Anxiety Psychiatrists in Silver Lake, CA

Photo of Melanie Jimenez, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Melanie Jimenez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain. They may have tried multiple treatments without finding the relief they need. This person is looking for innovative and effective solutions to manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life. They are seeking hope and a new approach after feeling stuck or frustrated with traditional treatments. Their needs include a comprehensive assessment of their mental health condition, a clear understanding of their treatment options, and a supportive environment.
My ideal client is someone who has been struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain. They may have tried multiple treatments without finding the relief they need. This person is looking for innovative and effective solutions to manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life. They are seeking hope and a new approach after feeling stuck or frustrated with traditional treatments. Their needs include a comprehensive assessment of their mental health condition, a clear understanding of their treatment options, and a supportive environment.
(562) 516-0194 View (562) 516-0194
Photo of Kate Marie Bryan, MPH, MSN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kate Marie Bryan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MPH, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Are you struggling with day-to-day life, experiencing feelings of sadness and/or anxiety? When you look in the mirror do you not feel like yourself? Having difficulty navigating your relationship with food? Hi, I am Kate, a recovery focused, body positive, ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in medication management, treating all ages with mental health concerns. Through empathy & expertise, I offer solution focused treatment plans to support patients who aim to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
(626) 914-1980 View (626) 914-1980
Photo of Paul Pawlowski - Paul Pawlowski MD, MD, Psychiatrist
Paul Pawlowski MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Silver Lake, CA 90026  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in psychotherapy and medication management services for adults. As a psychiatrist, I am uniquely poised to combine psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in a manner that resonates with a client’s goals and personal experiences.  For some people this involves psychotherapy alone, focused on creating a comfortable space to examine and ameliorate the patterns and behaviors which may be inadvertently furthering one’s dissatisfaction.  For other individuals, the complementary use of medications or alternative treatments may be indicated. 
I am a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in psychotherapy and medication management services for adults. As a psychiatrist, I am uniquely poised to combine psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy in a manner that resonates with a client’s goals and personal experiences.  For some people this involves psychotherapy alone, focused on creating a comfortable space to examine and ameliorate the patterns and behaviors which may be inadvertently furthering one’s dissatisfaction.  For other individuals, the complementary use of medications or alternative treatments may be indicated. 
(323) 968-7316 View (323) 968-7316
Photo of Steven Khoubian, MD, Psychiatrist
Steven Khoubian
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Dr. Khoubian’s goal is to create a safe and respectful environment to share with his patients. He is passionate about working with individuals who are invested in their mental health and are motivated to work with a partner to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with the patient's preferences. It is a priority for Dr. Khoubian to collaborate with the patient’s therapists for the best care possible.
Dr. Khoubian’s goal is to create a safe and respectful environment to share with his patients. He is passionate about working with individuals who are invested in their mental health and are motivated to work with a partner to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with the patient's preferences. It is a priority for Dr. Khoubian to collaborate with the patient’s therapists for the best care possible.
(310) 986-3822 View (310) 986-3822
Photo of Dr. Angela Goddard, MD, Psychiatrist
Dr. Angela Goddard
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Lake, CA 90026
Not accepting new clients
JULY 2024: I am not currently accepting new patients. I help adults of all ages work through their problems, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, job loss, bereavement, and coping with illness. I am a psychiatrist that also practices psychotherapy and treatment may consist of talk therapy, medications, or both. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if I am the right person to help you and to answer your questions.
JULY 2024: I am not currently accepting new patients. I help adults of all ages work through their problems, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, job loss, bereavement, and coping with illness. I am a psychiatrist that also practices psychotherapy and treatment may consist of talk therapy, medications, or both. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if I am the right person to help you and to answer your questions.
(310) 928-9771 View (310) 928-9771

More Psychiatrists Nearby

Photo of Nnenna Chimdi, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Nnenna Chimdi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
The plan is to help you control your anxiety through communication, coping skills, and medication.
Are you having difficulty with anxiety and you don't know how to go about it? You have reached the right place which is a place where your anxiety will be addressed and the different ways we can go about it with you feeling much better. Are you feeling depressed which is usually complicated with anxiety? Are you struggling with your job? Are you having problems coping with your daily activities? What is it that you have that is too difficult to handle at this time? I am glad that you're reaching out because you are at the right place where you will learn new coping skills and different ways to maneuver what is weighing down.
The plan is to help you control your anxiety through communication, coping skills, and medication.
Are you having difficulty with anxiety and you don't know how to go about it? You have reached the right place which is a place where your anxiety will be addressed and the different ways we can go about it with you feeling much better. Are you feeling depressed which is usually complicated with anxiety? Are you struggling with your job? Are you having problems coping with your daily activities? What is it that you have that is too difficult to handle at this time? I am glad that you're reaching out because you are at the right place where you will learn new coping skills and different ways to maneuver what is weighing down.
(657) 837-5746 View (657) 837-5746
Photo of Blaine Robert Lee, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Blaine Robert Lee
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90012
As a dedicated psychiatric provider, my ideal client is anyone seeking comprehensive mental health care. I treat a wide array of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis to name a few. I focus on my client's long-term wellness with a tailored, empathetic approach on care for sustained mental health wellness. My goal is for each of my client to achieve mental wellness, understand their condition, and improve life quality. I am dedicated to a supportive partnership for effective mental health management. I am committed to each client's journey towards lasting mental well-being.
As a dedicated psychiatric provider, my ideal client is anyone seeking comprehensive mental health care. I treat a wide array of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis to name a few. I focus on my client's long-term wellness with a tailored, empathetic approach on care for sustained mental health wellness. My goal is for each of my client to achieve mental wellness, understand their condition, and improve life quality. I am dedicated to a supportive partnership for effective mental health management. I am committed to each client's journey towards lasting mental well-being.
(657) 571-7592 View (657) 571-7592
Photo of Jacquelyn Hamed, PHMNP, APRN, BSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jacquelyn Hamed
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMNP, APRN, BSN
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
Hi! I am Jackie. I have been helping clients who are overwhelmed with depression, anxiety, panic episodes, trauma or PSTD, bipolar or personality disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.
(951) 944-0384 View (951) 944-0384
Belinda King
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Belinda King, F-PMHNP-BC. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is compassionate, caring, and charismatic. My goal is to partner with you in your journey to well-being by providing you with empathy, respect, and compassion. I bring with me a unique set of skills that have fostered my urge to help those most in need. My focus areas are Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Major Depression, and OCD. I am committed to becoming your ally in health.
Hi! I'm Belinda King, F-PMHNP-BC. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is compassionate, caring, and charismatic. My goal is to partner with you in your journey to well-being by providing you with empathy, respect, and compassion. I bring with me a unique set of skills that have fostered my urge to help those most in need. My focus areas are Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Major Depression, and OCD. I am committed to becoming your ally in health.
(925) 940-3334 View (925) 940-3334
Photo of Dominique Sanders, PhD, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dominique Sanders
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017  (Online Only)
A life where being free from debilitating anxiety is possible.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
A life where being free from debilitating anxiety is possible.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
(562) 414-6544 View (562) 414-6544
Photo of Catalina Villa, MD, Psychiatrist
Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004  (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!
(747) 298-5989 View (747) 298-5989
Photo of Dr. Reginald Casilang, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Reginald Casilang
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
specializing in depression, anxiety, and ADHD, I empathize with your difficulties.
Do you experience persistent sadness, hopelessness, or negative thoughts? Difficulty concentrating, excessive worry, or feeling constantly on edge? Changes in appetite or weight, neglecting personal responsibilities, or withdrawing from social interactions? If treatments for depression, anxiety, or ADHD haven't worked, seeking help requires courage. I am here to provide support. You don't have to face these challenges alone. It would be my privilege to support you on your journey toward achieving your goals and improving your mental well-being.
specializing in depression, anxiety, and ADHD, I empathize with your difficulties.
Do you experience persistent sadness, hopelessness, or negative thoughts? Difficulty concentrating, excessive worry, or feeling constantly on edge? Changes in appetite or weight, neglecting personal responsibilities, or withdrawing from social interactions? If treatments for depression, anxiety, or ADHD haven't worked, seeking help requires courage. I am here to provide support. You don't have to face these challenges alone. It would be my privilege to support you on your journey toward achieving your goals and improving your mental well-being.
(714) 312-7431 View (714) 312-7431
Photo of Desiree Bonomo, PA-C , Physician Assistant
Desiree Bonomo
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90009  (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!
(747) 207-3406 View (747) 207-3406
Photo of Lee Dockery, MD, Psychiatrist
Lee Dockery
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90033  (Online Only)
Dockery has experience treating most general adult psychiatry complaints, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Lee Dockery serves as a general pscyhiatry provider for Talkiatry since joining in August 2022. He is board-eligible with expected certification in fall 2022, with further addiction psychiatry board-certification expected in 2023. He has been training and practicing psychiatry since 2018. Dr. Dockery’s practice emphasizes medication management within a therapy-informed framework, utilizing skills from Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness based therapies, motivation interviewing, and supportive therapy. Typically, he offers 60-minute new visits and 30-minute follow-up visits.
Dockery has experience treating most general adult psychiatry complaints, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.
Dr. Lee Dockery serves as a general pscyhiatry provider for Talkiatry since joining in August 2022. He is board-eligible with expected certification in fall 2022, with further addiction psychiatry board-certification expected in 2023. He has been training and practicing psychiatry since 2018. Dr. Dockery’s practice emphasizes medication management within a therapy-informed framework, utilizing skills from Acceptance and Commitment therapy, mindfulness based therapies, motivation interviewing, and supportive therapy. Typically, he offers 60-minute new visits and 30-minute follow-up visits.
(415) 636-7610 View (415) 636-7610
Photo of Azmeena Hashem, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Azmeena Hashem
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004  (Online Only)
Azmeena Hashem (DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C, APRN, RN). Holistic and effective patient care and practice psychopharmacology. My skills include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, devising personalized treatment plans, and experience in psychiatric medication management. Also, provide ongoing psychoeducation to individuals and their families. Adult patients with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis, bipolar, PTSD, and panic disorder. Active listening, working with the patient as a team, and discussing treatment plans with them.
Azmeena Hashem (DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C, APRN, RN). Holistic and effective patient care and practice psychopharmacology. My skills include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, devising personalized treatment plans, and experience in psychiatric medication management. Also, provide ongoing psychoeducation to individuals and their families. Adult patients with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis, bipolar, PTSD, and panic disorder. Active listening, working with the patient as a team, and discussing treatment plans with them.
(213) 325-6114 View (213) 325-6114
Photo of Angela A Chijioke - Angela Chijioke DNP, PMHNP, DNP, PMHNP-C, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Angela Chijioke DNP, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
I embrace a holistic approach that recognizes each patient as a unique individual with physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic syndrome, psychoses, mood disorders, and medication management. I am committed to providing patient-centered care that addresses immediate health concerns and considers the broader context of the patient's life. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. I obtained a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from Brandman University in Irvine, California.
I embrace a holistic approach that recognizes each patient as a unique individual with physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic syndrome, psychoses, mood disorders, and medication management. I am committed to providing patient-centered care that addresses immediate health concerns and considers the broader context of the patient's life. I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. I obtained a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from Brandman University in Irvine, California.
(909) 377-4157 View (909) 377-4157
Photo of Venita Ninemire, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Venita Ninemire
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90012  (Online Only)
I am most comfortable treating depression and anxiety.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a family nurse practitioner. I am trained and experienced in helping you manage your mental health medication needs. I enjoy cooking, baking, laughing, and working with people. Like many of you, my house is messy, but my guests feel welcome, and my kids all know where to find the ice cream and snacks. Let me get to know and help you.
I am most comfortable treating depression and anxiety.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a family nurse practitioner. I am trained and experienced in helping you manage your mental health medication needs. I enjoy cooking, baking, laughing, and working with people. Like many of you, my house is messy, but my guests feel welcome, and my kids all know where to find the ice cream and snacks. Let me get to know and help you.
(424) 424-8911 View (424) 424-8911
Photo of Uchenna Okoye, MD, Psychiatrist
Uchenna Okoye
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004  (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!
(747) 269-1272 View (747) 269-1272
Photo of Eucharia Maduafokwa, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Eucharia Maduafokwa
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071  (Online Only)
Do you want to take control of your mental health? Are you overwhelmed by the effect of your mental health problem on your daily life activities? We offer services in treating adults with a wide range of mental health conditions such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression. Insomnia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Personality disorder, Schizophrenia, Autistic disorder and Eating Disorder.
Do you want to take control of your mental health? Are you overwhelmed by the effect of your mental health problem on your daily life activities? We offer services in treating adults with a wide range of mental health conditions such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression. Insomnia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Personality disorder, Schizophrenia, Autistic disorder and Eating Disorder.
(909) 610-1563 View (909) 610-1563
Photo of Shervin Parvizi Ravan, MD, Psychiatrist
Shervin Parvizi Ravan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039  (Online Only)
My specialties include anxiety, depression, social phobia, performance anxiety, panic, ADHD, OCD, health anxiety, chronic dissatisfaction, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, relationships, depersonalization, career/academic support, and life transitions such as career changes, divorce, breakups, and parenting.
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist and the Medical Director of Greene Clinic. My treatment model combines evidence based psychotherapies, medications, nutrition and complementary/alternative interventions with the goal of providing comprehensive, well rounded, and individually focused care. Psychotherapy is central to my work and I utilize a variety of modalities including interpersonal psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is collaborative and non-authoritarian. OUT of network for all insurances.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, social phobia, performance anxiety, panic, ADHD, OCD, health anxiety, chronic dissatisfaction, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, relationships, depersonalization, career/academic support, and life transitions such as career changes, divorce, breakups, and parenting.
I am a Columbia University trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist and the Medical Director of Greene Clinic. My treatment model combines evidence based psychotherapies, medications, nutrition and complementary/alternative interventions with the goal of providing comprehensive, well rounded, and individually focused care. Psychotherapy is central to my work and I utilize a variety of modalities including interpersonal psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My approach is collaborative and non-authoritarian. OUT of network for all insurances.
(347) 514-9562 View (347) 514-9562

See more therapy options for Silver Lake

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.