Anxiety Therapists in Red Oak, IA
I work with children, teenagers, and adults with a variety of struggles including autism, ADHD, attachment, trauma, anxiety depression, PTSD, and more.
Sometimes we need help creating a safe space where we can be open and honest while we make sense of an event we want to resolve or our lives overall. Sometimes we need help to heal and someone to simply hear our story. A story filled with our experiences in the world and shaped by perceptions that are human-naturally distorted and flawed. People begin therapy for various reasons, yet wanting change is universal and desiring authenticity is the heart of this path. It is not about being happy, better, fixed. You are not broken. Healing reveals your authenticity and allows you to become... it feels like peace, bravery and truth.
I work with children, teenagers, and adults with a variety of struggles including autism, ADHD, attachment, trauma, anxiety depression, PTSD, and more.
Sometimes we need help creating a safe space where we can be open and honest while we make sense of an event we want to resolve or our lives overall. Sometimes we need help to heal and someone to simply hear our story. A story filled with our experiences in the world and shaped by perceptions that are human-naturally distorted and flawed. People begin therapy for various reasons, yet wanting change is universal and desiring authenticity is the heart of this path. It is not about being happy, better, fixed. You are not broken. Healing reveals your authenticity and allows you to become... it feels like peace, bravery and truth.
I have work with individuals with anxiety, self esteem issues, depression, trauma, behavioral issues and substance abuse disorders.
Hello! I am compassionate about advocating for mental health. Sometimes, life throws things our way that are beyond our control; leaving us feeling lost, scared, angry, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapeutic approach includes getting to know you, your desired goals and your life challenges. I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Strength based and Gestalt. My experience includes working with ages 3-65, individuals and families. My goal is to help the client have a positive therapeutic experience while feeling validated and empowered.
I have work with individuals with anxiety, self esteem issues, depression, trauma, behavioral issues and substance abuse disorders.
Hello! I am compassionate about advocating for mental health. Sometimes, life throws things our way that are beyond our control; leaving us feeling lost, scared, angry, hopeless and overwhelmed. My therapeutic approach includes getting to know you, your desired goals and your life challenges. I use Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Strength based and Gestalt. My experience includes working with ages 3-65, individuals and families. My goal is to help the client have a positive therapeutic experience while feeling validated and empowered.
Jodi L. Gentleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP, LISW, (Iowa)
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Red Oak, IA 51566 (Online Only)
We are NOW Accepting new clients for Nebraska and Iowa; with convenient Telehealth! You have found a friendly, compassionate, and insightful therapist! Today is the day to take a step...for YOU. Every person has their own unique journey. I HEAR you. I understand. I meet you where you ARE. Together we will get you where you want to BE. Specialty areas; women (and partners) facing conception, pregnancy, postpartum, NICU, birth, first-time parenting, menopause & everything-in-between difficulties. All stressful life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, chronic mental and medical illness, and Health Professional support.
We are NOW Accepting new clients for Nebraska and Iowa; with convenient Telehealth! You have found a friendly, compassionate, and insightful therapist! Today is the day to take a step...for YOU. Every person has their own unique journey. I HEAR you. I understand. I meet you where you ARE. Together we will get you where you want to BE. Specialty areas; women (and partners) facing conception, pregnancy, postpartum, NICU, birth, first-time parenting, menopause & everything-in-between difficulties. All stressful life transitions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, chronic mental and medical illness, and Health Professional support.
We are Faith Based Counseling. Wherever you may be in life's journey, we are committed to helping you find strength, knowledge, and the skills to break the patterns that damage relationships and cause emotional pain. It is our mission to help hurting people find genuine healing. The therapists at Spence Counseling Center specialize in marriage and family therapy, teens, grief and loss, sexual addictions, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
We are Faith Based Counseling. Wherever you may be in life's journey, we are committed to helping you find strength, knowledge, and the skills to break the patterns that damage relationships and cause emotional pain. It is our mission to help hurting people find genuine healing. The therapists at Spence Counseling Center specialize in marriage and family therapy, teens, grief and loss, sexual addictions, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
Mason is a person-centered therapist with 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Mason is also an experienced life coach and sports psychologist helping young teens and adolescents with performance anxiety and other sports-related issues. Before becoming a therapist, Mason was a wrestling coach at the youth, high school, and college levels following his long-time career as competitor in the sport of wrestling. Mason strives to help all individuals in a safe, positive, and supportive environment to regain hope and heal.
Mason is a person-centered therapist with 5 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Mason is also an experienced life coach and sports psychologist helping young teens and adolescents with performance anxiety and other sports-related issues. Before becoming a therapist, Mason was a wrestling coach at the youth, high school, and college levels following his long-time career as competitor in the sport of wrestling. Mason strives to help all individuals in a safe, positive, and supportive environment to regain hope and heal.
Are you experiencing a mind-body disconnect? The individuals I work with typically are struggling with issues such as eating disorders, depression, and anxiety issues. They want to be freed from being stuck in their head, and we work collaboratively to work through goals that create more mental peace. Typical symptoms I see in my practice are restrictive eating, binge eating, lack of pleasure or joy, and worried or obsessive thoughts. I see individuals ages 12 and up and work with all genders.
Are you experiencing a mind-body disconnect? The individuals I work with typically are struggling with issues such as eating disorders, depression, and anxiety issues. They want to be freed from being stuck in their head, and we work collaboratively to work through goals that create more mental peace. Typical symptoms I see in my practice are restrictive eating, binge eating, lack of pleasure or joy, and worried or obsessive thoughts. I see individuals ages 12 and up and work with all genders.
There are times when we are faced with events in life that are beyond our ability to fully recover on our own. Together we can explore the roadblocks that prevent the healing process.
Our experiences from the moment we were born shape our perceptions about life and self. Over time we become conditioned to exist in our environment. This conditioning is usually grounded in fear. That fear is usually grounded in distorted perceptions. Lasting change comes from the conscious challenging of those old distorted perceptions of ourselves and the world we live in and finding truth about who we really are.
There are times when we are faced with events in life that are beyond our ability to fully recover on our own. Together we can explore the roadblocks that prevent the healing process.
Our experiences from the moment we were born shape our perceptions about life and self. Over time we become conditioned to exist in our environment. This conditioning is usually grounded in fear. That fear is usually grounded in distorted perceptions. Lasting change comes from the conscious challenging of those old distorted perceptions of ourselves and the world we live in and finding truth about who we really are.
Whether it's a big or small traumatic event, we've all experienced them. I conduct client-centered therapy to alleviate and extinguish abreactions to the traumatic events we experience, in order to live our lives the way they are intended, which is HAPPY!
Whether it's a big or small traumatic event, we've all experienced them. I conduct client-centered therapy to alleviate and extinguish abreactions to the traumatic events we experience, in order to live our lives the way they are intended, which is HAPPY!
I have a passion for working with 3 groups of people:; adolescents, adult men and women and couples. I work from an office in Omaha and do Telehealth as well. I am an EMDR trained therapist who combines parts work with EMDR. One goal is to help people reduce distressing emotions and regain positive ones and change those haunting negative self beliefs. . .
I have a passion for working with 3 groups of people:; adolescents, adult men and women and couples. I work from an office in Omaha and do Telehealth as well. I am an EMDR trained therapist who combines parts work with EMDR. One goal is to help people reduce distressing emotions and regain positive ones and change those haunting negative self beliefs. . .
Online Therapists
Marshall Abbe LISW at "The Self-Care Center"
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Now booking in a new location! Hello! Are you looking for a therapist to help you with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD? Or are you or someone you love interested in strategies to deal with emotional difficulties, problems communicating healthily, or negative or repetitive coping mechanisms you need help with ? Or have you experienced past traumatic events that are still bothering you, such as sexual trauma? Or are you a man facing some personal questions and would like to talk to someone about it? If so, I can help you. I am an individual, couples, and group therapist specialized in these areas.
Now booking in a new location! Hello! Are you looking for a therapist to help you with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD? Or are you or someone you love interested in strategies to deal with emotional difficulties, problems communicating healthily, or negative or repetitive coping mechanisms you need help with ? Or have you experienced past traumatic events that are still bothering you, such as sexual trauma? Or are you a man facing some personal questions and would like to talk to someone about it? If so, I can help you. I am an individual, couples, and group therapist specialized in these areas.
Whether you're grappling with relational difficulties, battling anxiety or depression, pursuing deeper self-awareness, or a nonjudgmental space to express yourself, we can collaborate to forge a journey toward wholeness and fulfillment.
Embarking on the path to healing takes courage, and I commend you for taking the first step. If you're reading this, you're likely seeking a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I'm here to offer guidance, support, and empowerment as you embark on your journey. You may be feeling uncertain or hesitant, and that's completely understandable. I encourage you to embrace this opportunity for self-discovery and growth. I work with a diverse range of individuals, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, grief, and loss.
Whether you're grappling with relational difficulties, battling anxiety or depression, pursuing deeper self-awareness, or a nonjudgmental space to express yourself, we can collaborate to forge a journey toward wholeness and fulfillment.
Embarking on the path to healing takes courage, and I commend you for taking the first step. If you're reading this, you're likely seeking a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I'm here to offer guidance, support, and empowerment as you embark on your journey. You may be feeling uncertain or hesitant, and that's completely understandable. I encourage you to embrace this opportunity for self-discovery and growth. I work with a diverse range of individuals, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, grief, and loss.
Tiara S. Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW , IADC
Verified Verified
Ankeny, IA 50023 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety or symptoms related to depression? Are you currently navigating difficult life transitions and having trouble balancing your life needs? I can help. Hi, my name is Tiara S. Lewis, and I am a social work therapist working with clients struggling to adjust to new and adverse life conditions. Work with me today to begin uncovering new ways to process and walk through life's valleys. Call today to begin your journey towards healing.
Are you struggling with anxiety or symptoms related to depression? Are you currently navigating difficult life transitions and having trouble balancing your life needs? I can help. Hi, my name is Tiara S. Lewis, and I am a social work therapist working with clients struggling to adjust to new and adverse life conditions. Work with me today to begin uncovering new ways to process and walk through life's valleys. Call today to begin your journey towards healing.
Emily Loynachan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
West Des Moines, IA 50265
I enjoy working with clients of all ages (age 6 and older) and provide individual, parent, and family therapy. I help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and various life challenges. I enjoy serving LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients and their loved ones. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an engineer and then I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. I had a transformative experience with therapy after some challenges with the birth of my third child. This experience inspired me to go back to school in my forties and become a therapist so I could help others who may be struggling.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages (age 6 and older) and provide individual, parent, and family therapy. I help clients with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and various life challenges. I enjoy serving LGBTQ+ (especially transgender) clients and their loved ones. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an engineer and then I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. I had a transformative experience with therapy after some challenges with the birth of my third child. This experience inspired me to go back to school in my forties and become a therapist so I could help others who may be struggling.
ABCD Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ankeny, IA 50021 (Online Only)
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
Sharrell Soliveras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Do you find yourself feeling stuck thinking about things that have hurt you in the past? Or struggling with bonding or connecting with others in a meaningful way? Do negative thoughts or lack of motivation have you feeling run down? Do you desire to change but don’t know where to begin? What if there was a different way to live each day? Days of feeling encouraged, optimistic, and excited about your future. The START line is closer than you think. We live in a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma, but you can take charge of your life and strive for a brighter future that you deserve.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck thinking about things that have hurt you in the past? Or struggling with bonding or connecting with others in a meaningful way? Do negative thoughts or lack of motivation have you feeling run down? Do you desire to change but don’t know where to begin? What if there was a different way to live each day? Days of feeling encouraged, optimistic, and excited about your future. The START line is closer than you think. We live in a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma, but you can take charge of your life and strive for a brighter future that you deserve.
I specialize in helping adults with depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, and substance use disorders.
Do you have concerns about your mental health or your use of alcohol or drugs? Are you struggling with life's challenges or in your personal relationships? You are not alone; help is available and there is hope for feeling better. Providing a confidential, kind, supportive, and non-judgmental environment is of utmost importance. In this setting, therapy can assist you in finding your strengths, exploring new ways of thinking and also developing new skills to manage life's challenges. I believe in helping clients find their way to healing and growth.
I specialize in helping adults with depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, and substance use disorders.
Do you have concerns about your mental health or your use of alcohol or drugs? Are you struggling with life's challenges or in your personal relationships? You are not alone; help is available and there is hope for feeling better. Providing a confidential, kind, supportive, and non-judgmental environment is of utmost importance. In this setting, therapy can assist you in finding your strengths, exploring new ways of thinking and also developing new skills to manage life's challenges. I believe in helping clients find their way to healing and growth.
Steph Crandall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Des Moines, IA 50313 (Online Only)
When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed to the point it is impacting your day-to-day life, it helps to talk with someone who is both kind and practical — offering hope and nonjudgmental support, but also collaborating with you on finding real solutions. We all need a guide sometimes when life is hard. I am the type of therapist who will provide validation when you need it but also encourage you to take charge of the things within your control. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trouble communicating with a partner or family, and job burnout. In particular, I enjoy working with educators at all levels.
When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed to the point it is impacting your day-to-day life, it helps to talk with someone who is both kind and practical — offering hope and nonjudgmental support, but also collaborating with you on finding real solutions. We all need a guide sometimes when life is hard. I am the type of therapist who will provide validation when you need it but also encourage you to take charge of the things within your control. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trouble communicating with a partner or family, and job burnout. In particular, I enjoy working with educators at all levels.
Sharaine Webster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, IADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Urbandale, IA 50322
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling lost? Alone? Misunderstood? Do you ever wish that you could just talk to someone and they not only understand how you feel, but also allow you to be yourself? If you are looking for someone to listen, to understand, to support and push you necessary, then my hope is that I can help you. My clinical areas of interest and expertise include: addictions (gambling, gaming, drugs and alcohol, sex), anxiety, depression, sexual health and human sexuality, attachment issues, LGBTQIA+ and relationship and premarital/marital issues. If any of this sounds familiar, I may be speaking directly to you.
Are you feeling lost? Alone? Misunderstood? Do you ever wish that you could just talk to someone and they not only understand how you feel, but also allow you to be yourself? If you are looking for someone to listen, to understand, to support and push you necessary, then my hope is that I can help you. My clinical areas of interest and expertise include: addictions (gambling, gaming, drugs and alcohol, sex), anxiety, depression, sexual health and human sexuality, attachment issues, LGBTQIA+ and relationship and premarital/marital issues. If any of this sounds familiar, I may be speaking directly to you.
Hello! My name is Amanda Khader. I am a Licensed School Psychologist in Iowa, and have taken additional graduate courses for my license in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. One service I offer is psychological assessment and diagnosing for ages birth to 22 for: Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, ADHD, Autism and Anxiety/Depression. I also provide mental health counseling for individuals up to age 25, but I specialize in working with children with Autism and Behavior Disorders, clients with Anxiety and Depression, and clients dealing with stress, trauma, and/or eating disorders.
Hello! My name is Amanda Khader. I am a Licensed School Psychologist in Iowa, and have taken additional graduate courses for my license in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. One service I offer is psychological assessment and diagnosing for ages birth to 22 for: Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, ADHD, Autism and Anxiety/Depression. I also provide mental health counseling for individuals up to age 25, but I specialize in working with children with Autism and Behavior Disorders, clients with Anxiety and Depression, and clients dealing with stress, trauma, and/or eating disorders.
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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.