Anxiety Treatment Centers in Louisville, KY
Bridgehaven, Inc. Mental Health Services
Treatment Center
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Louisville, KY 40203
Are you a person living with depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia? Have you struggled to find caregivers who support you or a family member's desire to live life to the fullest? Do feelings of loneliness, anger, fear, or low self-esteem steal your joy, drain your energy, keep you isolated and feeling unproductive? Bridgehaven is here for you! We provide a range of mental health services specifically designed to help persons living with severe and persistent mental illness including: depression, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Therapists and peer support specialists offer individual services, group therapy, pet therapy, and daily activities designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to live life to the fullest.
Are you a person living with depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia? Have you struggled to find caregivers who support you or a family member's desire to live life to the fullest? Do feelings of loneliness, anger, fear, or low self-esteem steal your joy, drain your energy, keep you isolated and feeling unproductive? Bridgehaven is here for you! We provide a range of mental health services specifically designed to help persons living with severe and persistent mental illness including: depression, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Therapists and peer support specialists offer individual services, group therapy, pet therapy, and daily activities designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to live life to the fullest.
Our Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) residential treatment center in L.A. is perfect for teens and children ages 12-17 who struggle with mental or behavioral health, substance use, and dual diagnosis. Dialectical Behavior Therapy has a high success rate with substance use, depression, anxiety, high emotional sensitivity, self-harm, and/or suicidal behaviors. Our program incorporates all four requirements of a formal Comprehensive-DBT program: individual/family therapy, 24/7 in-the-moment skills coaching, skills training groups, and weekly staff consultation team. For out-of-state families, we conduct family therapy sessions via HIPAA-compliant video conference. In our skills-training groups, teens learn the four core skill-sets of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, & Distress Tolerance. Adolescents benefit from psychiatric supervision, academic support, and experiential therapies: equine, surf, drama, music, art, yoga and more. While our primary modality is DBT, we also incorporate CBT, 12-Step, Relapse Prevention, PTSD treatment, and other evidence-based modalities depending on your teen or child’s clinical needs.
Our Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) residential treatment center in L.A. is perfect for teens and children ages 12-17 who struggle with mental or behavioral health, substance use, and dual diagnosis. Dialectical Behavior Therapy has a high success rate with substance use, depression, anxiety, high emotional sensitivity, self-harm, and/or suicidal behaviors. Our program incorporates all four requirements of a formal Comprehensive-DBT program: individual/family therapy, 24/7 in-the-moment skills coaching, skills training groups, and weekly staff consultation team. For out-of-state families, we conduct family therapy sessions via HIPAA-compliant video conference. In our skills-training groups, teens learn the four core skill-sets of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, & Distress Tolerance. Adolescents benefit from psychiatric supervision, academic support, and experiential therapies: equine, surf, drama, music, art, yoga and more. While our primary modality is DBT, we also incorporate CBT, 12-Step, Relapse Prevention, PTSD treatment, and other evidence-based modalities depending on your teen or child’s clinical needs.
Addiction can mean losing some of the most important people and moments in your life. At New Leaf, we strive to help you regain control. We approach addiction with compassion and an understanding that this could happen to any of us. We also treat any underlying mental health concerns, including trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. Visit us today and see how we can help you or your loved ones.
Addiction can mean losing some of the most important people and moments in your life. At New Leaf, we strive to help you regain control. We approach addiction with compassion and an understanding that this could happen to any of us. We also treat any underlying mental health concerns, including trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. Visit us today and see how we can help you or your loved ones.
At Peachtree Wellness, we know how to help you turn your life around. Our mental health treatment center in Atlanta makes you feel welcome and comfortable from the first day. We get to know you and your needs, which helps us design a treatment plan that fits your specific goals. We use evidence-based therapies that identify the root cause of mental illness.
At Peachtree Wellness, we know how to help you turn your life around. Our mental health treatment center in Atlanta makes you feel welcome and comfortable from the first day. We get to know you and your needs, which helps us design a treatment plan that fits your specific goals. We use evidence-based therapies that identify the root cause of mental illness.
Calo Programs offers residential treatment for adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders ages 9-20 that is uniquely focused and specially equipped to treat students and families impacted by traumatic experiences which occurred in the developmental period, such as adoption, chronic stress, and inconsistent care from caregivers. These adolescents struggle to be in healthy relationship with family and peers, experience emotional dysregulation, and often fail to maintain safe behavior in school or at home. With a foundational focus on safety and creating repetitive experiences of co-regulation through relationship, our students begin the journey towards developing a healthy sense of self. This enables them to engage with the resources and relationships that they have previously rejected.
Calo Programs offers residential treatment for adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders ages 9-20 that is uniquely focused and specially equipped to treat students and families impacted by traumatic experiences which occurred in the developmental period, such as adoption, chronic stress, and inconsistent care from caregivers. These adolescents struggle to be in healthy relationship with family and peers, experience emotional dysregulation, and often fail to maintain safe behavior in school or at home. With a foundational focus on safety and creating repetitive experiences of co-regulation through relationship, our students begin the journey towards developing a healthy sense of self. This enables them to engage with the resources and relationships that they have previously rejected.
At the Peace Adult Outpatient Center, we offer Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) that are designed to provide the best recovery options for adults 18 years or older. Our programs provide an integrated approach to treatment - addressing both substance use and mental health needs. We have a multi-disciplinary team made up of independently licensed therapists (LCSW, LPCC, LCADC), registered nurses, case manager, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. UofL Health Peace Hospital received the 2024 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award specifically for innovative outcome measures in the Adult Outpatient Programs. This is the 9th time in 12 years that Peace has won the KHA Quality Award.
At the Peace Adult Outpatient Center, we offer Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) that are designed to provide the best recovery options for adults 18 years or older. Our programs provide an integrated approach to treatment - addressing both substance use and mental health needs. We have a multi-disciplinary team made up of independently licensed therapists (LCSW, LPCC, LCADC), registered nurses, case manager, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. UofL Health Peace Hospital received the 2024 Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Quality Award specifically for innovative outcome measures in the Adult Outpatient Programs. This is the 9th time in 12 years that Peace has won the KHA Quality Award.
We understand that mental wellness is a crucial component of overall health. Our Mental Wellness Trauma Center complements our other trauma services such as surgical, other medical procedures, and physical therapy by providing comprehensive mental health support. Our Services include: psychiatric care providers offer expert evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. Our licensed psychotherapists, trained in the field of psychology, offer therapy sessions to help patients navigate trauma healing and improve their quality of life. When indicated, we conduct thorough psychological assessments to gain a deeper understanding of our patients' mental health needs, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. When indicated, our neuropsychologists perform specialized testing to evaluate cognitive functions and brain-behavior relationships, assisting in the diagnosis of conditions such as concussion, other traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological disorders. We also perform pre- and post-surgery evaluations and therapy. We support employees undergoing surgery with mental health evaluations and therapy to ensure emotional readiness and aid in the recovery process.
We understand that mental wellness is a crucial component of overall health. Our Mental Wellness Trauma Center complements our other trauma services such as surgical, other medical procedures, and physical therapy by providing comprehensive mental health support. Our Services include: psychiatric care providers offer expert evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management. Our licensed psychotherapists, trained in the field of psychology, offer therapy sessions to help patients navigate trauma healing and improve their quality of life. When indicated, we conduct thorough psychological assessments to gain a deeper understanding of our patients' mental health needs, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. When indicated, our neuropsychologists perform specialized testing to evaluate cognitive functions and brain-behavior relationships, assisting in the diagnosis of conditions such as concussion, other traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological disorders. We also perform pre- and post-surgery evaluations and therapy. We support employees undergoing surgery with mental health evaluations and therapy to ensure emotional readiness and aid in the recovery process.
Louisville Addiction Center - Kentucky Rehab
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40206
Deciding what treatment center to go to is a big decision with a lot of options. This decision can lead you to a life of recovery, sobriety, freedom, purpose, happiness and joy. Louisville Addiction Center has been in your shoes, most of our employees are in recovery and have had to make the choice of what facility to attend. Louisville Addiction Center is a family owned and operated drug and alcohol rehab specializing in dual diagnosis treatment offering inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient programs. Our staff is highly trained and consider the top of their profession. Louisville Addiction Center's goal is to give our clients the tools and skills they need to live a life in recovery and have sustained sobriety.
Deciding what treatment center to go to is a big decision with a lot of options. This decision can lead you to a life of recovery, sobriety, freedom, purpose, happiness and joy. Louisville Addiction Center has been in your shoes, most of our employees are in recovery and have had to make the choice of what facility to attend. Louisville Addiction Center is a family owned and operated drug and alcohol rehab specializing in dual diagnosis treatment offering inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient programs. Our staff is highly trained and consider the top of their profession. Louisville Addiction Center's goal is to give our clients the tools and skills they need to live a life in recovery and have sustained sobriety.
At Resource Treatment Center, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, we believe that continuity of care is incredibly important for the adolescents and young adults we serve. Once a young person completes one of our residential treatment programs, we strive to ensure that they have the resources they need to navigate life after treatment with confidence. We begin planning for each resident’s discharge on the first day of treatment. Prior to discharge, our staff assists residents and their families with securing aftercare resources for continued care. We can provide referrals for primary care providers and outpatient programs, such as intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and partial hospitalization programs (PHPs). We also connect families with a wraparound program that is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This service is called the Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI), and it promotes family-driven support for adolescents and young adults who have mental health concerns and who are experiencing the effects of trauma.
At Resource Treatment Center, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, we believe that continuity of care is incredibly important for the adolescents and young adults we serve. Once a young person completes one of our residential treatment programs, we strive to ensure that they have the resources they need to navigate life after treatment with confidence. We begin planning for each resident’s discharge on the first day of treatment. Prior to discharge, our staff assists residents and their families with securing aftercare resources for continued care. We can provide referrals for primary care providers and outpatient programs, such as intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and partial hospitalization programs (PHPs). We also connect families with a wraparound program that is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This service is called the Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI), and it promotes family-driven support for adolescents and young adults who have mental health concerns and who are experiencing the effects of trauma.
Selah House is committed to providing clinically excellent and Christ-centered care for women and girls (ages 12+) struggling with an eating disorder. Selah's program provides medical monitoring, psychiatric care, individual therapy, family therapy, groups, equine assisted psychotherapy, art therapy, nutritional counseling, spiritual counseling, and more. The common thread that runs through all Selah programs is our love for our clients and their families, and our complete dedication to their healing. We provide a safe place for clients to explore the truth of who they are and who God is without feeling pressured to believe a certain way.
Selah House is committed to providing clinically excellent and Christ-centered care for women and girls (ages 12+) struggling with an eating disorder. Selah's program provides medical monitoring, psychiatric care, individual therapy, family therapy, groups, equine assisted psychotherapy, art therapy, nutritional counseling, spiritual counseling, and more. The common thread that runs through all Selah programs is our love for our clients and their families, and our complete dedication to their healing. We provide a safe place for clients to explore the truth of who they are and who God is without feeling pressured to believe a certain way.
Focus provides compassionate and comprehensive treatment for adults struggling with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis for both. Our whole-person approach reflects each patient's unique journey and life experiences so that care is genuine and personalized. Our Chattanooga location offers onsite medical detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. We provide screenings and assessments to help determine the appropriate level of treatment needed, as well as same day benefits verification. Additionally, our Knoxville location offers an eating disorder intensive outpatient program for adolescents and adults, as well as outpatient therapy and nutrition services.
Focus provides compassionate and comprehensive treatment for adults struggling with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis for both. Our whole-person approach reflects each patient's unique journey and life experiences so that care is genuine and personalized. Our Chattanooga location offers onsite medical detox, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. We provide screenings and assessments to help determine the appropriate level of treatment needed, as well as same day benefits verification. Additionally, our Knoxville location offers an eating disorder intensive outpatient program for adolescents and adults, as well as outpatient therapy and nutrition services.
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Village Behavioral Health - Education Program
Treatment Center
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Louisville, KY 40214
Each school-age patient who participates in our adolescent residential programs can continue to get a traditional education through our school, The Village Academy, located on the Village Behavioral Health campus. The Village Academy is a private school that has been approved by the Tennessee State Department of Education and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Our school staff includes qualified administrators and full-time credentialed teachers who are state-licensed in English, mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences. The Village Academy provides remedial and special education services for students who have emotional concerns and learning differences. Our teachers work closely with each student’s previous school, and each student completes an evaluation that can give us insight into their educational needs. This information can help us design an individual academic plan for each patient. Because The Village Academy is fully accredited, students can complete all high school graduation requirements at our school if needed.
Each school-age patient who participates in our adolescent residential programs can continue to get a traditional education through our school, The Village Academy, located on the Village Behavioral Health campus. The Village Academy is a private school that has been approved by the Tennessee State Department of Education and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Our school staff includes qualified administrators and full-time credentialed teachers who are state-licensed in English, mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences. The Village Academy provides remedial and special education services for students who have emotional concerns and learning differences. Our teachers work closely with each student’s previous school, and each student completes an evaluation that can give us insight into their educational needs. This information can help us design an individual academic plan for each patient. Because The Village Academy is fully accredited, students can complete all high school graduation requirements at our school if needed.
Impact Outpatient Program is designed to allow participants to maintain the elements of their regular routine while attending therapy between three and five days per week, depending on the specific program’s intensity. IOP is designed to ensure your treatment program meets your specific needs and goals. This means program characteristics such as the length and type of counseling sessions, how many sessions you will attend, and how long your program will last. Most outpatient programs last longer than residential programs, with some lasting up to a year or more. The often extended duration of outpatient programs is due to the less intensive nature of the program. As a result, it sometimes takes longer for patients to meet their treatment goals. Therapy sessions in our program consist of a combination of individual and group therapy counseling. At Impact we do have strict requirements requiring you to attend each of your planned sessions so that we can help you sustain your goal of long term recovery. Failure to do so, in some cases, can result in a referral to an inpatient program that may better suit your needs.
Impact Outpatient Program is designed to allow participants to maintain the elements of their regular routine while attending therapy between three and five days per week, depending on the specific program’s intensity. IOP is designed to ensure your treatment program meets your specific needs and goals. This means program characteristics such as the length and type of counseling sessions, how many sessions you will attend, and how long your program will last. Most outpatient programs last longer than residential programs, with some lasting up to a year or more. The often extended duration of outpatient programs is due to the less intensive nature of the program. As a result, it sometimes takes longer for patients to meet their treatment goals. Therapy sessions in our program consist of a combination of individual and group therapy counseling. At Impact we do have strict requirements requiring you to attend each of your planned sessions so that we can help you sustain your goal of long term recovery. Failure to do so, in some cases, can result in a referral to an inpatient program that may better suit your needs.
Detox is the critical first step in the addiction treatment process that involves ridding the body of addictive substances under the guidance and care of medical professionals. RAC's Detox Program provides a safe, comfortable environment where individuals can detox prior to beginning their individualized residential or outpatient treatment programs. Prior to admission, individuals are assessed to determine individual diagnosis and needs. When appropriate, individuals are prescribed medications intended to make the detox experience as comfortable as possible.
Detox is the critical first step in the addiction treatment process that involves ridding the body of addictive substances under the guidance and care of medical professionals. RAC's Detox Program provides a safe, comfortable environment where individuals can detox prior to beginning their individualized residential or outpatient treatment programs. Prior to admission, individuals are assessed to determine individual diagnosis and needs. When appropriate, individuals are prescribed medications intended to make the detox experience as comfortable as possible.
Crest View Recovery Center is Asheville's Premier Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center. At CVRC we offer multiple levels of addiction & alcoholism treatment programs, each tailored to the clients' specific issues and needs. All of our programs are designed to help you gain insight into the disease of addiction while acquiring the life skills needed to sustain long-term recovery. CVRC's professional, experienced, and caring staff develops individualized treatment plans for each patient. Therapies that will help every individual learn to manage their behavioral health problems. The path to sobriety requires patience and dedication on behalf of the addict and their family. The decision to enter rehab is an important one, and we at CVRC understand and respect that.Our drug rehab program focuses on changing the patterns and daily habits that naturally develop when a loved one is addicted to drugs. Our therapists will also address the underlying psychological issues that may have caused the drug abuse in the first place. Clients will receive individual and necessary therapeutic attention while working on and replacing bad habits with good ones, and creating a healthy lifestyle.
Crest View Recovery Center is Asheville's Premier Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center. At CVRC we offer multiple levels of addiction & alcoholism treatment programs, each tailored to the clients' specific issues and needs. All of our programs are designed to help you gain insight into the disease of addiction while acquiring the life skills needed to sustain long-term recovery. CVRC's professional, experienced, and caring staff develops individualized treatment plans for each patient. Therapies that will help every individual learn to manage their behavioral health problems. The path to sobriety requires patience and dedication on behalf of the addict and their family. The decision to enter rehab is an important one, and we at CVRC understand and respect that.Our drug rehab program focuses on changing the patterns and daily habits that naturally develop when a loved one is addicted to drugs. Our therapists will also address the underlying psychological issues that may have caused the drug abuse in the first place. Clients will receive individual and necessary therapeutic attention while working on and replacing bad habits with good ones, and creating a healthy lifestyle.
Deciding what rehab to go to is a big decision with a lot of options. This decision can lead you to a life of recovery, happiness, and joy. Lexington Addiction Center has been in your shoes, most of our employees are in recovery and have had to choose what facility to go with. Lexington Addiction Center is a family-owned and operated drug and alcohol rehab offering inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient rehab programs. Our staff is highly trained and considered the top of their profession. Lexington Addiction Center's goal is to give our clients the tools and skills they need to live a life in recovery and have sustained sobriety.
Deciding what rehab to go to is a big decision with a lot of options. This decision can lead you to a life of recovery, happiness, and joy. Lexington Addiction Center has been in your shoes, most of our employees are in recovery and have had to choose what facility to go with. Lexington Addiction Center is a family-owned and operated drug and alcohol rehab offering inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient rehab programs. Our staff is highly trained and considered the top of their profession. Lexington Addiction Center's goal is to give our clients the tools and skills they need to live a life in recovery and have sustained sobriety.
The mission of Arbor Wellness is to provide high quality treatment to a population that is in dire need of being treated as equal through a multitude of treatment modalities, medication, and education. Our goal is to erase stigma for mental health patients, and to help them recover and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We offer a wide variety of therapies and ancillary services to ensure each clients needs are met and the presenting factors addressed. We believe that the mental health community is underserved and options limited. Our facility is newly expanded and creates a plush, comfortable, home-like environment so clients don't feel institutionalized. We are not a hospital setting. We create a safe, comfortable and theraputic environment so that each client can heal and improve their quality of life. We use new and innovative treatments combined with evidence-based modalities to help each client recover. Call us today for an assessment and let us explore how we can help you or a loved one!
The mission of Arbor Wellness is to provide high quality treatment to a population that is in dire need of being treated as equal through a multitude of treatment modalities, medication, and education. Our goal is to erase stigma for mental health patients, and to help them recover and lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. We offer a wide variety of therapies and ancillary services to ensure each clients needs are met and the presenting factors addressed. We believe that the mental health community is underserved and options limited. Our facility is newly expanded and creates a plush, comfortable, home-like environment so clients don't feel institutionalized. We are not a hospital setting. We create a safe, comfortable and theraputic environment so that each client can heal and improve their quality of life. We use new and innovative treatments combined with evidence-based modalities to help each client recover. Call us today for an assessment and let us explore how we can help you or a loved one!
Creative Spirits Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40243 (Online Only)
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Tranquil Shores offers a comprehensive, Dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from substance abuse and mental health issues. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team, most of whom are internationally recognized, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional treatment from substance abuse and mental health issues. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet the treatment needs of many different individuals for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores.
Tranquil Shores offers a comprehensive, Dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from substance abuse and mental health issues. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team, most of whom are internationally recognized, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional treatment from substance abuse and mental health issues. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet the treatment needs of many different individuals for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores.
At Benchmark Transitions, we specialize in providing integrative treatment for young adults facing challenges related to mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. With over 30 years of experience, our team offers a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, outpatient services, and independent living support. We create individualized treatment plans that focus on long-term recovery, personal growth, and life skills development. Located in the heart of Southern California, Benchmark Transitions is committed to helping young adults build a foundation for lasting success in both their mental and emotional well-being. Our approach is holistic, blending evidence-based therapies with compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment.
At Benchmark Transitions, we specialize in providing integrative treatment for young adults facing challenges related to mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. With over 30 years of experience, our team offers a continuum of care that includes residential treatment, outpatient services, and independent living support. We create individualized treatment plans that focus on long-term recovery, personal growth, and life skills development. Located in the heart of Southern California, Benchmark Transitions is committed to helping young adults build a foundation for lasting success in both their mental and emotional well-being. Our approach is holistic, blending evidence-based therapies with compassionate care in a safe and supportive environment.
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Anxiety Treatment Centers
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.