Anxiety Therapists in Golden Valley, MN
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Tonie VanStelten
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have extensive experience treating individuals with
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, chemical dependency, abuse, problems related to parenting and multiple roles, co-dependency and relationship difficulties.
My goal as a licensed psychologist is to help my clients create the change they seek in order to live their best life possible. People seek my help at various points in their life for a number of different issues. Regardless of where you are in your journey, seeking help is the first step toward achieving goals, reducing symptoms and increasing personal, life and relationship satisfaction. I work together with clients in order to achieve the life satisfaction and wellness they seek and deserve.
Not accepting new clients
Megan Kunz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
A strong therapeutic relationship can support your goals to improve relationships, learn to be regulated and live a more fulfilled life. I do this by encouraging open communication and healthy boundaries, providing psychoeducational support, processing emotional issues and trauma and teaching the art and science of mindfulness. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who may be experiencing behavioral and emotional issues, depression,
anxiety
, trauma and relational issues. I will bring intensity and humor to the dynamic therapeutic relationship. Relationships are important, perhaps more now than ever!
Erica Arndt
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
If you are noticing increased sadness, loneliness,
anxiety
, or challenges this may be the time for additional therapeutic support. Mental health is a struggle that we all deal with in our own way, sometimes we need guidance and encouragement. I believe a therapist's role is to support individuals in their efforts to cope and adapt on their own. Through the journey of therapy, I want to be someone who can point out patterns that may be hindering you from reaching your fullest potential.
Not accepting new clients
Kathleen A. Mathews, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I feel privileged to be able to partner with individuals and families as they tackle areas of challenge in their lives. I work with children, teens and adults on issues of
anxiety
, trauma, depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and with the LGTBQ population.
Waitlist for new clients
Molly Berry
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with people struggling with
anxiety
, depression, life transitions, work/life balance, stress, divorce, relationships, and grief.
I work with pre-teens, teens, and adults. I believe therapy provides an opportunity to know one's strengths so we can develop strategies for a healthy view of self and relationships. I work with clients to come up with strategies that are specific to their needs. I use warmth, positivity, and sense of humor to help clients feel welcome and at ease.
Kendall Schreier
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I primarily work with people experiencing
anxiety
, depression, and trauma.
Deciding to seek therapy can stir up all kinds of emotions. Maybe it’s been a long time coming, perhaps the thing you used to do to get by isn’t working anymore, or maybe life recently threw you a difficult curve ball. Either way, it can feel isolating trying to figure it out alone. Friends and family can be helpful, though sometimes you just need a safe space of your own to regroup and a safe person to walk with you while you do the hard work.
Samantha Shepherd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinician areas of focus include
anxiety
, depression, grief/loss, identity, life transitions, and trauma.
I appreciate working with a variety of folks! I especially enjoy young adults (early 20's-30's), and older adults (mid 60's and up). I love to help folks find their way in the world, cope with life changes, and connect with their own wisdom. My clients are often creatives, grievers, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and meaning makers.
Scott Kamilar
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
Some people enter therapy with a specific problem they want to solve. Others are interested in achieving a broader goal such as psychological growth and understanding. I am happy to help you define and work towards a goal which best meets your needs. My specialties include stress and
anxiety
, depression, relationship and communication problems (eg. assertiveness, , intimacy issues, anger management) and self-esteem issues. In my work I draw from my training in cognitive-behavior therapy, family systems approaches, Ericksonian hypnosis, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness meditation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Gregg Alan Riley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with general concerns including
anxiety
, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I also have interest in working with adults (16+) who have established some sobriety and are wanting to free themselves from unhelpful patterns in their life and develop increased satisfaction in life, work, and relationship.
Not accepting new clients
Kate Rickord
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My education, training and clinical experience has focused on attachment, trauma & abuse (child & adult), parenting, depression,
anxiety
, behavioral issues and grief/loss.
In today's world, many of us feel bombarded by increasing demands, fewer resources and interactions that leave us feeling unfulfilled. The pressures placed upon us by society and ourselves can become a heavy burden to carry alone. I provide a relationship and place of understanding, respect and learning to help you better manage your feelings and thoughts. When working with adults, my approach is to explore together the areas in life that feel stuck, hopeless or painful and gain understanding how to move in a direction that is more fulfilling and helpful.
Alex Stanger
Counselor, LPCC, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with adults, college and graduate students. I believe that a true and authentic relationship is at the core of a positive and helpful experience in therapy. I work from a sex-positive, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens. I have experience working with clients who present with
anxiety
, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, body image, and other challenges.
Michelle Rennie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Additional clinical interests and competencies include: Depression,
Anxiety
and related diagnoses, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, adoption, parenting skills, and working with families with non-neuro-typical children.
Life can be hard. You may worry too much. Maybe you have difficulty finding the energy to do what you need to do. Or saying things that you regret later. Maybe you have trouble concentrating and focusing. And sometimes the hopes and dreams you have for the future don't always turn out the way you expected. When these things happen, you may forget how to draw on your strengths and capabilities to make things different for yourself. I can help you rediscover strengths as well as develop new, effective strategies for bringing back your joy for living and having deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Not accepting new clients
Dennis Hannon
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
Life is hard, yet I believe every human being has the potential to surmount stress and strain. Whether you're experiencing burnout, depression,
anxiety
, chronic pain, chronic illness, cancer, trauma, relationships issues, professional issues, or other concerns, my goal is to help you find meaning, self-respect, growth, and resilience. I'm passionate about helping you increase your ability to weather and recover from difficult moments in the future. We'll do this by leveraging your strengths and building your coping skills to help you manage stress and create a life you want to live.
Natalie Oleson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you struggling with
anxiety
, depression, or trauma? Is your child struggling with their behaviors, especially during transitions, like bedtime, or getting ready for school? I may be able to help. I specialize with working with both children and adults, ages 5+, to help ease suffering and improve overall functioning. I can work with parents to help solve problems with their children, provide support for the difficulty of parenting, and psychoeducation about the challenges their child is facing. I also have experience with clients who struggle with trauma, grief, self-harm and suicidality.
Briana Johnson
LPC Intern, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I aim to work with individuals, couples, or families on a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, family dynamics, depression,
anxiety
, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, and stress management. I am inclusive and welcoming to all genders, races, sexual orientations, all body sizes, religions, and abilities. I make it a priority to provide a safe space for my clients, particularly those who have experienced abuse, trauma, or neglect.
Michelle Sveiven Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Have you been feeling not yourself, like you’re falling short of your life goals, like your feelings are too big to manage, or unsatisfied in your relationships with others? Are you anxious, experiencing emotional pain, unsure of yourself and your abilities, struggling to cope with life changes, or all the above and more? You don’t have to continue to suffer alone. I’m here to help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents, teens, adults, and families facing a variety of challenges, including relational issues,
anxiety
, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life adjustments, and self-esteem.
Not accepting new clients
Mary Colucci
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with issues related to
anxiety
, depression, trauma, family/relationship conflict, life transitions, and ADHD.
As humans we are constantly trying to build connection with others and make meaning of the things going on around us. Sometimes that can be difficult, have unexpected challenges, or feel overwhelming. I work with clients to explore/understand life's challenges and/or build deeper and more genuine connections. I also work with them to improve their overall psychological, emotional and physical health. My goal is always to help clients build confidence in their ability to cope with challenges on their own. I believe in creating a safe therapeutic environment that fosters vulnerability, acceptance, hope and connection.
Robert Harrison Stillman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with issues related to
anxiety
, depression, family/relational conflict, ADHD, Anger, Grief, and LifeTransitions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with individuals, couples, and families with a strong but not limiting emphasis on Young/Adolescent/Adult Men. I work with therapy within a systemic perspective, being able to appreciate the contexts of outside relationships and their contribution to physical, psychological, and emotional health. My view is that therapy should be collaborative with clients in determining their goals, with the inclusion of their value systems, and strengths. I promote the teaching and use of mindfulness meditation in daily life, to enhance our abilities to manage stresses big and small.
Waitlist for new clients
Martha Dalton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping you heal & grow. I provide a comfortable, non-judgmental & supportive atmosphere where you can process difficult emotions, gain awareness of what keeps you in suffering, & integrate newfound insights to bring relief. I am sensitive to the ways your past experiences & future anxieties impact your present. When traumatic events or unexpressed feelings are left unattended we can become identified with these states and depression,
anxiety
, substance abuse, relationship problems and self-sabotage can arise. It can be difficult to make changes & overcome obstacles without support, new tools or insight.
Emdr Ann Schendel
Marriage & Family Therapist, EMDR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a concentration in trauma. I work with issues unique to people suffering the effects of complex trauma, complex childhood trauma and single incident trauma. As I have worked extensively with trauma, I have come to understand complications of trauma often show up in our lives as
anxiety
, depression, and relational problems. I work individually with clients within their unique family systems. I include and invite the complexity and dignity of unconventional relationship structures and affirm the challenges and joys they provide.
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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.