Anxiety Treatment Centers in Valencia, CA

Photo of Alissa Whiteley - ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers, Treatment Center, PhDs, LMFTs, LCSWs, AMFTs, ACSWs
ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We offer full-day (Partial Hospitalization) and after-school (Intensive Outpatient) services for teens experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, school avoidance, ADHD, trauma, gender identity issues, and more.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychiatric Care, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Yoga/Fitness, Nutrition, Psychoeducation, the UCLA "PEERS" social skills program, and more. Now offering a virtual program for teens throughout California.
We offer full-day (Partial Hospitalization) and after-school (Intensive Outpatient) services for teens experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, school avoidance, ADHD, trauma, gender identity issues, and more.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychiatric Care, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Yoga/Fitness, Nutrition, Psychoeducation, the UCLA "PEERS" social skills program, and more. Now offering a virtual program for teens throughout California.
(805) 793-0892 View (805) 793-0892
Photo of Emily Pedersen - Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services, Treatment Center
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional difficulties.
We help both teens and adults heal their mental health with personalized therapy, life skills, and holistic care like yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Build coping skills and resilience, while feeling supported by a tight-knit community and aftercare to continue support beyond treatment.
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional difficulties.
We help both teens and adults heal their mental health with personalized therapy, life skills, and holistic care like yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Build coping skills and resilience, while feeling supported by a tight-knit community and aftercare to continue support beyond treatment.
(661) 384-8295 View (661) 384-8295

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Engage Treatment Program
Treatment Center
7 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Our clients often face severe depression, anxiety, and other primary mental health challenges, such as emotional dysregulation, social isolation, and difficulties with school or work.
As a clinician-owned, family-owned, and locally operated program, Engage Treatment Program offers a personal and community-centered approach to care. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Play Therapy, all delivered by our full-time, highly experienced clinicians. Our team works on-site daily, ensuring continuity of care and deep commitment to each client’s journey. With a low staff-to-client ratio, clients receive personalized attention through structured group therapy sessions 3-4 days per week. Our program emphasizes skill-building, emotional regulation, self-esteem development, and relationship-building, while also involving families through our Reflective Parenting Program and ongoing support groups for post-discharge care.
Our clients often face severe depression, anxiety, and other primary mental health challenges, such as emotional dysregulation, social isolation, and difficulties with school or work.
As a clinician-owned, family-owned, and locally operated program, Engage Treatment Program offers a personal and community-centered approach to care. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and the Oaklander Model of Gestalt Play Therapy, all delivered by our full-time, highly experienced clinicians. Our team works on-site daily, ensuring continuity of care and deep commitment to each client’s journey. With a low staff-to-client ratio, clients receive personalized attention through structured group therapy sessions 3-4 days per week. Our program emphasizes skill-building, emotional regulation, self-esteem development, and relationship-building, while also involving families through our Reflective Parenting Program and ongoing support groups for post-discharge care.
(805) 515-3455 View (805) 515-3455
Photo of Sarah Johnson - AMFM Mental Health Treatment, Treatment Center
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We support those managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders, as well as individuals experiencing psychosis or suicidal ideation.
We offer 24/7 clinical care through a personalized residential program. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, & EMDR with holistic practices including equine therapy, breathwork, & music therapy. Clients benefit from a structured environment featuring individual sessions, groups, & medication management to build lasting resilience.
We support those managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders, as well as individuals experiencing psychosis or suicidal ideation.
We offer 24/7 clinical care through a personalized residential program. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, & EMDR with holistic practices including equine therapy, breathwork, & music therapy. Clients benefit from a structured environment featuring individual sessions, groups, & medication management to build lasting resilience.
(949) 807-2576 View (949) 807-2576
Photo of Matthew Mueller - Elevation Behavioral Health, Treatment Center
Elevation Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Most common include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions.
Elevation Behavioral Health offers a high-end recovery environment combined with individualized treatment tracks tailored to the unique needs of each client. Residents engage in a combination of traditional therapy and holistic practices for treatment that incorporates physical, mental and spiritual recovery. Staff endeavors to provide each individual with the skills and know-how to care for themselves once they complete treatment and continue their lives with a renewed perspective. Elevation Behavioral Health aims to elevate the standard for residential treatment and the client towards their highest self without the use of substances by encouraging each individual to discard their former destructive patterns and habits.
Most common include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions.
Elevation Behavioral Health offers a high-end recovery environment combined with individualized treatment tracks tailored to the unique needs of each client. Residents engage in a combination of traditional therapy and holistic practices for treatment that incorporates physical, mental and spiritual recovery. Staff endeavors to provide each individual with the skills and know-how to care for themselves once they complete treatment and continue their lives with a renewed perspective. Elevation Behavioral Health aims to elevate the standard for residential treatment and the client towards their highest self without the use of substances by encouraging each individual to discard their former destructive patterns and habits.
(818) 435-7927 View (818) 435-7927
San Fernando Valley DBT
Treatment Center
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
We are a fully adherent, comprehensive, outpatient, mental health treatment program serving teens, adults, couples and families throughout California. We provide high quality individual, family and group therapies to those seeking to improve their lives, their relationships and reach their goals. Our clients are usually seeking help managing emotions, thoughts and behaviors and improve communication with others. We have a strong emphasis in interpersonal skills, emotion regulation managing and distress tolerance skills, as well as mindfulness, the foundation of what we teach and the cornerstone of our practice. We have a diverse and highly skilled staff and provide treatment in a compassionate and nonjudgmental setting. We want to help people to learn and reach their goals and will tailor our treatment to help each client create a life worth living! (While we do not take insurance, we do provide superbills for those seeking reimbursement.)
We are a fully adherent, comprehensive, outpatient, mental health treatment program serving teens, adults, couples and families throughout California. We provide high quality individual, family and group therapies to those seeking to improve their lives, their relationships and reach their goals. Our clients are usually seeking help managing emotions, thoughts and behaviors and improve communication with others. We have a strong emphasis in interpersonal skills, emotion regulation managing and distress tolerance skills, as well as mindfulness, the foundation of what we teach and the cornerstone of our practice. We have a diverse and highly skilled staff and provide treatment in a compassionate and nonjudgmental setting. We want to help people to learn and reach their goals and will tailor our treatment to help each client create a life worth living! (While we do not take insurance, we do provide superbills for those seeking reimbursement.)
(747) 207-4824 View (747) 207-4824
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center at Evolve, Treatment Center
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
(844) 290-0171 View (844) 290-0171
Photo of Brittany Cohen Lcsw - Ascend Healthcare, Treatment Center
Ascend Healthcare
Treatment Center
Encino, CA 91436
Our skilled clinicians utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities to treat issues related to substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders. Each member of our team was hand picked in order to create a warm and supportive environment for your teen and family. All adolescents receive bi-weekly individual therapy sessions in addition to extensive family therapy. Supplemental daily group therapy sessions promote further growth for your teen within his or her peer group.
Our skilled clinicians utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities to treat issues related to substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders. Each member of our team was hand picked in order to create a warm and supportive environment for your teen and family. All adolescents receive bi-weekly individual therapy sessions in addition to extensive family therapy. Supplemental daily group therapy sessions promote further growth for your teen within his or her peer group.
(747) 222-8996 View (747) 222-8996
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center at Evolve, Treatment Center
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
(844) 319-4975 View (844) 319-4975
Photo of Gillian Bieler - Clearview Outpatient - Los Angeles, Treatment Center
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles treats depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and other complex mental health conditions.
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles provides compassionate, individualized mental health care for adults navigating complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team delivers evidence-based treatment through structured outpatient programs that integrate therapies such as DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier relationships, and develop practical skills for long-term stability and meaningful recovery.
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles treats depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and other complex mental health conditions.
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles provides compassionate, individualized mental health care for adults navigating complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team delivers evidence-based treatment through structured outpatient programs that integrate therapies such as DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier relationships, and develop practical skills for long-term stability and meaningful recovery.
(424) 349-4794 View (424) 349-4794
Photo of Newport Newport - Newport Institute Young Adult Treatment, Treatment Center
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Insurance covers up to 100 percent of the treatment that Newport Institute offers for teens ages 18-35. We accept all major insurance providers and work collaboratively with payers to optimize coverage for families. Our goal is to ensure that families receive the maximum coverage, so they can access the highest-quality treatment.
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Insurance covers up to 100 percent of the treatment that Newport Institute offers for teens ages 18-35. We accept all major insurance providers and work collaboratively with payers to optimize coverage for families. Our goal is to ensure that families receive the maximum coverage, so they can access the highest-quality treatment.
(805) 919-8679 View (805) 919-8679
Photo of Paulo Grayson - No Matter What Recovery, Treatment Center
No Matter What Recovery
Treatment Center
Los Angeles, CA 90026
No Matter What Recovery is an LGBTQ+ affirming program for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders. We have a focus on healing trauma, sexualized drug use, and family systems. We are located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. In addition to providing psychoeducation and group processing, we also offer clients weekly one-on-one sessions with our therapists. We believe in treating the spiritual malady and reestablishing the way our clients handle life in the journey beyond treatment, giving them a foundation that “we don’t drink or use, no matter what.” We provide our clients with a plan for success, including transitional living residences, an alumni/aftercare program, and keeping them involved in the “No Matter What” community.
No Matter What Recovery is an LGBTQ+ affirming program for individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse and mental health disorders. We have a focus on healing trauma, sexualized drug use, and family systems. We are located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. In addition to providing psychoeducation and group processing, we also offer clients weekly one-on-one sessions with our therapists. We believe in treating the spiritual malady and reestablishing the way our clients handle life in the journey beyond treatment, giving them a foundation that “we don’t drink or use, no matter what.” We provide our clients with a plan for success, including transitional living residences, an alumni/aftercare program, and keeping them involved in the “No Matter What” community.
(818) 873-7472 View (818) 873-7472
Photo of Marit Lee - The Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu, Treatment Center
We specialize in treating a wide variety of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma.
In a beautiful historic cottage nestled within a discreet private enclave in Malibu California, sits The Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu. Here we offer the highest quality mental health care in a free-standing treatment center. In this serene setting, just steps away from a private beach, Seasons provides compassionate, integrated care for clients who need to begin or continue their journeys toward living more fulfilling lives.
We specialize in treating a wide variety of mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma.
In a beautiful historic cottage nestled within a discreet private enclave in Malibu California, sits The Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu. Here we offer the highest quality mental health care in a free-standing treatment center. In this serene setting, just steps away from a private beach, Seasons provides compassionate, integrated care for clients who need to begin or continue their journeys toward living more fulfilling lives.
(424) 346-6190 View (424) 346-6190
Photo of Emily Pedersen - Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services, Treatment Center
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or other emotional difficulties.
We help both teens and adults heal their mental health with personalized therapy, life skills, and holistic care like yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Build coping skills and resilience, while feeling supported by a tight-knit community and aftercare to continue support beyond treatment.
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or other emotional difficulties.
We help both teens and adults heal their mental health with personalized therapy, life skills, and holistic care like yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Build coping skills and resilience, while feeling supported by a tight-knit community and aftercare to continue support beyond treatment.
(747) 302-2234 View (747) 302-2234
Photo of Martha Koo - Neuro Wellness Spa, Treatment Center
Neuro Wellness Spa
Treatment Center
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Our team of professionals at Neuro Wellness Spa, located in Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Palm Desert CA, offer hope to those suffering from a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and more.
Neuro Wellness Spa offers a full range of outpatient services. Our cutting edge treatment modalities bring hope and relief to those suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. Our services include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Psychopharmacology, and Photobiomodulation (PBM).
Our team of professionals at Neuro Wellness Spa, located in Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Palm Desert CA, offer hope to those suffering from a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and more.
Neuro Wellness Spa offers a full range of outpatient services. Our cutting edge treatment modalities bring hope and relief to those suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. Our services include: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Psychopharmacology, and Photobiomodulation (PBM).
(424) 414-0604 View (424) 414-0604
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Forte Strong
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time.
Forte Strong ensures your son's safety and success by implementing a careful and selective enrollment process. This 3 step selection process, ensures your son is with like-minded students who uphold the Forte Strong values while at the same time safeguarding your son from drug addicts, sexual predators, and violent offenders that can be found in other programs, yet another way we ensure a healthy, proactive environment that fosters success. We now live in a world that's fixated on "instant gratification." Today's rising generation expects life to be handed to them on a silver platter, sometimes immediately. At Forte Strong we earn our keep. All of our students have the pride in knowing that their success was their own and the confidence to take on other challenges. Our focus is not what's "wrong" with your son, but rather focusing on what's "right," utilizing a strength-based approach to success. This approach helps our students achieve success and reach their goals no matter how big or how small, bringing them one step closer to unlocking their potential and building a meaningful life, all in 6 to 9 months.
We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time.
Forte Strong ensures your son's safety and success by implementing a careful and selective enrollment process. This 3 step selection process, ensures your son is with like-minded students who uphold the Forte Strong values while at the same time safeguarding your son from drug addicts, sexual predators, and violent offenders that can be found in other programs, yet another way we ensure a healthy, proactive environment that fosters success. We now live in a world that's fixated on "instant gratification." Today's rising generation expects life to be handed to them on a silver platter, sometimes immediately. At Forte Strong we earn our keep. All of our students have the pride in knowing that their success was their own and the confidence to take on other challenges. Our focus is not what's "wrong" with your son, but rather focusing on what's "right," utilizing a strength-based approach to success. This approach helps our students achieve success and reach their goals no matter how big or how small, bringing them one step closer to unlocking their potential and building a meaningful life, all in 6 to 9 months.
(435) 657-5567 View (435) 657-5567
Jackson House Santa Paula
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and a variety of other mental illnesses.
We take a personalized approach with each Jackson House client and offer many different treatment options, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, and life skills training, to offer every client the most effective care for their needs.
We specialize in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and a variety of other mental illnesses.
We take a personalized approach with each Jackson House client and offer many different treatment options, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, and life skills training, to offer every client the most effective care for their needs.
(805) 307-8996 View (805) 307-8996
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Teen Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment, Treatment Center
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
(866) 579-7004 View (866) 579-7004
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Anxiety & Depression Treatment at Evolve, Treatment Center
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving.
We combine evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to deliver individualized, data-driven care. Our innovative approach ensures measurable progress, proven outcomes, and lasting change. We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving.
We combine evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to deliver individualized, data-driven care. Our innovative approach ensures measurable progress, proven outcomes, and lasting change. We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
(424) 404-5386 View (424) 404-5386
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CAST Centers
Treatment Center
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Whatever you are struggling with, lack of passion, broken relationships or battles with anxiety, depression, substance use or compulsive behaviors, our goal is to set you free.
The CAST Alignment Model (CAM) is unique in that it addresses the need for awareness and integration of the mental, emotional, and spiritual components of our lives. We guide individuals to define goals, take responsibility for change, and transform the patterns that limit their lives. Although the ultimate aim of creating a vital, inspired life doesn't change, the CAM model can be customized and adapted to the unique needs of diverse individuals and groups. Services can be made available to families facing challenges resulting from the struggles and conditions of their loved ones.
Whatever you are struggling with, lack of passion, broken relationships or battles with anxiety, depression, substance use or compulsive behaviors, our goal is to set you free.
The CAST Alignment Model (CAM) is unique in that it addresses the need for awareness and integration of the mental, emotional, and spiritual components of our lives. We guide individuals to define goals, take responsibility for change, and transform the patterns that limit their lives. Although the ultimate aim of creating a vital, inspired life doesn't change, the CAM model can be customized and adapted to the unique needs of diverse individuals and groups. Services can be made available to families facing challenges resulting from the struggles and conditions of their loved ones.
(844) 816-4905 View (844) 816-4905

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Anxiety Treatment Centers
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.