a health spa for the mind" and I like to take a holistic approach to mental health. I am a licensed clinical psychologist treating children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is in internalizing disorders, specifically depression and
anxiety
.
Anne R Goldstein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My goal is to assist you with whatever challenge you may be facing including
anxiety
, depression, coping with a life change or any of the other issues you may be dealing with and also to help you develop effective coping skills to deal with life's stressors.
Rachael Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you overwhelmed with your life and feel like you have to be everything to everyone? Do you have trouble setting boundaries and communicating in your relationships? How different would your life be if you were no longer struggling with stress and
anxiety
and able to conquer life's challenges as they come? What would it feel like to freely speak your thoughts and gain a new perspective from an impartial person? How different would you feel if you acquired a new coping skill to manage emotions during stress, or learned to communicate more effectively in your relationships? I am here to help you make this a reality.
Samantha Wilson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Have you lost your umph? Have you begun to struggle managing that never ending list of to-do's and responsibilities? Uncertain of your life direction or simply feeling overwhelmed? Being pulled in so many directions, can make taking a breath seem impossible. With the never ending hustle and bustle, experiencing symptoms like:
anxiety
, depression, low-self worth or negative thinking are more common than you may think. That is just to name a few - what about feeling trauma, helplessness or agitation. The most important thing to remember is YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You deserve to find life fulfillment.
Mitzi Brown
Counselor, LMHC, MA, NCC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
For many people, faith is an integral part of their sense of wholeness. For clients who feel that way, I integrate faith into the experience of psychotherapy. Frequent issues that clients bring into counseling include relationships, depression,
anxiety
, life transitions, illness, and grief. But regardless the struggle, the integration of scientifically evidence-based practices alongside faith belief systems offer a holistic approach to therapy that many clients appreciate. Clients always have the option to exclude faith from their counseling experience.
Not accepting new clients
Debra Nagy
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
I will listen, teach, and encourage you so you can:
Learn effective coping skills to deal with depression,
attain lasting recovery from
anxiety
,
experience grief/loss resolution, employ strategies for healthy self-esteem and
develop skills for building healthy relationships.
***********CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*********** I believe that together you and I can discover your path for positive and lasting change. Collectively we will identify the problems that you are facing and work towards a solution. My approach in facilitating this journey is to help you learn how to uncover and capitalize on your individual strengths and make the most of your resources. In unison, we will discover what you want out of life and work towards the achievement of your goals.
Rebekkah Grossman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified
Verified
My specialty is working with adults who have experienced trauma and/or experience
anxiety
, depression and low self-esteem.
Life stressors and difficult experiences can make us feel unsteady. I enjoy helping people find their balance and grounding. My passion is combining my knowledge of Eastern and Western healing modalities to create a unique therapeutic experience. My focus is to create a safe space for healing to occur. If you are seeking therapy to assist you with everyday life stressors or there is something deeper to process, I can hold space for you.
Chrisanna G Harrington
Counselor, MA, RDN, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As the body gets healthier, so do
anxiety
and depression.
If you have struggled with your weight and tried every diet that comes online, you are my client! My clients are usually borderline diabetic and struggle with weight loss and belly fat. I treat my clients from a nutritional and coaching mindset. Now with new scientific research, we know that it takes more than just "saying no" to extra portions. We know it takes getting your body chemistry back in line, by righting the ghrelin and leptin systems. What's that? Become a patient and you will find out. Oh, and did I tell you I have a 100% success rate? And mental health improves as well! Good Food equals a Good Mood!
Phoenix Wellness Collective, LLC
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, LPC, DMDTP, GCS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My expertise includes: PTSD & stress management, substance abuse, mood disorders, grief,
anxiety
, sexual trauma (including human trafficking), physical & emotional abuse, teen dating violence, and LGBTQ & women's issues.
Too often, we equate caring for our mental and emotional health with weakness and failure - especially when we're taught that our "strength" is based on our ability to handle the stresses of everyday life without "cracking". I've dedicated my career to overcoming this myth by helping young adults and adults develop wellness plans that promote emotional and mental balance, internal peace, and positive coping and communication skills.
Brooke Tominey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome! Thank you for starting your healing journey! I have clinical experience working with clients of all ages, but primarily I have had the most experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. For couples therapy, I am Level 1 Gottman and Prepare/Enrich certified. I also have experience caring for people who live with
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, ADHD, loss/grief, LGBTQ+ issues, and dual diagnosis. Additionally, I help clients with family and relationship conflicts, gender/sexuality concerns, self-esteem, coping skills, interpersonal skills and relationships, trauma, adjustment disorders, and more.
Dr. Beverly G Weekes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you dealing with issues of
anxiety
, sadness or traumas that are interfering with you being the best you would like to be? Are
fears
adding to the mix? Perhaps you would be more comfortable in a telehealth setting! Do you like the idea of being in control of your therapy by partnering up with a therapist who guides you on a path to healing? Many clients present with highly stressful recent and past experiences and seek relief from pain. We would work together though the client/psychologist relationship to address the pain by identifying roots and setting up a plan to heal. Perhaps school or career/life issues need help?
Cora Taylor
Counselor, Psy, S, LMHC, PA
Verified
Verified
No matter where you go, there you are! Change is often hard. Crossway Counseling & Learning Center was founded in 1998 by Cora Taylor, Psy.S., to bring hope and healing for many of the issues in life, both current and past, that keep individuals from becoming the persons they want to be. Some of those issues may be depression, relationships, marriage, divorce,
anxiety
, stress, trauma, or abuse. My passion is healing. My goal is to help you develop better coping skills for dealing with whatever circumstances have gotten you stuck and unable to move forward in your life and relationships.
Amy Telep Dibos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialization and expertise include women's issues,
anxiety
, depression and issues related to life transitions.
I have had the privilege of having a thriving private practice for the past 23 years supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. I foster authentic, trusting relationships with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan and therapeutic approach to achieve the goals of the individual. I commit to providing clients a confidential, supportive and non judgmental environment to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors, working in a solution focused manner towards attainable goals generated by you.
Constance A Stegall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience in grief and loss, depression, marital or family strife, PTSD, children's learning/behavioral problems, eating disorders, short/long-term illness, genetic illness,
anxiety
and phobias.
Many people struggle with issues in their lives and can benefit from meeting with a trained professional. I help my clients identify problems and work toward a solution. Most problems can be solved with proper help and early treatment, which keeps small problems from becoming large ones that then seem unsolvable. I believe that each individual is unique, regardless if the issues are the same they are still different. Because of this belief, I provide an eclectic approach to therapy matching each individual needs with a specific therapuetic approach. If applicable and the client is interested hypno-therapy is available.
Linda Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The frantic pace of modern life and multiple demands can leave you stretched to your limits, often contributing to troubled relationships,
anxiety
, depression, drug abuse or illness.
MEDICARE ACCEPTED. Are you ready to take that first step to get your life in a better place? It's natural to feel overwhelmed at times, and sometimes additional support is needed. A trusting therapeutic relationship can make all the difference. It's not easy for most people to ask for help. It takes courage to admit that you're struggling and can't do it alone. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, private, supportive place to listen to your concerns and help you find solutions. You will feel better about yourself and your relationships and your life can feel happier.
Lori Olson
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LMHC, CCHT
Verified
Verified
Do you want long lasting and effective change? You do not have to feel "stuck" anymore..no matter how you suffer...or how long....whether with
anxiety
, depression, weight issues, smoking, trauma, PTSD, life skills or more. Neurofeedback is a "must" for people who feel stuck or who want to have peak performance. Now offering in office and remote neurofeedback. Neurofeedback works with neuroplasticity of the brain; decades of proof that show it is effective therapeutic service. Hypnosis has a very long history. Trauma and relationship focused. Why wait? Remote neurofeedback service is fun and affordable in privacy of your home.
Waitlist for new clients
Meredith Wilber
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RMHCI
Verified
Verified
Anxiety
, Depression, Grief, and Substance use can have negative effects on our behaviors, toward ourselves and others in our life.
As an Associate Therapist with Annette Fiedler Counseling, I am a Registered Mental Health Intern offering Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling. I believe my role is to help my clients explore and help reveal their potential within themselves. Your mind is a powerful thing, when you fill it with positive thoughts your life will start to change.
Sara Abadie; Boca Grande Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my practice. Whether you are troubled by depression and guilt,
anxiety
, addictive behavior, stressful relationships, grief, life transitions, or other problems, you will discover that, whatever the issue, how you feel can improve. I will help you resolve difficult life situations, release and transform painful feelings, while fostering your understanding of your behavior in order to bring more self-respect and a sense of inner peace into your life. Are you wishing for a happier life? It is possible and I can help.
Janie J Brynolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, CAC, CCHt, CTHt
Verified
Verified
I work with many areas of struggle including depression and
anxiety
.
The great poet Rumi wrote "out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." This quote really encompasses a therapeutic setting for me. A place where there is no judgement and you are heard with warmth and high regard. In my sessions you can be expect to be treated with kindness, empathy and be received with no judgement. This is my private practice, which means, you will not have a therapist turnover in a few months. I’m very personable and real. I will care about you.
Tania m Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Your inner wisdom has the power to transform challenges into opportunities! Have you thought counseling might help you or someone you care about? As humans, we have created a fast pace society full of demands, expectations, and
fears
which overwhelm us creating undo stress, feeding mental toxicity, and physical disease. We can experience life within us, embrace, and attract others. Are there any areas you feel you could use some assistance with? Healing Adult Relationships - Children (learning or behavior) - Communicating with Teens or setting limits - Feeling stressed, anxious - Feeling down, tired or depressed - Coping with loss.
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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.