Anxiety Therapists in Veradale, WA
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma related to relationships, family, diagnosis or grief & loss.
It takes courage to turn inward and begin understanding yourself in a deeper way. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves, often while still appearing “fine” on the outside. They may be carrying chronic stress, unresolved experiences, neurodivergence differences or burnout that is beginning to impact their emotional and physical well-being. I work with individuals from all walks of life, including healthcare professionals and first responders, who are ready for change but unsure where to begin.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma related to relationships, family, diagnosis or grief & loss.
It takes courage to turn inward and begin understanding yourself in a deeper way. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves, often while still appearing “fine” on the outside. They may be carrying chronic stress, unresolved experiences, neurodivergence differences or burnout that is beginning to impact their emotional and physical well-being. I work with individuals from all walks of life, including healthcare professionals and first responders, who are ready for change but unsure where to begin.
Are you ready to embrace who you are today and in the future? Over the years I have worked with children and adults in a variety of roles; as an educator, a cognitive development specialist, and as a counselor. My understanding of how the brain develops, the importance of attachment, and the impact of trauma on brain development and the body, has prepared me to effectively work with kids, adults, and families. Schedule a free consultation now.
Are you ready to embrace who you are today and in the future? Over the years I have worked with children and adults in a variety of roles; as an educator, a cognitive development specialist, and as a counselor. My understanding of how the brain develops, the importance of attachment, and the impact of trauma on brain development and the body, has prepared me to effectively work with kids, adults, and families. Schedule a free consultation now.
I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, self-harm, suicidal ideations, substance use, and different life changes.
I currently focus on Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches. CBT has great interventions and techniques that can help with a myriad of diagnoses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, PTSD, and eating disorders.
I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, self-harm, suicidal ideations, substance use, and different life changes.
I currently focus on Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches. CBT has great interventions and techniques that can help with a myriad of diagnoses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, substance use, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Kellie Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hello! It can be so hard to reach out and get support. I truly believe counseling is more than learning coping skills and really begins with a trusting relationship. I love working with children, teens and adults. I love utilizing play therapy centered approaches as that is the language of children and how they show us their world. I have a passion for working with neurodivergence such as ADHD and Autism. I have a deep passion for helping individuals make sense of their trauma through
trauma informed therapies. I incorporate a lot of creativity in sessions for those that would like to use art and sandtray to tell their stories.
Hello! It can be so hard to reach out and get support. I truly believe counseling is more than learning coping skills and really begins with a trusting relationship. I love working with children, teens and adults. I love utilizing play therapy centered approaches as that is the language of children and how they show us their world. I have a passion for working with neurodivergence such as ADHD and Autism. I have a deep passion for helping individuals make sense of their trauma through
trauma informed therapies. I incorporate a lot of creativity in sessions for those that would like to use art and sandtray to tell their stories.
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There is always the fear that you might be judged or made to feel like there is something wrong with you.
I am licensed and certified to provide EMDR by the EMDR Institute. I also help individuals focus on ways to engage in deep relaxation and improve their health and wellbeing. I can also work within most specialties in which you have interest. If you'd prefer to use CBT, DBT or Mindfulness-based therapies, I am happy to work within the framework you prefer.
There is always the fear that you might be judged or made to feel like there is something wrong with you.
I am licensed and certified to provide EMDR by the EMDR Institute. I also help individuals focus on ways to engage in deep relaxation and improve their health and wellbeing. I can also work within most specialties in which you have interest. If you'd prefer to use CBT, DBT or Mindfulness-based therapies, I am happy to work within the framework you prefer.
I work on creating a safe environment where you can openly share the peaks and valleys of your journey without fear of judgment.
Whether we're diving into mindfulness or tackling mental health challenges head-on, we'll approach it with both laughter, curiosity and maybe learning a few tools along the way. By utilizing evidence based approaches, we will customize our sessions to suit your specific needs.
I work on creating a safe environment where you can openly share the peaks and valleys of your journey without fear of judgment.
Whether we're diving into mindfulness or tackling mental health challenges head-on, we'll approach it with both laughter, curiosity and maybe learning a few tools along the way. By utilizing evidence based approaches, we will customize our sessions to suit your specific needs.
The anxiety and depression we feel because of past neglect, abuse, or trauma can become overwhelming even years after the fact.
I specialize in healing struggling couples and adult individuals. As a male therapist, I offer a unique place for men to seek help in coping with past traumas and the difficulties they experience in current relationships. Narcissistic abuse and attachment issues are also a specialty. I am also a blind advocate and have extensive training in trauma relief.
The anxiety and depression we feel because of past neglect, abuse, or trauma can become overwhelming even years after the fact.
I specialize in healing struggling couples and adult individuals. As a male therapist, I offer a unique place for men to seek help in coping with past traumas and the difficulties they experience in current relationships. Narcissistic abuse and attachment issues are also a specialty. I am also a blind advocate and have extensive training in trauma relief.
Whatever it was that motivated you to seek help, an anxiety attack, that ongoing depression, a relationship issue, or old memories that still sting - you deserve a supportive and safe place to fully explore your experience.
The work of creating the life you want is harder than it seems, and is made even harder by lingering past trauma. Together, we will use tools such as EMDR and parts work to gently process the experiences that are unresolved, to open up the possibility of trying something new. My hope is to give you a safe place to rebuild a loving relationship with yourself.
Whatever it was that motivated you to seek help, an anxiety attack, that ongoing depression, a relationship issue, or old memories that still sting - you deserve a supportive and safe place to fully explore your experience.
The work of creating the life you want is harder than it seems, and is made even harder by lingering past trauma. Together, we will use tools such as EMDR and parts work to gently process the experiences that are unresolved, to open up the possibility of trying something new. My hope is to give you a safe place to rebuild a loving relationship with yourself.
Whether you, or your child/teen, have experienced something traumatic (e.g., death of someone close, abuse), or are managing other difficult stressors (e.g., symptoms of anxiety, a life transition), there is hope for improved quality of life.
I'm trained in several modalities and tend to pull from cognitive behavioral therapy with an attachment lens. You can expect the process to be focused on your strengths and individualized to meet your needs. When appropriate, I may utilize an experiential creative process including the use of art, sand, and/or play. We'll explore what works best for you.
Whether you, or your child/teen, have experienced something traumatic (e.g., death of someone close, abuse), or are managing other difficult stressors (e.g., symptoms of anxiety, a life transition), there is hope for improved quality of life.
I'm trained in several modalities and tend to pull from cognitive behavioral therapy with an attachment lens. You can expect the process to be focused on your strengths and individualized to meet your needs. When appropriate, I may utilize an experiential creative process including the use of art, sand, and/or play. We'll explore what works best for you.
Trauma, depression, anxiety among other difficulties can be challenging to understand and cause chaos to our lives and relationships.
I have a Bachelor's in Crisis Counseling and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Choice Theory, Person-Centered Theory, and Positive Therapy. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents, and children with a focus on trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders.
Trauma, depression, anxiety among other difficulties can be challenging to understand and cause chaos to our lives and relationships.
I have a Bachelor's in Crisis Counseling and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Choice Theory, Person-Centered Theory, and Positive Therapy. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents, and children with a focus on trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders.
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I offer attachment-based and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) to help people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and traumas. I specialize in Motivational Interviewing, high-empathy and compassion focuses to help clients feel heard and understood first, then help them find and implement new coping skills and strategies for positive change.
Anxious and Worried?
I offer attachment-based and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) to help people deal with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and traumas. I specialize in Motivational Interviewing, high-empathy and compassion focuses to help clients feel heard and understood first, then help them find and implement new coping skills and strategies for positive change.
With a dedicated focus on trauma survivors, Giovanna brings a compassionate and evidence-based approach to her practice. Specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), She employs this powerful therapeutic technique to help individuals heal from their traumatic experiences. She understands the complexities of trauma and its impact on one's mental and emotional well-being, and she is committed to facilitating the healing journey for her clients. She believes in the inherent strength and resilience of every individual and is honored to walk alongside them on their journey towards healing and wholeness.
With a dedicated focus on trauma survivors, Giovanna brings a compassionate and evidence-based approach to her practice. Specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), She employs this powerful therapeutic technique to help individuals heal from their traumatic experiences. She understands the complexities of trauma and its impact on one's mental and emotional well-being, and she is committed to facilitating the healing journey for her clients. She believes in the inherent strength and resilience of every individual and is honored to walk alongside them on their journey towards healing and wholeness.
Experienced in multiple areas including grief/loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and depression, cultural strength and dissonance, Elders and caregiving issues as well as Native American concerns.
I try to be accepting and welcoming, polite, with a great deal of listening, and try to provide a safe place to help reduce anxiety about counseling. Providing accurate information is important to me but if I don't know something I will let them know. Sometimes the patient is my teacher.
Experienced in multiple areas including grief/loss, substance use and abuse, anxiety and depression, cultural strength and dissonance, Elders and caregiving issues as well as Native American concerns.
I try to be accepting and welcoming, polite, with a great deal of listening, and try to provide a safe place to help reduce anxiety about counseling. Providing accurate information is important to me but if I don't know something I will let them know. Sometimes the patient is my teacher.
With extensive experience working with mood and adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD/ complex-PTSD, ADHD, employment issues, grief and loss, chronic health issues, and personal stressors, I have the experience to support you.
I am a licensed mental health therapist that has supported families in various capacities, for over 30 years. My upbringing as a military child taught me resilience through frequent moves, family stress, and my father’s Vietnam service. Our family of six kids and our Mom, deployed to Okinawa with our father, as he flew missions in and out of the war. Such experiences led to my own complex trauma.
This preempted my path to working in psychology and ultimately led me to identifying and beginning the healing process for my own traumas. I connect deeply with military families and those from unstable backgrounds, multiple transitions, a
With extensive experience working with mood and adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD/ complex-PTSD, ADHD, employment issues, grief and loss, chronic health issues, and personal stressors, I have the experience to support you.
I am a licensed mental health therapist that has supported families in various capacities, for over 30 years. My upbringing as a military child taught me resilience through frequent moves, family stress, and my father’s Vietnam service. Our family of six kids and our Mom, deployed to Okinawa with our father, as he flew missions in and out of the war. Such experiences led to my own complex trauma.
This preempted my path to working in psychology and ultimately led me to identifying and beginning the healing process for my own traumas. I connect deeply with military families and those from unstable backgrounds, multiple transitions, a
To the outside world, you have it all together. You’re the person who’s always on top of everything, eyes on the ball, getting things done. But, inside is a different story. People admire your drive, but the truth is you don’t feel like you have any choice but to keep pushing forward. You resent the feeling of being trapped on this path. But you know that if you slow down, even for a moment, you’ll have to deal with the pain you’ve been desperately trying to outrun. Of course, no matter how fast you go, the pain will always be there, ready to overwhelm you the first chance it gets. You don’t know what to do – it feels hopeless.
To the outside world, you have it all together. You’re the person who’s always on top of everything, eyes on the ball, getting things done. But, inside is a different story. People admire your drive, but the truth is you don’t feel like you have any choice but to keep pushing forward. You resent the feeling of being trapped on this path. But you know that if you slow down, even for a moment, you’ll have to deal with the pain you’ve been desperately trying to outrun. Of course, no matter how fast you go, the pain will always be there, ready to overwhelm you the first chance it gets. You don’t know what to do – it feels hopeless.
Seeking counseling is a brave and meaningful step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to begin this journey. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, valued, and validated. I'm deeply passionate about working together to equip you with the tools and support you need to navigate life’s challenges. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and healing, and as your therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and guidance every step of the way.
Seeking counseling is a brave and meaningful step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to begin this journey. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, valued, and validated. I'm deeply passionate about working together to equip you with the tools and support you need to navigate life’s challenges. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and healing, and as your therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and guidance every step of the way.
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem which are often due to trauma.
My ideal client is a person who desires to live a decent life. They realize that there are changes to make even if they don't know what those are. These clients are often troubled by habitual behaviors that they want to change yet don't know how to. These clients have often suffered trauma.
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem which are often due to trauma.
My ideal client is a person who desires to live a decent life. They realize that there are changes to make even if they don't know what those are. These clients are often troubled by habitual behaviors that they want to change yet don't know how to. These clients have often suffered trauma.
Hello! Thank you for considering me as a potential partner in your therapeutic journey. I've had the privilege of working with diverse clients of all ages since 2015 and specifically in a theraputic setting following my graduation from the University of Washington in 2021. Throughout my career, I've pursued ongoing education and training in various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Crisis and Suicide Intervention. I believe in the importance of tailoring interventions to meet each client's unique needs, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Hello! Thank you for considering me as a potential partner in your therapeutic journey. I've had the privilege of working with diverse clients of all ages since 2015 and specifically in a theraputic setting following my graduation from the University of Washington in 2021. Throughout my career, I've pursued ongoing education and training in various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Crisis and Suicide Intervention. I believe in the importance of tailoring interventions to meet each client's unique needs, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry, numb?
I view our relationship as the most important part of therapy and accept you as you are. I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and utilize EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy, and other tools to support you in your healing. I look forward to hearing from you.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, angry, numb?
I view our relationship as the most important part of therapy and accept you as you are. I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and utilize EMDR, clinical hypnotherapy, and other tools to support you in your healing. I look forward to hearing from you.
EFP/EFL provides unique and effective support for: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, Trust/Relationship building, Self-Esteem
I provide therapeutic care and support for children and young adults facing changes or challenges. In my work with this age-group over the past 11years, I have found that an incredible amount of development, exploration, and identify formation occurs during these stages of life. It can be difficult at times to separate out who we really are, from the problems and situations we may face. Through my strengths-based approach, I aim to provide a safe and encouraging space for each of my clients to work through their unique experiences, identify their individual strengths, find healing, explore their goals, and recognize their potential.
EFP/EFL provides unique and effective support for: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, Trust/Relationship building, Self-Esteem
I provide therapeutic care and support for children and young adults facing changes or challenges. In my work with this age-group over the past 11years, I have found that an incredible amount of development, exploration, and identify formation occurs during these stages of life. It can be difficult at times to separate out who we really are, from the problems and situations we may face. Through my strengths-based approach, I aim to provide a safe and encouraging space for each of my clients to work through their unique experiences, identify their individual strengths, find healing, explore their goals, and recognize their potential.
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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.