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Diane Mundt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660  (Online Only)
I work with adults and focus on anxiety, stress reduction, depression, relationships, and self esteem.
Life can give us painful challenges. Sometimes we may need to ask for help. We can feel stuck and confused in our thoughts and feelings, and know we're not living the life we really want. We may have problems with relationships, divorce, loss, health, aging, loneliness, social or work issues. I aim to form a warm, interactive connection that is safe and supportive with a focus more on the present than the past. I support you in having more awareness and understanding to solve problems, learn to cope, and to discover the person you want to be. The primary goal is for lasting change that enriches and gives meaning to your life.
I work with adults and focus on anxiety, stress reduction, depression, relationships, and self esteem.
Life can give us painful challenges. Sometimes we may need to ask for help. We can feel stuck and confused in our thoughts and feelings, and know we're not living the life we really want. We may have problems with relationships, divorce, loss, health, aging, loneliness, social or work issues. I aim to form a warm, interactive connection that is safe and supportive with a focus more on the present than the past. I support you in having more awareness and understanding to solve problems, learn to cope, and to discover the person you want to be. The primary goal is for lasting change that enriches and gives meaning to your life.
(360) 873-5297 View (360) 873-5297
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Holli Brice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98660  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience and interest in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
If you are seeking a kind, compassionate presence to walk alongside you on your healing journey, you've come to the right place. I believe that each person who arrives to therapy comes in with a story that matters and deserves to be heard. I see my role as therapist as someone to help you to recognize your ability to heal and help to shine light on the path that leads to your highest good. I am EMDR trained and enjoy using this modality to help others overcome trauma related issues.
I have experience and interest in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
If you are seeking a kind, compassionate presence to walk alongside you on your healing journey, you've come to the right place. I believe that each person who arrives to therapy comes in with a story that matters and deserves to be heard. I see my role as therapist as someone to help you to recognize your ability to heal and help to shine light on the path that leads to your highest good. I am EMDR trained and enjoy using this modality to help others overcome trauma related issues.
(360) 215-5622 View (360) 215-5622
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Jamie Califf
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98686
I am committed to offering empathic rapport, evidenced based approaches, and meeting each individual right where they are. This includes integrating each individual's personal, spiritual, and cultural perspectives and experiences, at their request. I work with older kids, teens, young adults, and individual adults, seeking solutions for a variety of concerns including: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, communication, and relationships. I have received additional training in expressive therapies including play therapy and sand tray therapy.
I am committed to offering empathic rapport, evidenced based approaches, and meeting each individual right where they are. This includes integrating each individual's personal, spiritual, and cultural perspectives and experiences, at their request. I work with older kids, teens, young adults, and individual adults, seeking solutions for a variety of concerns including: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, communication, and relationships. I have received additional training in expressive therapies including play therapy and sand tray therapy.
(360) 558-3147 View (360) 558-3147
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Nichole Bedore
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98682
Those who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, compulsions, or a variety of life challenges may be able to explore and understand the roots of these difficulties through depth therapy.
I'm a depth psychotherapist who facilitates healing and transformation through gentle but honest mutual work with emotions, behaviors, imagery, grounding, memory, story, presence, and hope. It's an honor and a privilege to be a partner in my client's journey toward deep inner healing. In my practice, I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface issues, discover the underlying sources of distress, and re-emerge into a more fulfilling life. I'd like to join you on your journey where you already are, and help you find opportunities for symptom relief, growth, and healing.
Those who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, compulsions, or a variety of life challenges may be able to explore and understand the roots of these difficulties through depth therapy.
I'm a depth psychotherapist who facilitates healing and transformation through gentle but honest mutual work with emotions, behaviors, imagery, grounding, memory, story, presence, and hope. It's an honor and a privilege to be a partner in my client's journey toward deep inner healing. In my practice, I help individuals and couples dive beneath the surface issues, discover the underlying sources of distress, and re-emerge into a more fulfilling life. I'd like to join you on your journey where you already are, and help you find opportunities for symptom relief, growth, and healing.
(773) 825-3094 View (773) 825-3094
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Sabrina Sheehy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660
Waitlist for new clients
I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.
I offer therapeutic services for the following: Anxiety, Attachment & Family-of-Origin issues, Relationship/Intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ folx, pregnancy and postpartum, and have experience in working with professional musicians and issues related to that line of work. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. I enjoy working with client's who are motivated to be self-reflective and are open to understanding themselves and their experiences on a deeper level.
(503) 360-1524 View (503) 360-1524
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Michelle Tribe
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661
Currently accepting new clients. I have credentials in three specialty areas. The first area, is I am a Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional. Are you experiencing anxiety or worry? This area includes anxiety, panic, social anxiety, OCD, fears, phobias, stress, social anxiety, and obsessions. The second focus area is emotional eating. Are you an emotional or binge eater? Do you believe you may be bulimic? Do you continually diet? Are you pre or post bariatric surgery? The third focus area is in grief and loss. This includes grief or loss in various ways. Death, terminal illness, a new medical diagnosis, miscarriage, divorce,
Currently accepting new clients. I have credentials in three specialty areas. The first area, is I am a Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional. Are you experiencing anxiety or worry? This area includes anxiety, panic, social anxiety, OCD, fears, phobias, stress, social anxiety, and obsessions. The second focus area is emotional eating. Are you an emotional or binge eater? Do you believe you may be bulimic? Do you continually diet? Are you pre or post bariatric surgery? The third focus area is in grief and loss. This includes grief or loss in various ways. Death, terminal illness, a new medical diagnosis, miscarriage, divorce,
(360) 230-7834 View (360) 230-7834
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Elizabeth Soliday
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
Waitlist for new clients
I treat anxiety and depression as well as the unique needs of new parents, caregivers and care professionals, people who have experienced significant losses, health crises, medical and other trauma, and concerns related to sex and sexuality.
With over 25 years as a psychology educator, researcher, and clinician, I’ve supported people in growing the strength they need to move forward with renewed balance, confidence, and hope.
I treat anxiety and depression as well as the unique needs of new parents, caregivers and care professionals, people who have experienced significant losses, health crises, medical and other trauma, and concerns related to sex and sexuality.
With over 25 years as a psychology educator, researcher, and clinician, I’ve supported people in growing the strength they need to move forward with renewed balance, confidence, and hope.
(360) 743-3716 View (360) 743-3716
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Kayann Foster
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SUDPT, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98682  (Online Only)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to reduce depression, anxiety and trauma related symptoms.
Accepting New Clients and providing telehealth-only services. What does it mean to prioritize your mental health? I ask this question to help shed light on one of the most effective ways to handle life's challenges and unresolved trauma. Therapy opens doors to unlimited possibilities, your ideal self. I focus on helping my clients step outside themselves and explore hidden aspects of who they are. The fear of the unknown is real and therapy allows you to traverse that journey with a facilitator, someone you can reach out to in a crisis.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to reduce depression, anxiety and trauma related symptoms.
Accepting New Clients and providing telehealth-only services. What does it mean to prioritize your mental health? I ask this question to help shed light on one of the most effective ways to handle life's challenges and unresolved trauma. Therapy opens doors to unlimited possibilities, your ideal self. I focus on helping my clients step outside themselves and explore hidden aspects of who they are. The fear of the unknown is real and therapy allows you to traverse that journey with a facilitator, someone you can reach out to in a crisis.
(360) 858-8048 View (360) 858-8048
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Britt Ricci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
I work with a large range of issues including parenting issues, adjustment to life changes, depression, anxiety, women's issues,postpartum issues and strengthening connections between couples and family members.
We all go through challenges in life that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Choosing to find someone who can assist you through this time is a great gift to yourself and those that love you. An important part of this process is finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and can trust. I provide a safe and supportive environment to work on these issues together and to find a better understanding around how to make positive change in your life. I offer space to explore your issue and also practical feedback around changes that could positively influence the issue at hand.
I work with a large range of issues including parenting issues, adjustment to life changes, depression, anxiety, women's issues,postpartum issues and strengthening connections between couples and family members.
We all go through challenges in life that feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Choosing to find someone who can assist you through this time is a great gift to yourself and those that love you. An important part of this process is finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with and can trust. I provide a safe and supportive environment to work on these issues together and to find a better understanding around how to make positive change in your life. I offer space to explore your issue and also practical feedback around changes that could positively influence the issue at hand.
(360) 553-0268 View (360) 553-0268
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Shane Ladd
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660  (Online Only)
A Traumatic experience is like an injury and can have a long lasting effect on you and impact the way you perceive and interact in the world. Anyone can experience trauma, it comes in many shapes and forms. If you are an individual experiencing trauma you may have difficulty regulating emotions such as anger, anxiety, sadness and easily feel overwhelmed or numb and shut down. Due to the trauma, our brain operates in a survival mode and finds ways to cope and not always healthy ways. Trauma not only affects our relationship with ourselves but also impacts our relationships with others.
A Traumatic experience is like an injury and can have a long lasting effect on you and impact the way you perceive and interact in the world. Anyone can experience trauma, it comes in many shapes and forms. If you are an individual experiencing trauma you may have difficulty regulating emotions such as anger, anxiety, sadness and easily feel overwhelmed or numb and shut down. Due to the trauma, our brain operates in a survival mode and finds ways to cope and not always healthy ways. Trauma not only affects our relationship with ourselves but also impacts our relationships with others.
(360) 230-6279 View (360) 230-6279
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Brittni Capps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98662
Have you been struggling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Do you notice that your brain is controlling you instead of you controlling your brain? Is your childhood a not-so distant memory? Are you and your significant other struggling with communication, broken trust, or concerns with intimacy? Hi, I’m Brittni a therapist who firmly believes in the human capacity for growth and change. My goal is to compassionately help you explore and understand your struggles and concerns and how to reduce their impact on your life. At your pace, we can process your concerns while learning to navigate your physiological and emotional responses
Have you been struggling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Do you notice that your brain is controlling you instead of you controlling your brain? Is your childhood a not-so distant memory? Are you and your significant other struggling with communication, broken trust, or concerns with intimacy? Hi, I’m Brittni a therapist who firmly believes in the human capacity for growth and change. My goal is to compassionately help you explore and understand your struggles and concerns and how to reduce their impact on your life. At your pace, we can process your concerns while learning to navigate your physiological and emotional responses
(360) 512-7340 View (360) 512-7340
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Breanna Moskovitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98663
I specialize in working with trauma and anxiety.
Welcome! People usually find psychotherapy when their old ways of coping no longer work and they get stuck in dysfunctional patterns or relationships. Therapy is a place where you can increase insight into those patterns, develop new tools and have more fulfilling relationships. I am a multi-faceted practitioner who believes in meeting people where they are at, and building on the strengths and resources that you already possess. It is possible to find joy in the darkest of places.
I specialize in working with trauma and anxiety.
Welcome! People usually find psychotherapy when their old ways of coping no longer work and they get stuck in dysfunctional patterns or relationships. Therapy is a place where you can increase insight into those patterns, develop new tools and have more fulfilling relationships. I am a multi-faceted practitioner who believes in meeting people where they are at, and building on the strengths and resources that you already possess. It is possible to find joy in the darkest of places.
(360) 900-1708 View (360) 900-1708
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Meghan Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98682
Hi there! My name is Meghan Robbins, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My experience is primarily working with children, teens, and adults specializing in topics related to depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am most comfortable working with adolescent and young adults. However, I have experience with clients from all age ranges and background.
Hi there! My name is Meghan Robbins, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My experience is primarily working with children, teens, and adults specializing in topics related to depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am most comfortable working with adolescent and young adults. However, I have experience with clients from all age ranges and background.
(509) 778-5883 View (509) 778-5883
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Trinity Saldana
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, CMHS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced scary or stressful childhood experiences and would like a safe space to process those experiences. Sometimes those experiences turn into mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, or failure to thrive in relationships. I am interested in helping guide you to working through these struggles and finding peace in your life. I also enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected in their relationships and would like a new direction with their partner.
I enjoy working with individuals who have experienced scary or stressful childhood experiences and would like a safe space to process those experiences. Sometimes those experiences turn into mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety, or failure to thrive in relationships. I am interested in helping guide you to working through these struggles and finding peace in your life. I also enjoy working with couples who feel disconnected in their relationships and would like a new direction with their partner.
(360) 524-0189 View (360) 524-0189
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Megan Boutinen | Pacific Vista Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, relationship dilemmas, challenges with life transitions, identity development and exploration, and working through past traumas. My areas of specialty include eating disorders and couples work. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we will identify and establish your goals for treatment, and work to bring you to where you feel more positively.
I am currently accepting new clients. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience treating a wide range of presenting concerns within adults, families, and couples. Some of these presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, relationship dilemmas, challenges with life transitions, identity development and exploration, and working through past traumas. My areas of specialty include eating disorders and couples work. I see therapy as a collaborative process. Together we will identify and establish your goals for treatment, and work to bring you to where you feel more positively.
(425) 332-6434 View (425) 332-6434
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Nhu An Lam
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98685
Taking new clients! I love helping clients who are experiencing low self-esteem, low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, grief, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Many of my clients also have complex trauma. I enjoy helping moms through the perinatal period, exploring cultural identities, as well as exploring family of origin issues. I am also interested in helping people navigate career burnout, ADHD, and decision-making. My style is warm, inviting, and down-to-earth. I am passionate about empowering people to discover their innate strength, power, resilience even when faced with hardship, loss, and suffering.
Taking new clients! I love helping clients who are experiencing low self-esteem, low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, grief, anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Many of my clients also have complex trauma. I enjoy helping moms through the perinatal period, exploring cultural identities, as well as exploring family of origin issues. I am also interested in helping people navigate career burnout, ADHD, and decision-making. My style is warm, inviting, and down-to-earth. I am passionate about empowering people to discover their innate strength, power, resilience even when faced with hardship, loss, and suffering.
(360) 803-2366 View (360) 803-2366
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Pacific NW Relational Therapy, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98662
Currently accepting new clients. Trauma, attachment + identity impact people in different ways. Do you often feel detached or numb? Do you avoid thinking about the past or self-medicate? Are you concerned about your parenting? Do you often find yourself in difficult relationships? Are you concerned about your memory? Do you feel sad or anxious a lot? Are you "stuck" in the same pattern? Do you have trouble trusting people? Are you irritable most of the time? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or your purpose? Do you feel incomplete or want meaning in life? If you answered yes to any-I believe I could be a good fit for you.
Currently accepting new clients. Trauma, attachment + identity impact people in different ways. Do you often feel detached or numb? Do you avoid thinking about the past or self-medicate? Are you concerned about your parenting? Do you often find yourself in difficult relationships? Are you concerned about your memory? Do you feel sad or anxious a lot? Are you "stuck" in the same pattern? Do you have trouble trusting people? Are you irritable most of the time? Do you feel like you don't know yourself or your purpose? Do you feel incomplete or want meaning in life? If you answered yes to any-I believe I could be a good fit for you.
(360) 869-0118 View (360) 869-0118
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Valinda Harlan Individuals Couples Communication Emotional Sexual Intimacy
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98685
Yes, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please go to my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, or if you are not sure your relationship can be/is worth saving, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
Yes, I am accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals and couples. Please go to my website www.brightfuturecounseling1.com for more information. There is hope for healing and change. If your relationship suffers from sexual issues or broken trust, if there is room to improve communication or intimacy, or if you are not sure your relationship can be/is worth saving, I can offer you help. If you feel sad or depressed, have experienced loss, or have anxiety, there is hope. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space for individuals of all genders and sexualities, traditional and nontraditional couples.
(360) 558-3568 View (360) 558-3568
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Loving Kindness Hypnosis
BCH, CI, NLP, BWRT , MEd
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98665
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
Whether you want to lose weight, stop smoking, be less stressed or just want more clarity, hypnosis can help. If you are plagued by fears, misperceptions, or limiting beliefs that keep you from living the life you were meant to live, I can help you shed those limitations and guide you to your path to success. Recognized by the American Medical Association since 1958, Hypnosis is a safe and successful therapeutic tool for many conditions, addictions and limiting beliefs and habits. Also, HypnoFertility(R) aids women in making a shift at the subconscious level to ensure a positive outcome.
(503) 558-6883 View (503) 558-6883
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Nina Rhys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98682  (Online Only)
Have you identified a desire to work toward personal growth and transformation? Is there painful past trauma or events creating obstacles in your life today? Do you perceive a disconnect between what you have accomplished thus far, and what you believe you are capable of? Are interpersonal relationships challenging for you? Is a satisfying and equitable love relationship eluding you? Are you experiencing anxiety and/or depression and looking for solutions to cope with every day living? Do you have a goal to improve your overall wellbeing and happiness? Are you asking for what you need in your life?
Have you identified a desire to work toward personal growth and transformation? Is there painful past trauma or events creating obstacles in your life today? Do you perceive a disconnect between what you have accomplished thus far, and what you believe you are capable of? Are interpersonal relationships challenging for you? Is a satisfying and equitable love relationship eluding you? Are you experiencing anxiety and/or depression and looking for solutions to cope with every day living? Do you have a goal to improve your overall wellbeing and happiness? Are you asking for what you need in your life?
(425) 842-3094 View (425) 842-3094
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.