Care without the wait

16 licensed therapists & providers in California. Available as soon as today, in person and online

Therapy for every life stage

Our providers work with individuals, couples, families, & teens for anxiety, depression, grief, & more

#1 for in-network coverage †

We accept UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BCBS Plans, Humana, Aetna, & many more. Self-pay options available, no membership fees

Patients who get better

94% of patients feel truly understood by their provider. 3 out of 4 see improvement in depression & anxiety symptoms within 3 months

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14,331 people sought anxiety therapy help in California in the last year

Discover how starting anxiety therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

Meet with an anxiety therapist as soon as this week

Irvine, CA

I believe healing begins with feeling truly seen and heard, and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I combine evide...

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La Habra, CA

As a PMHNP with more than 35 years of nursing experience and a deep commitment to mental health, I bring compassion, clinical expe...

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Irvine, CA

As a mental health nurse practitioner I understand that every person is unique in their own way. I strive to combine advanced cli...

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La Habra, CA

As someone who has walked alongside countless individuals through trauma, self-doubt, and life's unexpected turns, I am passionate...

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Irvine, CA

As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impact us...

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Anxiety therapy FAQs

What is anxiety therapy?

Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in California, CA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.

How does anxiety therapy work?

Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks California therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.

How to deal with anxiety?

One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.

Symptoms of anxiety

Common symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Sense of impending danger
  • Nervousness/restlessness
  • Trouble focusing
  • Excessive sweating
  • Shaking
  • Headaches
  • Stomach issues
  • Fatigue
  • Panic attacks
  • Increased heart rate

What is the best therapy for anxiety?

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.

Is anxiety therapy conducted in person or online?

Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.

How long does anxiety therapy last?

On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.

Is therapy worth it for anxiety?

Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in California accept 40 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Alignment Health Plan

  • Anthem Blue Cross of California | Commercial

  • Anthem Blue Cross of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Blue Shield of California | Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at California
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
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My therapist listened well and understood me.
Zoe Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist is very professional and has taught me essential and useful tools to deal with my depression and anxiety
Sofia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Ms. Scott was very professional and easy to speak with.
Layla Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I really appreciate the ease of use of Thriveworks in the digital sessions. I have taken calls from my office and at home without any issue or interruption. I also appreciate the opportunity to connect to someone who is clinically capable of adapting to my present needs and hold space for me to work through my conflicts with measured and tailored interventions.
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Precious Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Really nothing
Reagan Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My experience with my therapist through Thrive works has been life changing for the better. I have learned better coping skills and ways to express my feelings to truly heal. I look forward to my appointments and going over what I have felt are wins and losses and how I got through them or find new ways to work through them. She has been a blessing and I’m forever grateful to her.
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Logan Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She helps me at every visit. Remembers my situation and asked questions to help me a lot.
Davina Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Alan gives me honest practical solutions on how to set healthy boundaries
Deja Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist provides great feedback to my issues that I experience as I age and deal with my wife fading away at a memory care facility. I'm not sure I'd do as well without her help.
Audrey Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Sara Copperman is amazing. She helps with understanding the medication prescribed, does well with checking in to see if it's working & makes necessary adjustments.
Kennedy Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She listened well and asked good questions
Raj Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My provider is wonderful. She listens and offers meaningful useful feedback. She has helped me navigate the challenges im facing in my life. Grateful for her knowledge and skills.
Lily Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dr. Copperman is wonderful!
Paola Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The attentiveness, the coping offered and the energy of my Therapist.
Ofelia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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The system works well.y therapist is intelligent, capable, interesting, helpful, supportive, kind, patient. All of the things I could want in a therapist.
Wyatt Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Feel at ease with Kathy Potts bonus is she is very patient kind human being
Thomas Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Her willingness to listen and her kindness and understanding.
Emily Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I felt heard and understood
Delilah Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She’s just very understanding
Malik Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Nothing to improve on. Excellent provider and anytime I call Thriveworks for assistance people are very friendly and helpful
Aurora Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Where to find us

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Phone number

(628) 600-7682
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Languages spoken by CA providers

  • Filipino
  • Farsi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Tagalog
  • Mandarin
  • Vietnamese
  • Creole
  • Cantonese
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Support Hours

Thursday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:00pm

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