Photo of Stephanie A Jasso, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Stephanie A Jasso
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I have experience working in schools and in acute hospitalization dealing with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Welcome! As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a diverse background, I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Veterans, and Couples, specializing in counseling approaches unique to the individual's circumstance. My experience has been assisting clients with difficulties dealing with Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Substance Abuse, Trauma, and Grief & Loss to help build essential coping skills. I believe in the positive outcomes of counseling as having the power to heal, strengthen, and support an individual as they gain valuable tools to navigate their lives and relationships.
I have experience working in schools and in acute hospitalization dealing with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Welcome! As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a diverse background, I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Veterans, and Couples, specializing in counseling approaches unique to the individual's circumstance. My experience has been assisting clients with difficulties dealing with Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorders, Psychosis, Substance Abuse, Trauma, and Grief & Loss to help build essential coping skills. I believe in the positive outcomes of counseling as having the power to heal, strengthen, and support an individual as they gain valuable tools to navigate their lives and relationships.
(210) 794-7606 View (210) 794-7606
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Joslyn Drzymalla
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78217
Welcome to my practice! For over ten years I have worked as a licensed counselor, with experience in addictions, family violence, at-risk adolescents, and working with the HIV/AIDS population. I have specific training in Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Brief therapies. These therapies have been shown through research to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and other mental health diagnoses. I also like to incorporate relaxation, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, and art therapy techniques in my work with clients.
Welcome to my practice! For over ten years I have worked as a licensed counselor, with experience in addictions, family violence, at-risk adolescents, and working with the HIV/AIDS population. I have specific training in Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavioral, and Solution-Focused Brief therapies. These therapies have been shown through research to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and other mental health diagnoses. I also like to incorporate relaxation, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, and art therapy techniques in my work with clients.
(210) 625-8178 View (210) 625-8178
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Sandra Bar-Yadin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, anger issues, grief and loss, defiant behavior, eating disorders, relationship issues, marital conflict and divorce.
There are times in our life where we come across struggles and challenges. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in past trauma, have toxic relationships or self-esteem issues, which affects one's quality of life. We all want to have a safe place to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions without being judged or blamed. I earned my masters at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples.
I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, anger issues, grief and loss, defiant behavior, eating disorders, relationship issues, marital conflict and divorce.
There are times in our life where we come across struggles and challenges. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck in past trauma, have toxic relationships or self-esteem issues, which affects one's quality of life. We all want to have a safe place to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions without being judged or blamed. I earned my masters at The University of Texas at San Antonio. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples.
(210) 934-0036 View (210) 934-0036
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Randa Chance
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
I am licensed in Texas (LPC & LMFT), Oklahoma (LPC) and Wisconsin (LPC). I have served with my husband for the past 18 years in various pastoral roles and am heavily involved with the San Antonio community. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families (including clergy couples and families) to facilitate healing and provide a safe place for processing through trauma, relational challenges, big life changes, self-image, behavioral issues, spirituality, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Because each client has specific needs, treatment is customized for each individual client.
I am licensed in Texas (LPC & LMFT), Oklahoma (LPC) and Wisconsin (LPC). I have served with my husband for the past 18 years in various pastoral roles and am heavily involved with the San Antonio community. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families (including clergy couples and families) to facilitate healing and provide a safe place for processing through trauma, relational challenges, big life changes, self-image, behavioral issues, spirituality, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. Because each client has specific needs, treatment is customized for each individual client.
(210) 791-0731 View (210) 791-0731
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Leo Royzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78230
Symptoms such as anxiety, anger, sadness, overthinking, self-criticism, despair, escapism, and self-injury freeze your ability to be fully you. They affect you at work or school, how you relate to others and how you view yourself. Psychotherapy with it's various modalities is the best approach to reduce symptoms, find better behaviors, and self-heal.
Symptoms such as anxiety, anger, sadness, overthinking, self-criticism, despair, escapism, and self-injury freeze your ability to be fully you. They affect you at work or school, how you relate to others and how you view yourself. Psychotherapy with it's various modalities is the best approach to reduce symptoms, find better behaviors, and self-heal.
(726) 600-8862 View (726) 600-8862
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Elizabeth K. Oldham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, CCFP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
Do you feel stuck? Are you suffering from an anxiety or mood disorder? Would you like to change your self-talk and plan your future? As a whole-person centered therapist I will utilize cognitive behavior techniques with a secondary emphasis on physical habits to help you to examine and make life changes. I will help you to make sense of your story, identify and adjust thinking, and accept and love yourself. Together we will set clear goals for life changes. I create an atmosphere of acceptance and hope, integrating faith if desired. Additionally I now offer Compassion Fatigue Therapy for those in helping professions.
Do you feel stuck? Are you suffering from an anxiety or mood disorder? Would you like to change your self-talk and plan your future? As a whole-person centered therapist I will utilize cognitive behavior techniques with a secondary emphasis on physical habits to help you to examine and make life changes. I will help you to make sense of your story, identify and adjust thinking, and accept and love yourself. Together we will set clear goals for life changes. I create an atmosphere of acceptance and hope, integrating faith if desired. Additionally I now offer Compassion Fatigue Therapy for those in helping professions.
(210) 591-7466 View (210) 591-7466
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Angelica M Montalvo
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78228
My clients come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, values, and beliefs. When they walk into counseling, they have found themselves in a place where they feel stuck in life, whether it be from depression, anxiety, addiction, past trauma, or a breakdown in relationships. As a counselor, it is my privilege to walk with them through these “stuck moments” and begin discovering those places of healing, growth, reconciliation, confidence, and trust.
My clients come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, values, and beliefs. When they walk into counseling, they have found themselves in a place where they feel stuck in life, whether it be from depression, anxiety, addiction, past trauma, or a breakdown in relationships. As a counselor, it is my privilege to walk with them through these “stuck moments” and begin discovering those places of healing, growth, reconciliation, confidence, and trust.
(210) 940-2061 View (210) 940-2061
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David Roper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that significantly affect your life? Do you feel worried and stressed, frustrated and exhausted and wonder how to make your life better? For 30 years, I’ve been guiding adults, couples, teens/parents in overcoming these issues, helping them grow and improve their life and relationships, and bringing them to a place of greater peace and happiness. Feel free to visit my website (DavidRoper.net) to see anonymous reviews from former clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues that significantly affect your life? Do you feel worried and stressed, frustrated and exhausted and wonder how to make your life better? For 30 years, I’ve been guiding adults, couples, teens/parents in overcoming these issues, helping them grow and improve their life and relationships, and bringing them to a place of greater peace and happiness. Feel free to visit my website (DavidRoper.net) to see anonymous reviews from former clients.
(210) 405-1747 View (210) 405-1747
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Aimee M Rhodes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
Like many people. you are facing anxiety, depression, grief, or having difficulty with life transitions. You have some unresolved traumas that are holding you back from living your life to the fullest. You may even have developed a auto-immune issue or a chronic illness as a result of your high stress and traumas. My aim is to help you to overcome and work through your issues so you can get back to living and loving life.
Like many people. you are facing anxiety, depression, grief, or having difficulty with life transitions. You have some unresolved traumas that are holding you back from living your life to the fullest. You may even have developed a auto-immune issue or a chronic illness as a result of your high stress and traumas. My aim is to help you to overcome and work through your issues so you can get back to living and loving life.
(210) 966-9513 View (210) 966-9513
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Salina Loriaux Art Therapist
Art Therapist, MPS, LPC-AT, ATR-BC, CCST-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213
Salina received her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute. She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor, Board Certified Art Therapist and Certified Clinical SandTray Therapist-Trainer specializing in mindfulness, overcoming trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and working with the military. She is a Military Veteran, a member of the American Art Therapy Association and on the current board of the South Texas Art Therapy Association and Texas SandTray Association.
Salina received her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute. She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor, Board Certified Art Therapist and Certified Clinical SandTray Therapist-Trainer specializing in mindfulness, overcoming trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and working with the military. She is a Military Veteran, a member of the American Art Therapy Association and on the current board of the South Texas Art Therapy Association and Texas SandTray Association.
(210) 686-5585 View (210) 686-5585
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Diana Luu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78254  (Online Only)
Anxiety, Depression, Work stress, Relationships, Grief and loss, Family Issues, Low Self-Esteem are some of the important life issues to explore with a professional counselor. Counseling has been proven to be a helpful way for processing these topics. The benefits of counseling include improved communication skills, greater self-acceptance and self-esteem, ability to change self-defeating or unhealthy behavior patterns, better expression or management of emotions, relief from mental health symptoms, increased confidence and decision making skills, and finding ways to cope with everyday life. It's definitely never to late to start...
Anxiety, Depression, Work stress, Relationships, Grief and loss, Family Issues, Low Self-Esteem are some of the important life issues to explore with a professional counselor. Counseling has been proven to be a helpful way for processing these topics. The benefits of counseling include improved communication skills, greater self-acceptance and self-esteem, ability to change self-defeating or unhealthy behavior patterns, better expression or management of emotions, relief from mental health symptoms, increased confidence and decision making skills, and finding ways to cope with everyday life. It's definitely never to late to start...
(210) 243-0951 View (210) 243-0951
Photo of Belen Anchondo - Belen Anchondo, Redefine Counseling Services PLLC, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Belen Anchondo, Redefine Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a change but feel stuck? Maybe you're looking to break certain patterns or need guidance on how to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. Perhaps you have reached a point in your life where you have lost your identity, and need help connecting back to yourself. I am passionate about helping people create a more fulfilling life. A life where they can feel like themselves again.
Are you looking for a change but feel stuck? Maybe you're looking to break certain patterns or need guidance on how to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression. Perhaps you have reached a point in your life where you have lost your identity, and need help connecting back to yourself. I am passionate about helping people create a more fulfilling life. A life where they can feel like themselves again.
(210) 569-0347 View (210) 569-0347
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Leslie Marie Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78260
Other areas of concentration are Anxiety, Narcissistic Personality and Couple's Counseling.
As a Christian counselor I long to encourage and uplift. I consider it an honor when clients share their personal pain and struggle with me. Whatever your personal trial is right now, I want to establish a trusting relationship in which we can work through it together. Sometimes it just takes a caring counselor to process emotions with and other times an objective perspective or guidance may be needed. My integrative approach to counseling gives you the benefit of a wide range of options in seeking a peaceful solution to life's struggles.
Other areas of concentration are Anxiety, Narcissistic Personality and Couple's Counseling.
As a Christian counselor I long to encourage and uplift. I consider it an honor when clients share their personal pain and struggle with me. Whatever your personal trial is right now, I want to establish a trusting relationship in which we can work through it together. Sometimes it just takes a caring counselor to process emotions with and other times an objective perspective or guidance may be needed. My integrative approach to counseling gives you the benefit of a wide range of options in seeking a peaceful solution to life's struggles.
(210) 762-4166 View (210) 762-4166
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Liliana Jernigan, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78231
My name is Liliana Jernigan, I am a dedicated and passionate bilingual therapist. My clients describes me as sincere, sensitive, and dedicated to their needs and goals. I specialize in life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety, and I use evidence-based techniques to help my clients through these difficult times. In working with me, you can expect to break cycles, discover your genuine self, learn to accept yourself, and learn to manage life's obstacles with grace. It would be an honor for me to accompany you on this adventure.
My name is Liliana Jernigan, I am a dedicated and passionate bilingual therapist. My clients describes me as sincere, sensitive, and dedicated to their needs and goals. I specialize in life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety, and I use evidence-based techniques to help my clients through these difficult times. In working with me, you can expect to break cycles, discover your genuine self, learn to accept yourself, and learn to manage life's obstacles with grace. It would be an honor for me to accompany you on this adventure.
(830) 971-0951 View (830) 971-0951
Photo of Febe S Fernandez, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Febe S Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78233
I have years of experience helping clients primarily through anxiety, depression, and relational issues.
As a therapist, I like to build a strong non-judgmental relationship with patients in order to encourage safety and the comfort needed to explore and resolve the life struggles that have led you to counseling. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to pin down problem areas in thinking that ultimately affect our relationships, self-worth, and perspective in an unhealthy way. I work towards assisting individuals towards their own therapeutic goals in a structured manner that aims at efficiently providing tools and the knowledge necessary to overcome current and future life stressors.
I have years of experience helping clients primarily through anxiety, depression, and relational issues.
As a therapist, I like to build a strong non-judgmental relationship with patients in order to encourage safety and the comfort needed to explore and resolve the life struggles that have led you to counseling. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to pin down problem areas in thinking that ultimately affect our relationships, self-worth, and perspective in an unhealthy way. I work towards assisting individuals towards their own therapeutic goals in a structured manner that aims at efficiently providing tools and the knowledge necessary to overcome current and future life stressors.
(210) 812-2613 View (210) 812-2613
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Dayna Dixon Supervised By Ashley Cuevas Phd Lpc-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MS, NCC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216  (Online Only)
I specialize in areas such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Sometimes life throws us challenges and we find ourselves needing extra support. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I view the therapeutic relationship as us working together as a team. My goal is to support you on your journey towards greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections with others. As a therapist, I offer an integrative therapeutic approach and aim to be flexible to fit your individual needs.
I specialize in areas such as relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Sometimes life throws us challenges and we find ourselves needing extra support. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I view the therapeutic relationship as us working together as a team. My goal is to support you on your journey towards greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections with others. As a therapist, I offer an integrative therapeutic approach and aim to be flexible to fit your individual needs.
(726) 227-1196 View (726) 227-1196
Photo of Carrie M Neeley, MA, LPC, LCDC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Carrie M Neeley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78229  (Online Only)
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and it's important to know that you don't have to go through it alone. I can provide support if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues or simply need an objective listener to help you gain clarity and perspective. The therapeutic approach I utilize focuses on identifying, encouraging and using your inner strengths, abilities, skills and resources to help you achieve positive change and growth. My Humanistic approach to therapy, incorporates evidence-based practices such as CBT & DBT. Key aspects of this approach include:
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and it's important to know that you don't have to go through it alone. I can provide support if you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues or simply need an objective listener to help you gain clarity and perspective. The therapeutic approach I utilize focuses on identifying, encouraging and using your inner strengths, abilities, skills and resources to help you achieve positive change and growth. My Humanistic approach to therapy, incorporates evidence-based practices such as CBT & DBT. Key aspects of this approach include:
(210) 880-9926 View (210) 880-9926
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Tisdale Counseling Service
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78228
* Adults, * Anxiety, * Couples, * Depression,* EMDR, * Grief/Loss, * Life Coaching, * Meditation, * Mood Disorders, * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, * Relationships, * Self Esteem, * Spiritual Issues, * Stress, * Substance Abuse, * Trauma.
I am a therapist who is empathetic, caring, and considerate. I can help you no matter how big or how little the situation or problem is. I have spent over half of my life helping people and truly believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I work with individuals, couples, same sex, and anyone wanting to be rid of pain or sorrow. I am here to help you. A call to my office is the first step.
* Adults, * Anxiety, * Couples, * Depression,* EMDR, * Grief/Loss, * Life Coaching, * Meditation, * Mood Disorders, * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, * Relationships, * Self Esteem, * Spiritual Issues, * Stress, * Substance Abuse, * Trauma.
I am a therapist who is empathetic, caring, and considerate. I can help you no matter how big or how little the situation or problem is. I have spent over half of my life helping people and truly believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I work with individuals, couples, same sex, and anyone wanting to be rid of pain or sorrow. I am here to help you. A call to my office is the first step.
(210) 598-5054 View (210) 598-5054
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Kristin Webber
LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
To be heard and encouraged is to explore your challenges, fears and most importantly your strengths.
Kristin Webber is a licensed clinical social worker with a distinguished career working in New York, California, and Texas. Kristin currently works with individuals and their families in life’s most challenging journeys: sudden trauma, transplant, hospice, and incarceration. While a specialist with these difficult challenges, Kristin is equally adept with counseling individuals and couples through life’s daily hurdles.
To be heard and encouraged is to explore your challenges, fears and most importantly your strengths.
Kristin Webber is a licensed clinical social worker with a distinguished career working in New York, California, and Texas. Kristin currently works with individuals and their families in life’s most challenging journeys: sudden trauma, transplant, hospice, and incarceration. While a specialist with these difficult challenges, Kristin is equally adept with counseling individuals and couples through life’s daily hurdles.
(210) 934-9745 View (210) 934-9745
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Dr. Stephanie Torres Rojas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Antonio, TX 78216  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Her focus includes anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, anger management, marital and family conflict, divorce, adjustment disorder, parenting skills, spirituality, coping skills, life transitions, acculturation, LGBTQ, existential concerns, bipolar disorders, racial minorities, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
Telehealth only. Dr. Stephanie Torres is a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychologist who provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy. Her approach is inclusive, synergetic, and trauma-informed. She strives to create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment where everyone is treated with respect, uniqueness, egalitarianism, and anti-racism. She aims to help clients promote personal growth, overcome challenges, transitions, and difficulties in life, and facilitate the emotional and healing process.
Her focus includes anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, anger management, marital and family conflict, divorce, adjustment disorder, parenting skills, spirituality, coping skills, life transitions, acculturation, LGBTQ, existential concerns, bipolar disorders, racial minorities, chronic pain, and chronic illness.
Telehealth only. Dr. Stephanie Torres is a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychologist who provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy. Her approach is inclusive, synergetic, and trauma-informed. She strives to create a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment where everyone is treated with respect, uniqueness, egalitarianism, and anti-racism. She aims to help clients promote personal growth, overcome challenges, transitions, and difficulties in life, and facilitate the emotional and healing process.
(210) 934-4597 View (210) 934-4597

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.