Anxiety Therapists in Dale, TX
![Photo of Randall Browning - Secular Therapy , MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d01123fd-09bf-4164-8146-77013d840452/2/320x400.jpeg)
In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I have a background in working with trauma, helping people regain their feelings of empowerment and control in their lives.
Only accepting telehealth clients at this time. Hello! My name is Randall Browning and my focus as a therapist is offering secular/non religious counseling. I work with individuals who do not want to have a religious element or the supernatural introduced into their therapy. I have worked with people recovering from Religious Trauma Syndrome, and coming out of toxic, abusive, and hyper religious backgrounds. People that are making transitional adjustments after being involved in religious and political cults have special challenges that can be effectively addressed in therapy.
In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I have a background in working with trauma, helping people regain their feelings of empowerment and control in their lives.
Only accepting telehealth clients at this time. Hello! My name is Randall Browning and my focus as a therapist is offering secular/non religious counseling. I work with individuals who do not want to have a religious element or the supernatural introduced into their therapy. I have worked with people recovering from Religious Trauma Syndrome, and coming out of toxic, abusive, and hyper religious backgrounds. People that are making transitional adjustments after being involved in religious and political cults have special challenges that can be effectively addressed in therapy.
![Photo of Brettny John, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/84283a5f-27b5-499a-ab22-942f55b7659c/1/320x400.png)
Hi, my name is Brettny (pronounced BRIT-nee). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of clinical experience working with individuals with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Stress, and other mental health issues. My top modalities are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive, and Multicultural therapies. A little bit about myself: I enjoy gaming (PC, mobile, and board), delicious food (pizza, soup dumplings, crawfish, my mom’s chicken biryani), cooking, baking, cleaning, and snorkeling.
Hi, my name is Brettny (pronounced BRIT-nee). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of clinical experience working with individuals with Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Stress, and other mental health issues. My top modalities are Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Supportive, and Multicultural therapies. A little bit about myself: I enjoy gaming (PC, mobile, and board), delicious food (pizza, soup dumplings, crawfish, my mom’s chicken biryani), cooking, baking, cleaning, and snorkeling.
![Photo of Eugene Harvie, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9cebef5a-f35c-44f8-9365-6cb56897d2f0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or family and relationship issues, I have worked with clients suffering with the same.
Throughout my 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everybody struggles with difficult challenges at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, life did not come with an instructional manual to guide us through these various struggles. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help support you, provide you with insight and clarity, and assist you in making positive steps towards your preferred future. Equipped with extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, I bring these tools to each session with my clients.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, or family and relationship issues, I have worked with clients suffering with the same.
Throughout my 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have found that everybody struggles with difficult challenges at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, life did not come with an instructional manual to guide us through these various struggles. Psychotherapy is a journey that can help support you, provide you with insight and clarity, and assist you in making positive steps towards your preferred future. Equipped with extensive training in various therapeutic modalities, I bring these tools to each session with my clients.
![Photo of Ayodelli Venetta Whyte, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7d34e8f-6c2e-4c32-954b-1d91ef7e3cfb/1/320x400.jpeg)
As an eclectic therapist and the Founder of Kortsens Changed Mindsets, I utilize more than one theoretical approach and techniques which is unique to each client's needs-depending on the client's problems and treatment goals. My specialty and passion is therapy for any genders, all ethnicities-ages 13-75 years old who are struggling to cope with life stressors .i.e. anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, cognitive distortions, problem solving-deficits, relationship issues, trauma etc. With evidence base tools, my goal is to help you understand and live a happier, healthier and fulfilling life.
As an eclectic therapist and the Founder of Kortsens Changed Mindsets, I utilize more than one theoretical approach and techniques which is unique to each client's needs-depending on the client's problems and treatment goals. My specialty and passion is therapy for any genders, all ethnicities-ages 13-75 years old who are struggling to cope with life stressors .i.e. anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, cognitive distortions, problem solving-deficits, relationship issues, trauma etc. With evidence base tools, my goal is to help you understand and live a happier, healthier and fulfilling life.
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![Photo of Bonnie Hughson, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c00aaa6a-e275-4027-a145-f28af1256419/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and thank you for stopping by! Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. Will they be a good fit? Can they actually help me? What should I expect? How much will it cost? I’m Bonnie and I work with adults (18+) in various areas including life transitions, grief, anxiety and depression, infertility, and trauma. I offer a warm, safe and friendly therapeutic environment to help my clients navigate their struggles, heal, and work towards their goals. I care deeply about my clients and the work I do in this helping profession.
Hello and thank you for stopping by! Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. Will they be a good fit? Can they actually help me? What should I expect? How much will it cost? I’m Bonnie and I work with adults (18+) in various areas including life transitions, grief, anxiety and depression, infertility, and trauma. I offer a warm, safe and friendly therapeutic environment to help my clients navigate their struggles, heal, and work towards their goals. I care deeply about my clients and the work I do in this helping profession.
![Photo of Rachel M. Truelove, LCSW-S, LCDC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bd24e0b7-306a-450c-9d70-c5e2a6a24ca9/3/320x400.jpeg)
Rachel M. Truelove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
I have over 10 years of experience working intensively with people who have substance use disorders, anxiety, trauma, depression & PTSD.
Hello! My name is Rachel. You don’t have to deal with your struggles alone. I am here to listen to your story.
I have over 10 years of experience working intensively with people who have substance use disorders, anxiety, trauma, depression & PTSD.
Hello! My name is Rachel. You don’t have to deal with your struggles alone. I am here to listen to your story.
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Vicki L Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
I have vast experience with suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression, family system dysfunction, gender and sexual identity, and much more.
I am able to support clients from all backgrounds with any presenting issue. If you are willing to work on the issues you bring to the table, then I am willing to share that safe space with you. Every person is welcome to come to counseling just as they are and work on your needs. I believe we can heal and grow when supported in healthy and intentional ways.
I have vast experience with suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression, family system dysfunction, gender and sexual identity, and much more.
I am able to support clients from all backgrounds with any presenting issue. If you are willing to work on the issues you bring to the table, then I am willing to share that safe space with you. Every person is welcome to come to counseling just as they are and work on your needs. I believe we can heal and grow when supported in healthy and intentional ways.
![Photo of Jennifer Brietzke, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/56bd1a27-dc17-4c3b-adc9-8969370a5f5d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Brietzke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
You are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe overwhelmed and at a loss for finding direction and purpose. You are struggling to feel empowered and are often making unhealthy decisions. Your life feels out of control and your relationships are not satisfying. You may be struggling to manage school or work responsibilities due to stress or anxiety. It feels like life is so very hard and it feels impossible to have compassion for yourself or to feel connected to others in a healthy way.
You are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe overwhelmed and at a loss for finding direction and purpose. You are struggling to feel empowered and are often making unhealthy decisions. Your life feels out of control and your relationships are not satisfying. You may be struggling to manage school or work responsibilities due to stress or anxiety. It feels like life is so very hard and it feels impossible to have compassion for yourself or to feel connected to others in a healthy way.
![Photo of Aaron Alicea, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9855617d-4261-4b92-92c4-680f0f95d1ff/4/320x400.jpeg)
Aaron Alicea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
I will also teach you simple ways to lessen stress and anxiety using breathing exercises and meditation.
All of us struggle sometimes- this is just part of being human! It is easy to feel overwhelmed when life isn’t going as planned. If you sometimes feel like your own worst critic, are feeling lost, or want to improve your self-confidence, you’ve already taken a step in a positive direction by seeking help. Learning to be more aware of your thoughts and feelings and being kinder to yourself will help you feel better, improve relationships, overcome past trauma, and empower you to make your life what you want it to be. Sometimes we need help to navigate our struggles, you don’t have to do it all alone.
I will also teach you simple ways to lessen stress and anxiety using breathing exercises and meditation.
All of us struggle sometimes- this is just part of being human! It is easy to feel overwhelmed when life isn’t going as planned. If you sometimes feel like your own worst critic, are feeling lost, or want to improve your self-confidence, you’ve already taken a step in a positive direction by seeking help. Learning to be more aware of your thoughts and feelings and being kinder to yourself will help you feel better, improve relationships, overcome past trauma, and empower you to make your life what you want it to be. Sometimes we need help to navigate our struggles, you don’t have to do it all alone.
![Photo of Jody Rich, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f586d121-eb16-4dab-818e-f5fd5be5d190/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jody Rich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
Any “symptom" (depression, anxiety, compulsions, etc.
My strengths work well with clients who were the truth-tellers in their families. Like the boy in “The Emperor Has No Clothes,” you probably experienced a lot of blowback for pointing out the obvious and uncomfortable. Maybe you came to doubt your own experience and wisdom. Over time you may have lost touch with those gifts, resulting in understandable confusion and coping skills that just aren't working anymore (symptoms). You came in this world authentically yourself, let's go find them! I offer a free 15 minute consultation so you can feel comfortable before making your first appointment.
Any “symptom" (depression, anxiety, compulsions, etc.
My strengths work well with clients who were the truth-tellers in their families. Like the boy in “The Emperor Has No Clothes,” you probably experienced a lot of blowback for pointing out the obvious and uncomfortable. Maybe you came to doubt your own experience and wisdom. Over time you may have lost touch with those gifts, resulting in understandable confusion and coping skills that just aren't working anymore (symptoms). You came in this world authentically yourself, let's go find them! I offer a free 15 minute consultation so you can feel comfortable before making your first appointment.
![Photo of Cassandra Epperson-Jones, MAMFC, LPC-A, LPC Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/900355d0-0e6b-4852-9a5a-2dd33e288b3c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cassandra Epperson-Jones
LPC Intern, MAMFC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
Maybe you are watching your student struggle with depression or anxiety and are seeking help for them or maybe you need support for yourself.
“When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.” Madeleine L'Engle Seeking therapy is to open yourself up…to become vulnerable to be able to talk about struggles with your partner, your kids, your life. Vulnerability is the beginning of change. We are ready for change when the pain of staying the same is more costly than the status quo. If you are tired of holding on to ways of doing things that don't work for you anymore, I want to help.
Maybe you are watching your student struggle with depression or anxiety and are seeking help for them or maybe you need support for yourself.
“When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.” Madeleine L'Engle Seeking therapy is to open yourself up…to become vulnerable to be able to talk about struggles with your partner, your kids, your life. Vulnerability is the beginning of change. We are ready for change when the pain of staying the same is more costly than the status quo. If you are tired of holding on to ways of doing things that don't work for you anymore, I want to help.
![Photo of Melanie Mahanger, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/83fce6db-c956-40c3-88a4-b9bd0e2da108/1/320x400.jpeg)
Melanie Mahanger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
I enjoy using person centered techniques to work with people in life transitions like people with relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Do you feel stuck out on your own private island? Everyone feels lonely occasionally and some people enjoy solitude, but loneliness is the feeling of one’s social needs not being met. To understand what those social needs are we can dive into your personal needs. Are your emotional struggles limiting your life choices or stopping you from expressing yourself authentically? It is different for everyone, but noticing personal challenges and how you deal with them is part of therapy. We can work together to identify your core challenges and and untangle your emotional struggles that keep you from living the life you want.
I enjoy using person centered techniques to work with people in life transitions like people with relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Do you feel stuck out on your own private island? Everyone feels lonely occasionally and some people enjoy solitude, but loneliness is the feeling of one’s social needs not being met. To understand what those social needs are we can dive into your personal needs. Are your emotional struggles limiting your life choices or stopping you from expressing yourself authentically? It is different for everyone, but noticing personal challenges and how you deal with them is part of therapy. We can work together to identify your core challenges and and untangle your emotional struggles that keep you from living the life you want.
![Photo of Kristi Baumbach, LCSW-S, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b1caf5d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Kristi Baumbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
You feel alone and it seems everyone is managing life well. You may be asking yourself "what is wrong with me?". Your life feels unfulfilling and you often feel depressed, worried, or anxious. You may be struggling with painful memories or nightmares from past events, struggling to maintain healthy relationships with your spouse, your children, and your friends, even struggling to manage your work and professional responsibilities due to your high level of stress and anxiety. It feels like life should be easier and more rewarding.
You feel alone and it seems everyone is managing life well. You may be asking yourself "what is wrong with me?". Your life feels unfulfilling and you often feel depressed, worried, or anxious. You may be struggling with painful memories or nightmares from past events, struggling to maintain healthy relationships with your spouse, your children, and your friends, even struggling to manage your work and professional responsibilities due to your high level of stress and anxiety. It feels like life should be easier and more rewarding.
![Photo of Aaron Evans, LPC-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42fccf5e-9b42-43da-b980-f7e0e177725a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Aaron Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
A sense of belonging. Feeling seen and understood. Feeling comfortable with your actions and responses to loved ones, co-workers, and acquaintances. To make meaning of how your life has gone so far and, perhaps, find some peace within your story. Sometimes these real, human desires can feel daunting without some support... My approach is extremely genuine, compassionate, and ... real. I have many years of experience working with clients who have encountered challenges in life transitions, identity/sexuality, relationships, historical family trauma, depression/ anxiety, and questioning what it means to live their truth in life.
A sense of belonging. Feeling seen and understood. Feeling comfortable with your actions and responses to loved ones, co-workers, and acquaintances. To make meaning of how your life has gone so far and, perhaps, find some peace within your story. Sometimes these real, human desires can feel daunting without some support... My approach is extremely genuine, compassionate, and ... real. I have many years of experience working with clients who have encountered challenges in life transitions, identity/sexuality, relationships, historical family trauma, depression/ anxiety, and questioning what it means to live their truth in life.
![Photo of Cece Gomez, LPC, LCDC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b16e171-3e0b-4268-a7d1-605ac58a00c2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cece Gomez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
Day to day living is difficult and you often feel like you don’t have control over your life. You may be asking yourself, “what did I do to cause these problems” or “what is wrong with me?”. Your life feels hard and you often feel depressed, anxious or find yourself worrying excessively. You may be struggling with a history of trauma or abusing substances to cope. You may feel like you don’t know how to have healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners. It feels like life is harder for you than for others and you are struggling to manage responsibilities related to work, school, and your personal life.
Day to day living is difficult and you often feel like you don’t have control over your life. You may be asking yourself, “what did I do to cause these problems” or “what is wrong with me?”. Your life feels hard and you often feel depressed, anxious or find yourself worrying excessively. You may be struggling with a history of trauma or abusing substances to cope. You may feel like you don’t know how to have healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners. It feels like life is harder for you than for others and you are struggling to manage responsibilities related to work, school, and your personal life.
![Photo of Vanessa De Leon, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c9e09b94-3733-4a8c-8627-8d2fcbc793ed/1/320x400.jpeg)
Vanessa De Leon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
You are feeling overwhelmed, maybe stressed and anxious and struggling to find solutions and help. You are struggling to feel heard and feel as if no one understands. Your life feels unsatisfying and harder than you think it should. You may be struggling to manage school, work or family responsibilities due to stress, depression and/or anxiety. It feels like life is too hard and it feels impossible to have compassion for yourself or to feel connected to others in a healthy way. Your young child may be struggling, and you are worried about them. There is help available!
You are feeling overwhelmed, maybe stressed and anxious and struggling to find solutions and help. You are struggling to feel heard and feel as if no one understands. Your life feels unsatisfying and harder than you think it should. You may be struggling to manage school, work or family responsibilities due to stress, depression and/or anxiety. It feels like life is too hard and it feels impossible to have compassion for yourself or to feel connected to others in a healthy way. Your young child may be struggling, and you are worried about them. There is help available!
![Photo of Hilary Handy Lcsw, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1fecafdc-0ddc-4219-9d28-83b121c97500/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hilary Handy Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
Finding the right fit with a therapist is a vital. I specialize in helping people heal from hard and traumatic life events. I am a good fit for people that have experienced abuse, family of origin disruptions or relational trauma. I’m passionate about working with people having difficulty moving through distress from past experiences, trusting others, and building close attachments. I help people that want to connect but find it hard and most importantly clients that are ready to dig deep and work toward meaningful healing. I also have a particular passion and affinity for working with other ADHD and neurodivergent folks like myself
Finding the right fit with a therapist is a vital. I specialize in helping people heal from hard and traumatic life events. I am a good fit for people that have experienced abuse, family of origin disruptions or relational trauma. I’m passionate about working with people having difficulty moving through distress from past experiences, trusting others, and building close attachments. I help people that want to connect but find it hard and most importantly clients that are ready to dig deep and work toward meaningful healing. I also have a particular passion and affinity for working with other ADHD and neurodivergent folks like myself
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Jean Ann Cordes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644 (Online Only)
I believe that all individuals, couples and families are capable of working towards positive change. I respect and appreciate the unique nature of my clients' circumstances in life. As a therapist, I bring a very creative approach into the sessions. In the first session with clients, a unique plan of development begins to emerge.
I believe that all individuals, couples and families are capable of working towards positive change. I respect and appreciate the unique nature of my clients' circumstances in life. As a therapist, I bring a very creative approach into the sessions. In the first session with clients, a unique plan of development begins to emerge.
![Photo of Olivia Mowery-Frantz, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a93c1524-7a47-4fac-8794-53dde87d53e9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Olivia Mowery-Frantz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lockhart, TX 78644
Each day you find yourself struggling to connect with others or tolerate your own intense emotions leading to acting out the same unhealthy or unfulfilling behaviors that ultimately add to a cycle of sadness or anger. You struggle to feel like you can be truly honest in your relationships with others and find yourself continuing to push others away. It feels as though you spend all of your energy on surviving with no time left to truly take care of yourself. You may watch yourself make decisions you know are damaging, react to others in ways that make you feel worse about yourself leading to unsatisfying relationships.
Each day you find yourself struggling to connect with others or tolerate your own intense emotions leading to acting out the same unhealthy or unfulfilling behaviors that ultimately add to a cycle of sadness or anger. You struggle to feel like you can be truly honest in your relationships with others and find yourself continuing to push others away. It feels as though you spend all of your energy on surviving with no time left to truly take care of yourself. You may watch yourself make decisions you know are damaging, react to others in ways that make you feel worse about yourself leading to unsatisfying relationships.
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We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.
We have therapists (Licensed, Associates and Graduate Students Interns) who specialize in different age groups (teens, young adults, middle age, and elderly), constellations (individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy), and targets (pastors & missionaries, EMDR, affair recovery, blended families, veterans, grief & loss, etc.). If a client requests to incorporate Christian spirituality into counseling, our therapists are well trained to do so. However, we are incredibly respectful of our clients’ faith beliefs, including those who profess faith and those who do not.
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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.