Which Psychotherapy Works Best for Anxiety?

Struggling with Anxiety? Discover the Best Psychotherapy That Actually Work Not all therapy is the same—find what works for you.

CBT – The Gold Standard

Helps change unhelpful thoughts & behaviors. Effective for OCD, GAD, Panic Disorder Short-term & goal-focused

ACT – Accept & Move Forward

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Face Your Fears with Exposure Therapy

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MBCT – Mindfulness Meets CBT

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Psychodynamic Therapy

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DBT – Balance Emotions Mindfully

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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

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Choose What Fits You Best There's no “one-size-fits-all.” Your anxiety’s cause = your therapy choice. Relationship issues? Try IPT Trauma? Consider Psychodynamic Negative thoughts? Start with CBT

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