Anxiety Therapists in Ridgewood, NY

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Giorgio Chatelain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
If you’re looking for guidance on managing depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, I invite you to reach out and take the first step toward healing and growth.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, or relationship issues. They seek a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to understand and address their struggles. Their needs include effective coping strategies, personal growth, and a safe space to explore their emotional and mental health. Their goal is to gain insight, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being. They want to feel heard and supported, aiming to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling life and better manage their emotional and psychological challenges.
If you’re looking for guidance on managing depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, I invite you to reach out and take the first step toward healing and growth.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, or relationship issues. They seek a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to understand and address their struggles. Their needs include effective coping strategies, personal growth, and a safe space to explore their emotional and mental health. Their goal is to gain insight, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being. They want to feel heard and supported, aiming to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling life and better manage their emotional and psychological challenges.
(332) 334-8983 View (332) 334-8983
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Yara Adam Whiter
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
Areas of expertise include PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress.
My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. ​ I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.
Areas of expertise include PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress.
My name is Yara Adam-Whiter, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Brooklyn, New York, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work mostly from a person-centered approach to understand your worldview so that we can achieve progress toward your unique therapy goals. ​ I enjoy working with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and their families. I may also be a good fit for clients for first-generation and immigrant clients. We can work on understanding how your intersectionality forms your ideas about the world and the challenges you deal with navigating different cultural expectations in different situations.
(332) 877-9403 View (332) 877-9403
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Orlando M. Pellot
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, CAMS II
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
If you're experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness, or anger, you don't have to face it alone. Ready for change? Let's talk. As a psychotherapist and Certified EMDR therapist, my ideal client faces complex trauma, possibly from childhood or recent events. They aim to manage symptoms and deeply understand and process their experiences. Their goal is healing and empowerment, moving from coping to thriving. Motivated by personal growth and a better life, they see addressing mental health challenges as crucial for unlocking potential and achieving lasting change.
If you're experiencing stress, anxiety, sadness, or anger, you don't have to face it alone. Ready for change? Let's talk. As a psychotherapist and Certified EMDR therapist, my ideal client faces complex trauma, possibly from childhood or recent events. They aim to manage symptoms and deeply understand and process their experiences. Their goal is healing and empowerment, moving from coping to thriving. Motivated by personal growth and a better life, they see addressing mental health challenges as crucial for unlocking potential and achieving lasting change.
(347) 658-5911 View (347) 658-5911
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Jessica Papitto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
I offer support related to trauma, anxiety, mood dysregulation, relationship/identity issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, childhood/family, loss & grief, substance use, life goals, etc.
Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.
I offer support related to trauma, anxiety, mood dysregulation, relationship/identity issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, childhood/family, loss & grief, substance use, life goals, etc.
Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.
(347) 846-2839 View (347) 846-2839
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Vito Rastelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
We all inevitably encounter life stressors and challenges that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, ashamed or depressed. The process of therapy allows us to slow down, explore our difficult feelings and gain awareness into how we may or may not be serving ourselves. It is a process that facilities growth and empowerment, as well as a space where we can celebrate and honor the wonderful things in our lives.
We all inevitably encounter life stressors and challenges that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, ashamed or depressed. The process of therapy allows us to slow down, explore our difficult feelings and gain awareness into how we may or may not be serving ourselves. It is a process that facilities growth and empowerment, as well as a space where we can celebrate and honor the wonderful things in our lives.
(347) 572-7256 View (347) 572-7256
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Devin Towle
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
My main focuses have been Depression, Anxiety, and trauma/abuse related difficulties.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
My main focuses have been Depression, Anxiety, and trauma/abuse related difficulties.
My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.
(281) 377-9819 View (281) 377-9819
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Peter Mole
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
(347) 625-6354 View (347) 625-6354
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Jessica LaHood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385
My specialties include working with clients on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQI+ concerns as well as perinatal mental health.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
My specialties include working with clients on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQI+ concerns as well as perinatal mental health.
I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.
(929) 930-3709 View (929) 930-3709
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Laura Potel
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, RDT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Whether you are looking for ongoing support or seeking short-term treatment, I am glad you're here! I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and sex therapist offering both virtual and in-person psychotherapy and sex therapy sessions. My areas of expertise include sex and sexuality, gender identity, partners' therapy, anxiety, depression, ADHD and executive functioning, and grief and loss. I work from a collaborative, trauma-informed perspective and specialize in providing a safe, sex-positive space for individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship orientations.
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Whether you are looking for ongoing support or seeking short-term treatment, I am glad you're here! I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and sex therapist offering both virtual and in-person psychotherapy and sex therapy sessions. My areas of expertise include sex and sexuality, gender identity, partners' therapy, anxiety, depression, ADHD and executive functioning, and grief and loss. I work from a collaborative, trauma-informed perspective and specialize in providing a safe, sex-positive space for individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship orientations.
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Jenna Hartom
Art Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes the best thing you can give yourself is the chance to be heard, tell your story and share your experience. In the current climate it may be especially hard for you to find the support you need. Maybe you have experienced trauma that seems to affect your work or relationships. Daily stressors can compound and impact your wellbeing, leaving you feeling distressed, anxious, irritable, depressed or overwhelmed. I aim to help you gain new awareness about your feelings and how they relate to current challenges or past experiences, leading to a sense of relief, improved self-acceptance and even curiosity and excitement.
Sometimes the best thing you can give yourself is the chance to be heard, tell your story and share your experience. In the current climate it may be especially hard for you to find the support you need. Maybe you have experienced trauma that seems to affect your work or relationships. Daily stressors can compound and impact your wellbeing, leaving you feeling distressed, anxious, irritable, depressed or overwhelmed. I aim to help you gain new awareness about your feelings and how they relate to current challenges or past experiences, leading to a sense of relief, improved self-acceptance and even curiosity and excitement.
(347) 609-7532 View (347) 609-7532
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Zoe Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
From these experiences, I developed the skills to specialize in anxiety and depression.
My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their world so that they can make changes and experience greater satisfaction with all aspects of their lives. I work with clients on a wide range of issues including managing stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and informal life coaching. I use an eclectic approach incorporating strategies from psychodynamic treatment, motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My communication style is based on my belief in using honesty and humor to engage clients. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and attain their goals.
From these experiences, I developed the skills to specialize in anxiety and depression.
My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their world so that they can make changes and experience greater satisfaction with all aspects of their lives. I work with clients on a wide range of issues including managing stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and informal life coaching. I use an eclectic approach incorporating strategies from psychodynamic treatment, motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My communication style is based on my belief in using honesty and humor to engage clients. I work collaboratively with clients to identify and attain their goals.
(855) 598-8960 View (855) 598-8960
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Kaitlynn Cornell-Mullane
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, RDT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
In addition to my ADHD and executive functioning coaching expertise, I also specialize in addressing anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma-related issues, parent coaching, and family conflict.
I specialize in working with individuals who have ADHD, offering tailored executive functioning coaching to enhance your organization, time management, and emotion regulation skills. I combine therapy with executive functioning coaching to provide a well-rounded treatment approach. My goal is to support you at your own pace, fostering personal growth in a collaborative and non-judgmental environment. My approach is holistic, client-centered, innovative, and trauma-informed. I provide psychotherapy utilizing tools and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems therapy, and creative arts therapy modalities.
In addition to my ADHD and executive functioning coaching expertise, I also specialize in addressing anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma-related issues, parent coaching, and family conflict.
I specialize in working with individuals who have ADHD, offering tailored executive functioning coaching to enhance your organization, time management, and emotion regulation skills. I combine therapy with executive functioning coaching to provide a well-rounded treatment approach. My goal is to support you at your own pace, fostering personal growth in a collaborative and non-judgmental environment. My approach is holistic, client-centered, innovative, and trauma-informed. I provide psychotherapy utilizing tools and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, internal family systems therapy, and creative arts therapy modalities.
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Mira Vasjari
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.
I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.
(201) 614-4666 View (201) 614-4666
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Geoffrey M. Golia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
I believe the process of therapy has the potential to help people radically transform their lives. Whether you are looking for support around a specific issue or challenge in your life, dealing with depression or anxiety, struggling with substance use and addiction, or looking to improve your relationships, I seek to create a space that balances support and accountability while facilitating healing and growth. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from many different communities, and I am proud to provide care that is inclusive and affirming. I also provide clinical supervision services for clinicians.
I believe the process of therapy has the potential to help people radically transform their lives. Whether you are looking for support around a specific issue or challenge in your life, dealing with depression or anxiety, struggling with substance use and addiction, or looking to improve your relationships, I seek to create a space that balances support and accountability while facilitating healing and growth. Throughout my career, I have worked with people from many different communities, and I am proud to provide care that is inclusive and affirming. I also provide clinical supervision services for clinicians.
(929) 810-4272 View (929) 810-4272
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Teresa Shen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
Feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, or downright angry in a world that often values productivity over care? It's hard to find wellness and healing when the world around you constantly perpetuates systemic harm. I hope to create a supportive space in which you can share your story, reflect on your experiences, and connect with what healing means to you. I draw from a flexible range of modalities to create an approach that suits each client’s experiences and needs. I have most to offer in these areas: stress, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
(929) 368-4062 x704 View (929) 368-4062 x704
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Yael Flam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
I provide individuals, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, with a safe and creative space to explore their emotions and experiences.
Do you have relationship anxiety or OCD and are nervous to be misunderstood in therapy? Have you made your rounds with talk therapists and not made the progress you imagine is possible? OR, are you a parent who is looking for play therapy for your child that will bring results faster than traditional play therapy? Well, you are BOTH in the right place!
I provide individuals, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, with a safe and creative space to explore their emotions and experiences.
Do you have relationship anxiety or OCD and are nervous to be misunderstood in therapy? Have you made your rounds with talk therapists and not made the progress you imagine is possible? OR, are you a parent who is looking for play therapy for your child that will bring results faster than traditional play therapy? Well, you are BOTH in the right place!
(443) 672-5370 View (443) 672-5370
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Maria Pietruszka
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
(347) 970-5378 View (347) 970-5378
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Tricia Philbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Tricia Philbert and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) and Empowerment Coach. I am passionate about journeying with clients into an authentic and empowered life in spite of experiences, trauma, and negative self-thought. There is a better version of you, let's find it together! My mission in life is to see young women and adult women become the best version of themselves. I specialize in trauma-related issues that result in low self-worth, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity crisis, etc. I do this work filled with enthusiasm and grace.
Hi, my name is Tricia Philbert and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCSW) and Empowerment Coach. I am passionate about journeying with clients into an authentic and empowered life in spite of experiences, trauma, and negative self-thought. There is a better version of you, let's find it together! My mission in life is to see young women and adult women become the best version of themselves. I specialize in trauma-related issues that result in low self-worth, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity crisis, etc. I do this work filled with enthusiasm and grace.
(646) 713-1930 View (646) 713-1930
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Grace A. Lim
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-LP
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with individuals who are battling anxiety, depression, life transitions, intergenerational trauma, among other life stressors.
Through one-on-one therapy, I hope to create a safe and judgment-free environment to build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients and to experience deep self-understanding.
I am passionate about working with individuals who are battling anxiety, depression, life transitions, intergenerational trauma, among other life stressors.
Through one-on-one therapy, I hope to create a safe and judgment-free environment to build a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients and to experience deep self-understanding.
(347) 651-1361 View (347) 651-1361
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Francesca Guerriero
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience treating a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress. My practice is guided by evidence-based approaches to improving mood, promoting change, understanding relational dynamics, and resolving conflict.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience treating a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress. My practice is guided by evidence-based approaches to improving mood, promoting change, understanding relational dynamics, and resolving conflict.
(718) 957-8287 View (718) 957-8287
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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.