Anxiety Therapists in Auburn, CA

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Olesen & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCIA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95602
You are struggling. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal oriented. I have 25 years experience with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also use Neurofeedback training. I taught Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University. This modality teaches you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I’ve written three books, including a new one on enhancing brain function.
You are struggling. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal oriented. I have 25 years experience with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also use Neurofeedback training. I taught Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University. This modality teaches you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I’ve written three books, including a new one on enhancing brain function.
(530) 419-5319 View (530) 419-5319
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Jamie Gallagher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Waitlist for new clients
Have you had difficulty coping with life changes or challenges? Are you looking to improve relationships with others? Have you noticed an increase in depression or anxiety? Do you want to change part of your life, but you’re not sure how to start? Perhaps you are looking for growth or self-improvement? These are some of the questions and thoughts that motivate people to begin therapy. Therapy provides a place to explore your feelings, create goals and implement new strategies to improve your functioning. This journey can be a powerful experience and I hope to walk with you to support you in meeting your goals.
Have you had difficulty coping with life changes or challenges? Are you looking to improve relationships with others? Have you noticed an increase in depression or anxiety? Do you want to change part of your life, but you’re not sure how to start? Perhaps you are looking for growth or self-improvement? These are some of the questions and thoughts that motivate people to begin therapy. Therapy provides a place to explore your feelings, create goals and implement new strategies to improve your functioning. This journey can be a powerful experience and I hope to walk with you to support you in meeting your goals.
(530) 212-7186 View (530) 212-7186
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Barbara Van Felix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
ALCHEMICAL HYPNOTHERAPY for personal transformation, "inner child" healing, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
During 38 years as a licensed therapist, I have experienced working with people in times of difficulties, phases of growth, and at unexpected crossroads. I listen with compassion, understanding and support while providing an opportunity for a new vision. Together we develop a treatment program based on your own personal desire for change. I utilize techniques that can help change habitual negative beliefs and perceptions at a very deep level. Together we work from the premise that what you believe - you become. Therapy can be brief or long-term, depending on what you want to achieve.
ALCHEMICAL HYPNOTHERAPY for personal transformation, "inner child" healing, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
During 38 years as a licensed therapist, I have experienced working with people in times of difficulties, phases of growth, and at unexpected crossroads. I listen with compassion, understanding and support while providing an opportunity for a new vision. Together we develop a treatment program based on your own personal desire for change. I utilize techniques that can help change habitual negative beliefs and perceptions at a very deep level. Together we work from the premise that what you believe - you become. Therapy can be brief or long-term, depending on what you want to achieve.
(530) 887-8455 View (530) 887-8455
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Jennifer Nordquist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
While all of us experience life's ups and downs, it can be a struggle to find the path through by yourself. The journey does not have to be a lonely one. I am committed to supporting you, your teen, and/or your family move beyond feeling stuck and hopeless. Whether you are a survivor of abuse or trauma, worried about your child, experiencing a painful loss, or find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors. I understand and am here to help you find your way to the life you want.
While all of us experience life's ups and downs, it can be a struggle to find the path through by yourself. The journey does not have to be a lonely one. I am committed to supporting you, your teen, and/or your family move beyond feeling stuck and hopeless. Whether you are a survivor of abuse or trauma, worried about your child, experiencing a painful loss, or find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors. I understand and am here to help you find your way to the life you want.
(916) 891-1914 View (916) 891-1914
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Jordan A Hamilton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
Feeling Stuck? Struggling with turning points of your life? Trauma is pervasive in our society in varying degrees and intensities. If you’ve been working hard to resolve the anxiety that go with early and middle life. Perhaps you should consider Intensive retreat. We work 6 hours person-to-person per day in three or five days to break through the impasse. Trauma (of any intensity) can impair the ability to imagine, particularly to imagine an open future. It can disrupt the ability to form positive meaning. Trauma floods the present and captures the future in terrifying images.
Feeling Stuck? Struggling with turning points of your life? Trauma is pervasive in our society in varying degrees and intensities. If you’ve been working hard to resolve the anxiety that go with early and middle life. Perhaps you should consider Intensive retreat. We work 6 hours person-to-person per day in three or five days to break through the impasse. Trauma (of any intensity) can impair the ability to imagine, particularly to imagine an open future. It can disrupt the ability to form positive meaning. Trauma floods the present and captures the future in terrifying images.
(530) 639-8006 View (530) 639-8006
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Bonnie E. Martello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Welcome to living your best life. We can work together to help you unravel the barriers to living a life you feel good about. I have 28 plus years of experience treating anxiety/ depression loss and grief. I have trained using CBT and DBT techniques. The premise of those is that our thoughts can drive our actions. So often we are unaware of the impact our thoughts have on what we do and who we are. You’ve made an important first step to a healthier more fulfilling life. With compassion and kindness I can help you navigate the changes you’d like to make. I’m honored to join your journey.
Welcome to living your best life. We can work together to help you unravel the barriers to living a life you feel good about. I have 28 plus years of experience treating anxiety/ depression loss and grief. I have trained using CBT and DBT techniques. The premise of those is that our thoughts can drive our actions. So often we are unaware of the impact our thoughts have on what we do and who we are. You’ve made an important first step to a healthier more fulfilling life. With compassion and kindness I can help you navigate the changes you’d like to make. I’m honored to join your journey.
(530) 420-1094 View (530) 420-1094
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Jessica Landreth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
I have extensive clinical training in depression, anxiety, women’s issues, emotion regulation, trauma, family-of-origin dysfunction, relationship issues, and treating children with emotional and behavioral issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating children, teens, individuals, and families. My approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the specific and unique strengths and challenges of each client. Highly driven by sincerity, compassion, and humor, I strive to create a therapeutic climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue health and change. I bring authenticity and collaboration into my practice, working closely with each patient and their family to develop a clear, individualized treatment plan.
I have extensive clinical training in depression, anxiety, women’s issues, emotion regulation, trauma, family-of-origin dysfunction, relationship issues, and treating children with emotional and behavioral issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating children, teens, individuals, and families. My approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the specific and unique strengths and challenges of each client. Highly driven by sincerity, compassion, and humor, I strive to create a therapeutic climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue health and change. I bring authenticity and collaboration into my practice, working closely with each patient and their family to develop a clear, individualized treatment plan.
(530) 683-3874 View (530) 683-3874
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Laurence Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Now, I provide individual therapy to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stressful life transitions, and other issues.
Virtually all of us can benefit from this simple advice: "Quiet the Mind, and Open the Heart." Unfortunately, our stressful environments are pressuring us to do the opposite. Traumatic family history, competitive work environments, multiple and conflicting demands, contribute to distress. We blame ourselves. Our minds race in circles. But, through targeted tools and practices, we can: observe our thinking and emotions more objectively, accept what we cannot control, develop more compassion for ourselves and others, refuse to be defined by the worst things that happened to us, and take action toward our true values and purpose.
Now, I provide individual therapy to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stressful life transitions, and other issues.
Virtually all of us can benefit from this simple advice: "Quiet the Mind, and Open the Heart." Unfortunately, our stressful environments are pressuring us to do the opposite. Traumatic family history, competitive work environments, multiple and conflicting demands, contribute to distress. We blame ourselves. Our minds race in circles. But, through targeted tools and practices, we can: observe our thinking and emotions more objectively, accept what we cannot control, develop more compassion for ourselves and others, refuse to be defined by the worst things that happened to us, and take action toward our true values and purpose.
(530) 317-3732 View (530) 317-3732
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Donna M. Hutcheson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95604  (Online Only)
As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.
As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.
(530) 488-4143 View (530) 488-4143
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Mary Lee Olesen
BCIA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.
You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.
(530) 885-2673 x3 View (530) 885-2673 x3
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Kimberlie Nunley, LCSW, Mental Health Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95604  (Online Only)
I can help you discover ways to feel more in charge of your anxiety, thoughts, feelings, actions.
This is YOUR JOURNEY and YOU DESERVE specialized support …Are you having trouble functioning while experiencing unproductive anxiety symptoms, thoughts, feelings, actions? Are they working against you; controlling you, keeping you from experiencing the relationships and the life that you want for yourself? Are you trapped inside your mental health diagnosis? Many mental health challenges are rooted in past traumatic events and in fears of the future. How would you feel if past events didn't have a hold on you in a negative way? How would it feel to be in charge of your responses to your environment?
I can help you discover ways to feel more in charge of your anxiety, thoughts, feelings, actions.
This is YOUR JOURNEY and YOU DESERVE specialized support …Are you having trouble functioning while experiencing unproductive anxiety symptoms, thoughts, feelings, actions? Are they working against you; controlling you, keeping you from experiencing the relationships and the life that you want for yourself? Are you trapped inside your mental health diagnosis? Many mental health challenges are rooted in past traumatic events and in fears of the future. How would you feel if past events didn't have a hold on you in a negative way? How would it feel to be in charge of your responses to your environment?
(530) 771-6614 View (530) 771-6614
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Deborah Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
EMDR is also effective in treating issues such as panic attacks, grief, disturbing memories, phobias, pain disorders, depression, anxiety, stress reduction, addictions, and abuse.
I have over 30 years experience counseling children and adolescents. I have always had a passion to help people and my interests and experience as a therapist have led me to working with children and trauma. When a person is very upset, their brain cannot process information as it does ordinarily. Highly emotionally charged experiences become ‘frozen in time’ and are not processed in the usual way. My goal is to help reprocess those events to a resolution that is life-affirming and strength-building.
EMDR is also effective in treating issues such as panic attacks, grief, disturbing memories, phobias, pain disorders, depression, anxiety, stress reduction, addictions, and abuse.
I have over 30 years experience counseling children and adolescents. I have always had a passion to help people and my interests and experience as a therapist have led me to working with children and trauma. When a person is very upset, their brain cannot process information as it does ordinarily. Highly emotionally charged experiences become ‘frozen in time’ and are not processed in the usual way. My goal is to help reprocess those events to a resolution that is life-affirming and strength-building.
(530) 491-4688 View (530) 491-4688
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Misty Batch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95602
Hi- thank you for selecting my profile. I draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and see individuals, couples, and children dealing with a broad range of challenges, such as: Stress/ Anxiety/Depression, managing Work/Life/Balance, marital/relationship/communication discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, trauma/PTSD, grief, infertility/postpartum worries, social anxiety, diversity/belonging struggles, and workplace stressors.
Hi- thank you for selecting my profile. I draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and see individuals, couples, and children dealing with a broad range of challenges, such as: Stress/ Anxiety/Depression, managing Work/Life/Balance, marital/relationship/communication discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, trauma/PTSD, grief, infertility/postpartum worries, social anxiety, diversity/belonging struggles, and workplace stressors.
(408) 659-8174 View (408) 659-8174
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Matthew Heake
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95602  (Online Only)
As an anxiety and traumay specialist, I can help you better balance yourself in the present, day to day, or dive deep with you, when you are ready, to radically heal your deepest pain, from the roots.
Feeling stuck? Maybe you've tried it all, or maybe you're just now ready to begin. Always feeling like you're not "good enough" and as if anxiety runs your life? I want you to know you aren't alone, you truly are good enough, and together we can navigate and address the barriers that keep the life you desire seemingly just beyond your grasp. If you seek a safe space and understanding, you're in the right place. If genuine transformation is what you're after, our sessions are tailored to fit your needs. I specialize in trauma and anxiety therapy, utilizing the most effective interventions and my experience to help you heal.
As an anxiety and traumay specialist, I can help you better balance yourself in the present, day to day, or dive deep with you, when you are ready, to radically heal your deepest pain, from the roots.
Feeling stuck? Maybe you've tried it all, or maybe you're just now ready to begin. Always feeling like you're not "good enough" and as if anxiety runs your life? I want you to know you aren't alone, you truly are good enough, and together we can navigate and address the barriers that keep the life you desire seemingly just beyond your grasp. If you seek a safe space and understanding, you're in the right place. If genuine transformation is what you're after, our sessions are tailored to fit your needs. I specialize in trauma and anxiety therapy, utilizing the most effective interventions and my experience to help you heal.
(916) 246-0373 View (916) 246-0373
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Bonnie Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
I offer a wide variety of Therapy for the following: Grief/Loss, (including pets) Divorce, Custody Issues, Infertility, Depression, Anxiety, Abuse, Adoption, Attachment, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Blended Family Problems, Relationship Challenges, Difficult children/teen behaviors at home and/or school, ADHD, Family History of Drug/Alcohol Addictions, Self Esteem, Parenting, Grandparents raising Grandchildren, and more.
Hello, I'm Bonnie Wagner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individual adults, couples, children/teens (birth to 18 years) and families, for over 25 years. I have a great deal of experience as a therapist, helping people develop treatment goals which assist them in achieving the most optimal and positive outcomes for themselves.
I offer a wide variety of Therapy for the following: Grief/Loss, (including pets) Divorce, Custody Issues, Infertility, Depression, Anxiety, Abuse, Adoption, Attachment, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Blended Family Problems, Relationship Challenges, Difficult children/teen behaviors at home and/or school, ADHD, Family History of Drug/Alcohol Addictions, Self Esteem, Parenting, Grandparents raising Grandchildren, and more.
Hello, I'm Bonnie Wagner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individual adults, couples, children/teens (birth to 18 years) and families, for over 25 years. I have a great deal of experience as a therapist, helping people develop treatment goals which assist them in achieving the most optimal and positive outcomes for themselves.
(916) 546-1504 View (916) 546-1504
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Leslie Foge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they prepare to launch/leave home/get ready to "grow up!" I work with people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessions/compulsions, family issues, and relationship issues.
I enjoy working with adults facing transitions -- launching, having a child, beginning or ending a relationship, moving through developmental stages, etc. I love working with folks touched by adoption -- potential adoptive parents, adoptive families, birth families, adopted persons, etc. I enjoy working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, compulsivity, disconnection, loneliness. .
I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they prepare to launch/leave home/get ready to "grow up!" I work with people of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, obsessions/compulsions, family issues, and relationship issues.
I enjoy working with adults facing transitions -- launching, having a child, beginning or ending a relationship, moving through developmental stages, etc. I love working with folks touched by adoption -- potential adoptive parents, adoptive families, birth families, adopted persons, etc. I enjoy working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, compulsivity, disconnection, loneliness. .
(925) 578-2997 View (925) 578-2997
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Dvora Kravitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
I'm Dvora Kravitz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, aging, and other aches and pains that cannot be explained. Currently, I offer telehealth conference sessions. If you are a struggling parent, a teen, or senior I am available to help in a caring and professional manner. Starting 40 years ago as an educator, and from my training as a psychotherapist starting 35 years ago, I have successfully evolved and synthesized a wide variety of tools including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused, Mindfulness-Based, and Play Therapy.
I'm Dvora Kravitz, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, aging, and other aches and pains that cannot be explained. Currently, I offer telehealth conference sessions. If you are a struggling parent, a teen, or senior I am available to help in a caring and professional manner. Starting 40 years ago as an educator, and from my training as a psychotherapist starting 35 years ago, I have successfully evolved and synthesized a wide variety of tools including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused, Mindfulness-Based, and Play Therapy.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Gloria Rill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95604
Are you ready for new growth? I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Life can be stressful, and we may come across life experiences that unbalance and overwhelm us. Often the very painful issues such as anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships, life stage transitions, trauma, illness, and lack of purpose/motivation may present as an opportunity for exploration, personal growth, and development. Therapy provides a safe haven for identifying inner conflicts, exploring feelings, and letting go of limiting patterns of negative beliefs and behaviors.
Are you ready for new growth? I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Life can be stressful, and we may come across life experiences that unbalance and overwhelm us. Often the very painful issues such as anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships, life stage transitions, trauma, illness, and lack of purpose/motivation may present as an opportunity for exploration, personal growth, and development. Therapy provides a safe haven for identifying inner conflicts, exploring feelings, and letting go of limiting patterns of negative beliefs and behaviors.
(530) 627-2210 View (530) 627-2210
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Heartstrings Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Our counseling services include, but are not limited to: Stress and Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Developing Self Esteem, Depression, Codependency, Grief Abuse, Parenting Issues, Trauma, Ddomestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders.
Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Our counseling services include, but are not limited to: Stress and Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Developing Self Esteem, Depression, Codependency, Grief Abuse, Parenting Issues, Trauma, Ddomestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders.
Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
(916) 710-8563 View (916) 710-8563
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Meg Luce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Caring, compassionate counseling to help clients move forward through challenges and make positive life changes. I work with individuals and couples to address relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and new pathways for personal growth. While working with individuals, clients set the goals that they wish to address. My role is to listen, encourage, and guide clients in a process of self-discovery and self-mastery. Sometimes clients are trying to heal from past trauma and move forward. Sessions offer support for healing and learning new healthy ways to live.
Caring, compassionate counseling to help clients move forward through challenges and make positive life changes. I work with individuals and couples to address relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and new pathways for personal growth. While working with individuals, clients set the goals that they wish to address. My role is to listen, encourage, and guide clients in a process of self-discovery and self-mastery. Sometimes clients are trying to heal from past trauma and move forward. Sessions offer support for healing and learning new healthy ways to live.
(530) 419-4557 View (530) 419-4557
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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.