Anxiety Therapists in Pewaukee, WI

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Judith M Crabb
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
My areas of specialty include: Couples Therapy, Infidelity Recovery , Women's Issues, Anxiety, Stress Management, Spirituality, Sports and Arts Performance Therapy, college /career planning.
Does life seem overwhelming or are you feeling restless for change in your life? Are you having difficulty with relationships? Do you feel sad, lonley or unfulfilled? Do you have difficulty making decisions or feeling confident in the ones you have made? Does your life feel off balance? I am here to listen, encourage and support you through your life's challenges. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Let me help you find balance to bring fullness to your life.
My areas of specialty include: Couples Therapy, Infidelity Recovery , Women's Issues, Anxiety, Stress Management, Spirituality, Sports and Arts Performance Therapy, college /career planning.
Does life seem overwhelming or are you feeling restless for change in your life? Are you having difficulty with relationships? Do you feel sad, lonley or unfulfilled? Do you have difficulty making decisions or feeling confident in the ones you have made? Does your life feel off balance? I am here to listen, encourage and support you through your life's challenges. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Let me help you find balance to bring fullness to your life.
(262) 314-4816 View (262) 314-4816
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Russ Kinkade
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Living life on purpose requires clarity of mission, awareness of strengths and the ability to overcome the obstacles that undermine our fulfillment. Supporting people in their pursuit of a fulfilling life is my passion. Anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts all sabotage a meaningful life. My goal is to provide clients with the insights, skills and motivation to live life on purpose.
Living life on purpose requires clarity of mission, awareness of strengths and the ability to overcome the obstacles that undermine our fulfillment. Supporting people in their pursuit of a fulfilling life is my passion. Anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts all sabotage a meaningful life. My goal is to provide clients with the insights, skills and motivation to live life on purpose.
(262) 883-8154 View (262) 883-8154
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Kelley Steeves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I have a passion for helping clients get unstuck from things holding them back. Whether it's finding and keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past traumatic or unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work, coming out the other side with a life filled with joy and meaning. OCD, relationship issues, personality disorders, perinatal and postpartum women, anxiety, trauma and depression are my specialties.
I have a passion for helping clients get unstuck from things holding them back. Whether it's finding and keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past traumatic or unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work, coming out the other side with a life filled with joy and meaning. OCD, relationship issues, personality disorders, perinatal and postpartum women, anxiety, trauma and depression are my specialties.
(262) 447-4676 View (262) 447-4676
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Tim Carney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Partnering with clients to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I work to guide clients toward growth and empowerment.
Hi I’m Tim Carney and I have pursued working in clinical mental health since 2016 in a variety of settings and with various populations. Practicing licensed clinical social work (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals and families. With a background rooted in community service and diverse experience in social work, I offer a holistic approach to healing, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and social well-being. Drawing from my expertise, I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
Partnering with clients to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I work to guide clients toward growth and empowerment.
Hi I’m Tim Carney and I have pursued working in clinical mental health since 2016 in a variety of settings and with various populations. Practicing licensed clinical social work (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals and families. With a background rooted in community service and diverse experience in social work, I offer a holistic approach to healing, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and social well-being. Drawing from my expertise, I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly.
(262) 683-4231 View (262) 683-4231
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Joy Ramme
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
My specialty areas include Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Stress Management, Self-Esteem, and College/Career Planning.
Welcome here! Each individual has their own unique life experiences. Life can be challenging. Do you feel alone? Or do not feel like you have anyone supportive in life? I am here to provide support as well as guidance to help you make positive life changes and regain that purpose you seek out of life. I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with adults. I am newly accepting patients that are preteens and teens. Overall, I have seven years of experience working in the behavioral health field.
My specialty areas include Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Stress Management, Self-Esteem, and College/Career Planning.
Welcome here! Each individual has their own unique life experiences. Life can be challenging. Do you feel alone? Or do not feel like you have anyone supportive in life? I am here to provide support as well as guidance to help you make positive life changes and regain that purpose you seek out of life. I am a licensed professional counselor that specializes in working with adults. I am newly accepting patients that are preteens and teens. Overall, I have seven years of experience working in the behavioral health field.
(262) 332-4641 View (262) 332-4641
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Lisa Miles
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, chronic medical conditions, adjustment, career planning, and stress management.
We all experience challenges in life where we need someone to listen, understand, and support us. I am here to provide you with that support. Together, we'll explore ways to navigate through life's challenges successfully. I enjoy working with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, chronic medical conditions, adjustment, career planning, and stress management.
We all experience challenges in life where we need someone to listen, understand, and support us. I am here to provide you with that support. Together, we'll explore ways to navigate through life's challenges successfully. I enjoy working with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group counseling.
(262) 228-4890 View (262) 228-4890
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Jefferson D Ferguson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I work with at risk youth, ADD/ADHD, Aspergers/Autistic children and adults, ODD, Conduct disorders, depression, anxiety, family issues, marriage issues, PTSD and trauma.
If you are looking at this, chances are that you will need support for you and/or your loved one. I am a licensed practicing therapist and I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and family issues. I have been working all of my career (20 years) trying to help cultivate that "family environment" that we all strive for. I work with parents and children to help change the entire environment to nurture maximum growth in the person as well as in the relationships that the person has. I am highly qualified to work with you and your family.
I work with at risk youth, ADD/ADHD, Aspergers/Autistic children and adults, ODD, Conduct disorders, depression, anxiety, family issues, marriage issues, PTSD and trauma.
If you are looking at this, chances are that you will need support for you and/or your loved one. I am a licensed practicing therapist and I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and family issues. I have been working all of my career (20 years) trying to help cultivate that "family environment" that we all strive for. I work with parents and children to help change the entire environment to nurture maximum growth in the person as well as in the relationships that the person has. I am highly qualified to work with you and your family.
(262) 457-7961 View (262) 457-7961
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Kim Gorecki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
My specialties include anxiety, adjustment, stress management and relationships.
I provide a calm and supportive environment for clients to be heard, validated and understood. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, having relationship difficulties, or want to improve your mindset, I can help. Together we'll find threads of hope and resilience. I use a positive, collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy. Through treatment, clients can find clarity and peace while creating more organization and balance in their life.
My specialties include anxiety, adjustment, stress management and relationships.
I provide a calm and supportive environment for clients to be heard, validated and understood. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, having relationship difficulties, or want to improve your mindset, I can help. Together we'll find threads of hope and resilience. I use a positive, collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy. Through treatment, clients can find clarity and peace while creating more organization and balance in their life.
(262) 233-4643 View (262) 233-4643
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Lori R Fairbairn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
dating, marriage prep, marriage issues, parenting, separation, or divorce, trauma (EMDR), neurodivergent relationships (ADHD or high functioning Autism), co-parenting/blended families, Alzheimer diagnosis, anxiety, depression and grief.
Life not going quite as smoothly as you hoped? Relationship not as fulfilling as it was in the early days? Struggling with past hurts and trauma? Or feeling less motivated or more anxious? My passion to explore, learn, and help others, motivates me to find the best ways to help you become a better, happier, more fulfilled you. Truly, I believe transformation and change is possible through your own self-discovery and connection with others. I combine my humor and straight forward approach with a safe and encouraging environment. Together we work on goals and a plan for you to move forward to great opportunities for change!
dating, marriage prep, marriage issues, parenting, separation, or divorce, trauma (EMDR), neurodivergent relationships (ADHD or high functioning Autism), co-parenting/blended families, Alzheimer diagnosis, anxiety, depression and grief.
Life not going quite as smoothly as you hoped? Relationship not as fulfilling as it was in the early days? Struggling with past hurts and trauma? Or feeling less motivated or more anxious? My passion to explore, learn, and help others, motivates me to find the best ways to help you become a better, happier, more fulfilled you. Truly, I believe transformation and change is possible through your own self-discovery and connection with others. I combine my humor and straight forward approach with a safe and encouraging environment. Together we work on goals and a plan for you to move forward to great opportunities for change!
(262) 746-7153 View (262) 746-7153
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Di Philippi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I specialize in holistic solutions for anxiety.
Overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or panic attacks? Want to feel better without drugs? This IS possible! More and more people are overcoming anxiety, in healthy, holistic ways...without medication. People often see me after trying everything else to get rid of anxiety. The key is that we work together to address the root causes of anxiety and at the same time, we create a personalized toolkit you can take charge and start getting relief right now. So you can feel calmer, stop worrying so much, be more productive, and get a better night's sleep. Calm your nervous system, calm your mind, calm your body. We'll do it together.
I specialize in holistic solutions for anxiety.
Overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or panic attacks? Want to feel better without drugs? This IS possible! More and more people are overcoming anxiety, in healthy, holistic ways...without medication. People often see me after trying everything else to get rid of anxiety. The key is that we work together to address the root causes of anxiety and at the same time, we create a personalized toolkit you can take charge and start getting relief right now. So you can feel calmer, stop worrying so much, be more productive, and get a better night's sleep. Calm your nervous system, calm your mind, calm your body. We'll do it together.
(414) 369-2931 View (414) 369-2931
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Heidi Conto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-C, CIR, RM
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Waitlist for new clients
I also have a passion working with women on women's issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationships, family conflict, parenting, grief/loss, and life transitions/adjustments.
"It is my priority to offer a welcoming and safe space for each and every client. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, a life transition or are having difficulty with relationships, stress and worry, coping with a loss, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, I would like to assist you. I am an experienced clinical therapist working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to problems allowing them to move forward and lead a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, strengths based and informative while being goal oriented."
I also have a passion working with women on women's issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationships, family conflict, parenting, grief/loss, and life transitions/adjustments.
"It is my priority to offer a welcoming and safe space for each and every client. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, a life transition or are having difficulty with relationships, stress and worry, coping with a loss, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, I would like to assist you. I am an experienced clinical therapist working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to problems allowing them to move forward and lead a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, strengths based and informative while being goal oriented."
(262) 458-0869 View (262) 458-0869
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Mary Elisabeth Bonneson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BCPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
With focused additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Teletherapy, and Christian Counseling, my specialties include: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, chronic pain/illness, adjustment to life change, loneliness, perfectionism, self-esteem, forgiveness, and relationship concerns.
Let's meet today to give you a fresh start. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, I help teens and adults with many diverse symptoms and circumstances. Let's identify your strengths and help you move past difficulties toward positive goals. I specialize in using various evidence-based methods integrated with faith-based principles to treat the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I'll help you learn healthier thinking, improved interpersonal effectiveness, and how to move past self-destructive patterns. Let's bring more joy, unity and peace to you and your family. Let's help you move forward.
With focused additional training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Teletherapy, and Christian Counseling, my specialties include: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, chronic pain/illness, adjustment to life change, loneliness, perfectionism, self-esteem, forgiveness, and relationship concerns.
Let's meet today to give you a fresh start. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience, I help teens and adults with many diverse symptoms and circumstances. Let's identify your strengths and help you move past difficulties toward positive goals. I specialize in using various evidence-based methods integrated with faith-based principles to treat the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. I'll help you learn healthier thinking, improved interpersonal effectiveness, and how to move past self-destructive patterns. Let's bring more joy, unity and peace to you and your family. Let's help you move forward.
(262) 685-3763 View (262) 685-3763
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Deb Sarnowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and family struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults and adolescents, trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent communication difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and anxiety and depression.
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and family struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults and adolescents, trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent communication difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and anxiety and depression.
(262) 287-9627 View (262) 287-9627
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Erin Rachwal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I focus on helping clients w/ anxiety & depression, eating/body image issues, grief/loss, challenges w/ parenting and co-parenting & aiming for positive change in relationships, families and marriages.
I am excited to now be offering immediate Tele-health services. I have over 20 years of experience working w/ teens, parents/families, couples, & individuals. I have developed a passion for today's teenager’s struggles w/social media, video games, phones, vaping, anxiety, stress..my own life challenges have inspired a desire to help other parents, kids, & families who are struggling. I incorporate ones beliefs/values & provide a casual, yet caring atmosphere. I offer convenient sessions via tele-health, I focus on building trust, setting goals, new coping skills and working together towards hope & lasting change!
I focus on helping clients w/ anxiety & depression, eating/body image issues, grief/loss, challenges w/ parenting and co-parenting & aiming for positive change in relationships, families and marriages.
I am excited to now be offering immediate Tele-health services. I have over 20 years of experience working w/ teens, parents/families, couples, & individuals. I have developed a passion for today's teenager’s struggles w/social media, video games, phones, vaping, anxiety, stress..my own life challenges have inspired a desire to help other parents, kids, & families who are struggling. I incorporate ones beliefs/values & provide a casual, yet caring atmosphere. I offer convenient sessions via tele-health, I focus on building trust, setting goals, new coping skills and working together towards hope & lasting change!
(262) 465-6118 View (262) 465-6118
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Emily Brownfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Waitlist for new clients
Through my experience I have had the privilege to walk alongside individuals who battle severe eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety.
When we take the time to nourish our soul, we increase our emotional resilience and promote overall healing which helps us through life’s many obstacles and increases our quality of life. However, often there are inside forces and outside forces that hinder nurturing our soul and this is what I support my clients with. I understand the healing process requires a leap of faith and that taking the necessary steps can be dialectically exciting and daunting. This is why I strive to embrace my clients with curiosity, empathy, and authenticity while also challenging them to take their next steps towards meaningful change.
Through my experience I have had the privilege to walk alongside individuals who battle severe eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety.
When we take the time to nourish our soul, we increase our emotional resilience and promote overall healing which helps us through life’s many obstacles and increases our quality of life. However, often there are inside forces and outside forces that hinder nurturing our soul and this is what I support my clients with. I understand the healing process requires a leap of faith and that taking the necessary steps can be dialectically exciting and daunting. This is why I strive to embrace my clients with curiosity, empathy, and authenticity while also challenging them to take their next steps towards meaningful change.
(262) 829-7041 View (262) 829-7041
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Taylor Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Everyone has a story to tell and needs someone who will listen. My priority is to give you a safe place to share that story without judgement. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and will work to meet you where you are at. I utilize a strengths-based approach to help you work on personal growth and the goals that are important to you. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, high stress, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and teens and young adults working to transition to adulthood.
Everyone has a story to tell and needs someone who will listen. My priority is to give you a safe place to share that story without judgement. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and will work to meet you where you are at. I utilize a strengths-based approach to help you work on personal growth and the goals that are important to you. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, high stress, and trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and teens and young adults working to transition to adulthood.
(262) 233-1954 View (262) 233-1954
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Leticia Mayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
(262) 300-7562 View (262) 300-7562
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Molly Rubel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Stress and anxiety feels like your default setting. Overwhelmed and burnout is the motto to your life. You feel like your needs are being put on the backburner of everyone else’s. You want to be able to say how you’re feeling but the idea is so uncomfortable that you keep quiet and avoid the drama. How doe it feel to hear, your thoughts and feelings matter and you are deserving to set your boundaries?
Stress and anxiety feels like your default setting. Overwhelmed and burnout is the motto to your life. You feel like your needs are being put on the backburner of everyone else’s. You want to be able to say how you’re feeling but the idea is so uncomfortable that you keep quiet and avoid the drama. How doe it feel to hear, your thoughts and feelings matter and you are deserving to set your boundaries?
(262) 228-2701 View (262) 228-2701
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Diane Heighway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD/trauma, & depression, and have experience working in outpatient, intensive-outpatient, and partial-hospitalization levels of care.
It’s no secret that living a life defined by stress, worry, and depression is simply exhausting. On top of that it can be scary and intimidating to ask for help! Therefore, one of my main goals as a therapist is to cultivate a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with all of my clients. I aim to support and empower clients in their healing journey - you deserve to live a value-driven life and not a symptom-driven life. Know that when working with me, we will approach your goals as a team.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD/trauma, & depression, and have experience working in outpatient, intensive-outpatient, and partial-hospitalization levels of care.
It’s no secret that living a life defined by stress, worry, and depression is simply exhausting. On top of that it can be scary and intimidating to ask for help! Therefore, one of my main goals as a therapist is to cultivate a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with all of my clients. I aim to support and empower clients in their healing journey - you deserve to live a value-driven life and not a symptom-driven life. Know that when working with me, we will approach your goals as a team.
(262) 668-7866 View (262) 668-7866
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Amanda Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience, I enjoy working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, pregnancy and new motherhood, relationship/marital issues, and stress management.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience, I enjoy working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, pregnancy and new motherhood, relationship/marital issues, and stress management.
(414) 296-9383 View (414) 296-9383
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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.