Anxiety Therapists in Russell, ON
Are you struggling, feeling anxious, stressed and overwhelmed, lost or needing change? Is a loved one in your life in need of help? Reach out to me for a free phone consultation to get to know each other and ensure that we have a good therapeutic fit.
Hello! Here's a little about me: I have been a masters level registered social worker since 2013 and have been in clinical counselling / psychotherapy roles for 13 years. I specialize in working with youth and younger adults (under 40) and their families with a myriad of challenges including addictions (substance use and behavioural) and mental health (anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress, difficulty coping, eating disorders, trauma, OCD and more) and parenting coaching / support. I also provide clinical case consultation and supervision to other therapists and agencies. Proudly serving Embrun, Russell, Casselman & Navan area.
Are you struggling, feeling anxious, stressed and overwhelmed, lost or needing change? Is a loved one in your life in need of help? Reach out to me for a free phone consultation to get to know each other and ensure that we have a good therapeutic fit.
Hello! Here's a little about me: I have been a masters level registered social worker since 2013 and have been in clinical counselling / psychotherapy roles for 13 years. I specialize in working with youth and younger adults (under 40) and their families with a myriad of challenges including addictions (substance use and behavioural) and mental health (anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress, difficulty coping, eating disorders, trauma, OCD and more) and parenting coaching / support. I also provide clinical case consultation and supervision to other therapists and agencies. Proudly serving Embrun, Russell, Casselman & Navan area.
Elaine Conrad Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, OCT
Verified Verified
Russell, ON K4R (Online Only)
Specializing in couples, family, and relationship therapy including issues related to addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression. In each session you can expect me to draw on my years of working as an obstetrical/newborn care nurse, teacher, author, trainer, and licensed mental health professional.
Specializing in couples, family, and relationship therapy including issues related to addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression. In each session you can expect me to draw on my years of working as an obstetrical/newborn care nurse, teacher, author, trainer, and licensed mental health professional.
I am here to support you in navigating the challenges you face by providing a confidential space to talk, explore, and learn new coping strategies. Therapy is an excellent tool that allows us to discuss topics we might not feel ready to talk about with others. I approach all client relationships from a strengths-based lens with the aim of helping you in tangible ways. I build real relationships with my clients with a foundation of trust and security, moving you toward where you want to be in life. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families in feeling stable, heard, and cared for.
I am here to support you in navigating the challenges you face by providing a confidential space to talk, explore, and learn new coping strategies. Therapy is an excellent tool that allows us to discuss topics we might not feel ready to talk about with others. I approach all client relationships from a strengths-based lens with the aim of helping you in tangible ways. I build real relationships with my clients with a foundation of trust and security, moving you toward where you want to be in life. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families in feeling stable, heard, and cared for.
Scarlett Institute of Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCA
Verified Verified
Russell, ON K4R
Welcome to the Scarlett Institute of Wellness (SIW). We believe in a person-centered, strength-based, holistic approach to counselling. We believe you have all the power within you to make any change you want in your life and my role is to help you find your way towards this change. Our Mission is to help every person live their best desired life, in harmony and love, with the goal of creating peace in our lives. Our Values are individuality, life experience, the pursuit of happiness, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. Our Vision is to create communities of wellness individually and collectively.
Welcome to the Scarlett Institute of Wellness (SIW). We believe in a person-centered, strength-based, holistic approach to counselling. We believe you have all the power within you to make any change you want in your life and my role is to help you find your way towards this change. Our Mission is to help every person live their best desired life, in harmony and love, with the goal of creating peace in our lives. Our Values are individuality, life experience, the pursuit of happiness, and becoming the best versions of ourselves. Our Vision is to create communities of wellness individually and collectively.
Hi there! I am a registered Social Worker offering psychotherapy through the Centre for Integrated Care Counselling Services to support individuals with whatever you may be going through. Whether it's loss, traumatic experiences, mental health, or the stress of day-to-day life, we can help. My approach combines a non-judgemental, compassionate attitude with therapy tools to help you heal and find solutions that work best for your situation and personality. I am passionate about creating a balanced life so people can be well-rounded and grow into your best self.
Hi there! I am a registered Social Worker offering psychotherapy through the Centre for Integrated Care Counselling Services to support individuals with whatever you may be going through. Whether it's loss, traumatic experiences, mental health, or the stress of day-to-day life, we can help. My approach combines a non-judgemental, compassionate attitude with therapy tools to help you heal and find solutions that work best for your situation and personality. I am passionate about creating a balanced life so people can be well-rounded and grow into your best self.
Healing Steps Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Russell, ON K4R
Have you worked hard to change the way you think and yet struggle to change the way you feel? I may be able to help you. I am an RP in fully independent practice, and I believe that holistic, meaningful and lasting change can occur when we weave our body and our mind's voices and experiences into the narrative of who we are and who we aspire to be. If you have ever listened to your "gut" instinct, soothed yourself using breath or felt the urge to move to a favourite song, you have experienced the benefit of the mind-body connection! Together, we will deepen this connection therapeutically to encourage relief, change and growth.
Have you worked hard to change the way you think and yet struggle to change the way you feel? I may be able to help you. I am an RP in fully independent practice, and I believe that holistic, meaningful and lasting change can occur when we weave our body and our mind's voices and experiences into the narrative of who we are and who we aspire to be. If you have ever listened to your "gut" instinct, soothed yourself using breath or felt the urge to move to a favourite song, you have experienced the benefit of the mind-body connection! Together, we will deepen this connection therapeutically to encourage relief, change and growth.
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Theresa Gregory: Lightbridge Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters, Arts
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Are you experiencing anxiety or panic? Do you feel depressed and overwhelmed with sadness? Are you having relationship issues, or has an important relationship just ended? I can help with that. I have the tools you need that can help you to feel better so you can take your life back. I have been where you are, and I want to help you so you don’t have to suffer anymore. It can feel like a struggle to get out of bed, to interact with others, or to go to school or work. It can be hard to take that first step. In your complimentary phone session, you will be heard, and greeted with gentle compassion, non-judgement, comfort and empathy.
Are you experiencing anxiety or panic? Do you feel depressed and overwhelmed with sadness? Are you having relationship issues, or has an important relationship just ended? I can help with that. I have the tools you need that can help you to feel better so you can take your life back. I have been where you are, and I want to help you so you don’t have to suffer anymore. It can feel like a struggle to get out of bed, to interact with others, or to go to school or work. It can be hard to take that first step. In your complimentary phone session, you will be heard, and greeted with gentle compassion, non-judgement, comfort and empathy.
I work with adults and young adults dealing with a variety of issues, including: mental health-related disability, depression, anxiety, developmental disorders such as ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, and substance abuse.
My approach to psychotherapy is based in the belief that we, as people, possess the strength and resources necessary to make positive, helpful changes in our lives. My goal is to help my clients develop solutions to the problems life can present, building resilience and coping skills, reconnecting with their values, and thinking critically (and compassionately) about their own distress processes. In other words: to develop their own compassionate inner-therapist. I strive to create a space with clients that is collaborative, accepting, non-judgmental, and authentic, which I view as essential to the therapeutic relationship.
I work with adults and young adults dealing with a variety of issues, including: mental health-related disability, depression, anxiety, developmental disorders such as ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma, and substance abuse.
My approach to psychotherapy is based in the belief that we, as people, possess the strength and resources necessary to make positive, helpful changes in our lives. My goal is to help my clients develop solutions to the problems life can present, building resilience and coping skills, reconnecting with their values, and thinking critically (and compassionately) about their own distress processes. In other words: to develop their own compassionate inner-therapist. I strive to create a space with clients that is collaborative, accepting, non-judgmental, and authentic, which I view as essential to the therapeutic relationship.
Kyle Brandon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Life can present challenges for all of us. Most people will experience some form of depression or anxiety at some point in their life. The support of an empathetic, non-judgmental counsellor can help us to create a plan to move forward when we feel ‘stuck’. If you are experiencing sadness, stress, or worry, I can provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to identify the goals that are most important to you, and support you in reaching those goals.
Life can present challenges for all of us. Most people will experience some form of depression or anxiety at some point in their life. The support of an empathetic, non-judgmental counsellor can help us to create a plan to move forward when we feel ‘stuck’. If you are experiencing sadness, stress, or worry, I can provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to identify the goals that are most important to you, and support you in reaching those goals.
Is life feeling difficult or overwhelming? Are you feeling burned out and anxious? Whether these feelings are recent or have persisted for some time, therapy can bring a new perspective and help you find a renewed sense of hopefulness.
Is life feeling difficult or overwhelming? Are you feeling burned out and anxious? Whether these feelings are recent or have persisted for some time, therapy can bring a new perspective and help you find a renewed sense of hopefulness.
Newlife Psychology - Mental Health & Addiction
Counsellor, PhD, CSAT-S, CCPCPR
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Every person and couple stumbles at some point in their life and sometimes they need support along the way. Whether you are struggling individually, or you are a couple who needs support healing a hurting relationship, or if you are dealing with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety or trauma; we bring many years of combined clinical experience and work with our clients affordably and confidentially to help you move forward in your life and relationships. We use a state-of-the-art online platform and together we will help you move out of anxiety, addiction, hurt and shame toward a more balanced and joyful life.
Every person and couple stumbles at some point in their life and sometimes they need support along the way. Whether you are struggling individually, or you are a couple who needs support healing a hurting relationship, or if you are dealing with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety or trauma; we bring many years of combined clinical experience and work with our clients affordably and confidentially to help you move forward in your life and relationships. We use a state-of-the-art online platform and together we will help you move out of anxiety, addiction, hurt and shame toward a more balanced and joyful life.
Chuck LeBlanc
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
I have a special interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, social awkwardness, and feelings of being stuck who are sick of being held back by stress, who want to stop bottling up their emotions and be more present so they can enjoy their lives.
I have a special interest in working with individuals who experience anxiety, social awkwardness, and feelings of being stuck who are sick of being held back by stress, who want to stop bottling up their emotions and be more present so they can enjoy their lives.
Christine Contant
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CTIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, emotional fluctuations, grief, and or trauma that affects your relationships and connection to yourself? Do you feel lost, anxious, irritable, and burnt out by people pleasing, masking, and perfectionism? Do you hope to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed with maintaining social connections and reconnecting with themselves again. At Daring Insights Psychotherapy we believe that through collaborative, person centered and trauma informed care that we can support you in creating a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Do you struggle with anxiety, emotional fluctuations, grief, and or trauma that affects your relationships and connection to yourself? Do you feel lost, anxious, irritable, and burnt out by people pleasing, masking, and perfectionism? Do you hope to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed with maintaining social connections and reconnecting with themselves again. At Daring Insights Psychotherapy we believe that through collaborative, person centered and trauma informed care that we can support you in creating a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Specializing in children, youth, adults, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, I primarily work from a CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness Approach.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Specializing in children, youth, adults, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, I primarily work from a CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness Approach.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.
Sandina Bouchan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Are you experiencing feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, grief and other overwhelming emotions? Are you navigating the lasting effects of trauma and its impact your identity and relationships? Often our symptoms are part of survival mechanisms that helped us in the past. Unfortunately, they can lead to unwanted behaviours in our present lives that can cause us shame and self-loathing. What you really deserve is compassion and care towards your pain. It takes a great deal of courage to embark on a path of healing and growth, and I consider it a privilege to work along side you throughout your journey.
Are you experiencing feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, grief and other overwhelming emotions? Are you navigating the lasting effects of trauma and its impact your identity and relationships? Often our symptoms are part of survival mechanisms that helped us in the past. Unfortunately, they can lead to unwanted behaviours in our present lives that can cause us shame and self-loathing. What you really deserve is compassion and care towards your pain. It takes a great deal of courage to embark on a path of healing and growth, and I consider it a privilege to work along side you throughout your journey.
Kristin DiCarlo, NP, Burnout Coach for Women
NP, Coach, BsCN, MN
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Has feeling stressed, anxious, and burned out become your normal? You’re mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. You’re running on empty with no time or energy to fill your own tank. You feel overworked and undervalued. You're under a lot of pressure and overwhelmed with all you have to do, but it still seems like what you’re doing is never enough. You’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. You say YES to everyone else, and no to yourself and what you truly want. The YOU you know you can be is in there somewhere, but there are so many layers of overwhelm, stress, and guilt that you have no idea where to start.
Has feeling stressed, anxious, and burned out become your normal? You’re mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. You’re running on empty with no time or energy to fill your own tank. You feel overworked and undervalued. You're under a lot of pressure and overwhelmed with all you have to do, but it still seems like what you’re doing is never enough. You’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. You say YES to everyone else, and no to yourself and what you truly want. The YOU you know you can be is in there somewhere, but there are so many layers of overwhelm, stress, and guilt that you have no idea where to start.
Dan Bevan-Baker
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTA, BMus
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A
I am a white, queer, cisgender man and settler. I value authenticity and strive to be collaborative, warm, playful, curious, and compassionate in my work with clients. I invite you to also bring any parts of your Self to our shared therapy space - the hurt, the hidden, the hopeful, and whoever else we may discover. My approach to care is rooted in anti-oppressive, intersectional, and trauma-informed frameworks. Some specializations of mine include anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, relationship challenges, queer experiences, identity exploration, HIV/AIDS, and trauma. I work with children, youth, adults, and older adults.
I am a white, queer, cisgender man and settler. I value authenticity and strive to be collaborative, warm, playful, curious, and compassionate in my work with clients. I invite you to also bring any parts of your Self to our shared therapy space - the hurt, the hidden, the hopeful, and whoever else we may discover. My approach to care is rooted in anti-oppressive, intersectional, and trauma-informed frameworks. Some specializations of mine include anxiety, depression, grief, perfectionism, relationship challenges, queer experiences, identity exploration, HIV/AIDS, and trauma. I work with children, youth, adults, and older adults.
Ashley Hughes | Anxiety | Depression | Self Esteem
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A
I am currently accepting new clients dealing with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, burnout and other life stressors. It takes a lot of courage to seek support and engage in counselling. I applaud you for taking the leap! It is my goal to support you authentically, by collaboratively working with you to develop a better understanding of yourself, through identify patterns, finding strengths and striving to meet your individual goals. Having a supportive environment to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences is powerful. It can help you to better understand yourself and support creating the change you want to see.
I am currently accepting new clients dealing with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, burnout and other life stressors. It takes a lot of courage to seek support and engage in counselling. I applaud you for taking the leap! It is my goal to support you authentically, by collaboratively working with you to develop a better understanding of yourself, through identify patterns, finding strengths and striving to meet your individual goals. Having a supportive environment to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences is powerful. It can help you to better understand yourself and support creating the change you want to see.
In addition to anxiety and depression, my specialty areas of focus are: 1. OCD (with its subtypes) and intrusive thoughts. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a core part of the work. 2. ADHD and executive function skills building, such as time management, focus, impulse control, emotion regulation and organization.
In addition to anxiety and depression, my specialty areas of focus are: 1. OCD (with its subtypes) and intrusive thoughts. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a core part of the work. 2. ADHD and executive function skills building, such as time management, focus, impulse control, emotion regulation and organization.
Jennifer Jurkofsky
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A
Experiencing anxiety, depression, hardship, grief or trauma, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, or looking to discuss life’s issues? I am here for you. Though you are the expert in your life, struggling with sadness, stress or helplessness can make it hard to know what to do. I am here to listen, support, challenge, and help you find your way. I provide you with a safe, accepting, compassionate environment to process, heal, and grow.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, hardship, grief or trauma, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, or looking to discuss life’s issues? I am here for you. Though you are the expert in your life, struggling with sadness, stress or helplessness can make it hard to know what to do. I am here to listen, support, challenge, and help you find your way. I provide you with a safe, accepting, compassionate environment to process, heal, and grow.
Stacey L Sanderson
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, MA, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A
With over 30 years of experience, I have niche expertise in narcissistic wounding and recovery, as well as C-PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Finding a therapist can be confusing and it can seem like there are so many options to choose from! Let's make that process a little bit easier. Therapy is a place of 'unconditional positive regard' and non-judgement. Are you looking for someone who is compassionate, wise, intuitive and tells it like it its? This is the feedback I have received from clients for over twenty years. Are you seeking to better understand yourself, your relationships and how to improve the quality of both? Do you have a history of trauma that is influencing you now? Are you ready to make this commitment to change? Then, let's begin.
With over 30 years of experience, I have niche expertise in narcissistic wounding and recovery, as well as C-PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Finding a therapist can be confusing and it can seem like there are so many options to choose from! Let's make that process a little bit easier. Therapy is a place of 'unconditional positive regard' and non-judgement. Are you looking for someone who is compassionate, wise, intuitive and tells it like it its? This is the feedback I have received from clients for over twenty years. Are you seeking to better understand yourself, your relationships and how to improve the quality of both? Do you have a history of trauma that is influencing you now? Are you ready to make this commitment to change? Then, let's begin.
Justine Nowosiadly
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Have you been struggling with unhealthy, and toxic relationships throughout your life? You may feel depressed, anxious, or struggle in relationships even to this day. Perhaps your self-esteem and sense of identity has been negatively impacted due to the critical voice that seems to constantly play in your head. Are you looking for healing, self-confidence, and the opportunity to build healthy relationships in your life? Please know that you are not alone.
Have you been struggling with unhealthy, and toxic relationships throughout your life? You may feel depressed, anxious, or struggle in relationships even to this day. Perhaps your self-esteem and sense of identity has been negatively impacted due to the critical voice that seems to constantly play in your head. Are you looking for healing, self-confidence, and the opportunity to build healthy relationships in your life? Please know that you are not alone.
Nicole LeBlanc
BA, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have 14 years of experience working with individuals (18+) with chronic stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. I work in collaboration with individuals and their support team in order to create a holistic treatment plan that is well suited for their needs. I am also a certified Mindfulness-integrated CBT practitioner (MICBT Institute, AU), and am qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (U. of Massachusetts Medical School), and Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) (Center for Mindful Eating, NH).
I have 14 years of experience working with individuals (18+) with chronic stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout. I work in collaboration with individuals and their support team in order to create a holistic treatment plan that is well suited for their needs. I am also a certified Mindfulness-integrated CBT practitioner (MICBT Institute, AU), and am qualified to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (U. of Massachusetts Medical School), and Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) (Center for Mindful Eating, NH).
Are you someone who is seeking to heal from trauma, enhance your emotional well-being, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others? Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or relational conflicts that are taking hold of your life and are motivated to find meaningful, lasting change? Do you want to learn how to create and maintain healthy boundaries and communicate assertively and to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and developing effective coping strategies? Do you want to achieve personal growth and a greater sense of peace and fulfillment in your life?
Are you someone who is seeking to heal from trauma, enhance your emotional well-being, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others? Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, or relational conflicts that are taking hold of your life and are motivated to find meaningful, lasting change? Do you want to learn how to create and maintain healthy boundaries and communicate assertively and to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and developing effective coping strategies? Do you want to achieve personal growth and a greater sense of peace and fulfillment in your life?
Maggie Dawson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MA, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K0A
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training in the areas of grief & loss, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.
At times, we all need support to navigate the challenges and difficulties we face in our lives. My counselling approach is rooted in the belief that understanding our experiences, our story, and ourselves can be a transformative journey towards greater self-acceptance and hope for the future. I recognize that our challenges are often a reflection of what we have been through in the past, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As we gain perspective and compassion for ourselves, we are empowered to develop healthier coping strategies, heal from past wounds, and embark on a path towards personal growth and fulfillment.
I have specialized training in the areas of grief & loss, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.
At times, we all need support to navigate the challenges and difficulties we face in our lives. My counselling approach is rooted in the belief that understanding our experiences, our story, and ourselves can be a transformative journey towards greater self-acceptance and hope for the future. I recognize that our challenges are often a reflection of what we have been through in the past, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As we gain perspective and compassion for ourselves, we are empowered to develop healthier coping strategies, heal from past wounds, and embark on a path towards personal growth and fulfillment.
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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other 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 Behavioural 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.