Anxiety Psychiatrists in Powder Springs, GA

Photo of Olajide Opaleye - Sophroneo Behavioral Health & TMS, MSN, PHMNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Sophroneo Behavioral Health & TMS
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PHMNP
Verified Verified
Powder Springs, GA 30127
An illness of the mind can be challenging and prevent people from achieving their full potential. Whether you are struggling with mental health issues or need assistance with your mental health, I am here to help. As a mental health professional, I am passionate about helping people function at their optimal level. My specialties include treating ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) disorders, schizoaffective disorder, and Schizophrenia.
An illness of the mind can be challenging and prevent people from achieving their full potential. Whether you are struggling with mental health issues or need assistance with your mental health, I am here to help. As a mental health professional, I am passionate about helping people function at their optimal level. My specialties include treating ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) disorders, schizoaffective disorder, and Schizophrenia.
(678) 390-3636 View (678) 390-3636
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Jayne Andrade
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Powder Springs, GA 30127
I specialize in treating Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD) Panic Disorder Agoraphobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Bipolar Disorder Personality Disorders, Mood Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), postpartum ( PMDD), sleep disorders, Binge eating, using medications and brief therapy.
Making the decision to seek mental health care is difficult, yet very important. Thank you for making that brave decision to seek help. I am a doctoral-prepared, double board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and family practice, who advocates for patients and empowers them to become active in their care. At Georgia Healthy Minds, you can expect to receive comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, brief psychotherapy, follow-up evaluations, and medication management. We strive to provide an environment that is safe, and non-judgmental while creating a personalized patient-centered treatment plan.
I specialize in treating Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD) Panic Disorder Agoraphobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Bipolar Disorder Personality Disorders, Mood Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), postpartum ( PMDD), sleep disorders, Binge eating, using medications and brief therapy.
Making the decision to seek mental health care is difficult, yet very important. Thank you for making that brave decision to seek help. I am a doctoral-prepared, double board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and family practice, who advocates for patients and empowers them to become active in their care. At Georgia Healthy Minds, you can expect to receive comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, brief psychotherapy, follow-up evaluations, and medication management. We strive to provide an environment that is safe, and non-judgmental while creating a personalized patient-centered treatment plan.
(678) 562-8377 View (678) 562-8377
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CoreHealthPsych
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powder Springs, GA 30127  (Online Only)
We primarily provide medication management for people who are struggling with mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
We are a virtual psychiatric mental health practice. We at CoreHealthPsych believe that everyone in need should have access to quality care. We provide patients with the knowledge and tools they need to live their best lives. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient tele-health and individualized psychiatric care. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment.
We primarily provide medication management for people who are struggling with mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
We are a virtual psychiatric mental health practice. We at CoreHealthPsych believe that everyone in need should have access to quality care. We provide patients with the knowledge and tools they need to live their best lives. Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient tele-health and individualized psychiatric care. We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment.
(470) 665-5724 View (470) 665-5724
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Doris Elonu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Powder Springs, GA 30127  (Online Only)
Doris Elonu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has more than 4 years of experience treating clients across the lifespan. Doris has cared for individuals and families with diverse mental health concerns in behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and telepsychiatry. Doris specializes in treating depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and more. Doris offers psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and therapy.
Doris Elonu is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has more than 4 years of experience treating clients across the lifespan. Doris has cared for individuals and families with diverse mental health concerns in behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and telepsychiatry. Doris specializes in treating depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and more. Doris offers psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and therapy.
(470) 458-2627 View (470) 458-2627
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Brandi Starks
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, CLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Are you a woman that typically has it all together, but recently you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. The joys of life have been wiped out by anxiety and depression. Maybe you are a mother who is struggling to manage your new normal and you feel disconnected from your baby and family? Possibly you have trauma surrounding your birth experience. Perhaps you’re a father who can’t seem to control your mood swings, and you’ve found yourself constantly on “edge”. Maybe a parent struggling and seeking help for a child that has ADHD and behavioral issues.
Are you a woman that typically has it all together, but recently you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. The joys of life have been wiped out by anxiety and depression. Maybe you are a mother who is struggling to manage your new normal and you feel disconnected from your baby and family? Possibly you have trauma surrounding your birth experience. Perhaps you’re a father who can’t seem to control your mood swings, and you’ve found yourself constantly on “edge”. Maybe a parent struggling and seeking help for a child that has ADHD and behavioral issues.
(346) 584-3299 View (346) 584-3299
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Pristella Ohanaja
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powder Springs, GA 30127  (Online Only)
These services include conducting brief solution therapy, CBT, psychotherapy, evaluating and diagnosing depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Pristella. Ohanaja, DNP, PMHNP-BC and FNP-C, licensed to provide services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
These services include conducting brief solution therapy, CBT, psychotherapy, evaluating and diagnosing depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Pristella. Ohanaja, DNP, PMHNP-BC and FNP-C, licensed to provide services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
(470) 664-2692 View (470) 664-2692
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Chidimma Nzoiwu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, FNP-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Powder Springs, GA 30073
We see clients with mental health disorders such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder,s Eating Disorders, & Substance Abuse Disorders.
Welcome to HealthStat Psychiatry LLC. At HealthStat Psychiatry, we offer outstanding Psychiatric-Mental Health Services tailored to your needs via In-Person Office Visits and Telehealth. Our patient population is across the Lifespan. Our goal is to help our clients improve their overall mental health and quality of life by providing evidence-based, Integrative, empathetic, and individualized care. Chidimma Nzoiwu is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with outstanding 5 years of practicing experience in Family Practice. She earned her MSN from Chamberlain University and PMHNP Post Cert. from Valdosta
We see clients with mental health disorders such as Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder,s Eating Disorders, & Substance Abuse Disorders.
Welcome to HealthStat Psychiatry LLC. At HealthStat Psychiatry, we offer outstanding Psychiatric-Mental Health Services tailored to your needs via In-Person Office Visits and Telehealth. Our patient population is across the Lifespan. Our goal is to help our clients improve their overall mental health and quality of life by providing evidence-based, Integrative, empathetic, and individualized care. Chidimma Nzoiwu is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with outstanding 5 years of practicing experience in Family Practice. She earned her MSN from Chamberlain University and PMHNP Post Cert. from Valdosta
(678) 931-9002 View (678) 931-9002
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Nurul Hoque
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Powder Springs, GA 30127  (Online Only)
I am an experienced psychiatrist with more than 20 years of clinical practice, specializing in a comprehensive range of psychiatric conditions including Schizophrenia spectrum, Psychotic disorders, Bipolar and related disorders, Depressive and Anxiety disorders, Trauma- and stressor-related disorders, Somatic symptom disorders, and Substance-related and addictive disorders.
I am an experienced psychiatrist with more than 20 years of clinical practice, specializing in a comprehensive range of psychiatric conditions including Schizophrenia spectrum, Psychotic disorders, Bipolar and related disorders, Depressive and Anxiety disorders, Trauma- and stressor-related disorders, Somatic symptom disorders, and Substance-related and addictive disorders.
(470) 649-1907 View (470) 649-1907
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Shikira Woods
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Powder Springs, GA 30127  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Shikira. I’m a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree in nursing practice. I’m originally from Ohio. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, sports, travel, community service activities, and my beloved fur babies. My experience is in medical/surgical nursing, brief counseling, and adult/child/adolescent mental health care. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment settings throughout my 10+ years in healthcare.
Hi! My name is Shikira. I’m a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner with a doctorate degree in nursing practice. I’m originally from Ohio. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, sports, travel, community service activities, and my beloved fur babies. My experience is in medical/surgical nursing, brief counseling, and adult/child/adolescent mental health care. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment settings throughout my 10+ years in healthcare.
(678) 712-5914 View (678) 712-5914

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Gowri Thummala
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
I specialize in a wide variety of disorders, including unipolar depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
I work in collaboration with my patients. My goal is to guide them through the best treatment options for them so they can find relief. I believe in each patient having a unique path, and wants to work with people who are hopeful to find a way toward healing.
I specialize in a wide variety of disorders, including unipolar depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
I work in collaboration with my patients. My goal is to guide them through the best treatment options for them so they can find relief. I believe in each patient having a unique path, and wants to work with people who are hopeful to find a way toward healing.
(470) 397-4820 View (470) 397-4820
Photo of Chinwe U Okafor - View Point Behavioral Health, MSN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
View Point Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austell, GA 30168
We work to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions like Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and many more.
At View Point Behavioral Health, our approach is to provide an optimum level of care. We connect with the clients via in-person office visits and Telehealth while keeping an open-mind and being compassionate to their needs. We treat our clients with dignity and respect by actively listening to their needs, concerns and goals. Our client population is across the lifespan.
We work to evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions like Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and many more.
At View Point Behavioral Health, our approach is to provide an optimum level of care. We connect with the clients via in-person office visits and Telehealth while keeping an open-mind and being compassionate to their needs. We treat our clients with dignity and respect by actively listening to their needs, concerns and goals. Our client population is across the lifespan.
(770) 762-0190 View (770) 762-0190
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Olusola Olawale
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30008  (Online Only)
Olawale is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry, providing medication management and prescription for mental illness. We provide a quality care to patients dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar and many other disorders. We provide the care by working closely with patients, other pertinent providers, family members and loved ones to ensure that our client receive the right diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. We are able to prescribe medications for mental illness. We do not prescribe stimulants.
Olawale is a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry, providing medication management and prescription for mental illness. We provide a quality care to patients dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar and many other disorders. We provide the care by working closely with patients, other pertinent providers, family members and loved ones to ensure that our client receive the right diagnosis, treatment, and medication management. We are able to prescribe medications for mental illness. We do not prescribe stimulants.
(678) 203-6557 View (678) 203-6557
Photo of Danielle Vann, PMHNP, CPNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Vann
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CPNP
Verified Verified
Austell, GA 30106
I specialize in treating a broad spectrum of conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and various emotional and behavioral disorders.
As a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am passionate about delivering comprehensive psychiatric mental health care to individuals across all age groups. With over 15 years of nursing experience, my primary focus has been on pediatric care, complemented by extensive work with adolescents and adults.
I specialize in treating a broad spectrum of conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD, and various emotional and behavioral disorders.
As a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am passionate about delivering comprehensive psychiatric mental health care to individuals across all age groups. With over 15 years of nursing experience, my primary focus has been on pediatric care, complemented by extensive work with adolescents and adults.
(470) 748-6904 View (470) 748-6904
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David Klein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30090
Dr. Klein is a proponent of the biological-psychological-social model to well-being and provides adult patients with comprehensive psychiatric care including general consultations, initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. Treatment is available for issues including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and psychiatric issues due to medical conditions. In Dr. Klein's spare time, he enjoys reading, running, and playing video games. Originally from the mid-west, he relocated to escape the winter weather.
Dr. Klein is a proponent of the biological-psychological-social model to well-being and provides adult patients with comprehensive psychiatric care including general consultations, initial psychiatric evaluations, medication management and psychotherapy. Treatment is available for issues including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and psychiatric issues due to medical conditions. In Dr. Klein's spare time, he enjoys reading, running, and playing video games. Originally from the mid-west, he relocated to escape the winter weather.
(470) 745-1596 View (470) 745-1596
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Mahlet Abebe
Psychiatric Nurse, APRN
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30152
She stands ready to work with adult patients eighteen years and older with variety of mental health disorders including: Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Adjustment disorder, Sleep disorders, Schizophrenia and Post Traumatic Stress disorder.
Mahlet Abebe is dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of nursing experience. Mahlet has been working in collaboration with her supervising physician providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management and supportive therapy. She believes in providing patient centered, individualized, holistic care in way of promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
She stands ready to work with adult patients eighteen years and older with variety of mental health disorders including: Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety disorders, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive disorder, Adjustment disorder, Sleep disorders, Schizophrenia and Post Traumatic Stress disorder.
Mahlet Abebe is dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of nursing experience. Mahlet has been working in collaboration with her supervising physician providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management and supportive therapy. She believes in providing patient centered, individualized, holistic care in way of promoting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
(470) 745-7079 View (470) 745-7079
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Margaret Ngumi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
I am an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner who is dedicated to providing you with the support and empowerment you need to overcome depression, anxiety, mood problems, and past trauma. I'm here to help you achieve optimal mental health and well-being using a holistic approach that combines conventional and alternative therapies. Whether you're looking to achieve greater happiness, overcome mental health issues, or simply improve your overall well-being, I'm here to help you every step of the way.
I am an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner who is dedicated to providing you with the support and empowerment you need to overcome depression, anxiety, mood problems, and past trauma. I'm here to help you achieve optimal mental health and well-being using a holistic approach that combines conventional and alternative therapies. Whether you're looking to achieve greater happiness, overcome mental health issues, or simply improve your overall well-being, I'm here to help you every step of the way.
(678) 944-8145 View (678) 944-8145
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Beacon Counseling
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30006
We are Licensed Psychiatrist and Licensed Professional Counselors, who use our clinical training to address your body, soul, and mind. We use research-based interventions to help clients with various issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relational struggles, attachment issues, etc. We treat children 8 years +, couples, and adults.
We are Licensed Psychiatrist and Licensed Professional Counselors, who use our clinical training to address your body, soul, and mind. We use research-based interventions to help clients with various issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, relational struggles, attachment issues, etc. We treat children 8 years +, couples, and adults.
(470) 280-7466 View (470) 280-7466
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Mir Wadud
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBBS, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30008  (Online Only)
I treat patients of all ages and have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use disorders, psychosis/schizophrenia, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, grief, stress, sleep disorders, trauma, PTSD, and impulse-control disorders.
Welcome to my profile. If you are looking for someone to listen to your needs and take the time to understand you and your situation, you have found the right provider who can actually help you. I have been practicing as a General Physician in Dhaka, Bangladesh since 1984, until I relocated to the USA in 2005. I became a certified Family Nurse Practitioner after receiving a Master’s degree from Kennesaw State University, GA. I worked with several psychiatrists and completed another Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati, OH to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I treat patients of all ages and have experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use disorders, psychosis/schizophrenia, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, grief, stress, sleep disorders, trauma, PTSD, and impulse-control disorders.
Welcome to my profile. If you are looking for someone to listen to your needs and take the time to understand you and your situation, you have found the right provider who can actually help you. I have been practicing as a General Physician in Dhaka, Bangladesh since 1984, until I relocated to the USA in 2005. I became a certified Family Nurse Practitioner after receiving a Master’s degree from Kennesaw State University, GA. I worked with several psychiatrists and completed another Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati, OH to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
(678) 541-7331 View (678) 541-7331
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Maureen Obiofuma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060  (Online Only)
Her expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's health, substance use disorder, and sleep disorders.
Meet Maureen Obiofuma, a distinguished Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience and expertise. Maureen began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University, where she graduated with distinction. Building upon this foundation, she pursued her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Augusta University, achieving top honors (summa cum laude). With over 11 years of hands-on patient care experience, including specialized work with postpartum and mental health populations. Maureen Obiofuma cares for people with mental illness across the lifespan.
Her expertise includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, women's health, substance use disorder, and sleep disorders.
Meet Maureen Obiofuma, a distinguished Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience and expertise. Maureen began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University, where she graduated with distinction. Building upon this foundation, she pursued her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Augusta University, achieving top honors (summa cum laude). With over 11 years of hands-on patient care experience, including specialized work with postpartum and mental health populations. Maureen Obiofuma cares for people with mental illness across the lifespan.
(470) 684-2902 View (470) 684-2902
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Michael E. Armbruster
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
We specialize in treating ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
I founded Metro Atlanta Psychiatry to provide personalized, evidence-based, and holistic psychiatric care to our community. My practice treats children and adults of all ages. Our services include medication management, psychotherapy, and Ketamine & Esketamine (Spravato) therapy for treatment-resistant depression. We also offer lab & GeneSight testing, and can assist you with FMLA & short-term disability.
We specialize in treating ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
I founded Metro Atlanta Psychiatry to provide personalized, evidence-based, and holistic psychiatric care to our community. My practice treats children and adults of all ages. Our services include medication management, psychotherapy, and Ketamine & Esketamine (Spravato) therapy for treatment-resistant depression. We also offer lab & GeneSight testing, and can assist you with FMLA & short-term disability.
(404) 456-6482 View (404) 456-6482

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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.