Anxiety Psychiatrists in Woodstock, GA

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Andrew Daniel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
Andrew Daniel is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who specializes in the diagnosis and medical management of behavioral health concerns. Andrew has experience with treating depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and sees patients from ages 5 to 90. Andrew has 12 years of healthcare experience in emergency and behavioral health settings. He strives to see each person as an individual with a unique situation that needs personal attention. He focuses on an environment that promotes trust and the development of a team atmosphere where he and the client work together to reach common goals.
Andrew Daniel is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who specializes in the diagnosis and medical management of behavioral health concerns. Andrew has experience with treating depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and sees patients from ages 5 to 90. Andrew has 12 years of healthcare experience in emergency and behavioral health settings. He strives to see each person as an individual with a unique situation that needs personal attention. He focuses on an environment that promotes trust and the development of a team atmosphere where he and the client work together to reach common goals.
(678) 506-7844 View (678) 506-7844
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Jason Watts
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
Jason Watts is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who specializes in the diagnosis and medical management of mental health disorders. Her has a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden University, and his Associates in Nursing from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Jason has experience with treating depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and sees patients from ages 18 to 90. Jason has 25+ years of healthcare experience in emergency and behavioral health settings. Jason aims to see each person as an individual with a distinctive situation that needs personal attention.
Jason Watts is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Georgia who specializes in the diagnosis and medical management of mental health disorders. Her has a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden University, and his Associates in Nursing from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Jason has experience with treating depression, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and sees patients from ages 18 to 90. Jason has 25+ years of healthcare experience in emergency and behavioral health settings. Jason aims to see each person as an individual with a distinctive situation that needs personal attention.
(470) 828-5672 View (470) 828-5672
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Matthew 'dusty' Dowdy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
If you are in need of medication evaluation or management for depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic, insomnia, bipolar, schizophrenia, or substance abuse I can help. If you are looking for a provider that looks at the whole person and not just your symptoms, I can help. If you are tired of the stale, nonpersonal relationship with past providers, I can help. I've been a nurse for over 14 years, and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the last 4. If you want more than just a white coat and a prescription pad, I am your guy. I always go the extra mile to ensure my patients are taken care of like family. Hope to see you soon.
If you are in need of medication evaluation or management for depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic, insomnia, bipolar, schizophrenia, or substance abuse I can help. If you are looking for a provider that looks at the whole person and not just your symptoms, I can help. If you are tired of the stale, nonpersonal relationship with past providers, I can help. I've been a nurse for over 14 years, and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the last 4. If you want more than just a white coat and a prescription pad, I am your guy. I always go the extra mile to ensure my patients are taken care of like family. Hope to see you soon.
(770) 343-4063 View (770) 343-4063
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Maima Fortune
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
I have dedicated much of my career to working with individuals with depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, schizophrenia, ADHD, and major neurocognitive disorders.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Psychology from The University of Rhode Island in 2010, then went on to get my Master’s in Nursing from Drexel University, graduating as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2018. I have worked in variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as telemedicine. For 4 years, I have care for and provided psychotropic medication management to children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a variety of settings including hospital, outpatient, nursing home and state psychiatric facilities.
I have dedicated much of my career to working with individuals with depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, schizophrenia, ADHD, and major neurocognitive disorders.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Psychology from The University of Rhode Island in 2010, then went on to get my Master’s in Nursing from Drexel University, graduating as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2018. I have worked in variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as telemedicine. For 4 years, I have care for and provided psychotropic medication management to children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a variety of settings including hospital, outpatient, nursing home and state psychiatric facilities.
(470) 688-9393 View (470) 688-9393
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Darnae Lovett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30188  (Online Only)
Her specializations are ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, insomnia, bipolar, PTSD and adjustment disorder for adolescent and adult patients.
Darnae Lovett APRN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina and then earned her Master of Science degree from South University. Darnae then received her Post Master certificate in Psychiatric Health from Valdosta State University. She holds two national board certifications with the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Her specializations are ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, insomnia, bipolar, PTSD and adjustment disorder for adolescent and adult patients.
Darnae Lovett APRN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina and then earned her Master of Science degree from South University. Darnae then received her Post Master certificate in Psychiatric Health from Valdosta State University. She holds two national board certifications with the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Dr. Diana Jubilee Awuah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMNP-BC, FNP-C, CME
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189  (Online Only)
Whether you are dealing with overwhelming relationship problems or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Diana Jubilee Awuah. I am the founder of Jubilee Healthcare Providers LLC. I have over 11 years of combined experience as a healthcare provider. Do you feel pulled in many directions and unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work, and health? Are you feeling lost? I help men, women, and children who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and other mental health problems to finally get a breakthrough so they can reclaim their joy, restore their confidence, and improve their overall health. Together, we can identify what is not working and get you back to balance.
Whether you are dealing with overwhelming relationship problems or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Diana Jubilee Awuah. I am the founder of Jubilee Healthcare Providers LLC. I have over 11 years of combined experience as a healthcare provider. Do you feel pulled in many directions and unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work, and health? Are you feeling lost? I help men, women, and children who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and other mental health problems to finally get a breakthrough so they can reclaim their joy, restore their confidence, and improve their overall health. Together, we can identify what is not working and get you back to balance.
(470) 458-2539 View (470) 458-2539
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Evelyn Dennis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating teen and adult mental health issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder ), and depression. I'm a board-certified advanced psychiatrist Nurse practitioner with experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, as well as a strong track record of building solid relationships with clients, their families, and colleagues, with high expertise in assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment in a variety of mental health conditions and across the lifespan.
I specialize in treating teen and adult mental health issues such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder ), and depression. I'm a board-certified advanced psychiatrist Nurse practitioner with experience in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, as well as a strong track record of building solid relationships with clients, their families, and colleagues, with high expertise in assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment in a variety of mental health conditions and across the lifespan.
(404) 334-2465 View (404) 334-2465
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Amber Dale
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
I treat patients of all ages and is experienced treating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, stress, trauma, PTSD, impulse and control disorders, and mood disorders.
I am a board-certified mental health care professional dedicated to providing individualized care to all people across the lifespan. My professional role as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner involves caring for society's most vulnerable citizens. I have experience with patients in all settings. With roots in New York and a current residence in Georgia, my vision is to make mental health care more accessible and accessible to everyone.
I treat patients of all ages and is experienced treating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, medication management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, stress, trauma, PTSD, impulse and control disorders, and mood disorders.
I am a board-certified mental health care professional dedicated to providing individualized care to all people across the lifespan. My professional role as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner involves caring for society's most vulnerable citizens. I have experience with patients in all settings. With roots in New York and a current residence in Georgia, my vision is to make mental health care more accessible and accessible to everyone.
(706) 909-3950 View (706) 909-3950
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Gregory Claxton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety? Moodiness? Restlessness? Feeling down? Can't focus? I'd love to work with you to see if we can find solutions together. My main goal is to help YOU decide a mental health treatment that will be safe and most effective for you. My role is not to simply prescribe medication. My role is to be your collaborator and resource for information about medication options and prescribe them as appropriate!
Are you struggling with anxiety? Moodiness? Restlessness? Feeling down? Can't focus? I'd love to work with you to see if we can find solutions together. My main goal is to help YOU decide a mental health treatment that will be safe and most effective for you. My role is not to simply prescribe medication. My role is to be your collaborator and resource for information about medication options and prescribe them as appropriate!
(478) 250-0462 View (478) 250-0462
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Samantha Pruitt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Tired of working up the courage to finally get the help you need only to end up feeling frustrated and unheard and scared to try again? Neurodivergent and worried you'll never find a provider who gets it? Trust me, I've been there! Discontent with my own experiences in the medical community shapes the way I practice. Research shows that the relationship between the provider and patient is one of the most important factors in patient outcomes. If you're looking for a safe space where all of your concerns and thoughts are valid, you've come to the right place. You deserve wellness.
Tired of working up the courage to finally get the help you need only to end up feeling frustrated and unheard and scared to try again? Neurodivergent and worried you'll never find a provider who gets it? Trust me, I've been there! Discontent with my own experiences in the medical community shapes the way I practice. Research shows that the relationship between the provider and patient is one of the most important factors in patient outcomes. If you're looking for a safe space where all of your concerns and thoughts are valid, you've come to the right place. You deserve wellness.
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Catherine Russell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
Catherine works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Catherine believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Catherine works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Catherine believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
(770) 762-3814 View (770) 762-3814
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Meah Mccray
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189
Meah is an advocate for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. She has several years of behavioral health experience working in various settings. In these settings, Meah used her experience, commitment, and dedication, to deliver culturally competent care to ensure everyone was treated with respect and dignity. Meah enjoys spending time with her family.
Meah is an advocate for individuals and families impacted by mental illness. She has several years of behavioral health experience working in various settings. In these settings, Meah used her experience, commitment, and dedication, to deliver culturally competent care to ensure everyone was treated with respect and dignity. Meah enjoys spending time with her family.
(678) 607-8628 View (678) 607-8628
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Naveen Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30188
Clarity Integrative Psychiatry was founded with the principle that Psychiatry can do so much better. We can move beyond just covering up symptoms with psychiatric medications and achieve profound life changes by getting to the root causes of problematic symptoms. Examples of possible root causes may include nutritional imbalances, gut imbalances, hormonal imbalances, environmental toxins, and unresolved psychological trauma, just to name a few. Please note, that we are out of network with all health insurance providers. Telemedicine is an option.
Clarity Integrative Psychiatry was founded with the principle that Psychiatry can do so much better. We can move beyond just covering up symptoms with psychiatric medications and achieve profound life changes by getting to the root causes of problematic symptoms. Examples of possible root causes may include nutritional imbalances, gut imbalances, hormonal imbalances, environmental toxins, and unresolved psychological trauma, just to name a few. Please note, that we are out of network with all health insurance providers. Telemedicine is an option.
(404) 882-7516 View (404) 882-7516
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Shikira Woods
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189  (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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Edyn McKinnon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Woodstock, GA 30189  (Online Only)
I work with individuals from the age of 6 to geriatrics. I have had the pleasure to work on several inpatient crisis stability units for adult age patients 18-55 years old as well as geriatric units for patients ages 55 years and older. I have also worked in a private practice setting for the past 3 years that I just recently left. I felt it was time to move out more on my own. So here I am, I have come to realize when you love what you do it no longer truly is work.
I work with individuals from the age of 6 to geriatrics. I have had the pleasure to work on several inpatient crisis stability units for adult age patients 18-55 years old as well as geriatric units for patients ages 55 years and older. I have also worked in a private practice setting for the past 3 years that I just recently left. I felt it was time to move out more on my own. So here I am, I have come to realize when you love what you do it no longer truly is work.
(912) 299-8606 View (912) 299-8606

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Beacon Counseling
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Acworth, GA 30101
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
Kennesaw, GA 30144  (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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Mahlet Abebe
Psychiatric Nurse, APRN
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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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Tricia Rumble
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075
Understanding your struggles with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder is crucial. These challenges can feel overwhelming due to various factors like stigma and limited resources. Depression can make daily life feel impossible, while anxiety can leave you constantly on edge. ADHD might hinder your focus and success, and Bipolar Disorder can cause unpredictable mood swings. But together, we'll navigate these hurdles with tailored support and understanding, empowering you to reclaim your joy and fulfillment
Understanding your struggles with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder is crucial. These challenges can feel overwhelming due to various factors like stigma and limited resources. Depression can make daily life feel impossible, while anxiety can leave you constantly on edge. ADHD might hinder your focus and success, and Bipolar Disorder can cause unpredictable mood swings. But together, we'll navigate these hurdles with tailored support and understanding, empowering you to reclaim your joy and fulfillment
(678) 831-8397 View (678) 831-8397
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Dr. Alicia Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
My name is Dr. Johnson. I am a double-board certified psychiatric provider. I love to help people dealing with real-life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and those struggling with self-defeating behaviors. Delivering a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment and making a difference is what it is all about. My passion is assisting others in their journey, will prescribe medication, if needed, as I can make a difference. I am here to help. WEBSITE: www.drjohnsonpsych.com (Book Online Today!)
My name is Dr. Johnson. I am a double-board certified psychiatric provider. I love to help people dealing with real-life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and those struggling with self-defeating behaviors. Delivering a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment and making a difference is what it is all about. My passion is assisting others in their journey, will prescribe medication, if needed, as I can make a difference. I am here to help. WEBSITE: www.drjohnsonpsych.com (Book Online Today!)
(404) 531-2517 View (404) 531-2517

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.