Anxiety Therapists in Windsor Hills, CA

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Solution Room Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90056  (Online Only)
Are you having relationships challenges? Are you dealing with emotional trauma, stress, college life challenges, marital stressors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or work-life balance which have become too much? Do you want to heal the root cause of your emotional pain so that you can live a pain-free life? By applying time-tested therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you having relationships challenges? Are you dealing with emotional trauma, stress, college life challenges, marital stressors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or work-life balance which have become too much? Do you want to heal the root cause of your emotional pain so that you can live a pain-free life? By applying time-tested therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(310) 907-8194 View (310) 907-8194
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Kyrah Johnson-Dickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCHt
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90056  (Online Only)
Let’s work together to overcome high anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, and trauma, so you can enjoy the success you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
You appear to be doing well in life to others and yet internally you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a persistent feeling of not being good enough. Perhaps trauma or a highly stressful event(s) still haunt you, despite your accomplishments. Your success does not have to come at the cost of your well-being. Imagine feeling more balanced, a sense of peace, being able to embrace your skills and achievements with assurance, recognizing and celebrating your true worth, and moving past trauma to experience emotional freedom, resilience, and genuine joy.
Let’s work together to overcome high anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, and trauma, so you can enjoy the success you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
You appear to be doing well in life to others and yet internally you’re grappling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a persistent feeling of not being good enough. Perhaps trauma or a highly stressful event(s) still haunt you, despite your accomplishments. Your success does not have to come at the cost of your well-being. Imagine feeling more balanced, a sense of peace, being able to embrace your skills and achievements with assurance, recognizing and celebrating your true worth, and moving past trauma to experience emotional freedom, resilience, and genuine joy.
(310) 388-9528 View (310) 388-9528
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Charmayne Bowens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90056  (Online Only)
Why Choose Me? As a specialist in anxiety and depression therapy for women, I have experience with diverse issues, from occupational stress to family dynamics.
Welcome! I’m Charmayne, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping women across California overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges through personalized telehealth sessions. I specialize in a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, women’s issues, managing stress, occupational stressors, parenting, and family systems. My collaborative approach helps identify and overcome obstacles preventing you from reaching your goals. By meeting you where you are and developing a strong therapeutic relationship, we ensure sessions are both supportive and effective.
Why Choose Me? As a specialist in anxiety and depression therapy for women, I have experience with diverse issues, from occupational stress to family dynamics.
Welcome! I’m Charmayne, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping women across California overcome anxiety, depression, and other challenges through personalized telehealth sessions. I specialize in a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, women’s issues, managing stress, occupational stressors, parenting, and family systems. My collaborative approach helps identify and overcome obstacles preventing you from reaching your goals. By meeting you where you are and developing a strong therapeutic relationship, we ensure sessions are both supportive and effective.
(909) 639-5934 View (909) 639-5934
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Noelle Stanfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90056  (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or isolated? Are you someone who is constantly triggered by the past and has difficulty maintaining relationships? Or maybe you experience crippling anxiety thinking about your future? If this sounds like you, I want to help! I believe everyone deserves to have a safe space, free of judgment, to unpack those self-doubts, insecurities, and feelings that have often been present since childhood, affecting how you show up in the world day to day. As a therapist, I have over 12 years of training and experience helping adolescents and adults with trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or isolated? Are you someone who is constantly triggered by the past and has difficulty maintaining relationships? Or maybe you experience crippling anxiety thinking about your future? If this sounds like you, I want to help! I believe everyone deserves to have a safe space, free of judgment, to unpack those self-doubts, insecurities, and feelings that have often been present since childhood, affecting how you show up in the world day to day. As a therapist, I have over 12 years of training and experience helping adolescents and adults with trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues.
(424) 622-6013 View (424) 622-6013
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Nasaba Children & Family Counseling Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90043
Areas of specialty include but not limited to: Codependency, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, Stress Management, Anger Management, Parenting Related Issues, Life Transition Difficulties, Anxiety, Grief and Loss.
Dedicated to Enriching the lives of those we serve, by promoting a strength based, client centered approach. We believe that achieving a balanced social emotional state of wellbeing is the foundation to prosperity, good health and meaningful relationships. Where there is balance and harmony, the possibilities to happiness become endless. Our job is to offer you individualized skills and strategies to meet your specific needs, while assisting and supporting you along your journey. We specialize in working with couples and individuals seeking relationship clarity, self-determination, and social emotional support.
Areas of specialty include but not limited to: Codependency, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, Stress Management, Anger Management, Parenting Related Issues, Life Transition Difficulties, Anxiety, Grief and Loss.
Dedicated to Enriching the lives of those we serve, by promoting a strength based, client centered approach. We believe that achieving a balanced social emotional state of wellbeing is the foundation to prosperity, good health and meaningful relationships. Where there is balance and harmony, the possibilities to happiness become endless. Our job is to offer you individualized skills and strategies to meet your specific needs, while assisting and supporting you along your journey. We specialize in working with couples and individuals seeking relationship clarity, self-determination, and social emotional support.
(909) 330-4844 View (909) 330-4844
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Lisa M De Geneste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90056  (Online Only)
My clients come to me with various issues. They may want help managing depression or anxiety, a mental health diagnosis like BPD, a difficult life transition or issues such as racism at work. Some are just trying to take better care of themselves by setting boundaries with others. Many come to process and heal from past trauma. My clients have already had a certain amount of success in their lives and they know that caring for their mental health will help address areas where they are stuck. They want to understand how they have been affected by issues in their lives, why they feel and behave in certain ways and how to change it.
My clients come to me with various issues. They may want help managing depression or anxiety, a mental health diagnosis like BPD, a difficult life transition or issues such as racism at work. Some are just trying to take better care of themselves by setting boundaries with others. Many come to process and heal from past trauma. My clients have already had a certain amount of success in their lives and they know that caring for their mental health will help address areas where they are stuck. They want to understand how they have been affected by issues in their lives, why they feel and behave in certain ways and how to change it.
(415) 650-5437 View (415) 650-5437
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Dr. Ashley Claiborne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Windsor Hills, CA 90043  (Online Only)
Are you the go-to person that everyone turns to with their problems? It's great to be relied on, but sometimes it can feel like a lot, right? If you are an overachiever juggling a lot on your plate and feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or work stress, you're not alone. Here, you'll find a safe and confidential space to unpack those heavy feelings with someone who gets it. Let's work together to ease that burden and find some balance in your life. Ready to take that first step towards feeling better? Let's chat
Are you the go-to person that everyone turns to with their problems? It's great to be relied on, but sometimes it can feel like a lot, right? If you are an overachiever juggling a lot on your plate and feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, or work stress, you're not alone. Here, you'll find a safe and confidential space to unpack those heavy feelings with someone who gets it. Let's work together to ease that burden and find some balance in your life. Ready to take that first step towards feeling better? Let's chat
(773) 389-1302 View (773) 389-1302
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Janet B Shiver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windsor Hills, CA 90056  (Online Only)
I specialize in issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity, boundaries, assertion, relational problems, phase of life transitions, race and oppression.
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
I specialize in issues related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity, boundaries, assertion, relational problems, phase of life transitions, race and oppression.
The mask we wear covers how lonely we really feel. Are you going through the motions, when all you feel is lost, depressed, scared, and drained? Are you having trouble speaking up for yourself in relationships or struggling with boundaries at home or at work? Do you hold it all in, constantly frustrated? Is it hard to make life transitions right now? Are you crying in the car on the way to work while still telling everyone you are fine? Being the “strong one” is so tiring. It silences us. Let’s find your voice. You deserve a place to cry, vent, find your footing, and emerge your best self. I would be honored to help you do that.
(424) 317-8916 View (424) 317-8916
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Nicole Barnes-Hinkson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90043  (Online Only)
I empower individuals and couples to find relief and achieve goals. Don't face difficult situations alone or continue actions that bring poor outcomes. Use my comfortable and interactive style to help you relax, vent, identify barriers to success, develop new patterns, and find a path towards work and personal satisfaction.
I empower individuals and couples to find relief and achieve goals. Don't face difficult situations alone or continue actions that bring poor outcomes. Use my comfortable and interactive style to help you relax, vent, identify barriers to success, develop new patterns, and find a path towards work and personal satisfaction.
(424) 732-3125 View (424) 732-3125
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PEACE Wellness Collective
LMFT
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90043
We are experiencing times where our identities, whether, personal, relational, racial, or even sexual are called into question and challenges our very way of being. Whether its work, family, or peer-related our stress can sometimes feel debilitating and we feel like we are on the cusp of giving up. In a world that lacks cultural-sensitivity and the ideal is to be self-reliant and independent, sometimes it’s difficult to acknowledge that we are in fact social beings that need help, especially when we are being impacted mental, physically, and emotionally…three aspects of the human experience that society says we need to be intact to thrive.
We are experiencing times where our identities, whether, personal, relational, racial, or even sexual are called into question and challenges our very way of being. Whether its work, family, or peer-related our stress can sometimes feel debilitating and we feel like we are on the cusp of giving up. In a world that lacks cultural-sensitivity and the ideal is to be self-reliant and independent, sometimes it’s difficult to acknowledge that we are in fact social beings that need help, especially when we are being impacted mental, physically, and emotionally…three aspects of the human experience that society says we need to be intact to thrive.
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Bettye Ford
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Hills, CA 90043
Dr. Bettye Ford's practice has focused on helping teens, families, and individuals work through various issues associated with trauma and loss. Her trauma informed approach incorporates not only understanding of the current triggering event(s), but also the family, cultural, and historical elements that can contribute layers of complexity and multi'-generational components.
Dr. Bettye Ford's practice has focused on helping teens, families, and individuals work through various issues associated with trauma and loss. Her trauma informed approach incorporates not only understanding of the current triggering event(s), but also the family, cultural, and historical elements that can contribute layers of complexity and multi'-generational components.
(323) 470-4735 View (323) 470-4735
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Megan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Hills, CA 90043
Megan is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She believes that every person has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to heal, and that through compassionate insight, stigma reduction, and unconditional acceptance, individuals can develop new tools to live more authentically and vulnerably. With experience working at a community clinic in Los Angeles, Megan has honed her skills in supporting diverse populations, from children to adults, couples, and families.
Megan is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She believes that every person has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to heal, and that through compassionate insight, stigma reduction, and unconditional acceptance, individuals can develop new tools to live more authentically and vulnerably. With experience working at a community clinic in Los Angeles, Megan has honed her skills in supporting diverse populations, from children to adults, couples, and families.
(213) 205-0752 View (213) 205-0752
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Sunshine Harding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Windsor Hills, CA 90056
Finding a therapist can feel dark, and you are looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. My name is Sunshine and I am the therapist that brings personality, vibrance, and radical genuineness to all my sessions. Instead of feeling misunderstood, you need a place to be seen authentically. I am the therapist who will hold space for your emotions and motivate you to believe things will improve.
Finding a therapist can feel dark, and you are looking for some light at the end of the tunnel. My name is Sunshine and I am the therapist that brings personality, vibrance, and radical genuineness to all my sessions. Instead of feeling misunderstood, you need a place to be seen authentically. I am the therapist who will hold space for your emotions and motivate you to believe things will improve.
(310) 362-5712 View (310) 362-5712
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Dragonfly Counseling Services-Kandi Dudley, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90043
I am Kandi Dudley and have been a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist since 2009. I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, and I use this for clients experiencing trauma. In addition I have experience working with first responders, military, and persons diagnosed with cancer. I provide a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and free of judgement. We work together in creating your therapy goals and identifying your strengths and specials gifts as a person. "When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves". Viktor Emil Frankl
I am Kandi Dudley and have been a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist since 2009. I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR, and I use this for clients experiencing trauma. In addition I have experience working with first responders, military, and persons diagnosed with cancer. I provide a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and free of judgement. We work together in creating your therapy goals and identifying your strengths and specials gifts as a person. "When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves". Viktor Emil Frankl
(626) 654-3673 View (626) 654-3673
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Eka S. Childs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windsor Hills, CA 90043  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Trauma-Informed therapist, I support clients who are dealing with past traumas and/or other disheartening experiences and desire to rebuild confidence. I always start from a brave look at their unique strengths to develop and implement coping strategies that work. My role during the therapeutic process is to be eclectic in my approach to aid clients in meeting their desired goals. My role during the therapeutic process is to be an affirming cheer-leader, with valuable awareness of your innate ability to thrive. I show up for all sessions non-judgmental, empathic, and genuine and I welcome first-time therapy seekers!
As a Trauma-Informed therapist, I support clients who are dealing with past traumas and/or other disheartening experiences and desire to rebuild confidence. I always start from a brave look at their unique strengths to develop and implement coping strategies that work. My role during the therapeutic process is to be eclectic in my approach to aid clients in meeting their desired goals. My role during the therapeutic process is to be an affirming cheer-leader, with valuable awareness of your innate ability to thrive. I show up for all sessions non-judgmental, empathic, and genuine and I welcome first-time therapy seekers!
(424) 226-5724 View (424) 226-5724
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Dr. Kasey Phillips Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSWLCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Hills, CA 90043  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to plant seeds of change in people who are seeking growth and insight. It's often difficult to seek assistance and once the search begins it is often halted if the right connection isn't made between the client and therapist. I am here to provide a safe space where feelings to be processed and perspectives can be explored.
My goal is to plant seeds of change in people who are seeking growth and insight. It's often difficult to seek assistance and once the search begins it is often halted if the right connection isn't made between the client and therapist. I am here to provide a safe space where feelings to be processed and perspectives can be explored.
(424) 452-2615 View (424) 452-2615

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Michael O'Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90043  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking help shows how strong you already are. Your story, experiences, struggles, pain, and resiliency are welcome here. Psychotherapy is a collaborative and relational process. My goal is to highlight your potential and strengths. Together we can find ways to honor your journey and encourage growth. I specialize in working with individuals navigating chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, perinatal mental health, and parenting stressors. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health. I am passionate about supporting parents, and caregivers who are navigating postpartum. I also offer couples counseling.
Seeking help shows how strong you already are. Your story, experiences, struggles, pain, and resiliency are welcome here. Psychotherapy is a collaborative and relational process. My goal is to highlight your potential and strengths. Together we can find ways to honor your journey and encourage growth. I specialize in working with individuals navigating chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, perinatal mental health, and parenting stressors. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health. I am passionate about supporting parents, and caregivers who are navigating postpartum. I also offer couples counseling.
(213) 320-5063 View (213) 320-5063
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Colleen Riedell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90008
My name is Colleen Riedell, and I am a marriage and family therapist and I’ve been in practice for over 20 years. I see therapy as an opportunity to have a compassionate ear to listen to and support exploring things you want to change or struggle with. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and the concepts of attachment, addiction, and trauma recovery. I work with couples and individuals. I treat folks struggling with relationship issues, and mood disorders including depression and anxiety, trauma and addiction, and family dysfunction.
My name is Colleen Riedell, and I am a marriage and family therapist and I’ve been in practice for over 20 years. I see therapy as an opportunity to have a compassionate ear to listen to and support exploring things you want to change or struggle with. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and the concepts of attachment, addiction, and trauma recovery. I work with couples and individuals. I treat folks struggling with relationship issues, and mood disorders including depression and anxiety, trauma and addiction, and family dysfunction.
(323) 973-2289 View (323) 973-2289
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Edna Ibel Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90016
I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, and domestic violence.
Therapy is a process and it takes time. It can be confusing, intimidating and even traumatic. However, it is possible to resolve some of the issues that trauma can cause through professional help. I will bring authenticity and balance to explore the root cause of the ongoing distress in your life. I will provide a compassionate environment for you to feel comfortable. My approach to therapy is eclectic approach. I believe that there is no single approach that fits every individual so I work collaboratively with my clients to find what works best for them.
I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, and domestic violence.
Therapy is a process and it takes time. It can be confusing, intimidating and even traumatic. However, it is possible to resolve some of the issues that trauma can cause through professional help. I will bring authenticity and balance to explore the root cause of the ongoing distress in your life. I will provide a compassionate environment for you to feel comfortable. My approach to therapy is eclectic approach. I believe that there is no single approach that fits every individual so I work collaboratively with my clients to find what works best for them.
(323) 701-0994 View (323) 701-0994
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Libby's Place, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Inglewood, CA 90301  (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or any other issue, we will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things a different, healthier way.
Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression or any other issue, we will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things a different, healthier way.
Libby’s Place, Inc. is a group mental health practice that serves a wide range of clients in the South Bay area and Los Angeles communities of Southern California. We provide individual therapy to adults, children/teens, couples, and family counseling. Here at Libby’s Place, we are comprised of a team of caring, knowledgeable, and experienced therapists with an array of specializations that allow us to work with clients with a wide range of issues. We also offer teletherapy /video sessions.
(323) 766-6721 View (323) 766-6721

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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.