Where To Find A Therapist Who Specializes in Anxiety?
Key Takeaways
- To overcome public speaking anxiety, don’t just work with any therapist.
- Find a therapist who specializes in anxiety. Even better, one that specializes in public speaking anxiety (they’re hard to find).
- Checking credentials ensures you work with qualified experts in speech anxiety.
Navigating the search for help with public speaking anxiety can feel overwhelming. This guide directs you to trusted websites and resources that make finding a therapist much easier. If you’re unsure where to start, these tools can increase your chances of finding helpful and trusted professionals that have experience treating anxiety.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) is one of the best websites to find anxiety experts. Many internationally renowned anxiety experts are members of ADAA. The “Find A Therapist” app is a directory of ADAA members who have chosen to be listed there. You’ll find Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Neuroscientists, and many other anxiety specialists.
The ADAA Find a Therapist tool.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Use the APA website to search for Psychologists. Select “Anxiety/Panic Disorders” in the “Area of Specialization” drop down menu. Most of the professionals in this directory have doctorates (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and are highly trained therapists.
The APA’s Find a Therapist tool.
Psychology Today
Once you search by your location, you can narrow your results by clicking “Anxiety” in the left column.
Look carefully at credentials and education! Those with PhD’s or PsyD’s are highly trained professionals with doctorates. Note that there are very good therapists with less education, but just make sure they have the experience and training you need.
Psychology Today’s Find a Therapist tool.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders. Using the ABCT directory is a good way to find professionals that specializes in anxiety and CBT.
Select “Anxiety” in the “Specialty” drop down menu
The ABCT Find a Therapist tool.