Anxiety Psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA
![Photo of Frederick Yuh Huang, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45a3758f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am direct and respectful in my professional approach to every person I treat. I view our work as a collaborative effort and will do my best to meet you where you are at. Together we will create a treatment plan that will best meet your needs. I specialize in working with patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief. I also have expertise studying the emotional strain associated with immigration and growing up the child of immigrants.
I am direct and respectful in my professional approach to every person I treat. I view our work as a collaborative effort and will do my best to meet you where you are at. Together we will create a treatment plan that will best meet your needs. I specialize in working with patients who suffer from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and grief. I also have expertise studying the emotional strain associated with immigration and growing up the child of immigrants.
![Photo of Kathryn Hirst, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00c8b32d-703a-44a1-88b0-47501b059137/1/320x400.jpeg)
My relationships with patients are built on trust and authenticity. I seek to create a sacred space in which I can help people discover and become their true selves, using all the resources available. These include mindfulness-based psychotherapy, anxiety regulation, community support, and (when indicated) medication. My work in the field of psychiatry has transitioned from a large, university-based practice of mostly medication management to its current state: a small, personalized practice in which I can provide individual psychotherapy, support and treatment as each person needs and desires.
My relationships with patients are built on trust and authenticity. I seek to create a sacred space in which I can help people discover and become their true selves, using all the resources available. These include mindfulness-based psychotherapy, anxiety regulation, community support, and (when indicated) medication. My work in the field of psychiatry has transitioned from a large, university-based practice of mostly medication management to its current state: a small, personalized practice in which I can provide individual psychotherapy, support and treatment as each person needs and desires.
![Photo of David R. Ruecker, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/076951f2-69a2-45cf-a0f8-6383601a8ff6/3/320x400.jpeg)
I'm happy to provide many modalities for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and the other mental health ailments.
Thanks for checking out my psychology today website. To start the consultation process click on the " My Website" button. I have medical board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I'm glad that you are starting down the road towards improvement. I think I can help guide you down that path with my expertise. As a medical doctor, I provide a unique patient opportunity for improvement with pharmaceuticals and can offer a wide perspective on other interventions such as psychotherapy. Working together we can hopefully discover your best possible trajectory towards happier horizons.
I'm happy to provide many modalities for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and the other mental health ailments.
Thanks for checking out my psychology today website. To start the consultation process click on the " My Website" button. I have medical board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I'm glad that you are starting down the road towards improvement. I think I can help guide you down that path with my expertise. As a medical doctor, I provide a unique patient opportunity for improvement with pharmaceuticals and can offer a wide perspective on other interventions such as psychotherapy. Working together we can hopefully discover your best possible trajectory towards happier horizons.
![Photo of Dr. Adarezza Ferrer, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4917dda2-684c-4197-960d-c78934e8a5f2/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate mental health care. I have extensive experience working with young and older adult populations, treating mood disorders and behavioral problems. Common conditions I work with include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I am a board-certified psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate mental health care. I have extensive experience working with young and older adult populations, treating mood disorders and behavioral problems. Common conditions I work with include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
![Photo of Mehdi Bubba Thomas, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e3ed7dd-ee5c-4967-ac9b-50ca5d762dcd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024 (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
![Photo of Shawn Barnes, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d7bf7107-e4c1-4441-b49f-206e619f0922/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in an integrative and holistic approach to depression, anxiety, and other conditions, with a conservative approach to medications.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in an integrative and holistic approach to depression, anxiety, and other conditions, with a conservative approach to medications.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
![Photo of Dmitry Primak, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5c3ab89c-986f-47c2-bbd9-db7fbaefbbd1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dmitry E. Primak, M.D. is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has been practicing psychiatry since 1973 after graduation from Zaporozhye Medical University, Ukraine. Dr. Primak has completed psychiatry residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY and has extensive experience in treatment of variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chemical addiction, and other psychological disorders.
Dmitry E. Primak, M.D. is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has been practicing psychiatry since 1973 after graduation from Zaporozhye Medical University, Ukraine. Dr. Primak has completed psychiatry residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY and has extensive experience in treatment of variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chemical addiction, and other psychological disorders.
![Photo of Jeremy Flagel, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/474bf258-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
What we call depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, dementia and schizophrenia involve whole body processes.
Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying an integrative and functional approach to psychiatry provides a more complete model to treating chronic illness. We partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. Taking a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease we can focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit.
What we call depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, dementia and schizophrenia involve whole body processes.
Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying an integrative and functional approach to psychiatry provides a more complete model to treating chronic illness. We partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. Taking a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease we can focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit.
![Photo of Chandra Rogers, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7b068061-4b99-4969-9301-97bb858269d0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Chandra Rogers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
My specialties include trauma, including but not limited to PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and neurodivergent conditions.
Mental health is much more than the absence of mental challenges. It encompasses the physical, psychological, social, and emotional aspects of our being and is highly complex and unique to each individual. It is a privilege and a great responsibility when an individual chooses to allow me to participate in their journey. My experiences have taught me that collaboration and teamwork are necessary in any partnership, and working together to find a solution that is attainable and aligns with our goals is a priority.
My specialties include trauma, including but not limited to PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and neurodivergent conditions.
Mental health is much more than the absence of mental challenges. It encompasses the physical, psychological, social, and emotional aspects of our being and is highly complex and unique to each individual. It is a privilege and a great responsibility when an individual chooses to allow me to participate in their journey. My experiences have taught me that collaboration and teamwork are necessary in any partnership, and working together to find a solution that is attainable and aligns with our goals is a priority.
![Photo of Jordan Blaine, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/864f044f-4005-409d-a97f-db055affd196/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92023 (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
![Photo of Amy Milroy, DNP, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0c080df1-0ba1-4d29-ad66-4ba1eb5342a7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Amy Milroy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92023
Are you ready to heal? Let's work together! You may be experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD, substance use, or other concerns, and you are seeking wellness. Appointments with me provide personalized blends of medicine and therapy. I have special expertise in ADHD, PTSD and CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in clinic and retreat settings in California, as well as via telehealth in California and Illinois. I also provide regular medication management and therapy via telehealth in CA, IL, and NM. I'm here for you whether you're wanting progressive or traditional approaches.
Are you ready to heal? Let's work together! You may be experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD, substance use, or other concerns, and you are seeking wellness. Appointments with me provide personalized blends of medicine and therapy. I have special expertise in ADHD, PTSD and CPTSD, anxiety, and depression. I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in clinic and retreat settings in California, as well as via telehealth in California and Illinois. I also provide regular medication management and therapy via telehealth in CA, IL, and NM. I'm here for you whether you're wanting progressive or traditional approaches.
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![Photo of Vanessa Velez, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d03ffb83-23e6-4097-9b84-87735e37d539/8/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting New Patients! Hey there! I understand that it’s probably taken a lot to get here: emotional pain, depression, anxiety, grief and maybe even existential crises. I want you to know that you are not alone and it does get better over time. I’m a holistic board-certified psychiatrist, therapist, and artist who specializes in helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ecological and spiritual distress find inner peace. I combine holistic approaches such as creativity and spirituality with traditional modalities such as psychotherapy and medications, when needed.
Accepting New Patients! Hey there! I understand that it’s probably taken a lot to get here: emotional pain, depression, anxiety, grief and maybe even existential crises. I want you to know that you are not alone and it does get better over time. I’m a holistic board-certified psychiatrist, therapist, and artist who specializes in helping adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ecological and spiritual distress find inner peace. I combine holistic approaches such as creativity and spirituality with traditional modalities such as psychotherapy and medications, when needed.
![Photo of Dr. Andrea Mann, DO, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/357d2222-2b6b-40f8-8d0c-5ad128d325cc/2/320x400.png)
Integrating therapy, medication and complementary treatments. I have an open, integrative approach with experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds. I have a special interest in coaching parents, helping individuals with anxiety disorders, difficulty with professional and personal relationships, and individuals going through life transitions.
Integrating therapy, medication and complementary treatments. I have an open, integrative approach with experience working with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultural backgrounds. I have a special interest in coaching parents, helping individuals with anxiety disorders, difficulty with professional and personal relationships, and individuals going through life transitions.
![Photo of Mottsin Thomas, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18ab648c-e33a-4bf0-9874-e7054a2a4722/2/320x400.jpeg)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
![Photo of Dr. Theodore Germanos, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/313be45b-289e-446c-ab6a-5bd239b3913d/1/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to work with each patient and each family as a team when identifying how I may be helpful, determining areas of concern or diagnoses, and developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Common diagnoses in those that I work with include ADHD, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, behavioral concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use, addiction, and emotional dysregulation.
My goal is to work with each patient and each family as a team when identifying how I may be helpful, determining areas of concern or diagnoses, and developing a comprehensive treatment plan. Common diagnoses in those that I work with include ADHD, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, behavioral concerns, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use, addiction, and emotional dysregulation.
![Photo of Caroline Paterno, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/507e8a91-ac2c-4c5a-a211-06b2068884b4/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Stanford-trained psychiatrist who provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychiatric symptoms including those associated with ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I am able to provide both medication and psychotherapeutic support to facilitate overall well-being and flourishing. Using a collaborative model, I works as a team with patients, families and other care providers. Please learn more about my practice at: www.cpaternomd.com
I am a Stanford-trained psychiatrist who provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychiatric symptoms including those associated with ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I am able to provide both medication and psychotherapeutic support to facilitate overall well-being and flourishing. Using a collaborative model, I works as a team with patients, families and other care providers. Please learn more about my practice at: www.cpaternomd.com
![Photo of Adam Borecky, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/db43a63b-c9f5-4fc3-acb6-b4ca51af404f/1/320x400.png)
Borecky's training and experience enable him to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including (but not limited to): Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder (Types I & II), Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Dr. Adam Borecky, based in Encinitas, CA, combines expertise and empathy in psychiatry. Trained at Loma Linda University, with over 16,640 hours in patient care, he specializes in diverse mental health disorders. As an out-of-network provider, he dedicates ample time to understand patient needs deeply, crafting creative solutions. Dr. Borecky's work on the 'Connection Index' and 'Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast' showcases his commitment to advancing mental health. Choose him for in-depth, individualized care.
Borecky's training and experience enable him to treat a wide range of mental health issues, including (but not limited to): Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder (Types I & II), Schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Dr. Adam Borecky, based in Encinitas, CA, combines expertise and empathy in psychiatry. Trained at Loma Linda University, with over 16,640 hours in patient care, he specializes in diverse mental health disorders. As an out-of-network provider, he dedicates ample time to understand patient needs deeply, crafting creative solutions. Dr. Borecky's work on the 'Connection Index' and 'Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast' showcases his commitment to advancing mental health. Choose him for in-depth, individualized care.
![Photo of Dr. David Joel Printz, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/33df2aea-566b-4ee6-8bff-7667a93a9a9b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Depression and anxiety can leave one feeling vulnerable and powerless.
After discussing your symptoms and issues, within the context of your life story, I will provide you with a clinical assessment and a range of treatment options for us to consider together. These will usually include a range of medication options (with side effects and risks discussed), psychotherapies and other somatic treatment (e.g., ketamine, TMS.)
Depression and anxiety can leave one feeling vulnerable and powerless.
After discussing your symptoms and issues, within the context of your life story, I will provide you with a clinical assessment and a range of treatment options for us to consider together. These will usually include a range of medication options (with side effects and risks discussed), psychotherapies and other somatic treatment (e.g., ketamine, TMS.)
![Photo of Todd Benjamin Young, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/423d10d1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, both in outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and many others.Primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, using applied principles of psychodynamic psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy relationships, personal development and lifestyle design
Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, both in outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and many others.Primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, using applied principles of psychodynamic psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy relationships, personal development and lifestyle design
![Photo of Kayse Budd, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b8f70f4a-87ec-419d-96cc-17b33aee65cf/4/320x400.png)
Hello and welcome to my profile! I am a holistic psychiatrist who's also an artist, yoga instructor, & astrologer. I spent 12 years working with Andrew Weil MD's Integrative Medicine Program at the Univ of Arizona & Deepak Chopra/Chopra Center in Southern CA. I love helping people find purpose, live healthy + balanced lifestyles, & reach their potential. Mild depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, path-finding, & burnout are my specialties. My practice is entirely online. Though conventionally trained at Duke University, Univ of Michigan Med School, & Univ of Arizona Psychiatry Residency, I practice in a unique & integrative way.
Hello and welcome to my profile! I am a holistic psychiatrist who's also an artist, yoga instructor, & astrologer. I spent 12 years working with Andrew Weil MD's Integrative Medicine Program at the Univ of Arizona & Deepak Chopra/Chopra Center in Southern CA. I love helping people find purpose, live healthy + balanced lifestyles, & reach their potential. Mild depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, path-finding, & burnout are my specialties. My practice is entirely online. Though conventionally trained at Duke University, Univ of Michigan Med School, & Univ of Arizona Psychiatry Residency, I practice in a unique & integrative way.
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Anxiety Psychiatrists
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.