Anxiety Treatment Centers in Duluth, GA
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Alpharetta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Alpharetta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
Manna is located in the Gwinnett County area (northeast corner of Atlanta), just off 85N. Manna provides three levels of care with a variety of issues: PHP (eating disorders, women’s trauma), IOP (eating disorders, women’s trauma, adolescent mental health, family support), and OP, including dietary counseling (LD, RD) and psychiatric services (DNP). Our outpatient services are more generalized and include depression, anxiety, grief and other life issues. We treat all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder for all populations and use a Family Based Treatment process. We can incorporate principles based in Christianity in the therapeutic process. Nutrition therapy services include weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and improving lifestyle behaviors. Our nurse practitioner can see you on an outpatient basis as well. We believe that mental health issues are a combination of faulty beliefs, biology, and spiritual struggles. We aim to provide safety for your healing while helping you discover your true worth and lovability!
Manna is located in the Gwinnett County area (northeast corner of Atlanta), just off 85N. Manna provides three levels of care with a variety of issues: PHP (eating disorders, women’s trauma), IOP (eating disorders, women’s trauma, adolescent mental health, family support), and OP, including dietary counseling (LD, RD) and psychiatric services (DNP). Our outpatient services are more generalized and include depression, anxiety, grief and other life issues. We treat all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder for all populations and use a Family Based Treatment process. We can incorporate principles based in Christianity in the therapeutic process. Nutrition therapy services include weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and improving lifestyle behaviors. Our nurse practitioner can see you on an outpatient basis as well. We believe that mental health issues are a combination of faulty beliefs, biology, and spiritual struggles. We aim to provide safety for your healing while helping you discover your true worth and lovability!
Samba Recovery is an individualized substance abuse & co-occurring disorder treatment program for adults. We offer a whole person approach in partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) levels of care. our range of evidence-based addiction and co-occurring mental heaalth therapies are used to adress underlying issues of substance usew such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Our comprehensive treatment is designed for relentless improvement to help each patient achieve lasting and sustainable recovery for overall health and wellness.
Samba Recovery is an individualized substance abuse & co-occurring disorder treatment program for adults. We offer a whole person approach in partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient (OP) levels of care. our range of evidence-based addiction and co-occurring mental heaalth therapies are used to adress underlying issues of substance usew such as depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and more. Our comprehensive treatment is designed for relentless improvement to help each patient achieve lasting and sustainable recovery for overall health and wellness.
Located in Dunwoody, GA, Southern Live Oak Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes residential and day treatment levels of care, is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand, grow, and recover through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive and integrated approaches including brain mapping, TMS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of psychiatric needs.
Located in Dunwoody, GA, Southern Live Oak Wellness is a primary mental health center for adults. Our program, which includes residential and day treatment levels of care, is designed to assist clients in their journey to understand, grow, and recover through symptom management and the development of new life skills. Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges. Through our comprehensive and integrated approaches including brain mapping, TMS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT our treatment team carry the expertise to fulfil an array of psychiatric needs.
Salveo Integrative Health- TMS Treatment Center
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Duluth, GA 30095
TMS Therapy is an FDA-approved, safe and effective non-drug depression treatment for patients who are not satisfied with the results of standard drug therapy. This novel treatment option provides benefits without the side effects often associated with antidepressant medication.TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) Therapy is similar to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses, stimulates key areas of the brain that are underactive in patients with depression, and is conducted right in the doctor's office. Patients are awake and alert during treatment and can go back to their normal activities immediately after treatment.
TMS Therapy is an FDA-approved, safe and effective non-drug depression treatment for patients who are not satisfied with the results of standard drug therapy. This novel treatment option provides benefits without the side effects often associated with antidepressant medication.TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) Therapy is similar to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses, stimulates key areas of the brain that are underactive in patients with depression, and is conducted right in the doctor's office. Patients are awake and alert during treatment and can go back to their normal activities immediately after treatment.
The Counseling Center is an outpatient treatment center offering both an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and an Outpatient Program to help people recover from substance abuse and cope with mental illness. Programs at The Counseling Center provide evidence-based methods that combine substance abuse treatment with principles of the 12-steps. Treatment is individualized and designed to teach the necessary skills to live a clean, sober, and productive life.
The Counseling Center is an outpatient treatment center offering both an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and an Outpatient Program to help people recover from substance abuse and cope with mental illness. Programs at The Counseling Center provide evidence-based methods that combine substance abuse treatment with principles of the 12-steps. Treatment is individualized and designed to teach the necessary skills to live a clean, sober, and productive life.
Depression Treatment | Lakeview Behavioral Health
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Duluth, GA 30097
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross, Georgia, may be an effective treatment option for adults who can benefit from step-down support after completing a higher level of care for a mental health concern or a substance use disorder. Our IOP also serves adults who are stepping up from traditional outpatient services, as well as those who are receiving care for the first time. We offer adult mental health and addiction IOPs. Adults who receive treatment at the IOP level typically participate in programming three to five days per week for approximately three hours per day. Our IOP offers more frequent treatment than what is provided in traditional outpatient therapy but includes fewer meetings than our partial hospitalization program. Depending on the needs of each patient, their personalized treatment plan can include group and family therapies. Group therapy is the primary method of treatment in our IOP, with each treatment day including multiple groups. We also offer on-site 12-Step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross, Georgia, may be an effective treatment option for adults who can benefit from step-down support after completing a higher level of care for a mental health concern or a substance use disorder. Our IOP also serves adults who are stepping up from traditional outpatient services, as well as those who are receiving care for the first time. We offer adult mental health and addiction IOPs. Adults who receive treatment at the IOP level typically participate in programming three to five days per week for approximately three hours per day. Our IOP offers more frequent treatment than what is provided in traditional outpatient therapy but includes fewer meetings than our partial hospitalization program. Depending on the needs of each patient, their personalized treatment plan can include group and family therapies. Group therapy is the primary method of treatment in our IOP, with each treatment day including multiple groups. We also offer on-site 12-Step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
Serenity Grove was founded with a simple philosophy... to help our clients overcome addiction. We provide the most effective evidence-based substance use disorder treatments available, and we are a dual-diagnosis center with a psychiatrist as part of the team. As a private treatment center, we offer both residential and outpatient treatment options. Our Serenity Plus Plan© is grounded in the therapeutic community model and simply put our treatment team consists of experienced and properly trained medical, psychiatric and counseling professionals that get results. Make the no obligation call today to speak to an intake specialist for complete details regarding our state of the art treatment services.
Serenity Grove was founded with a simple philosophy... to help our clients overcome addiction. We provide the most effective evidence-based substance use disorder treatments available, and we are a dual-diagnosis center with a psychiatrist as part of the team. As a private treatment center, we offer both residential and outpatient treatment options. Our Serenity Plus Plan© is grounded in the therapeutic community model and simply put our treatment team consists of experienced and properly trained medical, psychiatric and counseling professionals that get results. Make the no obligation call today to speak to an intake specialist for complete details regarding our state of the art treatment services.
The discovery of recovery is an experience that includes group challenge, personal responsibility and brotherhood. Purple's research proven, intensive, 4-6 month residential program promotes successful long-term recovery through its gradual step down in intensity prior to independent apartment living. The clients are immersed into a recovering community of graduates (alumni) and staff, responding to client needs in real time. Each person participates in daily morning reflection, life skills development and five weekly intensive group sessions that provide an opportunity to address addiction issues and to mark their progress in their recovery plan. Daily attendance at 12 Step meetings builds the foundation for their ongoing long-term recovery. $3300/ Monthly www.purpletreatment.com
The discovery of recovery is an experience that includes group challenge, personal responsibility and brotherhood. Purple's research proven, intensive, 4-6 month residential program promotes successful long-term recovery through its gradual step down in intensity prior to independent apartment living. The clients are immersed into a recovering community of graduates (alumni) and staff, responding to client needs in real time. Each person participates in daily morning reflection, life skills development and five weekly intensive group sessions that provide an opportunity to address addiction issues and to mark their progress in their recovery plan. Daily attendance at 12 Step meetings builds the foundation for their ongoing long-term recovery. $3300/ Monthly www.purpletreatment.com
LIV Recovery Center, located in Johns Creek, Georgia, is a client-focused outpatient program. Our primary goal is to transform lives by assisting individuals and their families in overcoming the obstacles associated with early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Trauma Challenges, and Mental Health Conditions. We are dedicated to offering a transparent and compassionate route to accessible and impactful treatment. Our team is experienced and well-informed, ready to provide you with guidance, solutions, and various levels of care. These encompass trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential treatment options, designed to cater to the diverse population within our community.
LIV Recovery Center, located in Johns Creek, Georgia, is a client-focused outpatient program. Our primary goal is to transform lives by assisting individuals and their families in overcoming the obstacles associated with early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Trauma Challenges, and Mental Health Conditions. We are dedicated to offering a transparent and compassionate route to accessible and impactful treatment. Our team is experienced and well-informed, ready to provide you with guidance, solutions, and various levels of care. These encompass trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential treatment options, designed to cater to the diverse population within our community.
Emerge Healing Center is a safe and structured environment for individuals to find freedom from addiction, mental health issues, and PTSD. Located in the Metro-Atlanta area near Alpharetta, our outpatient program is central to 12-Step meetings, resources, and placed in a serene setting dedicated to putting you at ease during the time when you need it most.
Emerge Healing Center is a safe and structured environment for individuals to find freedom from addiction, mental health issues, and PTSD. Located in the Metro-Atlanta area near Alpharetta, our outpatient program is central to 12-Step meetings, resources, and placed in a serene setting dedicated to putting you at ease during the time when you need it most.
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Lakeview Behavioral Health is a premier provider of inpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults. We offer clinically excellent care for adults age 18 and older who have mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. We also treat those who have addictions to substances such as alcohol, meth, cocaine, and opioids. Adults who receive care in our inpatient program are typically experiencing severe symptoms that are disrupting their lives. At our hospital, inpatient care allows patients to stabilize and address troubling symptoms before they transition to a less intensive level of care. Our team of multidisciplinary professionals creates a personalized treatment plan for each patient. During your time in our program, your care plan may include services like medication management and evidence-based therapies, such as family and group sessions. We understand that each patient has different needs, and we work to customize their experience with us.
Lakeview Behavioral Health is a premier provider of inpatient mental health and addiction treatment for adults. We offer clinically excellent care for adults age 18 and older who have mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. We also treat those who have addictions to substances such as alcohol, meth, cocaine, and opioids. Adults who receive care in our inpatient program are typically experiencing severe symptoms that are disrupting their lives. At our hospital, inpatient care allows patients to stabilize and address troubling symptoms before they transition to a less intensive level of care. Our team of multidisciplinary professionals creates a personalized treatment plan for each patient. During your time in our program, your care plan may include services like medication management and evidence-based therapies, such as family and group sessions. We understand that each patient has different needs, and we work to customize their experience with us.
Whether working alone with a therapist or in a group setting for therapy, a partial hospitalization program will give you the best strategies to cope with your symptoms.
Whether working alone with a therapist or in a group setting for therapy, a partial hospitalization program will give you the best strategies to cope with your symptoms.
Modern Path is a queer, trans, neurodivergent owned and operated business that centers the experiences of folks in our shared communities. Each of our clinicians and wellness professionals have made an agreement to uphold the values of social justice, inclusion, anti-oppression, and community service as they facilitate the personal journey of the clients we serve. We acknowledge that these values are complex, requiring lifelong personal and professional learning and development. We do not strive for perfection. We strive for awareness, accountability, and growth. As such we blend our professional skills and knowledge areas with our combined lived experience and theories of liberation psychology to provide affirming care for our clients. Our services include inidividual, group, and relational psychotherapy, education, and coaching services for adults and teens over 13 and over. We also provide continuing education opportunities, supervision, and consultation for clinicians and educators. For more information about our team and the services they provide please visit www.modernpath.net.
Modern Path is a queer, trans, neurodivergent owned and operated business that centers the experiences of folks in our shared communities. Each of our clinicians and wellness professionals have made an agreement to uphold the values of social justice, inclusion, anti-oppression, and community service as they facilitate the personal journey of the clients we serve. We acknowledge that these values are complex, requiring lifelong personal and professional learning and development. We do not strive for perfection. We strive for awareness, accountability, and growth. As such we blend our professional skills and knowledge areas with our combined lived experience and theories of liberation psychology to provide affirming care for our clients. Our services include inidividual, group, and relational psychotherapy, education, and coaching services for adults and teens over 13 and over. We also provide continuing education opportunities, supervision, and consultation for clinicians and educators. For more information about our team and the services they provide please visit www.modernpath.net.
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We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Atlanta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Atlanta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your adolescent or teen struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or teen, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in Benton, Tennessee provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teen boys ages 12-17. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities and emotional support to your teen as they move forward toward lasting mental wellness. Our residential treatment centers are here to help your family and are designed to give your teen the structure and support they need to build a healthier life.
We understand how heartbreaking it is to watch your adolescent or teen struggle with severe mental health conditions like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. As a parent or teen, the weight of these conditions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Our residential treatment center in Benton, Tennessee provides 24/7 care in a safe, home-like environment for adolescents and teen boys ages 12-17. With constant supervision from a compassionate, experienced team, we offer personalized treatment designed to promote emotional safety and healing. Each day is structured with therapy, therapeutic activities and emotional support to your teen as they move forward toward lasting mental wellness. Our residential treatment centers are here to help your family and are designed to give your teen the structure and support they need to build a healthier life.
Novu Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Sugar Hill, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. Novu Wellness consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition, dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, Novu Wellness can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
Novu Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Sugar Hill, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. Novu Wellness consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition, dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, Novu Wellness can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
Located in Atlanta, Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mental health treatment organization serving adults and teens. Through our residential and day treatment programs, we help our clients grow, recover, and reclaim their lives. In our adult programs, we specialize in treating adults ages 18 and older with bipolar illness, major depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and anxiety disorders, as well as patients who have complex diagnoses, such as co-occurring substance abuse, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder. Our treatment team has unique expertise in helping: young adults experiencing their first episode of mental illness, men and women struggling with midlife transitions, people who have limited insight into their mental illness, and individuals who may have physical medical needs in addition to psychiatric needs. In our adolescent programs, we specialize in treating teens ages 14 to 17 struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Located in Atlanta, Skyland Trail is a nonprofit mental health treatment organization serving adults and teens. Through our residential and day treatment programs, we help our clients grow, recover, and reclaim their lives. In our adult programs, we specialize in treating adults ages 18 and older with bipolar illness, major depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and anxiety disorders, as well as patients who have complex diagnoses, such as co-occurring substance abuse, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder. Our treatment team has unique expertise in helping: young adults experiencing their first episode of mental illness, men and women struggling with midlife transitions, people who have limited insight into their mental illness, and individuals who may have physical medical needs in addition to psychiatric needs. In our adolescent programs, we specialize in treating teens ages 14 to 17 struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Evolve Residential Treatment Centers offers the highest caliber of evidence-based care in the nation for adolescents 12-17 struggling with mental health and addiction issues. We specialize in teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Evolve treats teens—and teens only. Our treatment approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. Evolve’s robust residential program includes individual and family therapy, psychiatry, group therapy, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, art, music, drama, meditation, yoga, etc.) and 24/7 skills-coaching. We also provide daily academic support to keep teens on track with school. Our goal is genuine recovery that lasts long after your child leaves treatment.
Evolve Residential Treatment Centers offers the highest caliber of evidence-based care in the nation for adolescents 12-17 struggling with mental health and addiction issues. We specialize in teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Evolve treats teens—and teens only. Our treatment approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. Evolve’s robust residential program includes individual and family therapy, psychiatry, group therapy, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, art, music, drama, meditation, yoga, etc.) and 24/7 skills-coaching. We also provide daily academic support to keep teens on track with school. Our goal is genuine recovery that lasts long after your child leaves treatment.
New View Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Roswell, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. New View consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, New View can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
New View Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Roswell, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. New View consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, New View can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
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Anxiety Treatment Centers
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.