Anxiety Therapists in 90402

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Eveline Smilack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I regularly work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship issues.
Do problems feel unmanageable? Are relationships growing more stressful? Sometimes life can be challenging. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. My practice is dedicated to listening carefully and offering insight with compassion and care. I offer a trusting supportive space to understand and heal emotional experiences, develop nurturing relationships, and move towards fulfilling your personal goals. Whatever your reasons for wanting to talk to someone, therapy can help you better understand your experiences. Let psychotherapy help you discover your own potential. Starting the conversation is easier than you think. Reach out to explore the possibilities.
I regularly work with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship issues.
Do problems feel unmanageable? Are relationships growing more stressful? Sometimes life can be challenging. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. My practice is dedicated to listening carefully and offering insight with compassion and care. I offer a trusting supportive space to understand and heal emotional experiences, develop nurturing relationships, and move towards fulfilling your personal goals. Whatever your reasons for wanting to talk to someone, therapy can help you better understand your experiences. Let psychotherapy help you discover your own potential. Starting the conversation is easier than you think. Reach out to explore the possibilities.
(310) 869-1533 View (310) 869-1533
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Gwen Grigsby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and relationships.
Do you want to feel more confident in your decisions? More calm and grounded in your body? More present in your everyday life? Have more meaningful and fulfilling relationships? We are all born with the resiliency to handle life's challenges, but we should not face them alone. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, a life transition, a traumatic experience, grief, and/or relationship difficulties, you deserve a supportive and compassionate other to walk alongside you. We will untangle the past, make sense of the present, and work towards what you desire in your future.
I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and relationships.
Do you want to feel more confident in your decisions? More calm and grounded in your body? More present in your everyday life? Have more meaningful and fulfilling relationships? We are all born with the resiliency to handle life's challenges, but we should not face them alone. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, a life transition, a traumatic experience, grief, and/or relationship difficulties, you deserve a supportive and compassionate other to walk alongside you. We will untangle the past, make sense of the present, and work towards what you desire in your future.
(858) 295-0624 View (858) 295-0624
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Dr. Cate Vogl
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
My specialities include depression and anxiety, parent coaching and couples therapy.
I provide a warm and non-judgmental space where we can work collaboratively to decrease your symptoms and reach your goals. Together, we can develop awareness of patterns that might be creating stuck points in your life, as well as process things from your past that may be impacting your present. My style is compassionate, interactive and direct when needed. Ultimately, my goal is to help you lead a more fulfilling and authentic life.
My specialities include depression and anxiety, parent coaching and couples therapy.
I provide a warm and non-judgmental space where we can work collaboratively to decrease your symptoms and reach your goals. Together, we can develop awareness of patterns that might be creating stuck points in your life, as well as process things from your past that may be impacting your present. My style is compassionate, interactive and direct when needed. Ultimately, my goal is to help you lead a more fulfilling and authentic life.
(818) 873-2645 View (818) 873-2645
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Jacqueline Liebman-Gentile
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
No matter who you are, modern life requires that you juggle many roles and responsibilities, in limited amounts of time. Feeling like you're constantly behind and trying to catch up contributes to feelings of anxiety, which left unchecked can turn into depression and unhealthy patterns of coping. I help clients take control of their emotional lives by setting boundaries and discovering their inner strength to make new choices. My goal is to replace feelings of abandonment, anger, loneliness, and loss with hope.
No matter who you are, modern life requires that you juggle many roles and responsibilities, in limited amounts of time. Feeling like you're constantly behind and trying to catch up contributes to feelings of anxiety, which left unchecked can turn into depression and unhealthy patterns of coping. I help clients take control of their emotional lives by setting boundaries and discovering their inner strength to make new choices. My goal is to replace feelings of abandonment, anger, loneliness, and loss with hope.
(424) 287-4898 View (424) 287-4898
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Dr. Joseph Lancaster
Psychologist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
(818) 483-9968 View (818) 483-9968
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
You feel capable of more, but negative self-talk holds you back. You project a positive image to the world, but inside you feel like you're not enough. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety related to self-esteem, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. We will explore how your unconscious feelings and patterns are impacting you and your relationships so that you can start to feel more agency over your life. With the clarity of understanding who you are, where you come from, and what activates you, you can begin to feel more comfortable in your own skin.
You feel capable of more, but negative self-talk holds you back. You project a positive image to the world, but inside you feel like you're not enough. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety related to self-esteem, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. We will explore how your unconscious feelings and patterns are impacting you and your relationships so that you can start to feel more agency over your life. With the clarity of understanding who you are, where you come from, and what activates you, you can begin to feel more comfortable in your own skin.
(805) 515-3626 View (805) 515-3626
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Elaine R. Gordon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I take pride as a psychologist in the area of personal growth when dealing with life's challenges. This involves meeting your needs and starting where you are now and going from there. I work collaboratively in order for you to get to a 'better' place. I have accumulated a wealth of experience helping others combat challenges of not being able to have children by traditional means. I worked with patients exploring 'good' solutions to this heart-rending process. My goal involves helping individuals deal with the normal and not so normal life challenges of depression, self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, children, parents, and more.
I take pride as a psychologist in the area of personal growth when dealing with life's challenges. This involves meeting your needs and starting where you are now and going from there. I work collaboratively in order for you to get to a 'better' place. I have accumulated a wealth of experience helping others combat challenges of not being able to have children by traditional means. I worked with patients exploring 'good' solutions to this heart-rending process. My goal involves helping individuals deal with the normal and not so normal life challenges of depression, self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, children, parents, and more.
(310) 736-4729 View (310) 736-4729
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Erica Sanborn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you dissatisfied with or disengaged from your life and relationships? Or do you just feel like something is getting in the way of living the life you really want? Therapy can help you understand why these difficulties arise and help you discover what you can do to cope with these challenges now. I use a collaborative relational approach to engage your curiosity about how early experiences, unconscious motivations, thoughts, or fears may contribute to your life today. Together, we will work to foster compassion for your struggles and motivation to create the life you desire.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you dissatisfied with or disengaged from your life and relationships? Or do you just feel like something is getting in the way of living the life you really want? Therapy can help you understand why these difficulties arise and help you discover what you can do to cope with these challenges now. I use a collaborative relational approach to engage your curiosity about how early experiences, unconscious motivations, thoughts, or fears may contribute to your life today. Together, we will work to foster compassion for your struggles and motivation to create the life you desire.
(424) 317-8124 View (424) 317-8124
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Casey Siegenfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfillment. I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment.
Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfillment. I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment.
(310) 626-4887 View (310) 626-4887
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Amy Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Psychotherapist, private practice, adult, child and family psychotherapy, child custody mediation, co-parenting counseling, couples counseling, reunification counseling, stress reduction, and mindfulness meditation. Other areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and career counseling. I offer both in person and remote sessions.
Psychotherapist, private practice, adult, child and family psychotherapy, child custody mediation, co-parenting counseling, couples counseling, reunification counseling, stress reduction, and mindfulness meditation. Other areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and career counseling. I offer both in person and remote sessions.
(424) 324-3329 View (424) 324-3329
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Andrea Brard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I am a UCLA-trained Clinical Psychologist specializing in providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and young adults with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Depression. My goal is to help you experience reduced stress and an improved quality of life by providing skills and tools supported by scientific research.
I am a UCLA-trained Clinical Psychologist specializing in providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and young adults with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Depression. My goal is to help you experience reduced stress and an improved quality of life by providing skills and tools supported by scientific research.
(424) 252-8339 View (424) 252-8339
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Don M Goodman Inc
Psychologist, PhD, CCHt, CDMHRS
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
I believe anxiety and stress to be the foundation of many issues we all face. My first goal is to help my patients reduce stress thereby decreasing chronic pain, depression and even the ravages of disease and illness. By developing rapport and trust and then utilizing healthy coping skills, the goal of anxiety reduction can be achieved. Its important to remember that we are engaged in a collaborative process where we learn to accept, resolve, move on and let go. I find that mindfulness, meditation and breathing is highly effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
(818) 462-8293 View (818) 462-8293
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Dafi Shanti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
My work is about helping you change your automatic patterns that keep you stuck and suffering. The story of your life that may have caused you pain & isn’t serving you anymore. Creating awareness will lead to creating change, a shift you from the way you used to deal w/ whatever challenges you are facing in the present: depression, anxiety, grief & relationship. By changing your beliefs, you will recalibrate. I’m passionate about empowering individuals in their journey to better their life quality into a life they deserve. I’m an Integrative Coach. I'm certified in Past Life Regression Therapy (PLR) from Dr. Brian Weiss.
My work is about helping you change your automatic patterns that keep you stuck and suffering. The story of your life that may have caused you pain & isn’t serving you anymore. Creating awareness will lead to creating change, a shift you from the way you used to deal w/ whatever challenges you are facing in the present: depression, anxiety, grief & relationship. By changing your beliefs, you will recalibrate. I’m passionate about empowering individuals in their journey to better their life quality into a life they deserve. I’m an Integrative Coach. I'm certified in Past Life Regression Therapy (PLR) from Dr. Brian Weiss.
(424) 587-2147 View (424) 587-2147
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Araceli Pimentel
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, communicate effectively, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital/pre-marital issues.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of conflict and misunderstanding in your relationships? Do you long for deeper connections but find yourself facing barriers you can't seem to overcome? As a therapist specializing in relationship issues, I am here to offer you a guiding hand on your journey towards healing and connection. With a warm, empathetic approach, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their feelings, communicate effectively, and foster healthier relationships. My focus areas include anxiety/depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, people-pleasing, and marital/pre-marital issues.
(626) 269-6747 View (626) 269-6747
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Anna Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
I also work with parents of children with high anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive background in anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I provide therapy for individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free environment. I've helped many people overcome obstacles to satisfaction in life. My clients have found this work leads to transformation and empowerment. In addition to talk therapy, I have experience providing treatment in different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic/Body awareness work.
I also work with parents of children with high anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive background in anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. I provide therapy for individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free environment. I've helped many people overcome obstacles to satisfaction in life. My clients have found this work leads to transformation and empowerment. In addition to talk therapy, I have experience providing treatment in different modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic/Body awareness work.
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Jordanne Stacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, relationship struggles, or generally missing something in life? Feeling stuck in an endless cycle of procrastination, fears about the uncertainty of the future, or guilt, shame and resentments from the past? If so, you are not alone! Many people spend their entire lives in this mental and emotional agony and that doesn't have to be you! Overcoming these challenges can be difficult on your own, working with a licensed professional may save you years of learning by trial and error. You can overcome and balance the emotional and behavioral impediments in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, relationship struggles, or generally missing something in life? Feeling stuck in an endless cycle of procrastination, fears about the uncertainty of the future, or guilt, shame and resentments from the past? If so, you are not alone! Many people spend their entire lives in this mental and emotional agony and that doesn't have to be you! Overcoming these challenges can be difficult on your own, working with a licensed professional may save you years of learning by trial and error. You can overcome and balance the emotional and behavioral impediments in your life.
(310) 943-1059 View (310) 943-1059
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Stephanie Van Stralen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma.
Welcome! You are likely here looking for a change in your life, whether it be small or large. I strive to facilitate a safe and nonjudgemental space that encourages exploration and growth. I feel it is important to understand barriers before taking that next step towards sustainable change. My goal for all of my clients is to assist them in better understanding themselves and gaining insight into patterns of behavior. I feel privileged to do this work and believe finding a therapist that is a good fit is key.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma.
Welcome! You are likely here looking for a change in your life, whether it be small or large. I strive to facilitate a safe and nonjudgemental space that encourages exploration and growth. I feel it is important to understand barriers before taking that next step towards sustainable change. My goal for all of my clients is to assist them in better understanding themselves and gaining insight into patterns of behavior. I feel privileged to do this work and believe finding a therapist that is a good fit is key.
(310) 601-8665 View (310) 601-8665
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Judy Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402  (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by worry about the future? Do you feel overextended because you're constantly serving others? Are you emotionally exhausted? Stuck? Are you concerned about your relationships? Although these struggles can feel challenging, they can also be the spark to ignite positive change in your life.
Change can be rewarding, even exciting, when undertaken with the right support. In these uncertain times, I am committed to providing calming, nourishing help. I am warm, collaborative, understanding, and real. Let's connect so you can tap into greater ease, clarity, and connection.
Do you feel overwhelmed by worry about the future? Do you feel overextended because you're constantly serving others? Are you emotionally exhausted? Stuck? Are you concerned about your relationships? Although these struggles can feel challenging, they can also be the spark to ignite positive change in your life.
Change can be rewarding, even exciting, when undertaken with the right support. In these uncertain times, I am committed to providing calming, nourishing help. I am warm, collaborative, understanding, and real. Let's connect so you can tap into greater ease, clarity, and connection.
(669) 305-6879 View (669) 305-6879
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Dr. Heather McMillen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Living a successful creative life is possible. Are you an artist, writer, musician, academic, or entrepreneur struggling to realize the life you desire? Are you self-critical? Have you noticed problematic patterns in relationships? Are you anxious, depressed, overworked, overwhelmed, and beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel better? Are there symptoms you suspect are related to unresolved trauma, and you're ready for release? As a holistic psychodynamic and somatic therapist, I welcome you. My experience is that our needs will best be met by a skilled and imaginative therapist who attends to mind and body, psyche and soma.
Living a successful creative life is possible. Are you an artist, writer, musician, academic, or entrepreneur struggling to realize the life you desire? Are you self-critical? Have you noticed problematic patterns in relationships? Are you anxious, depressed, overworked, overwhelmed, and beginning to wonder if you'll ever feel better? Are there symptoms you suspect are related to unresolved trauma, and you're ready for release? As a holistic psychodynamic and somatic therapist, I welcome you. My experience is that our needs will best be met by a skilled and imaginative therapist who attends to mind and body, psyche and soma.
(310) 499-2283 View (310) 499-2283
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Ladan Hannani Safvati
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
(310) 256-2811 View (310) 256-2811
Anxiety Therapists

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.