Anxiety Therapists in San Jose, CA

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Kristin Miyoko Papa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95139  (Online Only)
You've been thinking about making a change for a while, but you haven't actually been doing anything about it. It's hard for you to put yourself first or even ask for help. You're usually the the go-to person for your family, friends, or coworkers so prioritizing your own mental health almost feels selfish. Your inner critic's voice is so loud that you know something needs to change. You usually feel like you're never doing enough, but you're feeling stressed & overwhelmed. I specialize in women who are anxious, over-achievers who are tired of putting themselves last & want stop feeling guilty about prioritizing their own needs.
You've been thinking about making a change for a while, but you haven't actually been doing anything about it. It's hard for you to put yourself first or even ask for help. You're usually the the go-to person for your family, friends, or coworkers so prioritizing your own mental health almost feels selfish. Your inner critic's voice is so loud that you know something needs to change. You usually feel like you're never doing enough, but you're feeling stressed & overwhelmed. I specialize in women who are anxious, over-achievers who are tired of putting themselves last & want stop feeling guilty about prioritizing their own needs.
(925) 252-5434 View (925) 252-5434
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Tejal Jakatdar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Dealing with anxiety, sadness, OCD symptoms, reproductive issues, or post partum depression can create guilt, shame, and isolation, making it more difficult to live a full and healthy life.
My clinical philosophy is to approach you as a whole person and not just your target symptoms. Empathetic and thoughtful, I tailor a personalized, cutting edge treatment plan specifically for your needs and level of readiness. Although typically described as gentle and warm, I offer tough love too as I will hold you accountable as you work to confront your fears. Together we can uncover what is stopping you from living according to your values and help you to remove those barriers. Ultimately I will help you to achieve measurable progress toward your goals.
Dealing with anxiety, sadness, OCD symptoms, reproductive issues, or post partum depression can create guilt, shame, and isolation, making it more difficult to live a full and healthy life.
My clinical philosophy is to approach you as a whole person and not just your target symptoms. Empathetic and thoughtful, I tailor a personalized, cutting edge treatment plan specifically for your needs and level of readiness. Although typically described as gentle and warm, I offer tough love too as I will hold you accountable as you work to confront your fears. Together we can uncover what is stopping you from living according to your values and help you to remove those barriers. Ultimately I will help you to achieve measurable progress toward your goals.
(215) 839-0045 View (215) 839-0045
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Jorge Alvarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95117
My name is Jorge J. Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I enjoy working with a wide range of people who are interested in improving their lives through in-depth exploration of emotions and behaviors which impact personal, social, occupational, and family relationships. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy helping individuals meet goals through increased focus, motivation, and empowerment.
My name is Jorge J. Alvarez and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist. I enjoy working with a wide range of people who are interested in improving their lives through in-depth exploration of emotions and behaviors which impact personal, social, occupational, and family relationships. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I enjoy working with individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy helping individuals meet goals through increased focus, motivation, and empowerment.
(408) 762-3078 View (408) 762-3078
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Loren Gabriela Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
My clients include children, teens, young adults, adults who are looking to expand their self-knowledge, heal and grow into the best version of themselves. My clients look for a safe place to talk about issues related to social justice, racial and economic struggles, purpose, social skills, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, faith exploration and other struggles. My clients may be ambivalent about beginning therapy and I am open to forming a strong therapeutic alliance as a conduit for healing.
My clients include children, teens, young adults, adults who are looking to expand their self-knowledge, heal and grow into the best version of themselves. My clients look for a safe place to talk about issues related to social justice, racial and economic struggles, purpose, social skills, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, faith exploration and other struggles. My clients may be ambivalent about beginning therapy and I am open to forming a strong therapeutic alliance as a conduit for healing.
(669) 222-7908 View (669) 222-7908
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Carmen Roman, PhD (English/Spanish)
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126  (Online Only)
Do you want to ease your ANXIETY, Depression, or Trauma? Or maybe improve your creativity, your relationship with your partner, or become more productive? We can work on it. I am a SPANISH/English psychologist with 30+ years of experience in providing psychotherapy in Mexico since 1992. 13 years working in California. I offer you a combination of both cultures and both worlds of psychology. I work for you to feel safe to explore your deepest feelings and tap into your inner wisdom. Tell me about your anxiety, depression, fear, severe trauma, or low self-esteem, I can help.
Do you want to ease your ANXIETY, Depression, or Trauma? Or maybe improve your creativity, your relationship with your partner, or become more productive? We can work on it. I am a SPANISH/English psychologist with 30+ years of experience in providing psychotherapy in Mexico since 1992. 13 years working in California. I offer you a combination of both cultures and both worlds of psychology. I work for you to feel safe to explore your deepest feelings and tap into your inner wisdom. Tell me about your anxiety, depression, fear, severe trauma, or low self-esteem, I can help.
(650) 826-3983 View (650) 826-3983
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Alison Tan
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95127
My name is Alison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I specialize in anxiety and depression and work with clients to increase their self-efficacy through building their sense of control and self-understanding. I typically work with adults addressing anxiety and depression that may have become more apparent due to stressors, relationship difficulties, transitions, life experiences, health changes, and sometimes a compounding of all the above. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel more confident about themselves and their ability to tackle future difficulties.
My name is Alison, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I specialize in anxiety and depression and work with clients to increase their self-efficacy through building their sense of control and self-understanding. I typically work with adults addressing anxiety and depression that may have become more apparent due to stressors, relationship difficulties, transitions, life experiences, health changes, and sometimes a compounding of all the above. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel more confident about themselves and their ability to tackle future difficulties.
(408) 413-2023 View (408) 413-2023
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Veronica Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95123  (Online Only)
Do you often feel unseen or misunderstood? Anxious and nervous when stepping into a social setting? Do you desire to speak your truth without fear of what others might think? Do you wish to feel more confident in expressing your authentic self? Wish to people please less? Are you hoping therapy can provide a safe space to explore the complexities of identity and self expression? I am here to help you navigate these challenges and help you identify root causes of behaviors, express your needs, set healthy boundaries, improve self-esteem and self-worth, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and enhance communication skills.
Do you often feel unseen or misunderstood? Anxious and nervous when stepping into a social setting? Do you desire to speak your truth without fear of what others might think? Do you wish to feel more confident in expressing your authentic self? Wish to people please less? Are you hoping therapy can provide a safe space to explore the complexities of identity and self expression? I am here to help you navigate these challenges and help you identify root causes of behaviors, express your needs, set healthy boundaries, improve self-esteem and self-worth, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and enhance communication skills.
(408) 403-5578 View (408) 403-5578
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Maya Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LEP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with feeling stuck and need a supportive space to commit to better understanding themselves and what they want to make of this journey. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety, depression and anger. Together, we can work on goals of developing self compassion, healing from pain, and clarifying your values to better assert your ideal communication in relationships or business.
I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with feeling stuck and need a supportive space to commit to better understanding themselves and what they want to make of this journey. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety, depression and anger. Together, we can work on goals of developing self compassion, healing from pain, and clarifying your values to better assert your ideal communication in relationships or business.
(831) 400-5876 View (831) 400-5876
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Alexa Hammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
I work primarily with teens and adults and specialize in a variety of presenting concerns: stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD/trauma, body image/disordered eating, relationship difficulties/boundaries, career/life transitions. Some of us enter therapy with very specific goals, other times the goals become more clear as therapy progresses. Either way, something that is necessary is an openness and willingness to participate. I understand that therapy can be overwhelming in the beginning, and that is why my goal is first and foremost to always ensure that you as the client feel as safe and comfortable as possible.
I work primarily with teens and adults and specialize in a variety of presenting concerns: stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD/trauma, body image/disordered eating, relationship difficulties/boundaries, career/life transitions. Some of us enter therapy with very specific goals, other times the goals become more clear as therapy progresses. Either way, something that is necessary is an openness and willingness to participate. I understand that therapy can be overwhelming in the beginning, and that is why my goal is first and foremost to always ensure that you as the client feel as safe and comfortable as possible.
(408) 409-8546 View (408) 409-8546
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Mary Jordan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.
Do you find yourself shut down or suppress your feelings? Do you struggle in relationships due to your trauma? Are you unsure of where you belong? I work with people of all identities to process unresolved feelings due to trauma. I strive to provide you a safe and non-judgmental space, in order for you to develop coping mechanisms for trauma symptoms (anxiety, depression, addiction, etc.) and to explore aspects of yourself. I can help you let go of past HURTS and develop tools to find RELIEF.
(408) 351-5721 View (408) 351-5721
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Robin Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95111
These problems can typically result in anxiety and/or depression.
Hello, my name is Robin Hunter, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a focus on individuals, couples, and families. I have many years of experience both in Private Practice and as a Clinical Supervisor in Outpatient County Mental Health Clinics in Southern California. I prefer working on short-term issues that I can assist you in resolving and provide you with resources so you can identify future issues as they arise and resolve them before they become problematic.
These problems can typically result in anxiety and/or depression.
Hello, my name is Robin Hunter, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a focus on individuals, couples, and families. I have many years of experience both in Private Practice and as a Clinical Supervisor in Outpatient County Mental Health Clinics in Southern California. I prefer working on short-term issues that I can assist you in resolving and provide you with resources so you can identify future issues as they arise and resolve them before they become problematic.
(669) 322-8330 View (669) 322-8330
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Awake DBT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
We also work with other clients that experience anxiety and trauma.
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
We also work with other clients that experience anxiety and trauma.
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
(408) 465-9929 View (408) 465-9929
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Miranda Dinkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things a different, healthier way.
Hello! I'm Miranda Dinkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I thrive to offer professional therapy services that provide a comforting, warm, and inviting space for individuals to feel safe. Where individuals will have the opportunity to practice experiencing true emotions, processing past traumas, and mending scars in a healthy and appropriate way to eventually develop self-love, acceptance of self and identity, and confidence in taking on the next steps in life.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I will help you recognize underlying problems, fully realize your strengths and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things a different, healthier way.
Hello! I'm Miranda Dinkins, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I thrive to offer professional therapy services that provide a comforting, warm, and inviting space for individuals to feel safe. Where individuals will have the opportunity to practice experiencing true emotions, processing past traumas, and mending scars in a healthy and appropriate way to eventually develop self-love, acceptance of self and identity, and confidence in taking on the next steps in life.
(408) 539-3092 View (408) 539-3092
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Silver Lake Psychology--San Jose location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Relationship and sexual concerns, couples therapy, anxiety, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, stress management, insomnia, women's issues, creativity, LGBTQ- welcome.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(408) 869-1716 View (408) 869-1716
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Michele Brister
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
I am Michele, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in providing individual and group counseling for school-aged children and adolescents. less My passion lies in fostering coping skills, positive attitudes, and meaningful experiences to facilitate success in social, educational, and home settings, ultimately guiding them toward happy, healthy, and productive lives. With expertise in addressing issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, and social skills, I bring a tailored and comprehensive approach to my practice.
I am Michele, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in providing individual and group counseling for school-aged children and adolescents. less My passion lies in fostering coping skills, positive attitudes, and meaningful experiences to facilitate success in social, educational, and home settings, ultimately guiding them toward happy, healthy, and productive lives. With expertise in addressing issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, and social skills, I bring a tailored and comprehensive approach to my practice.
(669) 219-8097 View (669) 219-8097
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Dr. Regina Lazarovich
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95129  (Online Only)
If you’re tired of fear, anxiety, and insecurity running your life, I can help you take charge! I'm uniquely equipped to help with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), binge eating, negative body image, and perfectionism. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. My style is active, compassionate, and encouraging. Together, we'll understand how fear and self-judgment are getting in the way of the life you want. I'll equip you with tools to change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. As a result of our work together, you'll cultivate more peace, confidence, and joy.
If you’re tired of fear, anxiety, and insecurity running your life, I can help you take charge! I'm uniquely equipped to help with anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), binge eating, negative body image, and perfectionism. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. My style is active, compassionate, and encouraging. Together, we'll understand how fear and self-judgment are getting in the way of the life you want. I'll equip you with tools to change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. As a result of our work together, you'll cultivate more peace, confidence, and joy.
(831) 603-0024 View (831) 603-0024
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Erika Prigo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95116
I work with adolescents and adults, addressing concerns such as depression/mood disorders, life adjustment issues, trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and stress.
My name is Erika Prigo; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (139621). I believe that all people deserve nothing but the best quality of life that is possible. They should be allowed to complete their tasks every day with full ease and satisfaction. It is quite easy to take all of these tasks for granted, not taking into consideration existential problems that present themselves regardless of age. I use a combination of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, to find the best fit for you.
I work with adolescents and adults, addressing concerns such as depression/mood disorders, life adjustment issues, trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and stress.
My name is Erika Prigo; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (139621). I believe that all people deserve nothing but the best quality of life that is possible. They should be allowed to complete their tasks every day with full ease and satisfaction. It is quite easy to take all of these tasks for granted, not taking into consideration existential problems that present themselves regardless of age. I use a combination of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, to find the best fit for you.
(408) 668-0236 View (408) 668-0236
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Sanctuary Counseling & Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, addictions and emotional challenges can disrupt our lives and everything we hold dear. I will work with you to develop a plan and set reachable goals to improve your quality of life.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, addictions and emotional challenges can disrupt our lives and everything we hold dear. I will work with you to develop a plan and set reachable goals to improve your quality of life.
(669) 273-1905 View (669) 273-1905
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LifeMindful Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, PTSD, relationship, family and work-related stress. I treat all ages from children, teens, transitional aged youth, and adults. I have focused my work in the area of couples and family therapy in strengthening relational and attachment bonds between children/teens with caregivers. I also provide diagnostic testing for conditions like ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychosis, PTSD, relationship, family and work-related stress. I treat all ages from children, teens, transitional aged youth, and adults. I have focused my work in the area of couples and family therapy in strengthening relational and attachment bonds between children/teens with caregivers. I also provide diagnostic testing for conditions like ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
(669) 356-6218 View (669) 356-6218
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Ben Raskin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124  (Online Only)
If you’re facing loneliness, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, or if you’re overwhelmed by intense emotions and thoughts, remember: you don’t have to deal with it alone. Allow me to join your journey towards a more fulfilling life. I offer short-term counseling as well as longer-term therapy. I also provide daily mental health check-ins.
If you’re facing loneliness, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, or if you’re overwhelmed by intense emotions and thoughts, remember: you don’t have to deal with it alone. Allow me to join your journey towards a more fulfilling life. I offer short-term counseling as well as longer-term therapy. I also provide daily mental health check-ins.
(669) 219-2306 View (669) 219-2306
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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.