Anxiety & Depression Therapy in Encino, CA
You Don't Have to Feel This Way Forever
Evidence-based therapy for anxiety and depression with Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD — in-person in Encino and telehealth throughout California.
Anxiety and Depression Are Treatable — With the Right Support
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health concerns — yet they're also among the most misunderstood. Many people suffer in silence, believing their feelings are a personal failing rather than a treatable condition. They are not.
Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD, provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for anxiety and depression in Encino, CA. She works with adults, teens, and adolescents using a range of proven approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques — tailored to your unique needs and history.
Whether your anxiety shows up as constant worry, panic attacks, social fear, or physical symptoms — or your depression feels like numbness, hopelessness, or a loss of the person you used to be — Dr. Jacobs can help you understand what's driving it and build a path forward.
Anxiety
Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. It's a persistent, often overwhelming sense of fear or dread that can interfere with daily life, relationships, and work. Common anxiety symptoms and concerns include:
- Persistent, uncontrollable worry
- Panic attacks — racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness
- Social anxiety and fear of judgment
- Avoidance of situations that trigger fear
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Irritability and restlessness
- Sleep disturbances — trouble falling or staying asleep
- Physical symptoms — muscle tension, headaches, stomach issues
- Perfectionism and fear of failure
- Health anxiety and hypochondria
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- OCD-related anxiety
Depression
Depression is not simply sadness — it's a pervasive shift in how you think, feel, and function. It can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible and rob you of the joy and connection that make life meaningful. Common depression symptoms and concerns include:
- Persistent low mood or sadness
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
- Fatigue and low energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep disturbances — sleeping too much or too little
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Hopelessness about the future
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
How Dr. Jacobs Treats Anxiety & Depression
Dr. Jacobs uses an integrative, personalized approach — drawing from the modalities that research shows work best for anxiety and depression, and adapting them to fit your specific history, personality, and goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and challenge the distorted thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression, and replace them with more balanced, realistic thinking.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explore the deeper emotional roots of anxiety and depression — including unresolved grief, attachment wounds, and unconscious patterns from the past.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Develop present-moment awareness to interrupt the rumination and avoidance cycles that keep anxiety and depression going.
Behavioral Activation
Gradually re-engage with meaningful activities and relationships to break the cycle of withdrawal and low mood.
Trauma-Informed Care
When anxiety or depression is rooted in past trauma, Dr. Jacobs uses a gentle, safety-first approach to process those experiences without re-traumatizing.
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Relief Is Possible. Let's Talk.
You don't have to keep white-knuckling it through anxiety or depression. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Jacobs today.
Or call us directly: (818) 419-4582