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Anxiety therapy in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa

The 3am worry, the racing heart, the feeling you can't ever fully relax. You're not broken, and you don't have to figure it out alone.

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In person across the Valley or online across Arizona, and in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare.

How we help

Evidence-based anxiety treatment

Our licensed therapists use evidence-based anxiety treatment matched to you, from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure work for fears and panic, to ACT and EMDR when anxiety is rooted in past experiences, always at your pace. We diagnose and treat, and coordinate with trusted psychiatric providers when medication might help.

You're not alone in this

Does any of this sound familiar?

✓Racing thoughts that won't switch off, especially at night
✓Bracing for the worst, even when things are fine
✓Tired all the time, but somehow still wired
✓Avoiding the calls, plans, or tasks that feel like too much
If you recognized yourself here, you're in the right place. Anxiety is common, and it's very treatable.

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Meet some of our licensed Arizona therapists above. We are accepting new clients, with evenings and weekends available. Browse the full team and filter for anxiety, or answer a few quick questions and our matching tool will find the ones who fit you, in person across the Valley or by telehealth anywhere in Arizona.

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What to expect

Starting is simple

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A 1-minute form, or text or call.

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We pair you with a therapist who fits.

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Your first session

In person or online, at your pace.

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Prefer to talk first? A free 15-minute consultation is available with any of our therapists, though most people simply start with a first session.

Understanding anxiety

What anxiety really is

Anxiety is your body's alarm system doing its job a little too well. A healthy amount keeps you alert; too much, too often, and it stops being useful and starts running the show. It can show up as worry that won't switch off, a racing heart before an ordinary day, trouble sleeping, tension you can't place, or avoiding the things that feel like too much.

It is one of the most common and most treatable concerns we see. Anxiety is not a character flaw and it is not something you should just push through, and evidence-based therapy helps most people feel steadier and more in control.

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Anxiety therapy at our 5 Valley offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa, plus telehealth across Arizona. See locations →

We help with a lot more, too

Not quite what you're looking for, or carrying more than one thing at once? Here are a few related areas, or see everything we help with.

Ready when you are.

Tell us a little about what is going on, and we will match you with an anxiety therapist who fits.

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What kind of therapy is best for anxiety? ~~ Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the strongest research base for anxiety, often paired with exposure work for fears and panic, and ACT for making room for hard feelings while you move toward what matters. Your therapist matches the approach to you. ||| Does therapy for anxiety really work? ~~ For most people, yes. Anxiety is one of the most treatable concerns, and evidence-based therapy helps many people feel steadier and more in control. What that looks like for you is something you and your therapist work out together. ||| How do I know if I need therapy for anxiety? ~~ If worry, racing thoughts, or physical tension show up most days, get in the way of sleep, work, or relationships, or have you avoiding things, therapy can help. You do not have to be at a breaking point to reach out. ||| Does insurance cover anxiety therapy, and what does it cost? ~~ Often, yes. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, so most people pay a copay set by their plan. We also offer transparent cash rates, and we confirm your exact cost before your first session. ||| Can I do anxiety therapy online? ~~ Yes. We offer telehealth for clients located in Arizona, plus in-person care at our five Valley offices. ||| How soon can I get in? ~~ Our care team usually replies the same business day, and most new clients are seen within a few days, rarely more than a week. If you need to be seen sooner, tell us and we'll do our best to fit you in.