Anxiety Therapists in Virginia, MN
Managing emotion, processing change, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, health concerns, managing mania/hypomania, and reducing panic, stress, and the impact of trauma.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
Managing emotion, processing change, anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, health concerns, managing mania/hypomania, and reducing panic, stress, and the impact of trauma.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with managing daily life stressors. This may be due to experiencing a traumatic childhood, recovering from a recent traumatic event, or having trouble juggling the demands placed on them. Many people find themselves stuck or “going through the motions” and are looking for validation that they are not alone as well as help with finding hope and a purpose in their lives.
Providing individual (adults) and couples therapy and diagnostic assessments. Experienced in outpatient, inpatient, residential, in-school, and in-home therapy settings. Experienced in co-facilitating MI/CD groups (mental illness/chemical dependency) and rehabilitation (previous work in CTSS, ARMHS, and ACT). 25 years experience working in human services; 20 years experience working in mental health.
Providing individual (adults) and couples therapy and diagnostic assessments. Experienced in outpatient, inpatient, residential, in-school, and in-home therapy settings. Experienced in co-facilitating MI/CD groups (mental illness/chemical dependency) and rehabilitation (previous work in CTSS, ARMHS, and ACT). 25 years experience working in human services; 20 years experience working in mental health.
I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD.
I blend traditional therapy techniques with innovative modalities such as Somatic work, meditation, and integrative medicine.My practice specializes in trauma treatment, utilizing methods such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR to facilitate healing on a deep level. I believe in addressing the mind, body, and spirit to facilitate healing.
I work with individuals aged 13 and older who struggle with symptoms related to unresolved trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD.
I blend traditional therapy techniques with innovative modalities such as Somatic work, meditation, and integrative medicine.My practice specializes in trauma treatment, utilizing methods such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy and EMDR to facilitate healing on a deep level. I believe in addressing the mind, body, and spirit to facilitate healing.
I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss.
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment which promotes feelings of calmness, healing, growth and safety. My hope for all clients is to keep moving forward, even when it feels like it would be easier to just lay down and give up. I am committed to you, your wellbeing and success.
I have extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues and grief and loss.
I offer a supportive and comfortable environment which promotes feelings of calmness, healing, growth and safety. My hope for all clients is to keep moving forward, even when it feels like it would be easier to just lay down and give up. I am committed to you, your wellbeing and success.
You're used to making things happen, but inside you feel lonely, anxious, and like a shell of a person.
My style is compassionate, gentle, yet firm. I help leaders and high achievers uncover patterns that no longer serve them, break generational cycles, and address lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and movement, so you can show up feeling authentic, energized, and like yourself again.
You're used to making things happen, but inside you feel lonely, anxious, and like a shell of a person.
My style is compassionate, gentle, yet firm. I help leaders and high achievers uncover patterns that no longer serve them, break generational cycles, and address lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and movement, so you can show up feeling authentic, energized, and like yourself again.
My areas of focus include: anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, self-esteem and transitional life issues.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
My areas of focus include: anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, self-esteem and transitional life issues.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
Life transitions can be overwhelming—whether you're navigating menopause, facing a career shift, managing anxiety or depression, or simply feeling stuck.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and supportive. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help shift unhelpful thought patterns, and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a powerful, brief intervention for trauma and emotional pain.
Life transitions can be overwhelming—whether you're navigating menopause, facing a career shift, managing anxiety or depression, or simply feeling stuck.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and supportive. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help shift unhelpful thought patterns, and I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—a powerful, brief intervention for trauma and emotional pain.
My specializations include working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as well as addressing family trauma and navigating complex family systems. As a member of the neurodivergent community myself, I understand the unique challenges many face and adopt a non-pathologizing approach. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
My specializations include working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as well as addressing family trauma and navigating complex family systems. As a member of the neurodivergent community myself, I understand the unique challenges many face and adopt a non-pathologizing approach. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children. I am comfortable working with anyone, but especially people who have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are struggling with substance use, are LGBTQ+, are Indigenous, are Autistic, have ADHD, or have Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few. While we are each unique communities, I have found myself to be well atuned to the needs and goals of my Indigenous clients as I am indigenous myself and get to practice my culture. My clients' goals usually include an increased feeling of security/safety, community integration, & relationship or interpersonal effectiveness.
I have worked with adults, adolescents, elders and children. I am comfortable working with anyone, but especially people who have experienced trauma, are in crisis, are struggling with substance use, are LGBTQ+, are Indigenous, are Autistic, have ADHD, or have Borderline Personality Disorder to name a few. While we are each unique communities, I have found myself to be well atuned to the needs and goals of my Indigenous clients as I am indigenous myself and get to practice my culture. My clients' goals usually include an increased feeling of security/safety, community integration, & relationship or interpersonal effectiveness.
I believe in using a client-centered and strength-based approach to support clients with evidence-based practices to identify and address complex social, emotional, and behavioral issues, related to anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and more, to empower my clients to get them to where they want to be.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I believe in using a client-centered and strength-based approach to support clients with evidence-based practices to identify and address complex social, emotional, and behavioral issues, related to anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, and more, to empower my clients to get them to where they want to be.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify positive and negative patterns in your life, discover your strengths, learn new coping skills, and feel empowered to overcome hardships. Setting goals is important for achieving new milestones, helping identify what is important in your life, and creating an overall sense of direction for your future. I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery to reach your goals.
I specialize in trauma, interpersonal conflict, anxiety and depression, and caregiver support, using somatic practices and polyvagal theory to promote lasting change.
I offer a compassionate, body-based approach weaving somatic practices and polyvagal theory. Sessions may include Forest Bathing in a peaceful North Shore setting, creating space for deep healing, connection, and nervous system regulation.
I specialize in trauma, interpersonal conflict, anxiety and depression, and caregiver support, using somatic practices and polyvagal theory to promote lasting change.
I offer a compassionate, body-based approach weaving somatic practices and polyvagal theory. Sessions may include Forest Bathing in a peaceful North Shore setting, creating space for deep healing, connection, and nervous system regulation.
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Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Fear and uncertainty?
My passion is working with individuals with anxiety-based illnesses. I work with adults and teenagers who struggle with anxiety related disorders, OCD, depression, and substance use. Also as of August 2020 I am a trained EMDR clinician. EMDR is a treatment modality that incorporates the brain's natural healing power into therapy.
Fear and uncertainty?
My passion is working with individuals with anxiety-based illnesses. I work with adults and teenagers who struggle with anxiety related disorders, OCD, depression, and substance use. Also as of August 2020 I am a trained EMDR clinician. EMDR is a treatment modality that incorporates the brain's natural healing power into therapy.
Do you feel anxious, stressed, perfectionistic, self critical, bothered by repetitive anxious thoughts or stuck in past painful memories and hurts?
I can help you transform the emotional barriers and fears that keep you disconnected from your innate qualities of calm, confidence, and clarity so you feel empowered in facing life's challenges and can live more freely always knowing how to return to your inner calm. I look forward to helping you with developing a different relationship with your emotions.
Do you feel anxious, stressed, perfectionistic, self critical, bothered by repetitive anxious thoughts or stuck in past painful memories and hurts?
I can help you transform the emotional barriers and fears that keep you disconnected from your innate qualities of calm, confidence, and clarity so you feel empowered in facing life's challenges and can live more freely always knowing how to return to your inner calm. I look forward to helping you with developing a different relationship with your emotions.
Leah Pillsbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Most of us were never taught the tools to manage emotional and mental challenges, which can lead to anxiety and depression.
I have extensive experience and truly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with life transitions, managing relationships, school concerns, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. I believe in the healing value of being heard and understood. I am here to support you with compassion and expertise.
Most of us were never taught the tools to manage emotional and mental challenges, which can lead to anxiety and depression.
I have extensive experience and truly enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with life transitions, managing relationships, school concerns, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. I believe in the healing value of being heard and understood. I am here to support you with compassion and expertise.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Taking the first step can feel vulnerable. You don’t have to do it alone.
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a go
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Taking the first step can feel vulnerable. You don’t have to do it alone.
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a go
There are many transitions in life. Sometimes we need help navigating those transitions. My favorite quote is , "Where there is a Will there is a Way." Taking the first step with attending therapy just takes Will to find your Way. I profoundly believe in forming a strong therapeutic relationship and hope to utilize various theoretical skills to meet the unique needs of each client and their family. I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families from all stages in life.
There are many transitions in life. Sometimes we need help navigating those transitions. My favorite quote is , "Where there is a Will there is a Way." Taking the first step with attending therapy just takes Will to find your Way. I profoundly believe in forming a strong therapeutic relationship and hope to utilize various theoretical skills to meet the unique needs of each client and their family. I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families from all stages in life.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
Kind Mind reserves the right to be exceptionally kind regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, past actions, political outlook, sexual orientation, social status, class, appearance, language, or occupation. Kind Mind Center believes in the innate ability of all people to reach their fullest potential as a creative, compassionate, and conscious being. Kind Mind Center provides dedicated and professional integrative health, mental health & substance abuse therapeutic services with a person-centered professional approach, serving all people, from all walks of life, with compassion, dignity & respect.
I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your history, and your values. My training includes evidence-based and experiential techniques, and I’ve worked with people of all ages and backgrounds. Sessions are collaborative and adapted to meet your unique needs, while drawing on your natural strengths and inner wisdom.
I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your history, and your values. My training includes evidence-based and experiential techniques, and I’ve worked with people of all ages and backgrounds. Sessions are collaborative and adapted to meet your unique needs, while drawing on your natural strengths and inner wisdom.
As a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, I completed a clinical and forensic concentration, which equipped me to provide a range of therapeutic services to individuals, families, and communities. I am committed to advancing social justice and advocacy on behalf of and beside my clients and community as a dedicated and compassionate professional.
As a Master of Social Work from Aurora University, I completed a clinical and forensic concentration, which equipped me to provide a range of therapeutic services to individuals, families, and communities. I am committed to advancing social justice and advocacy on behalf of and beside my clients and community as a dedicated and compassionate professional.
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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.