Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles

As you can see, CBT outperforms most other treatments for most anxiety disorders. What this graph doesn't show is the high relapse rate associated with medication. In one study, 95% of patients relapsed upon discontinuation of medication. Click here to learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety.

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