6 BEST DENVER ANXIETY THERAPISTS
Therapists Specializing in Anxiety
About Birch Psychology of Denver CO
Welcome to Birch Psychology! A practice providing evaluations and therapy services for you and your family- whatever and whenever you need. We see people of all ages in all phases of life for a variety of presenting concerns.
One of the top reasons that individuals come to therapy is for anxiety.
We offer a variety of modalities and techniques for individuals suffering from an anxiety disorder, and our team of psychologists have diverse training and expertise to offer. From commitment therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy, if you are seeking anxiety treatment, we can help!
Understanding anxiety
Anxiety disorders affect nearly one third of the population. Some are chronic, and some are situational. Underneath the umbrella of anxiety disorders are subtypes of anxiety, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other mood disorders.
All people with anxiety experience stress in their lives from anxious thoughts, and these intrusive thoughts can even lead to depression and further life impairment.
6 of the best anxiety therapists in Denver
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1. Anne Saurber, Psy.D.
• Credentials: PsyD
• Education: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Trauma Specialization) from Saint Louis University
• Specialty area(s):
• Testing: ADHD Assessments, Adult Autism Assessment, Psychoeducational Assessments, Social/Emotional Assessments, Mental Health Evaluation, Organ Transplant
• Therapy: CBT, DBT, CPT, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, ADHD, Gender Violence, Health/Medical, Severe, Grief and Loss
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2. AJ Franzetti, Ph.D
• Credentials: PhD
• Education: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University
• Specialty area(s):
• Testing: ADHD Assessments, Psychoeducational Assessments
• Therapy: Relational/Interpersonal Concerns, Anxiety, CBT, ACT, PE, CPT, Mindfulness, Latino/a Mental Health, Depression, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Trauma
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3. Gabrielle Eberstein, Psy.D.
• Credentials: PsyD
• Education: Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Adler University
• Specialty area(s):
• Testing: ADHD Assessments, Psychoeducational Assessments, Social/ Emotional Assessments, Mental Health Evaluation
• Therapy: Gender Violence, Women’s Issues, LGBTQ, Body Image, Adoption, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression
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4. Hilary Glassman, LCSW
• Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Specialty area(s): Perinatal Mental Health, Parent Coaching, Adoption, Attachment, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Dyadic Therapy, CPP, and PCIT.
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5. Hannah Schriber, Psy.D.
• Credentials: Psy.D.
• Education: Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver
• Specialty area(s):
• Testing: Social/Emotional Assessments, ADHD Assessments, Psychoeducational Assessments
• Therapy: Relational/Interpersonal concerns, Family Distress, Self-Esteem, Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Couples Therapy, and Women's Issues
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6. Gabriela Maldonado Bell, LCSW
• Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work from Portland State University
• Specialty area(s): Spanish, COS (Circle of Security), Early Childhood, Play Therapy, Perinatal/ Postpartum, Humanistic, LGBTQ, Adoption, Trauma, Parent Training, Family Therapy, Relational, Attachment, Anxiety, Depression
FAQs about Anxiety Therapy Denver
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There are a variety of ways that people who experience anxiety receive support. Some benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a highly effective anxiety treatment method focused on identifying intrusive thoughts, emotion regulation distress, and physical symptoms- and then providing treatment through behavioral-focused techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treats anxiety disorders like a medical condition that can be addressed through technical adjustment of behaviors of fear, depression, stress, worry, and anxiousness.
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OCD
OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is a mood disorder that falls under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. A person who suffers from OCD has obsessions and compulsions that they are unable to control, that impact many aspects of their life, causing depression, anxiety, and even trauma. Sometimes OCD can stem from the experience of traumatic events, but often patients suffer from genetic originations.
Obsessive compulsive disorder can be treated through exposure therapy- which is a technique that involves repeated step-by-step exposure to different OCD stimuli to allow the person to replace negative cognitive distortions.
Panic Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder can cause chronic panic attacks (which can signify panic disorder). Panic attacks can begin at random- causing a person to feel a sense of impending danger, shortness of breath, and more.
Treatment for a person with panic disorder can involve identifying fears, calming stress, and determining why a person feels anxious so that they can return to a state of calm and rest. Panic disorder can be treated through cognitive behavioral therapy and other techniques such as internal family systems theory, commitment therapy, and more.
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Of utmost importance is ensuring that you can develop a relationship with your therapy provider. You should be feeling comfortable with your therapist when you attend counseling sessions.
To treat anxiety, especially social anxiety disorder, a person must find comfort in their relationships. This comfort should extend to their direct therapist as well as the practice itself. They should be able to adjust to the process and integrate sessions into their life without being anxious.
This doesn't always mean that sessions will be easy. A good therapist will challenge you in your own way, focusing on your own needs. Sometimes this will be uncomfortable, and a struggle, but if your relationship with the counselor is good, the quality of life improvements they can create with you are worth it.
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It is important to find therapy that works within your life and schedule. Often, this will mean finding a practice close to you. You can search for "social anxiety therapy denver co", "counseling for anxiety denver co", "therapy for anxiety denver", "anxiety counseling denver", etc.- and you will find a list of practices and their locations to find one convenient to you.
Obtaining anxiety treatment to better your mental health should not cause too much anxiety!
Don’t let anxiety hold you back. Reach out to our Denver team to start healing today.
Anxiety can be a serious illness. Untreated, anxiety symptoms can worsen beyond mental health symptoms into severe physical symptoms, including panic attacks, chest pain, shortness of breath, brain functioning delays associated with a serious medical condition. People deserve lives free of distress.
By treating mood disorders such as anxiety and OCD through evidence based modalities, the illness anxiety disorder causes can be mitigated- and you can find peace and healing in your life.
Panic attacks can lessen, social anxiety can be calmed, and feeling anxious in every day-to-day event can subside. Your overall self esteem and well being can be restored, offering relief and benefiting relationships. Instead of avoiding situations that cause stress and worry, you can find a sense of calm.
Contact us today to find an approach that works for you. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment, and many other evidence based anxiety treatment methods.
We will meet you at your comfort level, and are here in Denver and Centennial to provide you with the anxiety disorder support you need.