Anxiety Therapists in Mansfield, TX

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Trisha M Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
My focus includes a wide range of treatment areas, including: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress management, inter-personal relationship issues, grief/loss, coping with injury/ pain/ complex medical problems, trauma, weigh loss, sports performance, life role transitions, memory and age decline, personality disorders, ADD, substance use.
Hi I'm Trish the Dish! I'm a Mental Health Therapist  and wellness advocate! I love lifting weights, CrossFit, and blowing off steam through exercise. I love hearing people's stories, and making a positive impact! Life is too short to feel as though you are constantly struggling. Support, knowledge, and new coping tools could be the life game changer you need towards moving forward and living your best quality of life.
My focus includes a wide range of treatment areas, including: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress management, inter-personal relationship issues, grief/loss, coping with injury/ pain/ complex medical problems, trauma, weigh loss, sports performance, life role transitions, memory and age decline, personality disorders, ADD, substance use.
Hi I'm Trish the Dish! I'm a Mental Health Therapist  and wellness advocate! I love lifting weights, CrossFit, and blowing off steam through exercise. I love hearing people's stories, and making a positive impact! Life is too short to feel as though you are constantly struggling. Support, knowledge, and new coping tools could be the life game changer you need towards moving forward and living your best quality of life.
(817) 241-2534 View (817) 241-2534
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Landry Therapy Group PLLC - Mansfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
We offer treatment services for marital/couple, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-injury, suicidal ideation/attempt, bipolar disorder, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues, & general life stresses & stressors.
Accepting New Clients- Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through struggles with which they are confronted. Our desire is to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure the client's future mental well-being. We staff therapists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, family conflict, special needs clients, Christian counseling and LGBT to help them cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from past trauma or conflict. We can help.
We offer treatment services for marital/couple, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-injury, suicidal ideation/attempt, bipolar disorder, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender issues, & general life stresses & stressors.
Accepting New Clients- Our goal is to form a bond of trust and commitment with our clients. With the proper support and guidance, we believe people have an inherent ability to persevere through struggles with which they are confronted. Our desire is to cultivate a healthier style of living to ensure the client's future mental well-being. We staff therapists who specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, family conflict, special needs clients, Christian counseling and LGBT to help them cope with life's daily struggles and/or issues resulting from past trauma or conflict. We can help.
(817) 522-1495 View (817) 522-1495
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Melissa Buesing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
I work with individuals seeking help for eating disorders, relationships issue, anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a Acceptance Commitment Therapist (ACT), my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth living. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques.
I work with individuals seeking help for eating disorders, relationships issue, anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a Acceptance Commitment Therapist (ACT), my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth living. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques.
(682) 356-4764 View (682) 356-4764
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Rachel Slack
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
I am a highly trained and board-certified counselor with a passion for helping people address the places they are hurting in their lives. I know asking for help is never easy and I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore the challenging places in all aspects of their lives that affect their mental health. My experience includes counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, drug abuse, communication issues, and other various mental health concerns. I also enjoy helping others with conflict resolution, relationship issues, and body-image struggles.
I am a highly trained and board-certified counselor with a passion for helping people address the places they are hurting in their lives. I know asking for help is never easy and I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore the challenging places in all aspects of their lives that affect their mental health. My experience includes counseling individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, drug abuse, communication issues, and other various mental health concerns. I also enjoy helping others with conflict resolution, relationship issues, and body-image struggles.
(682) 356-2623 View (682) 356-2623
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Monique Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
I utilize a Solution Focused Approach, to help adolescents, adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, family conflict, trauma and those adjusting to the daily challenges of life.
Thanks for visiting my page. I am Monique Rogers, LPC in Mansfield, TX. My ultimate goal is to meet clients where they are and walk alongside you on your journey of healing. I believe Counseling provides an opportunity for individuals to learn and grow personally with the help of a supportive professional. Coming from a lower economic community and overcoming my own past traumas have given me a unique perspective that helps me to empathize and empower those I have the honor of working with. I became a counselor because your life is worth my time!
I utilize a Solution Focused Approach, to help adolescents, adults and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, family conflict, trauma and those adjusting to the daily challenges of life.
Thanks for visiting my page. I am Monique Rogers, LPC in Mansfield, TX. My ultimate goal is to meet clients where they are and walk alongside you on your journey of healing. I believe Counseling provides an opportunity for individuals to learn and grow personally with the help of a supportive professional. Coming from a lower economic community and overcoming my own past traumas have given me a unique perspective that helps me to empathize and empower those I have the honor of working with. I became a counselor because your life is worth my time!
(682) 327-1921 View (682) 327-1921
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Amber Anglin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
Hey there! I know how difficult life can get and I commend you for taking that first brave step towards healing and growth. I want to meet you where you are. Therapy isn't just about showing up-it's about building a partnership based on trust and understanding. Creating a supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and validated is my top priority. My ideal clients include individuals overwhelmed by life’s stressors, families with children/teens, and engaged/newlywed couples. They face issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, grief/loss, relationship support and family conflicts or transitions.
Hey there! I know how difficult life can get and I commend you for taking that first brave step towards healing and growth. I want to meet you where you are. Therapy isn't just about showing up-it's about building a partnership based on trust and understanding. Creating a supportive space where you feel heard, valued, and validated is my top priority. My ideal clients include individuals overwhelmed by life’s stressors, families with children/teens, and engaged/newlywed couples. They face issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, grief/loss, relationship support and family conflicts or transitions.
(682) 424-8640 View (682) 424-8640
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Veronica Guerrero-Quan
Psychological Associate, MS, LPA-IP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
I want you to feel like we are a good fit and alleviate some anxiety prior to scheduling a first session.
Do you experience excessive worry? Do you experience significant fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation? Or about social situations? Do you intentionally avoid what you fear? Do you ever experience unexplained heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, chest pain, lightheadedness, difficulty breathing, tingling sensations, chills/heat sensations, or nausea? Do you struggle with insomnia, fatigue, or muscle tension? If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions, let me introduce myself. I'm Veronica, a therapist who believes you deserve a life FREE from the crippling control of fear and anxiety.
I want you to feel like we are a good fit and alleviate some anxiety prior to scheduling a first session.
Do you experience excessive worry? Do you experience significant fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation? Or about social situations? Do you intentionally avoid what you fear? Do you ever experience unexplained heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, chest pain, lightheadedness, difficulty breathing, tingling sensations, chills/heat sensations, or nausea? Do you struggle with insomnia, fatigue, or muscle tension? If you answered yes to ANY of the above questions, let me introduce myself. I'm Veronica, a therapist who believes you deserve a life FREE from the crippling control of fear and anxiety.
(817) 873-1607 View (817) 873-1607
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Mahogany Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063  (Online Only)
Life frequently brings unforeseen hurdles, and navigating through them can prove challenging. At Blackbird Therapy and Wellness, we offer assistance to adults grappling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking to enhance communication, establish boundaries, engage in inner child work, or simply gain a deeper understanding of yourself, our team is dedicated to supporting you. Take the first step today to prioritize your mental health and well-being.
Life frequently brings unforeseen hurdles, and navigating through them can prove challenging. At Blackbird Therapy and Wellness, we offer assistance to adults grappling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking to enhance communication, establish boundaries, engage in inner child work, or simply gain a deeper understanding of yourself, our team is dedicated to supporting you. Take the first step today to prioritize your mental health and well-being.
(214) 225-3281 View (214) 225-3281
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Valerie Hyatt-Martin, LCSW-S
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and parenting.
Each of us carries our own unique story as we make our way through life. On the way you may encounter challenges and struggles which leave you feeling uneasy, out of sync, or trapped. Additional issues including grief and loss, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety and chronic stress lessen your ability to fully live life. Therapy provides a safe place where you can regain balance, discover insights about your life, identify and build on strengths and empowers you to find positive solutions for desired change.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, life transitions, and parenting.
Each of us carries our own unique story as we make our way through life. On the way you may encounter challenges and struggles which leave you feeling uneasy, out of sync, or trapped. Additional issues including grief and loss, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety and chronic stress lessen your ability to fully live life. Therapy provides a safe place where you can regain balance, discover insights about your life, identify and build on strengths and empowers you to find positive solutions for desired change.
(682) 204-5560 View (682) 204-5560
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Linette M. Tovar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063  (Online Only)
You’re constantly putting other’s needs ahead of your own, but the people-pleasing only goes so far, and it’s never enough. Helping others used to make you happy but the balance has been lost. The worry about what others will think and how you might make them feel has become too much, leading to emotional and physical burnout. Feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions is a heavy burden to carry, but for some reason, it’s hard to put that burden down. You’ve started to believe that eventually, everyone will leave when you aren't useful to them anymore.
You’re constantly putting other’s needs ahead of your own, but the people-pleasing only goes so far, and it’s never enough. Helping others used to make you happy but the balance has been lost. The worry about what others will think and how you might make them feel has become too much, leading to emotional and physical burnout. Feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions is a heavy burden to carry, but for some reason, it’s hard to put that burden down. You’ve started to believe that eventually, everyone will leave when you aren't useful to them anymore.
(214) 360-4589 View (214) 360-4589
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Mone't Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063  (Online Only)
I am Mone't Smith, a licensed professional counselor who has been providing therapy services for over 8 years. My vast experiences include inpatient and outpatient mental health care, school counseling, grief counseling, individual sessions for adults and teenagers, group sessions in mental health and substance abuse. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. EMDR therapy is used to treat trauma, distressing life experiences, depression, and anxiety. Our strengths include working with various forms of traumatic experiences and helping clients break free from childhood trauma.
I am Mone't Smith, a licensed professional counselor who has been providing therapy services for over 8 years. My vast experiences include inpatient and outpatient mental health care, school counseling, grief counseling, individual sessions for adults and teenagers, group sessions in mental health and substance abuse. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. EMDR therapy is used to treat trauma, distressing life experiences, depression, and anxiety. Our strengths include working with various forms of traumatic experiences and helping clients break free from childhood trauma.
(817) 761-0761 View (817) 761-0761
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Morgan Stelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
I believe therapy can be helpful in any season and I am here to offer a safe and supportive environment. I want you to feel heard, validated, and supported as we walk through this season together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have experience working with a variety of ages and settings. My prior experience includes private practice, emergency medical psychiatric care, completing mental health assessments, and crisis intervention. I am a trained EMDR therapist dedicated to helping clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. I offer EMDR sessions to facilitate healing and promote mental well-being.
I believe therapy can be helpful in any season and I am here to offer a safe and supportive environment. I want you to feel heard, validated, and supported as we walk through this season together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have experience working with a variety of ages and settings. My prior experience includes private practice, emergency medical psychiatric care, completing mental health assessments, and crisis intervention. I am a trained EMDR therapist dedicated to helping clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. I offer EMDR sessions to facilitate healing and promote mental well-being.
(817) 435-9512 View (817) 435-9512
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DeVaunier Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. The University of Texas at Arlington is where I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work. Being in the helping profession is what I wanted to do since I was a child. My professional experience began in 2016, as a therapist/case manager/discharge planner at a mental health hospital. Working with people in crisis was difficult, but it gave me an opportunity to learn how to handle crisis situations such as people who were suicidal/homicidal, severe depression and anxiety, struggling with psychosis, substance abuse and detoxing, and victims/perpetrators of abuse.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. The University of Texas at Arlington is where I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work. Being in the helping profession is what I wanted to do since I was a child. My professional experience began in 2016, as a therapist/case manager/discharge planner at a mental health hospital. Working with people in crisis was difficult, but it gave me an opportunity to learn how to handle crisis situations such as people who were suicidal/homicidal, severe depression and anxiety, struggling with psychosis, substance abuse and detoxing, and victims/perpetrators of abuse.
(430) 233-5352 View (430) 233-5352
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Rosa Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
As a Professional Counselor I seek to guide those in need of assistance through issues such as depression, coping with anxiety, blended family issues, relationship troubles, boundary training, grief, and abuse. When working with children, play therapy and directive approaches are used depending on the client and family goals. Please call to discuss if counseling would be a good option for you to improve your relationships with yourself and others!
As a Professional Counselor I seek to guide those in need of assistance through issues such as depression, coping with anxiety, blended family issues, relationship troubles, boundary training, grief, and abuse. When working with children, play therapy and directive approaches are used depending on the client and family goals. Please call to discuss if counseling would be a good option for you to improve your relationships with yourself and others!
(682) 237-6550 View (682) 237-6550
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Denise Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
Since 1999 I have been working as a clinical therapist with individuals (adolescents through adulthood), couples, and families to improve their daily lives, and learn to overcome trauma, anxiety, grief, loss, depression, and stress. I provide a safe and encouraging environment to help you gain insight into your current situation while developing coping skills to improve your emotional health and increase your quality of life. I’m a graduate of Samford University with a BS in Psychology and earned my MSW from the University of Tennessee College of Social work. I received my licensure to practice clinical social work in 1999.
Since 1999 I have been working as a clinical therapist with individuals (adolescents through adulthood), couples, and families to improve their daily lives, and learn to overcome trauma, anxiety, grief, loss, depression, and stress. I provide a safe and encouraging environment to help you gain insight into your current situation while developing coping skills to improve your emotional health and increase your quality of life. I’m a graduate of Samford University with a BS in Psychology and earned my MSW from the University of Tennessee College of Social work. I received my licensure to practice clinical social work in 1999.
(817) 631-4987 View (817) 631-4987
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Regal Oak Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CFRC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
We offer groups for Teen Stress and Anxiety, Grief, and Single Parents.
Our counselors see individuals, couples, families, and groups. Their specializations address specific areas of difficulty to help you find healing and empowerment, in a genuinely caring, safe therapeutic relationship. We enjoying helping those who struggle with relationship issues, work/life transitions, grief/loss, crisis/trauma and other concerns. Other services provided include EMDR and Neurofeedback.
We offer groups for Teen Stress and Anxiety, Grief, and Single Parents.
Our counselors see individuals, couples, families, and groups. Their specializations address specific areas of difficulty to help you find healing and empowerment, in a genuinely caring, safe therapeutic relationship. We enjoying helping those who struggle with relationship issues, work/life transitions, grief/loss, crisis/trauma and other concerns. Other services provided include EMDR and Neurofeedback.
(682) 305-2432 View (682) 305-2432
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Nicci Staggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, and more.
It’s hard to imagine all that our youth are exposed to these days! My passion is helping young people deal with life. As an educator and Certified School Counselor, I’ve witnessed the struggles that our youth face on a daily basis.
My focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, and more.
It’s hard to imagine all that our youth are exposed to these days! My passion is helping young people deal with life. As an educator and Certified School Counselor, I’ve witnessed the struggles that our youth face on a daily basis.
(682) 628-0366 View (682) 628-0366
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FaithworX Counseling Services & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
Enneagram Informed! Learn to love and fully accept yourself, accept the past and create a new future! Create new concepts that will change your life. Have you been feeling stuck, like you can't seem to move forward and are repeating the same patterns over and over again? We are here to help, identify root causes so you can plant a new seed. Are you healing from divorce, struggling with codependency, feeling lost professionally, have parenting challenges or experiencing depression or anxiety, therapy will help! Restructure limiting beliefs today. We look forward to being part of your transformational journey! Call today!
Enneagram Informed! Learn to love and fully accept yourself, accept the past and create a new future! Create new concepts that will change your life. Have you been feeling stuck, like you can't seem to move forward and are repeating the same patterns over and over again? We are here to help, identify root causes so you can plant a new seed. Are you healing from divorce, struggling with codependency, feeling lost professionally, have parenting challenges or experiencing depression or anxiety, therapy will help! Restructure limiting beliefs today. We look forward to being part of your transformational journey! Call today!
(682) 204-9780 View (682) 204-9780
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Be Still Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mansfield, TX 76063
We provide care for those experiencing extreme sadness, excessive amounts of worry, or who are feeling exhausted.
Does life feel like it is too much to handle right now? Life can be hard, stressful, and overwhelming in any given season. Then add a traumatic event and it can seem like game over. Trauma comes in many forms and can wreck havoc on your life and the life of those around you. At times it can feel like chaos is surrounding you. We would love to help you or your loved one to create a safe place for the healing journey to begin. We enjoy working alongside young adults, adolescents, and professionals with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Conflict, Work or School Stress, and Difficult Life Transitions.
We provide care for those experiencing extreme sadness, excessive amounts of worry, or who are feeling exhausted.
Does life feel like it is too much to handle right now? Life can be hard, stressful, and overwhelming in any given season. Then add a traumatic event and it can seem like game over. Trauma comes in many forms and can wreck havoc on your life and the life of those around you. At times it can feel like chaos is surrounding you. We would love to help you or your loved one to create a safe place for the healing journey to begin. We enjoy working alongside young adults, adolescents, and professionals with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Conflict, Work or School Stress, and Difficult Life Transitions.
(214) 833-9269 View (214) 833-9269
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Doug Skierski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, JD
Verified Verified
Mansfield, TX 76063
I specialize in helping professionals, other adults, and teens struggling with issues that adversely impact their lives and careers. This includes challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. I have worked with at-risk teens and young adults, helping them to cope with the thoughts and emotions resulting from abuse, neglect, addiction, and food and housing insecurity. In addition to counseling, I have practiced law for 26 years and been a mediator for 19.
I specialize in helping professionals, other adults, and teens struggling with issues that adversely impact their lives and careers. This includes challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues. I have worked with at-risk teens and young adults, helping them to cope with the thoughts and emotions resulting from abuse, neglect, addiction, and food and housing insecurity. In addition to counseling, I have practiced law for 26 years and been a mediator for 19.
(214) 306-0395 View (214) 306-0395
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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.