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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.

17 therapists focus on anxiety
Sierra Carroll
Charisse Moore
Milán Daniel
Ashley Hermes
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✓As little as $0 with insurance
✓We reply within the hour during business hours
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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.

Our therapists

Meet the therapists who focus on anxiety

Not sure who fits? Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you, or browse everyone who treats anxiety.

Sierra Carroll
Sierra Carroll
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Therapy that feels human, honest, and refreshingly not so serious.
Specialty & focus areas
Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Relationships / Couples, ADHD & Executive Functioning, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Women's therapy
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Charisse Moore
Charisse Moore
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Many paths lead to healing. Let's find the one that's yours.
Specialty & focus areas
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ affirming, Trauma & PTSD, ADHD & Executive Functioning, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Women's therapy, Chronic pain & illness, Caregivers, Medical trauma, Black/African American
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Milán Daniel
Milán Daniel
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Every person is different, so your therapy should be too.
Specialty & focus areas
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships / Couples, Life Transitions, Self-esteem, Burnout & work stress, Eating Disorders
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Ashley Hermes
Ashley Hermes
Therapist
In person & telehealth, matched when you schedule
Practical tools you can actually carry into everyday life.
Specialty & focus areas
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Child & Teen, School stress
Accepting new clientsView profile →
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Insurance & cost

Covered, or affordable either way

We are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, and we verify your benefits before your first session, for free. Prefer not to use insurance? Our self-pay rates are clear and posted up front.

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✓We check your coverage and copay before you start
✓We go over what you can expect to pay
✓Self-pay welcome, with transparent rates

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What to expect

Starting is simple

1

Reach out

A short form, or text or call. During business hours, we reply within an hour.

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Get matched

We pair you with a therapist who fits.

3

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.

How we help

Evidence-based anxiety treatment

Anxiety treatment is matched to you and goes at your pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the strongest research base for anxiety, exposure-based work is a core part of treating fears and panic, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) also has good research support. We diagnose and treat, and coordinate with trusted psychiatric providers when medication might help.

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.

Anxiety therapy questions, answered

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.

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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 before your first session we verify your benefits and go over what you can expect to pay. ||| 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 within an hour during business hours, 7 days a week, and most new clients have their first session within one business day.