Anxiety Therapists in Cupertino, CA
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I offer evidence and research based therapy as Family Based Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, Anxiety related disorders and depression.
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making a meaningful and important change in your life. Asking for help and wanting to make a change in your life is not easy and takes a lot of courage. Often we do not have the right coping skills to manage our emotions and relationships, causing life to get complicated. Whether it's a new or recurrent problem, if you feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or experiencing relationship problems, I am here for you. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples and adolescents.
I offer evidence and research based therapy as Family Based Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, Anxiety related disorders and depression.
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making a meaningful and important change in your life. Asking for help and wanting to make a change in your life is not easy and takes a lot of courage. Often we do not have the right coping skills to manage our emotions and relationships, causing life to get complicated. Whether it's a new or recurrent problem, if you feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed or experiencing relationship problems, I am here for you. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples and adolescents.
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My name is Caroline Yoon, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, and I believe that a lot of healing comes from being able to tell your story. My focus areas of practice are clients with depression and anxiety. I am good at helping people who have anxiety or depression. I have experience working with people who have severe mental illness. I have working in substance use treatment. I enjoy working with children.
My name is Caroline Yoon, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I take a person-centered approach to therapy, and I believe that a lot of healing comes from being able to tell your story. My focus areas of practice are clients with depression and anxiety. I am good at helping people who have anxiety or depression. I have experience working with people who have severe mental illness. I have working in substance use treatment. I enjoy working with children.
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A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Have you experienced a recent or prior trauma or traumas that negatively impact your life? Does your child or adolescent struggle with these issues? Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with a life change or loss? All of these conditions are painful and deserve time and attention. In the context of an honest, compassionate relationship, I am here to empower you and/or your adolescent to move beyond burdensome behaviors and thoughts so that you can live life to the fullest. My approach is interactive, collaborative and practical.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder? Have you experienced a recent or prior trauma or traumas that negatively impact your life? Does your child or adolescent struggle with these issues? Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with a life change or loss? All of these conditions are painful and deserve time and attention. In the context of an honest, compassionate relationship, I am here to empower you and/or your adolescent to move beyond burdensome behaviors and thoughts so that you can live life to the fullest. My approach is interactive, collaborative and practical.
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This can include experiences that bring on depressive or anxious episodes, the grieving process or feelings of isolation.
Hi, I am Britney Meyer, a licensed clinical social worker in both California and Kansas. I am currently based out of the Antelope Valley, California and accepting clients via telehealth. I work with clients who are facing challenging experiences that need support in managing the stress, extreme emotions and thought distortions that arise. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based with an integrative approach, allowing me to provide support based on what my client needs in the moment.
This can include experiences that bring on depressive or anxious episodes, the grieving process or feelings of isolation.
Hi, I am Britney Meyer, a licensed clinical social worker in both California and Kansas. I am currently based out of the Antelope Valley, California and accepting clients via telehealth. I work with clients who are facing challenging experiences that need support in managing the stress, extreme emotions and thought distortions that arise. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based with an integrative approach, allowing me to provide support based on what my client needs in the moment.
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In my practice, I treat individuals with a variety of concerns, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, a sense of emptiness and lack of meaning in their lives.
Emotional pain can create an opening for change. Your decision to seek professional help is a step in this direction. I have over 38 years of experience helping individuals understand the causes of their emotional difficulties and helping them to make changes that fit their unique needs. I provide a safe environment where together we can explore the barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
In my practice, I treat individuals with a variety of concerns, including relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, a sense of emptiness and lack of meaning in their lives.
Emotional pain can create an opening for change. Your decision to seek professional help is a step in this direction. I have over 38 years of experience helping individuals understand the causes of their emotional difficulties and helping them to make changes that fit their unique needs. I provide a safe environment where together we can explore the barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
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Anat Fein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
I see clients with PTSD, emotional and social difficulties, chronic illnesses, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and behaviors , and self esteem issues.
Emotional pain is as common as physical pain, and can be truely agonizing. Don't give up! You don't have to suffer alone. I come from a place of compassion, acceptance and hope. I am constantly amazed by the human spirit and by our ability to heal. I am eclectic, and use different approaches to meet each client's individual needs. I am open and honest with my clients and never judge anyone. My style is interactive and direct. I take my role seriously and am committed to helping you feel better. I'm fluent in English and Hebrew.
I see clients with PTSD, emotional and social difficulties, chronic illnesses, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and behaviors , and self esteem issues.
Emotional pain is as common as physical pain, and can be truely agonizing. Don't give up! You don't have to suffer alone. I come from a place of compassion, acceptance and hope. I am constantly amazed by the human spirit and by our ability to heal. I am eclectic, and use different approaches to meet each client's individual needs. I am open and honest with my clients and never judge anyone. My style is interactive and direct. I take my role seriously and am committed to helping you feel better. I'm fluent in English and Hebrew.
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Asking for help is a big step. Are you struggling with feeling sad, anxious, having a hard time? Going thru some difficult times? Transitions? I am here to help you. I am a very goal oriented therapist, providing helpful skills, feedback, support and direction. I will work with you using a variety of treatment approaches based on what you need. I find Mindfulness CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) a very effective approach to help you feel better and take action. I also utilize EMDR, (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) as a tool to help with trauma and other issues
Asking for help is a big step. Are you struggling with feeling sad, anxious, having a hard time? Going thru some difficult times? Transitions? I am here to help you. I am a very goal oriented therapist, providing helpful skills, feedback, support and direction. I will work with you using a variety of treatment approaches based on what you need. I find Mindfulness CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) a very effective approach to help you feel better and take action. I also utilize EMDR, (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) as a tool to help with trauma and other issues
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I am a Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in California who specializes in healing trauma and supporting better management of mental health challenges. I have over 5 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, mood instability, OCD, problem gambling, and hoarding. My therapy style is supportive and collaborative. I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey and personalizing the course of treatment to their specific needs.
I am a Professional Clinical Counselor licensed in California who specializes in healing trauma and supporting better management of mental health challenges. I have over 5 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, eating disorders, mood instability, OCD, problem gambling, and hoarding. My therapy style is supportive and collaborative. I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey and personalizing the course of treatment to their specific needs.
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I enjoy working with adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment problems due to changes, losses, or transitions in life.
Hello, my name is Fernando Rios, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been in practice since 2006. I enjoy working with individual adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and want to manage their symptoms, reduce their impairments, and navigate through their life stressors. I focus on soliciting specific feedback from my clients and collaborate with them to develop a tailored treatment plan that is ethical, practical, and effective in addressing their concerns.
I enjoy working with adult individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment problems due to changes, losses, or transitions in life.
Hello, my name is Fernando Rios, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been in practice since 2006. I enjoy working with individual adults who are experiencing mental health concerns and want to manage their symptoms, reduce their impairments, and navigate through their life stressors. I focus on soliciting specific feedback from my clients and collaborate with them to develop a tailored treatment plan that is ethical, practical, and effective in addressing their concerns.
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For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals across the lifespan with culturally sensitive and compassionate therapy. In addition to helping people work through anxiety and depression, I specialize in working with adults affected by complex/systemic trauma and help them feel safer and more hopeful to create a life worth living. I also support people with marginalized identities process the stressful impacts of oppression and increase experiences of empowerment and connection.
For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals across the lifespan with culturally sensitive and compassionate therapy. In addition to helping people work through anxiety and depression, I specialize in working with adults affected by complex/systemic trauma and help them feel safer and more hopeful to create a life worth living. I also support people with marginalized identities process the stressful impacts of oppression and increase experiences of empowerment and connection.
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You do not have to go through life challenges alone. People come to see me for a number of reasons. Maybe you are seeking help for anxiety or depression or maybe you are going through a difficult event, like the death of a loved one, a break-up, or health issues. Maybe you hope to have healthier and more satisfying relationships. Maybe you are haunted by experiences stemming from childhood or the more recent past. We all are seeking a better life, a pathway to some change, and a greater sense of peace or confidence. Therapy is a great place to work toward these goals.
You do not have to go through life challenges alone. People come to see me for a number of reasons. Maybe you are seeking help for anxiety or depression or maybe you are going through a difficult event, like the death of a loved one, a break-up, or health issues. Maybe you hope to have healthier and more satisfying relationships. Maybe you are haunted by experiences stemming from childhood or the more recent past. We all are seeking a better life, a pathway to some change, and a greater sense of peace or confidence. Therapy is a great place to work toward these goals.
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Xiyue Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
I have years of experience working with trauma survivors, immigrants, second-generation Asian Americans to overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and cope with life stress such as work-related stress, divorce, grief, and other transitions.
Hi, I'm glad you stopped by! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience providing individual therapy in the SF bay area. It can be a difficult decision to enter therapy. Many of us carry more stress than we are aware of, and sometimes the weight of past stressors and memories gets in our current life, preventing us from achieving our goals. I want to create a safe space for you to unpack your emotions, make meaningful choices, and restore inner peace so you can live your authentic values in all aspects of life.
I have years of experience working with trauma survivors, immigrants, second-generation Asian Americans to overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and cope with life stress such as work-related stress, divorce, grief, and other transitions.
Hi, I'm glad you stopped by! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of experience providing individual therapy in the SF bay area. It can be a difficult decision to enter therapy. Many of us carry more stress than we are aware of, and sometimes the weight of past stressors and memories gets in our current life, preventing us from achieving our goals. I want to create a safe space for you to unpack your emotions, make meaningful choices, and restore inner peace so you can live your authentic values in all aspects of life.
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Are stress and anxiety taking control and holding your child back from being their old selves and reaching their goals? Is it affecting important areas of life including school, friendships, and even fun? Are you searching for a therapist who understands and can provide support in growing and navigating challenges? You may not remember a time when things weren't so tough. You're in the right place if your child's ready to learn strategies to cope and restructure your thinking patterns so they feel more confident, empowered, and balanced. Most of all, you'd like them to enjoy their youth and feel comfortable in their skin.
Are stress and anxiety taking control and holding your child back from being their old selves and reaching their goals? Is it affecting important areas of life including school, friendships, and even fun? Are you searching for a therapist who understands and can provide support in growing and navigating challenges? You may not remember a time when things weren't so tough. You're in the right place if your child's ready to learn strategies to cope and restructure your thinking patterns so they feel more confident, empowered, and balanced. Most of all, you'd like them to enjoy their youth and feel comfortable in their skin.
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Shoko G Horiuchi
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist specializing in perinatal loss, grief, and anxiety.
Are you expecting a baby and feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and alone? Or maybe your heart is broken after a miscarriage or stillbirth and you wonder how you can heal from it. You thought that carrying a child would bring you joy and excitement, but now you find yourself sad, scared, guilty, and lost. Uncertainty may terrify you. You may be worried about how your stress will affect your loved ones and your future. If you are seeking help to cope with anxiety during pregnancy or the loss of pregnancy, I am here to help.
I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist specializing in perinatal loss, grief, and anxiety.
Are you expecting a baby and feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and alone? Or maybe your heart is broken after a miscarriage or stillbirth and you wonder how you can heal from it. You thought that carrying a child would bring you joy and excitement, but now you find yourself sad, scared, guilty, and lost. Uncertainty may terrify you. You may be worried about how your stress will affect your loved ones and your future. If you are seeking help to cope with anxiety during pregnancy or the loss of pregnancy, I am here to help.
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I enjoy working with individuals and couples, and help my patients find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns such as: relationships, work and career, trauma, depression, anxiety, immigration and acculturation, issues that are unique to women, and coping with a chronic mental illness.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice for adults, offering therapy for individuals and couples. Turning to therapy is not an easy step: opening up to a stranger can understandably be difficult. I hope that the information below as well as the link to my website would help you to decide whether my therapeutic approach is right for you. Whether you're dealing with long-standing difficulties or coping with unexpected changes in your life, I invite you to call or email me if you have any questions or would like to set up a consultation.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples, and help my patients find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns such as: relationships, work and career, trauma, depression, anxiety, immigration and acculturation, issues that are unique to women, and coping with a chronic mental illness.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice for adults, offering therapy for individuals and couples. Turning to therapy is not an easy step: opening up to a stranger can understandably be difficult. I hope that the information below as well as the link to my website would help you to decide whether my therapeutic approach is right for you. Whether you're dealing with long-standing difficulties or coping with unexpected changes in your life, I invite you to call or email me if you have any questions or would like to set up a consultation.
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Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
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I primarily see individual adult clients. I take a collaborative approach and provide the support, patience and compassion necessary to promote change and growth. I feel fortunate to work in private practice and at a local hospital. I see a diverse population of clients and have exposure to a wide variety of issues and diagnoses: anxiety, depression, ADHD, domestic violence/trauma, work stress, parenting, relationship problems, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, assertiveness/self-esteem, gender incongruence, caregiver stress and life transitions (going to college, having a baby, getting married/divorced, moving, changing jobs).
I primarily see individual adult clients. I take a collaborative approach and provide the support, patience and compassion necessary to promote change and growth. I feel fortunate to work in private practice and at a local hospital. I see a diverse population of clients and have exposure to a wide variety of issues and diagnoses: anxiety, depression, ADHD, domestic violence/trauma, work stress, parenting, relationship problems, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, assertiveness/self-esteem, gender incongruence, caregiver stress and life transitions (going to college, having a baby, getting married/divorced, moving, changing jobs).
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I am comfortable treating depressive and anxious disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, co-occurring and substance use disorders, and stress-related disorders.
Hello, my name is Nick Persons, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California looking for new clients. My approach is, first and foremost, person-centered; I believe there is no one-size-fits-all technique, so I like to meet my clients where they are and start with where they feel comfortable to help them become better prepared to navigate the obstacles they encounter in their lives.
I am comfortable treating depressive and anxious disorders, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, co-occurring and substance use disorders, and stress-related disorders.
Hello, my name is Nick Persons, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California looking for new clients. My approach is, first and foremost, person-centered; I believe there is no one-size-fits-all technique, so I like to meet my clients where they are and start with where they feel comfortable to help them become better prepared to navigate the obstacles they encounter in their lives.
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We will have a conversation about YOU. We will explore the issues that you struggle with, especially the ones that society finds taboo or shameful: your body, your sexuality, your desires, your darkest fantasies, your weaknesses, your fears, your disappointments, your failures, and everything that makes you human.
We will have a conversation about YOU. We will explore the issues that you struggle with, especially the ones that society finds taboo or shameful: your body, your sexuality, your desires, your darkest fantasies, your weaknesses, your fears, your disappointments, your failures, and everything that makes you human.
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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.