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Melissa Affronti
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85032
I focus on anxiety, depression, and finding meaning and hope through life transitions.
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am glad to meet you on your journey. I believe we all have the ability to grow, learn, and find our center during difficult or life-changing times. I am here to partner with you to identify what is causing discomfort and to provide the tools to navigate through those challenges.
I focus on anxiety, depression, and finding meaning and hope through life transitions.
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am glad to meet you on your journey. I believe we all have the ability to grow, learn, and find our center during difficult or life-changing times. I am here to partner with you to identify what is causing discomfort and to provide the tools to navigate through those challenges.
(602) 566-9543 View (602) 566-9543
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Dr. Mara Richman
PhD, MA, Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85281  (Online Only)
My specialities include working with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress.
My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life (college, grad school, jobs, family, anxiety) to overcome the challenges that our mind creates. I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.
My specialities include working with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and stress.
My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space to my clients to feel heard and understood. It's hard in everyday life (college, grad school, jobs, family, anxiety) to overcome the challenges that our mind creates. I hope to help clients work through the issues that comes with being human and living in today's society. I offer a warm, safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients to be their authentic selves.
(480) 418-4835 View (480) 418-4835
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Kathryn Forsyth
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85204
I specialize in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues and divorce issues.
Hello, I'm Kathryn Forsyth, Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling and a wide variety of other issues. I have been in this field for the past 20 years; I invite you to give me a call to see if I can best suit your needs.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues and divorce issues.
Hello, I'm Kathryn Forsyth, Licensed Professional Counselor. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling and a wide variety of other issues. I have been in this field for the past 20 years; I invite you to give me a call to see if I can best suit your needs.
(480) 382-9927 View (480) 382-9927
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Jacqueline Paige Babcock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gilbert, AZ 85234
A healthy sense of self is my speciality! Anxiety, stress or just feeling burnt out can make life feel overwhelming.
Accepting New Clients! Life can be hard! Stress, anxiety, anger or trauma, I am here to help! Life transitions cause us all stress! I work with clients going through strenuous times in life, relationships, relationship-injuries, past traumas, divorce and personal stress/difficulties related to life transitions. We can all have healthier relationships and deeper connections in life- We deserve this! If you are looking to increase self-esteem, self-worth or have healthier relationships please reach out! I specialize in processing hurt, managing stress or anxiety and healing trauma to have a healthier future.
A healthy sense of self is my speciality! Anxiety, stress or just feeling burnt out can make life feel overwhelming.
Accepting New Clients! Life can be hard! Stress, anxiety, anger or trauma, I am here to help! Life transitions cause us all stress! I work with clients going through strenuous times in life, relationships, relationship-injuries, past traumas, divorce and personal stress/difficulties related to life transitions. We can all have healthier relationships and deeper connections in life- We deserve this! If you are looking to increase self-esteem, self-worth or have healthier relationships please reach out! I specialize in processing hurt, managing stress or anxiety and healing trauma to have a healthier future.
(480) 400-0627 View (480) 400-0627
Linda R Weiss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Hi, I’m Linda, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling. I am passionate about helping my clients overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I strongly believe that everyone deserves a safe place to explore their thoughts and emotions. My warm and non-judgmental approach creates an environment where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with stress or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide you towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
Hi, I’m Linda, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling. I am passionate about helping my clients overcome challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I strongly believe that everyone deserves a safe place to explore their thoughts and emotions. My warm and non-judgmental approach creates an environment where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues and life transitions. Whether you are struggling with stress or seeking personal growth, I am here to guide you towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
(928) 662-0477 View (928) 662-0477
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Jenny Billiard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Check out www.selahcounseling.net for list of providers with current openings. Specializing in supporting clients through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach aims to foster a comfortable, transparent environment where personal growth can thrive. I strongly believe in every individual's potential for growth and their innate strengths to effect positive change in their lives. Our goal is to facilitate a space where you can pause, reflect, and embark on your journey of transformation.
Check out www.selahcounseling.net for list of providers with current openings. Specializing in supporting clients through trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach aims to foster a comfortable, transparent environment where personal growth can thrive. I strongly believe in every individual's potential for growth and their innate strengths to effect positive change in their lives. Our goal is to facilitate a space where you can pause, reflect, and embark on your journey of transformation.
(602) 878-8391 View (602) 878-8391
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Jose Bucio
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282  (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(480) 618-7463 View (480) 618-7463
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Dyanna Ah Quin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(480) 420-7354 View (480) 420-7354
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Michelle Macilvaine
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Michelle MacIlvaine is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience in mental health. She works with diverse populations who face a range of concerns including anxiety, adjustment to life’s issues, grief, trauma, parenting, and family issues. Michelle has experience with all ages from children to adults to seniors.
Michelle MacIlvaine is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience in mental health. She works with diverse populations who face a range of concerns including anxiety, adjustment to life’s issues, grief, trauma, parenting, and family issues. Michelle has experience with all ages from children to adults to seniors.
(520) 394-8680 View (520) 394-8680
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Mackenzie Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in treating a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm.
It takes great courage to take the next step toward personal growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you as you venture forth on your journey. My priority is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, which will serve as the springboard for your own self-exploration.
I have experience in treating a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-harm.
It takes great courage to take the next step toward personal growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you as you venture forth on your journey. My priority is to create a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, which will serve as the springboard for your own self-exploration.
(520) 523-3249 View (520) 523-3249
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Michelle Ugalde
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85281  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing a major life change or maybe you are feeling stuck in your personal growth, comparing yourself to others, or only able to think in the past or the future? Life is full of changes and uncertainties, and I believe that therapy can be a valuable tool for helping individuals find clarity, purpose, and direction. I have experience working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues, including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Are you experiencing a major life change or maybe you are feeling stuck in your personal growth, comparing yourself to others, or only able to think in the past or the future? Life is full of changes and uncertainties, and I believe that therapy can be a valuable tool for helping individuals find clarity, purpose, and direction. I have experience working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues, including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
(480) 690-1841 View (480) 690-1841
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Diana Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulties in your marriage/relationships? I am committed to helping you to make positive changes to cope with your problems as quickly and effectively as possible, with all the tools at my disposal.
Feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulties in your marriage/relationships? I am committed to helping you to make positive changes to cope with your problems as quickly and effectively as possible, with all the tools at my disposal.
(480) 382-3977 View (480) 382-3977
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Nicki Bartram
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a Masters in Business Administration, who specializes in individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise are substance abuse, anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working in disruptive event management, suicide prevention, medical hospitals, military and tribal mental health, and in adult and juvenile forensic settings.
My name is Nicki Bartram. I am licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Counseling and a Masters in Business Administration, who specializes in individual, group, and family therapy. My areas of expertise are substance abuse, anger management, anxiety and stress, depression, grief and loss, and trauma. I also have extensive experience working in disruptive event management, suicide prevention, medical hospitals, military and tribal mental health, and in adult and juvenile forensic settings.
(480) 660-4748 View (480) 660-4748
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Randi Whittington
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LASAC
Verified Verified
Avondale, AZ 85392
Hi, My name is Randi. I am a licensed Addictions Counselor and I specialize in working with individuals in early recovery from addiction and families affected by substance use, and addiction. My experience includes working with co-occurring disorders related to addiction; PTSD, families of addicts, partners of sex addiction, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction/Love avoidance, codependency, intimacy issues, grief counseling as well as process addictions. I use an integrative approach; addressing family of origin issues, as well as mental and physical health to help you reach your goals of healing and sobriety.
Hi, My name is Randi. I am a licensed Addictions Counselor and I specialize in working with individuals in early recovery from addiction and families affected by substance use, and addiction. My experience includes working with co-occurring disorders related to addiction; PTSD, families of addicts, partners of sex addiction, depression, anxiety, sex addiction, Love addiction/Love avoidance, codependency, intimacy issues, grief counseling as well as process addictions. I use an integrative approach; addressing family of origin issues, as well as mental and physical health to help you reach your goals of healing and sobriety.
(623) 263-9516 View (623) 263-9516
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Chikaodi Banor
DNP, APRN, MSN/Ed, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85225
We specialized in treating Depression, Anxiety and ADHD.
At Pulse Healthcare Solutions we provide medication management to our patients Mondays through Fridays from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed from 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch, and on most major holidays. Same day appointments and walk in appts are available.
We specialized in treating Depression, Anxiety and ADHD.
At Pulse Healthcare Solutions we provide medication management to our patients Mondays through Fridays from 8 AM to 5 PM. We are closed from 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch, and on most major holidays. Same day appointments and walk in appts are available.
(480) 631-9360 View (480) 631-9360
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Jessica Elias
Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85224
Recognizing feelings of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are even seeing these symptoms as a result of a previous trauma or current unhealthy situation. I help individuals, couples, and families to gain better balance, manage stress, and improve their mental well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Recognizing feelings of anxiety or depression? Maybe you are even seeing these symptoms as a result of a previous trauma or current unhealthy situation. I help individuals, couples, and families to gain better balance, manage stress, and improve their mental well-being. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
(480) 506-0901 View (480) 506-0901
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Better Days Behavioral Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 15185
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85286
I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I believe in my clients resilience and ability to self determine what works for them. Every client has their own strengths and needs, which I help them to identify and work to address to help them feel empowered. Working together we will help you achieve the identified treatment goals to find more peace and happiness in your daily life.
I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. I believe in my clients resilience and ability to self determine what works for them. Every client has their own strengths and needs, which I help them to identify and work to address to help them feel empowered. Working together we will help you achieve the identified treatment goals to find more peace and happiness in your daily life.
(480) 351-6450 View (480) 351-6450
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Darlene Summers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Glendale, AZ 85308
I understand that it takes a lot of courage to share your most personal and intimate issues with another person, and my goal is to make this process as comfortable and rewarding as possible. I provide my clients with a safe and professional enviroment from which we can explore life's most difficult hurdles. If you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or just plain stressed-out, working with an experienced therapist can be extremely beneficial. I work with individuals, couples and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each person involved.
I understand that it takes a lot of courage to share your most personal and intimate issues with another person, and my goal is to make this process as comfortable and rewarding as possible. I provide my clients with a safe and professional enviroment from which we can explore life's most difficult hurdles. If you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or just plain stressed-out, working with an experienced therapist can be extremely beneficial. I work with individuals, couples and families using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each person involved.
(602) 910-2701 View (602) 910-2701
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Zachary Arrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMSW
Verified Verified
Sun City West, AZ 85375  (Online Only)
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, or other challenges and are ready to make a change, I am here to support you. I am ready to collaborate in identifying problems and solutions for minor to severe challenges. Those clients that are fully ready or might just be dipping their toes into therapy I am ready to work on creating goals specific for your needs.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, or other challenges and are ready to make a change, I am here to support you. I am ready to collaborate in identifying problems and solutions for minor to severe challenges. Those clients that are fully ready or might just be dipping their toes into therapy I am ready to work on creating goals specific for your needs.
(928) 436-6404 View (928) 436-6404
Reflective Therapeutic Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85284
Our practice provides specialized individual and group therapy for Anxiety, Self- Esteem, Behavioral Disorders and Social Emotional functioning.
Our mission is to create Psychological wellness and healing. Supporting individuals and families growth and empowerment toward better health.
Our practice provides specialized individual and group therapy for Anxiety, Self- Esteem, Behavioral Disorders and Social Emotional functioning.
Our mission is to create Psychological wellness and healing. Supporting individuals and families growth and empowerment toward better health.
(480) 637-2025 View (480) 637-2025
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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.