Serving Columbus, Indiana
Anxiety Therapy in Columbus, Indiana
Licensed Indiana therapists delivering anxiety therapy by secure video — for Columbus residents, on a schedule that fits your life.
- State Licensed
- 50+ Years Combined Experience
- Specialized Training
- 100% Telehealth

Online Anxiety Therapy Serving Columbus
Anxiety has a way of making small things feel enormous and quiet moments feel loud. For Columbus clients, anxiety therapy offers proven tools to quiet the noise and get your footing back.
Something brought you here today, and that matters. Whether it is a long-standing struggle or a recent shift you cannot quite shake, anxiety therapy in Columbus gives you a confidential place to work it through with someone qualified to help.
Whether you have been searching for anxiety counseling, anxiety therapy appointment, or anxiety therapist in Columbus, you are in the right place — it is all part of the anxiety therapy care we provide to Indiana residents.
The good news is that none of this is permanent.
What You Gain From Anxiety Therapy
Here is what Columbus clients gain when they start anxiety therapy with us:
Leave with tools, not just talk
Every session gives you practical skills you can use immediately. Grounding techniques, breathing exercises, thought reframesΓÇöreal tools for real moments.
Therapy from your couch, car, or closet
No commute. No waiting room. No judgmental receptionist. Log in from wherever you feel safe and comfortable.
Your schedule, respected
Early morning. Lunch break. After the kids are asleep. We offer flexible hours because life doesn't pause for therapy.
Gold-standard, evidence-based treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most researched and effective therapy for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and body dysmorphia. Real results, backed by decades of clinical research.
Here is why that matters for you.
Before You Begin: FAQs
Is therapy really confidential?
Absolutely. Your sessions are protected by law and strict ethical guidelines. We use HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platforms for all communications. The only exceptions are mandated reporting situations (risk of harm to self or others, abuse of minors/elderly/disabled persons).
How long does therapy typically take?
It varies by person and concern. Some clients see meaningful progress in 8-12 sessions. Others benefit from longer-term support. We'll regularly check in on your goals and progress so you're always in control of your journey.
What techniques do you use for anxiety?
We use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and exposure therapy when appropriate. The specific approach depends on your unique situationΓÇöwe tailor treatment to what works for you, not the other way around.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate on a self-pay model, which means no insurance hassles, no claims to file, and no surprise bills. Many clients prefer this for privacy (sessions don't go on your medical record) and simplicity. We offer transparent, competitive rates with flexible payment options.
How does telehealth therapy work?
You'll connect with your therapist via secure, HIPAA-compliant video from any private location. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection. Most clients use their phone, tablet, or computer from the comfort of home.
Getting Started With Anxiety Therapy in Columbus
Confidentiality is built in from the start. Sessions run on encrypted, HIPAA-compliant software, and what you share stays between you and your Indiana-licensed therapist, exactly as it should.
Anxiety therapy uses evidence-based methods like CBT to help you recognize the patterns fueling your worry and replace them with skills that actually calm the nervous system — practiced together until they become second nature.
All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection. Your therapist handles the rest — secure video, session notes, and a steady plan designed to help Columbus clients feel real relief.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
The Case for Online Anxiety Therapy
Traditional therapy means traffic, parking, time off work, and a waiting room. Online anxiety therapy removes every one of those barriers while keeping the quality of care identical. For busy Columbus clients, that difference is what makes therapy sustainable.
For parents, caregivers, shift workers, and anyone short on time, online anxiety therapy is often the only version of therapy that actually fits. That accessibility is exactly why so many Columbus clients choose it.
Here's what that looks like in practice.
The Signs That Bring People to Anxiety Therapy
Before anything changes, it helps to name what you are carrying. For many Columbus clients, it sounds something like this:
Your body keeps the score
Chest tightness. Sweaty palms. That knot in your stomach that never goes away. Your anxiety isn't just in your headΓÇöit's hijacking your whole body.
Constant worry about everything that could go wrong?
Is the baby breathing? Did I do something wrong? What if something happens? The anxiety never stops, and sleep feels impossible even when you finally have the chance.
The past keeps showing up uninvited?
A smell. A song. A tone of voice. And suddenly you're back there. Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget.
That is exactly where anxiety therapy comes in.
From Columbus to Every Corner of Bartholomew County
Living near the heart of Columbus or out toward the edges of Bartholomew County makes no difference to the quality of your sessions — online anxiety therapy reaches every corner equally. Serving the Columbus community with professional telehealth therapy.
We are proud to serve clients throughout Bartholomew County, from the center of Columbus out to the surrounding communities. Wherever you are, quality anxiety therapy is within reach.
And it is more accessible than most Columbus clients expect.
Real Experience, Real Results
There is no substitute for experience. The therapists behind Empower You Experts have spent years helping people through exactly what you are facing, and they bring that depth to every anxiety therapy session.
Results come from relationship plus method. We pair proven clinical techniques with clinicians who actually connect with their clients, because the bond between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of success.
So what does getting help actually involve?
Ready When You Are
You have read this far for a reason. Let that be the moment things shift — schedule anxiety therapy with a licensed Indiana clinician and begin from wherever you are in Bartholomew County.
Your Licensed Indiana Therapists
Dr. Lisa Lavella, PsyD, BC-TMH
Founder & CEO, Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience in individual and couples therapy

Christina Liakopoulos, LCSW, BC-TMH
Director, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapy and life coaching
100% Online
Secure video sessions from anywhere in Columbus.
Flexible Hours
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Licensed in IN
Indiana-licensed clinicians, HIPAA-compliant care.
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