Anxiety Therapists in Edgewater, CO

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Emtethal Almasri
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adults and teens with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.
Has life been heavy lately? Are you feeling anxious, down, and overwhelmed? You are not alone, and finding a therapist is an amazing first step! I am passionate about helping others find resilience amidst adversity and living their lives to the fullest. I hope to walk with you as you navigate the difficulties and complexities of being human in an emotionally safe space. No matter who you are or how you identify, you deserve grace, compassion, and healing.
I specialize in helping adults and teens with issues such as anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions.
Has life been heavy lately? Are you feeling anxious, down, and overwhelmed? You are not alone, and finding a therapist is an amazing first step! I am passionate about helping others find resilience amidst adversity and living their lives to the fullest. I hope to walk with you as you navigate the difficulties and complexities of being human in an emotionally safe space. No matter who you are or how you identify, you deserve grace, compassion, and healing.
(720) 794-3760 View (720) 794-3760
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LifeStance Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Our team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses specializes in treating in a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and more.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
(833) 786-0355 View (833) 786-0355
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Julie Blumenfeld
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
When you meet with Julie, you'll feel safe, secure, and comfortable. You'll feel connected and accepted so you can be yourself. You'll enjoy the humor Julie brings to each session when appropriate. Julie's clients can overcome relational issues and general life struggles, such as interpersonal communication and life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Active listening and unconditional positive regard are some of the tools Julie uses, as well as providing a balance between education and process. She provides clients with the skills and tools that they need to work through their struggles, inspiring confidence in them.
When you meet with Julie, you'll feel safe, secure, and comfortable. You'll feel connected and accepted so you can be yourself. You'll enjoy the humor Julie brings to each session when appropriate. Julie's clients can overcome relational issues and general life struggles, such as interpersonal communication and life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Active listening and unconditional positive regard are some of the tools Julie uses, as well as providing a balance between education and process. She provides clients with the skills and tools that they need to work through their struggles, inspiring confidence in them.
(720) 790-3267 View (720) 790-3267
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Rebecca Rottinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
You'll experience a caring presence when you meet with Rebecca. You'll be welcomed into a comfortable therapeutic space infused with compassion and a bit of humor. You'll be supported in feeling more in control of your life. Working in partnership with Rebecca, her clients can learn to manage anxiety and depression, address safety concerns, explore who they are, and work through trauma. Rebecca utilizes active listening and subscribes to CBT, EFT, and person-centered counseling. She often uses multiple tools and techniques to best match to each client.
You'll experience a caring presence when you meet with Rebecca. You'll be welcomed into a comfortable therapeutic space infused with compassion and a bit of humor. You'll be supported in feeling more in control of your life. Working in partnership with Rebecca, her clients can learn to manage anxiety and depression, address safety concerns, explore who they are, and work through trauma. Rebecca utilizes active listening and subscribes to CBT, EFT, and person-centered counseling. She often uses multiple tools and techniques to best match to each client.
(720) 893-8381 View (720) 893-8381
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Raven Roth
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
Raven Roth is dual-licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor with more than 5 of experience specializing in life transitions, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Raven has experience treating individuals between the ages of 15 and 90 in utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities such as Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Attachment Theory. She has extensive experience working with a wide spectrum of individuals, couples, and other family dynamics.
Raven Roth is dual-licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor with more than 5 of experience specializing in life transitions, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Raven has experience treating individuals between the ages of 15 and 90 in utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches and modalities such as Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Attachment Theory. She has extensive experience working with a wide spectrum of individuals, couples, and other family dynamics.
(720) 802-9717 View (720) 802-9717
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Launa LaPorta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
Her main areas of focus include an array of mental health diagnoses and co-occurring disorders/issues, especially; depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, eating disorders, personality disorders and etc.
Launa LaPorta, LPC, is an individual psychotherapist, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from The University of Denver, Denver CO, with a MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Launa believes in providing client centered, trauma informed, and psychodynamic therapy with a strong utilization of clinical interventions based on client's desired areas of growth and needs.
Her main areas of focus include an array of mental health diagnoses and co-occurring disorders/issues, especially; depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, eating disorders, personality disorders and etc.
Launa LaPorta, LPC, is an individual psychotherapist, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from The University of Denver, Denver CO, with a MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Launa believes in providing client centered, trauma informed, and psychodynamic therapy with a strong utilization of clinical interventions based on client's desired areas of growth and needs.
(720) 802-3842 View (720) 802-3842
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Brittany Roper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
Her main areas of focus include trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Brittany Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master's degree in Social Work. Brittany believes you are the expert of your life. She is honored to partner with you to explore your concerns, focus on your strengths, and provide tangible tools to help you reach your goals. She deeply cares about your well-being and greets you with empathy and warmth in a non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. Brittany uses evidence-based treatments through a trauma-informed lens.
Her main areas of focus include trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Brittany Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master's degree in Social Work. Brittany believes you are the expert of your life. She is honored to partner with you to explore your concerns, focus on your strengths, and provide tangible tools to help you reach your goals. She deeply cares about your well-being and greets you with empathy and warmth in a non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. Brittany uses evidence-based treatments through a trauma-informed lens.
(720) 784-5819 View (720) 784-5819
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Michelle Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
Michelle Ellis is a compassionate and empathetic therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to helping individuals and families in Colorado navigate life's challenges. With over 20 years of experience, she meets her clients where they are, offering a nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. Michelle specializes in treating a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief, using evidencebased therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her integrative and holistic approach ensures that each client's unique needs are addressed.
Michelle Ellis is a compassionate and empathetic therapist at LifeStance Health, dedicated to helping individuals and families in Colorado navigate life's challenges. With over 20 years of experience, she meets her clients where they are, offering a nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. Michelle specializes in treating a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief, using evidencebased therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her integrative and holistic approach ensures that each client's unique needs are addressed.
(844) 494-1485 View (844) 494-1485
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Denver Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Denver Wellness Counseling is accepting new EMDR clients. We work collaboratively with each client to help them heal from emotional wounds, engage more fully in the present, and work towards building a brighter future. We specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma, complex-trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship/family problems, and overall life stress. Our approach assists clients in managing present day symptoms, earning secure attachment, and healing emotional wounds through EMDR treatment.
Denver Wellness Counseling is accepting new EMDR clients. We work collaboratively with each client to help them heal from emotional wounds, engage more fully in the present, and work towards building a brighter future. We specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma, complex-trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship/family problems, and overall life stress. Our approach assists clients in managing present day symptoms, earning secure attachment, and healing emotional wounds through EMDR treatment.
(720) 740-0512 View (720) 740-0512
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Laura Lavoie
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
After 15 yrs in this field, I specialize in self-growth, self-love, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQ, and relationship/family dynamics.
I strive to empower my clients to be their vibrant and truest selves! We often feel there is something wrong with us when we struggle without understanding what is driving our behavior and experience. It's never too late to improve our relationship with ourselves. It is normal to fear the unknown when desiring change. However, nothing is better than a life reflecting our values, goals, and dreams. I see my clients as creative, capable and whole. Society tends to focus on the "surface" which often creates an internal chaos and disconnection from that which truly feeds the spirit. The good news is that we don’t have to live this way!
After 15 yrs in this field, I specialize in self-growth, self-love, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQ, and relationship/family dynamics.
I strive to empower my clients to be their vibrant and truest selves! We often feel there is something wrong with us when we struggle without understanding what is driving our behavior and experience. It's never too late to improve our relationship with ourselves. It is normal to fear the unknown when desiring change. However, nothing is better than a life reflecting our values, goals, and dreams. I see my clients as creative, capable and whole. Society tends to focus on the "surface" which often creates an internal chaos and disconnection from that which truly feeds the spirit. The good news is that we don’t have to live this way!
(720) 807-1568 View (720) 807-1568
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Megan Yarnall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
By reshaping narratives, learning self-compassion skills and new behaviors, and focusing on your values, we'll change your relationship with anxiety and other dominant problems.
Envision a life where the obstacles you face, such as depression, anxiety, fear, and loneliness, no longer hinder your progress. The unease and apprehension of feeling worried, guilty, adrift, or uncertain can be overwhelming. When these concerns cloud your mind and hinder your sense of purpose, they profoundly impact your mood, relationships, and overall quality of life. In a life unburdened by these challenges, you can cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships, derive greater satisfaction from your professional and personal endeavors, and better manage worries and fears.
By reshaping narratives, learning self-compassion skills and new behaviors, and focusing on your values, we'll change your relationship with anxiety and other dominant problems.
Envision a life where the obstacles you face, such as depression, anxiety, fear, and loneliness, no longer hinder your progress. The unease and apprehension of feeling worried, guilty, adrift, or uncertain can be overwhelming. When these concerns cloud your mind and hinder your sense of purpose, they profoundly impact your mood, relationships, and overall quality of life. In a life unburdened by these challenges, you can cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships, derive greater satisfaction from your professional and personal endeavors, and better manage worries and fears.
(720) 458-9361 View (720) 458-9361
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Emily Bretl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
My aim to unburden anxiety, feelings of loneliness, negative self-image, depression, grief, complex family and relational dynamics, and feelings of ‘stuckness’ and helplessness sits at the forefront of my mission.
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
My aim to unburden anxiety, feelings of loneliness, negative self-image, depression, grief, complex family and relational dynamics, and feelings of ‘stuckness’ and helplessness sits at the forefront of my mission.
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
(720) 815-9541 View (720) 815-9541
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Amanda Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
I specialize in individual therapy for adults and couples counseling. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety and/or depression, pressures to be "enough" or perfectionism, burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of their different roles in life. Couples I work with often grapple with how to manage conflict and communication while being both partners and parents in their relationship. Today's culture dictates we have to be "all" to everyone in order to experience joy and happiness. Working with a therapist can help you find the balance you desire and make the changes you deserve.
I specialize in individual therapy for adults and couples counseling. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety and/or depression, pressures to be "enough" or perfectionism, burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of their different roles in life. Couples I work with often grapple with how to manage conflict and communication while being both partners and parents in their relationship. Today's culture dictates we have to be "all" to everyone in order to experience joy and happiness. Working with a therapist can help you find the balance you desire and make the changes you deserve.
(720) 702-8242 View (720) 702-8242
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Wellcore, PLLC: Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
I specialize in helping Women, Executives, Moms & Grad Students all too familiar with: A) Anxiety / Depression B) Stress / Burnout C) Low Self-Esteem D) Perfectionism E) Guilt- to name a few.
I often hear my clients say, “I wish I had started therapy sooner!” That doesn’t have to be you. Is therapy hard at times? Absolutely! It’s also an extremely rewarding personal growth opportunity that many define as “Life-Changing.” For over a decade, I’ve helped clients thrive personally & professionally as they learn to heal/manage: 1) Mental Health 2) Self-Confidence 3) Imposter Syndrome and 4) Relationships. Through experience gained in the US & abroad, I’ve developed a therapeutic style described as empowering, collaborative & interactive. I truly believe each client is HUMAN, & not their symptoms, life stressors, or illness.
I specialize in helping Women, Executives, Moms & Grad Students all too familiar with: A) Anxiety / Depression B) Stress / Burnout C) Low Self-Esteem D) Perfectionism E) Guilt- to name a few.
I often hear my clients say, “I wish I had started therapy sooner!” That doesn’t have to be you. Is therapy hard at times? Absolutely! It’s also an extremely rewarding personal growth opportunity that many define as “Life-Changing.” For over a decade, I’ve helped clients thrive personally & professionally as they learn to heal/manage: 1) Mental Health 2) Self-Confidence 3) Imposter Syndrome and 4) Relationships. Through experience gained in the US & abroad, I’ve developed a therapeutic style described as empowering, collaborative & interactive. I truly believe each client is HUMAN, & not their symptoms, life stressors, or illness.
(720) 986-4036 View (720) 986-4036
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Monira Hallaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
I specialize in a wide range of anxiety based disorders, eating disorders, relationship issues, coping skills, and more.
I help clients struggling with anxiety,trauma,disordered eating,stress and relationship issues, Feeling stuck or stagnate? My therapeutic style utilizes judgement free curiosity and compassion to promote awareness, growth, and healing. I am an eternal learner in the field, and life in general. My therapeutic approach utilizes both insight oriented and skill based techniques that are research and data driven, to empower you to make sustainable changes. Therapy is helpful both when we are in crisis, and when we are working to avoid crisis. You don’t have to live in your struggles or stay stuck, effective change and help are available.
I specialize in a wide range of anxiety based disorders, eating disorders, relationship issues, coping skills, and more.
I help clients struggling with anxiety,trauma,disordered eating,stress and relationship issues, Feeling stuck or stagnate? My therapeutic style utilizes judgement free curiosity and compassion to promote awareness, growth, and healing. I am an eternal learner in the field, and life in general. My therapeutic approach utilizes both insight oriented and skill based techniques that are research and data driven, to empower you to make sustainable changes. Therapy is helpful both when we are in crisis, and when we are working to avoid crisis. You don’t have to live in your struggles or stay stuck, effective change and help are available.
(720) 640-6809 View (720) 640-6809
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Xan Schwartz
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFA
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
I use mindfulness, the inner-child lens, and practical therapeutic tools to help clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma to gain a little bit more calm in their lives.
As a therapist I enjoy working with clients who are seeking out more meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives. My clients are often working on learning to regulate their emotions and connect to their bodies, understand their families and cultures, and increase their self-compassion and their compassion for the world. I support people in coming back to their more authentic self, and I know the importance of taking it slow and starting where we are.
I use mindfulness, the inner-child lens, and practical therapeutic tools to help clients who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and trauma to gain a little bit more calm in their lives.
As a therapist I enjoy working with clients who are seeking out more meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives. My clients are often working on learning to regulate their emotions and connect to their bodies, understand their families and cultures, and increase their self-compassion and their compassion for the world. I support people in coming back to their more authentic self, and I know the importance of taking it slow and starting where we are.
(720) 964-2958 View (720) 964-2958
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Khesed Wellness
LPC
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
(720) 844-8606 View (720) 844-8606
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Trisha Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Are you curious about wellness? Would you like to work on actualizing your potential? Are you needing better, more effective ways to cope? I can help! If you are in need of someone grounded and objective to help you make sense of your world and provide you with the necessary skills to overcome, then I'm the therapist for you. If your goal is stability and personal growth I can guide you on that path to self-actualization. My experience ranges from general anxiety, depression and mindfulness training to chronic mental illness, trauma and addiction. There is no issue too big or too small for our time together.
Are you curious about wellness? Would you like to work on actualizing your potential? Are you needing better, more effective ways to cope? I can help! If you are in need of someone grounded and objective to help you make sense of your world and provide you with the necessary skills to overcome, then I'm the therapist for you. If your goal is stability and personal growth I can guide you on that path to self-actualization. My experience ranges from general anxiety, depression and mindfulness training to chronic mental illness, trauma and addiction. There is no issue too big or too small for our time together.
(719) 581-4307 View (719) 581-4307
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Lucas Rakel
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, or relationship issues, I offer a warm compassionate space where you can explore and grow.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you're experiencing sadness and stress, seeking help but finding only advice without feeling truly understood for who you are. I'm here to offer you compassionate support—to not just provide advice, but to genuinely connect with your lived experiences. Together, we'll navigate these emotions and thoughts, discovering what resonates best for you. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution, my approach focuses on helping you define how you want to live your life according to your own values.
Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, or relationship issues, I offer a warm compassionate space where you can explore and grow.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you're experiencing sadness and stress, seeking help but finding only advice without feeling truly understood for who you are. I'm here to offer you compassionate support—to not just provide advice, but to genuinely connect with your lived experiences. Together, we'll navigate these emotions and thoughts, discovering what resonates best for you. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution, my approach focuses on helping you define how you want to live your life according to your own values.
(720) 817-8850 View (720) 817-8850
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Jennifer Droski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to working with individuals looking to address depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues. I also have a background in chemical dependency and trauma. I strongly believe that relationships– whether with ourselves or others– greatly impact our life satisfaction. My goal is to help you strengthen the connection and balance within your relationships to live a meaningful and authentic life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to working with individuals looking to address depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues. I also have a background in chemical dependency and trauma. I strongly believe that relationships– whether with ourselves or others– greatly impact our life satisfaction. My goal is to help you strengthen the connection and balance within your relationships to live a meaningful and authentic life.
(720) 664-7047 View (720) 664-7047
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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.