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Erica Cadavid
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Erica Cadavid is dedicated therapist who supports people across the lifespan, with an emphasis on women's well-being across all stages of maternal health. She utilizes an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring interventions to each client's unique needs.
Erica Cadavid is dedicated therapist who supports people across the lifespan, with an emphasis on women's well-being across all stages of maternal health. She utilizes an integrative, client-centered approach, tailoring interventions to each client's unique needs.
(561) 909-9331 View (561) 909-9331
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Stephanie Del Pino
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
Verified Verified
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Stephanie Del Pino is a counselor who works with people across the lifespan, stating with children (4+). She has a passion for helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate the challenges of life and adjustments. Stephanie is a strong believer in collaboration and works closely with parents to create safe and supportive environments that promote healing and growth. She leverages her over 8 years of experience in both school and clinical settings to provide trauma-informed care.
Stephanie Del Pino is a counselor who works with people across the lifespan, stating with children (4+). She has a passion for helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate the challenges of life and adjustments. Stephanie is a strong believer in collaboration and works closely with parents to create safe and supportive environments that promote healing and growth. She leverages her over 8 years of experience in both school and clinical settings to provide trauma-informed care.
(954) 466-0101 View (954) 466-0101

Online Therapists

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Keys For Life Behavioral Health Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CAMS-3, LPHA
Verified Verified
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403
I am a Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor that believes in science and faith. I believe that a person’s current thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors are determined and/or prescribed by past Experiences/Events of trauma, joy and pain. Experiences are stored in memories from the time that we are able to receive information; and transform into automatic thoughts and behaviors as various situations/conditions occur. An individual’s perceptions and evaluations of experiences affect how they manage current episodes of stress, anger, adversity, relationship problems, grief, trauma, low self-esteem and problems in living.
I am a Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor that believes in science and faith. I believe that a person’s current thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors are determined and/or prescribed by past Experiences/Events of trauma, joy and pain. Experiences are stored in memories from the time that we are able to receive information; and transform into automatic thoughts and behaviors as various situations/conditions occur. An individual’s perceptions and evaluations of experiences affect how they manage current episodes of stress, anger, adversity, relationship problems, grief, trauma, low self-esteem and problems in living.
(561) 316-4242 View (561) 316-4242
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.