Anxiety Therapists in Longmont, CO

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Jackie Ashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS, ESMHL
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503
My approach to health and well-being is rooted in the belief that we have within us the capacity to live satisfying, engaged and meaningful lives. But often we find ourselves in unhealthy and isolating patterns, resulting in anxiety, depression, addictions, and conflictual relationship with those we love and work with. I help people get to the core root of what is holding them back and transform limiting patterns so they can live a happy, healthy life. My style is direct, supportive and creative, integrating the healing power of humor, horses and the great outdoors!
My approach to health and well-being is rooted in the belief that we have within us the capacity to live satisfying, engaged and meaningful lives. But often we find ourselves in unhealthy and isolating patterns, resulting in anxiety, depression, addictions, and conflictual relationship with those we love and work with. I help people get to the core root of what is holding them back and transform limiting patterns so they can live a happy, healthy life. My style is direct, supportive and creative, integrating the healing power of humor, horses and the great outdoors!
(720) 697-2421 View (720) 697-2421
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Dan Kendrick
MA
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
I love working with people who are wanting help with such issues as depression, anxiety, relationships, or grief to name a few. Through my training, life experience, and a certain gift that I have been given, I have developed approaches that I think could really work for you. Whether you and your partner are looking to do couples counseling or you simply want some individual therapy for issues you are facing, call or e-mail me for a free 30 minute phone consultation. We'll talk about it.
I love working with people who are wanting help with such issues as depression, anxiety, relationships, or grief to name a few. Through my training, life experience, and a certain gift that I have been given, I have developed approaches that I think could really work for you. Whether you and your partner are looking to do couples counseling or you simply want some individual therapy for issues you are facing, call or e-mail me for a free 30 minute phone consultation. We'll talk about it.
(303) 536-3651 View (303) 536-3651
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Daniel Sturtevant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501  (Online Only)
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a counselor is the privilege to walk alongside someone at pivotal and transformative points in their journey. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and enjoy supporting youth in navigating the unique experiences they face in the modern world. I work particularly well with clients who want to process past trauma, clients struggling with general concerns such as depression/anxiety, clients who are exploring their identity, and clients who experience chronic pain. Working with me starts with getting to know your story, what you’re struggling with, and what your goals are.
One of the most rewarding aspects of being a counselor is the privilege to walk alongside someone at pivotal and transformative points in their journey. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, and enjoy supporting youth in navigating the unique experiences they face in the modern world. I work particularly well with clients who want to process past trauma, clients struggling with general concerns such as depression/anxiety, clients who are exploring their identity, and clients who experience chronic pain. Working with me starts with getting to know your story, what you’re struggling with, and what your goals are.
(866) 249-0468 View (866) 249-0468
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Scott Kietzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Scott has assisted clients with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, as well as variety of substance use disorders along with co-occurring diagnoses.
Scott Kietzer, LPC Scott Kietzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas and an M. Ed. in Counseling and Career Development from the Colorado State University. Scott is licensed as both a professional counselor and an addictions counselor utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy.
Scott has assisted clients with a variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, as well as variety of substance use disorders along with co-occurring diagnoses.
Scott Kietzer, LPC Scott Kietzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Kansas and an M. Ed. in Counseling and Career Development from the Colorado State University. Scott is licensed as both a professional counselor and an addictions counselor utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy.
(720) 410-9633 View (720) 410-9633
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Ashley Roueche
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
Common issues include anxiety/depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and coping skills.
Whether this is your first time engaging in therapy, or you have experienced counseling several times, it is with great joy that I look forward to working with you. My approach is individualized and customized to meet each client where they are at. It is my hope to create a collaborative experience to support personal growth and progression.
Common issues include anxiety/depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and coping skills.
Whether this is your first time engaging in therapy, or you have experienced counseling several times, it is with great joy that I look forward to working with you. My approach is individualized and customized to meet each client where they are at. It is my hope to create a collaborative experience to support personal growth and progression.
(720) 575-3708 View (720) 575-3708
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Maxx Myers- Very Good Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501  (Online Only)
Things have got to change. Why else would you be here, searching through this site? It's frustrating to feel held back by anxiety and depression, knowing that you want things to be different but not knowing how to make the change. It's time to shift things from struggle to a success story. My direct and humorous style will help you gain insight into your own mind, so you can kick that anxiety and depression out of the drivers seat and be the awesome YOU that, deep down, you know you really are. If it seems like you just can't get out of your own way, we are going to work very well together. You can be the achiever you know you are!
Things have got to change. Why else would you be here, searching through this site? It's frustrating to feel held back by anxiety and depression, knowing that you want things to be different but not knowing how to make the change. It's time to shift things from struggle to a success story. My direct and humorous style will help you gain insight into your own mind, so you can kick that anxiety and depression out of the drivers seat and be the awesome YOU that, deep down, you know you really are. If it seems like you just can't get out of your own way, we are going to work very well together. You can be the achiever you know you are!
(720) 745-6813 View (720) 745-6813
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Emily Lingle
LPCC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Emily (Em) is passionate about helping individuals and couples find and obtain sustained healing. Em primarily utilizes emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, guided imagery, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to help clients gain awareness into their emotions, identify their needs, and heal from addictions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Em has worked in the field of mental health for almost a decade. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment. Em received her master's degree in counseling from Regis University in 2021.
Emily (Em) is passionate about helping individuals and couples find and obtain sustained healing. Em primarily utilizes emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, guided imagery, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART) to help clients gain awareness into their emotions, identify their needs, and heal from addictions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Em has worked in the field of mental health for almost a decade. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment. Em received her master's degree in counseling from Regis University in 2021.
(720) 790-6326 View (720) 790-6326
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Ann Bomberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
Annie's main areas of focus include grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, coping with chronic and life-limiting illness, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, and end-of-life issues.
Annie Bomberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Denver with a master's degree in social work. She has been practicing psychotherapy since 2002 and has over 20 years of experience working in the hospice field. Annie sees clients from a holistic, strengths-based perspective. She uses a variety of modalities based on her clients' needs and preferences, including CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Family Systems, Systemic Constellations, dreamwork, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Annie's main areas of focus include grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, coping with chronic and life-limiting illness, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, and end-of-life issues.
Annie Bomberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Denver with a master's degree in social work. She has been practicing psychotherapy since 2002 and has over 20 years of experience working in the hospice field. Annie sees clients from a holistic, strengths-based perspective. She uses a variety of modalities based on her clients' needs and preferences, including CBT, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, Family Systems, Systemic Constellations, dreamwork, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
(720) 712-2460 View (720) 712-2460
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Body N Soul Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy, while helpful, just doesn't resonate with you? Maybe the idea of sitting in an office with a stranger staring at you makes you feel uncomfortable or even anxious? Perhaps the environment you feel most comfortable in is the outdoors, out under the open space with the natural environment available to you. If any of these scenarios feel like they could potentially be true for you, perhaps equine facilitated psychotherapy could be a therapeutic fit. EFP is an experiential form of therapy which invites equine partners into a transformative relationship between client and therapist.
Have you ever felt like traditional talk therapy, while helpful, just doesn't resonate with you? Maybe the idea of sitting in an office with a stranger staring at you makes you feel uncomfortable or even anxious? Perhaps the environment you feel most comfortable in is the outdoors, out under the open space with the natural environment available to you. If any of these scenarios feel like they could potentially be true for you, perhaps equine facilitated psychotherapy could be a therapeutic fit. EFP is an experiential form of therapy which invites equine partners into a transformative relationship between client and therapist.
(720) 782-2089 View (720) 782-2089
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Julie Mack
Psychologist, PhD, PC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80503
With expert help, you can discover how to cultivate better emotional, mental, and energetic balance. Sessions support personal growth, self-acceptance, anxiety reduction, self-love, self-trust, and conscious creation. Improve your emotional health and relationship with yourself and others. Mind-body techniques provide rebalancing. Learn about choosing and allowing. Live fully in the now. Thrive as a conscious human on your journey. Learn to deepen your connection to your intuition, knowingness, heart, soul/spirit, and/or inner wisdom.
With expert help, you can discover how to cultivate better emotional, mental, and energetic balance. Sessions support personal growth, self-acceptance, anxiety reduction, self-love, self-trust, and conscious creation. Improve your emotional health and relationship with yourself and others. Mind-body techniques provide rebalancing. Learn about choosing and allowing. Live fully in the now. Thrive as a conscious human on your journey. Learn to deepen your connection to your intuition, knowingness, heart, soul/spirit, and/or inner wisdom.
(970) 639-6083 View (970) 639-6083
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Ellie Brown
Clinical Social Work Candidate, LSW
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Maybe feelings of worry/anxiety over self worth, and just how to cope with life's triggers and challenges are common occurrences for you.
Maybe you are asking yourself; some of these questions. - How can I stop worrying so much? How can I find hope again? How can I develop the relationships and connections I truly desire? How can I understand and manage big emotions and triggers? How can I get unstuck and move forward in the ways I want to in my life? How can I fill this big emptiness I feel and find joy again?
Maybe feelings of worry/anxiety over self worth, and just how to cope with life's triggers and challenges are common occurrences for you.
Maybe you are asking yourself; some of these questions. - How can I stop worrying so much? How can I find hope again? How can I develop the relationships and connections I truly desire? How can I understand and manage big emotions and triggers? How can I get unstuck and move forward in the ways I want to in my life? How can I fill this big emptiness I feel and find joy again?
(720) 806-5793 View (720) 806-5793
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Kevin Sipp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, spiritual formation, pre-marital and marital counseling, infertility, and addiction.
Broken relationships, tragic events, deep rejection, and unspeakable abuse all contribute to the unrest and pain in your life. I believe there is hope for healing, reunion with others, and a way to awaken the deep longings and desires of your heart even if the events and people of your past tell you otherwise. I strive for counseling to be a pathway for you to have a life characterized by wholeness, vulnerability, and risk. Although I use the same clinical grid as most counselors, I hold a Christian world view that influences my counseling orientation.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, spiritual formation, pre-marital and marital counseling, infertility, and addiction.
Broken relationships, tragic events, deep rejection, and unspeakable abuse all contribute to the unrest and pain in your life. I believe there is hope for healing, reunion with others, and a way to awaken the deep longings and desires of your heart even if the events and people of your past tell you otherwise. I strive for counseling to be a pathway for you to have a life characterized by wholeness, vulnerability, and risk. Although I use the same clinical grid as most counselors, I hold a Christian world view that influences my counseling orientation.
(720) 606-4651 View (720) 606-4651
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Whitney Prestwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80503  (Online Only)
Experiences that client's have brought to work through include depression, anxiety, life-transition, chronic illness, neurodiversity, identity struggles, trauma, grief, loss, and many others.
Are you feeling unmotivated, disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb? Are you realizing that perhaps you're not as fulfilled as you'd like to be in your relationships? Have you been through an experience you would call traumatic and are having difficulty finding your way back to yourself? Would you like to thrive instead of just survive? If so, I would like to meet with you. I work with adult individuals seeking to reconnect with who they are. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and strength based.
Experiences that client's have brought to work through include depression, anxiety, life-transition, chronic illness, neurodiversity, identity struggles, trauma, grief, loss, and many others.
Are you feeling unmotivated, disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb? Are you realizing that perhaps you're not as fulfilled as you'd like to be in your relationships? Have you been through an experience you would call traumatic and are having difficulty finding your way back to yourself? Would you like to thrive instead of just survive? If so, I would like to meet with you. I work with adult individuals seeking to reconnect with who they are. My approach is integrative, collaborative, and strength based.
(970) 680-3025 View (970) 680-3025
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SOL Positive Mindful Therapy, Logan Newens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
There is a way to move out of suffering toward healing, and you deserve to find it. Specializing in addiction counseling and therapy for co-occurring mood disorders, I offer substance use counseling and addiction therapy and treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, anger issues, and self-confidence/esteem issues. I am trained in humanistic, positive, mindfulness-based psychotherapy and use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
There is a way to move out of suffering toward healing, and you deserve to find it. Specializing in addiction counseling and therapy for co-occurring mood disorders, I offer substance use counseling and addiction therapy and treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, anger issues, and self-confidence/esteem issues. I am trained in humanistic, positive, mindfulness-based psychotherapy and use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
(720) 500-7142 View (720) 500-7142
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Bill Frea
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
My goal is for clients to experience relief from their symptoms as soon as possible, while also understanding the cause of their anxiety and depression.
I am a very focused and goal-oriented psychologist, with over 20 years of experience. I am trained in a broad range of cognitive behavioral treatment approaches, including ACT. My clients learn to cope with stress, manage depression, and develop better relationships. I quickly identify what clients need to feel better, and work with them to develop a personal "dashboard" of critical factors. We evaluate the success of those individualized goals every week and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
My goal is for clients to experience relief from their symptoms as soon as possible, while also understanding the cause of their anxiety and depression.
I am a very focused and goal-oriented psychologist, with over 20 years of experience. I am trained in a broad range of cognitive behavioral treatment approaches, including ACT. My clients learn to cope with stress, manage depression, and develop better relationships. I quickly identify what clients need to feel better, and work with them to develop a personal "dashboard" of critical factors. We evaluate the success of those individualized goals every week and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
(970) 432-1919 View (970) 432-1919
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Kristy Schmidt Whildes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Waitlist for new clients
I love working alongside adults and teens who are ready to explore what is going on underneath their symptoms. Clients I support seek therapy for help with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and/or suicidal ideation among other difficult things. Often (though not always), clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are interested in figuring out how their experience of gender identity and/or sexuality fits into their mental health and lives. First, we get to know you better while we find ways to cope with symptoms. When you’re ready, we take a deep dive together into what’s causing life to feel hard, unmanageable, or even unlivable.
I love working alongside adults and teens who are ready to explore what is going on underneath their symptoms. Clients I support seek therapy for help with anxiety, depression, self-harm, and/or suicidal ideation among other difficult things. Often (though not always), clients are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are interested in figuring out how their experience of gender identity and/or sexuality fits into their mental health and lives. First, we get to know you better while we find ways to cope with symptoms. When you’re ready, we take a deep dive together into what’s causing life to feel hard, unmanageable, or even unlivable.
(720) 634-5835 View (720) 634-5835
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Kathleen King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80501
Her main areas of focus include disabilities (physical or invisible), major life transitions, anxiety and depression, and mood disorders.
Kathleen (Kayti) King, MA, CRC, NCC, LPC is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, who has been working in the field since 2015. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (counseling specific to individuals with disabilities) in 2020. Kayti is nationally credentialed as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Clinical Counselor (NCC), and is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Kayti believes in meeting clients where they are at, in order to form a strong therapeutic relationship.
Her main areas of focus include disabilities (physical or invisible), major life transitions, anxiety and depression, and mood disorders.
Kathleen (Kayti) King, MA, CRC, NCC, LPC is a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, who has been working in the field since 2015. She graduated from University of Northern Colorado, Greeley with a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (counseling specific to individuals with disabilities) in 2020. Kayti is nationally credentialed as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a Clinical Counselor (NCC), and is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Kayti believes in meeting clients where they are at, in order to form a strong therapeutic relationship.
(720) 864-0117 View (720) 864-0117
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Carson Whildes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
My areas of focus include struggles with food and body image, LGBTQAI+ identities, anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, existential dilemmas and more.
In our work together, my intention is to hold a space in which you can begin to relate to yourself with a sense of curiosity and gentleness. This includes growing the capacity to be with your internal experience, as it is, without the need to numb or distract in ways that are destructive or self-harming. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is integral to the healing that takes place in therapy. When we feel safe enough to trust and open up, then we can begin the work we need to do on ourselves.
My areas of focus include struggles with food and body image, LGBTQAI+ identities, anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, existential dilemmas and more.
In our work together, my intention is to hold a space in which you can begin to relate to yourself with a sense of curiosity and gentleness. This includes growing the capacity to be with your internal experience, as it is, without the need to numb or distract in ways that are destructive or self-harming. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself is integral to the healing that takes place in therapy. When we feel safe enough to trust and open up, then we can begin the work we need to do on ourselves.
(303) 732-8728 View (303) 732-8728
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Amanda Wallace
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80504
Most people, at one time or another, need the help of a therapist. It can be one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, past trauma, depression, anger, phobias, grief or are having difficulty in relationships. We often are responding to life and the people around us with outdated maladaptive coping strategies. I will help you develop self awareness and emotional regulation skills so that instead of being hijacked by your emotions you are empowered to react in healthy, positive ways. I provide my clients with a tool box of techniques that they can use to support them between our sessions.
Most people, at one time or another, need the help of a therapist. It can be one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, past trauma, depression, anger, phobias, grief or are having difficulty in relationships. We often are responding to life and the people around us with outdated maladaptive coping strategies. I will help you develop self awareness and emotional regulation skills so that instead of being hijacked by your emotions you are empowered to react in healthy, positive ways. I provide my clients with a tool box of techniques that they can use to support them between our sessions.
(303) 720-7909 View (303) 720-7909
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Wesley Shane Baker
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
I work with clients who seek to find happiness and inner growth. I help clients work with, rather than against, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, limiting beliefs, habitual thought and behavioral patterns, and existential despair. Through the therapeutic relationship, we come to better understand how we wish to relate to everyone - family, lovers, friends, colleagues, strangers. And while therapy can be challenging, and can put us in contact with potentially frightening or unpleasant emotions, we will also have fun and laugh along the way at the beautiful absurdity of being human, all too human.
I work with clients who seek to find happiness and inner growth. I help clients work with, rather than against, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, limiting beliefs, habitual thought and behavioral patterns, and existential despair. Through the therapeutic relationship, we come to better understand how we wish to relate to everyone - family, lovers, friends, colleagues, strangers. And while therapy can be challenging, and can put us in contact with potentially frightening or unpleasant emotions, we will also have fun and laugh along the way at the beautiful absurdity of being human, all too human.
(720) 235-5895 View (720) 235-5895
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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.